6 die as truck rams CNG-run auto-rickshaw in Noakhali

Six people were killed as a truck rammed into a CNG-run auto-rickshaw in Noakhali's Kabirhat on Tuesday afternoon, November 4.

Dhaka seeks stronger defence, trade ties with Ankara

NCP among 3 parties get EC registration

The National Citizen Party (NCP), has been registered with the Election Commission as a political party. Two other parties – Bangladesh Aamjanagan Party and Bangladesh Samajtantrik Dal (Marxist) – have also secured EC registration.

Fakhrul says upcoming election might be his last

BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir has said that the upcoming 13th national parliamentary election might be his last.

Low pressure forms over Bay, signal 3 at two ports

A low-pressure area has formed over the Bay of Bengal, prompting the authorities to hoist local cautionary signal 3 at Chattogram and Cox's Bazar maritime ports.

BNP’s big names missing in candidate lineup

As the 13th National Parliamentary Election approaches, the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) has announced its preliminary list of probable candidates for 237 constituencies. Several heavyweight leaders have been left out of the list.

Edu instts managing committee chiefs can’t contest polls

The government has issued the Representation of the People (Amendment) Ordinance-2025, stipulating that the president of a managing committee of an educational institution will not be eligible to contest the upcoming 13th National Parliamentary Election.

Final list of candidates to be announced in due time: Jamaat amir

Dr Shafiqur Rahman, Amir of Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami, has said that the final list of party-nominated candidates will be announced in due time.

Alliance candidates must use own party symbols, ordinance issued

The government has issued the Representation of the People (Amendment) Ordinance, 2025, stipulating that even if registered political parties form alliances, their candidates must contest under their own party symbols.

NCP forms central election management committee

The National Citizen Party (NCP) has formed a central election management committee, led by Nasiruddin Patwary and Dr Tasnim Zara.

Trump backs Cuomo, warns NYC funding cut if Mamdani wins

United States Republican President Donald Trump has urged his supporters to vote for former Governor Andrew Cuomo in New York City’s mayoral race and threatened to restrict federal funds for the metropolis if Democratic candidate Zohran Mamdani wins the election.

BNP suspends four for violence over party nomination

The Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) has suspended four leaders for engaging in violence, clashes, and public disturbances—including blocking roads in Sitakunda, Chattogram—after Aslam Chowdhury was denied the party’s nomination for the upcoming parliamentary elections.