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Export earnings drop 7.43% in October amid weak global demand

10:11 PM, 03 Nov 2025 Monday

Bangladesh’s export earnings fell sharply in October 2025, dropping 7.43 per cent to $3.82 billion from $4.13 billion in September, according to the latest data released by the Export Promotion Bureau (EPB) on Monday, November 3.

Denied BNP nomination triggers highway blockade in Sitakunda

09:25 PM, 03 Nov 2025 Monday

Supporters of Aslam Chowdhury, a senior BNP leader denied nomination for the Chittagong-4 (Sitakunda) constituency, blocked sections of the Dhaka–Chattogram Highway on Monday evening, November 3, setting tyres ablaze and halting traffic for hours in protest of the party’s decision.

Certain group within govt seeking to sabotage election process: NCP

09:09 PM, 03 Nov 2025 Monday

A faction within the government is attempting to undermine the electoral process by deviating from the recommendations of the consensus-based reform commission, alleged Akhtar Hossain, General Secretary of the National Citizen Party (NCP).

BNP aspirant’s supporters block expressway over nomination snub

08:50 PM, 03 Nov 2025 Monday

Tensions flared in Madaripur on Monday, November 3, as supporters of Sajjad Hossain Siddiqui Lavlu, joint convener of the district unit of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP), torched tyres and blocked the Dhaka-Bhanga Expressway in protest after Lavlu was denied the party’s nomination for the next parliamentary elections.

BNP keeps 63 seats open for allies

08:15 PM, 03 Nov 2025 Monday

The Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) has withheld nominations for 63 constituencies in its preliminary list of candidates for the upcoming national election, reserving them for allies and like-minded parties engaged in the simultaneous movement for political change.

Women contenders to take the field with sheaf of paddy

08:07 PM, 03 Nov 2025 Monday

In a landmark push for greater female representation, the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) has fielded ten women candidates in its initial roster of 237 hopefuls for the forthcoming 13th parliamentary elections, with party Chairperson Begum Khaleda Zia leading the charge by contesting three constituencies simultaneously.

Candidates of Paddy Sheaf in 237 seats

06:56 PM, 03 Nov 2025 Monday

Ahead of the 13th parliamentary elections, the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) has released a list of potential candidates for 237 parliamentary seats.

Khaleda for Dinajpur-3, Bogura-7 and Feni-1, Tarique for Bogura-6

06:34 PM, 03 Nov 2025 Monday

In a bold strategic move ahead of Bangladesh's 13th National Parliament election, Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) Chairperson Begum Khaleda Zia has been slated to contest from three key constituencies, underscoring the party's determination to reclaim influence in a fiercely contested political landscape.

BNP names candidates for 237 seats for 13th JS polls

06:07 PM, 03 Nov 2025 Monday

The Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) on Monday announced the names of its candidates for 237 parliamentary constituencies ahead of the upcoming 13th Jatiya Sangsad elections.

12 firms vie for digital bank licences as application window closes

06:00 PM, 03 Nov 2025 Monday

A total of 12 domestic and foreign entities have applied to the Bangladesh Bank for digital bank licences as the submission deadline ended on Sunday, November 2.

Govt abolishes music, PE teacher positions in primary schools

05:29 PM, 03 Nov 2025 Monday

In a move sparking debate over curriculum priorities and job creation in the education sector, Bangladesh's Ministry of Primary and Mass Education has eliminated dedicated positions for music and physical education (PE) teachers in government primary schools.

Internet prices set to surge by 20% under proposed policy, warns ISPAB

04:55 PM, 03 Nov 2025 Monday

If newly proposed internet service provider (ISP) guidelines are enacted, consumers across Bangladesh could see internet prices rise by an average of 20%, while businesses may face hikes of up to 14%, the Internet Service Providers Association of Bangladesh (ISPAB) has warned.