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Tarique hints placing non-party candidates in upcoming polls
09:43 PM, 02 Nov 2025 SundayIn a significant shift ahead of Bangladesh’s anticipated February general election, Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) Acting Chairman Tarique Rahman has announced the party will support candidates from allied political groups in select constituencies, even at the expense of its own nominees, as part of a broader strategy to preserve “anti-fascist national unity.”
Bangladeshi Catholics observe All Souls’ Day with prayers, remembrance
09:00 PM, 02 Nov 2025 SundayCatholic Christians across Bangladesh on Sunday, November 2, observed All Souls’ Day, a solemn day of remembrance dedicated to praying for the souls of departed loved ones.
Police rule out terror link in UK train stabbing attack, 2 British suspects held
08:46 PM, 02 Nov 2025 SundayPolice have ruled out terrorism in connection with a mass stabbing on a train in central England on Saturday, as two victims remain in life-threatening condition.
Era of ‘regime change’ over, says Tulsi
08:24 PM, 02 Nov 2025 SundayThe United States has moved beyond its past strategy of regime change and nation-building, according to Tulsi Gabbard, the Director of National Intelligence, who made the remarks during a regional security forum in the Middle East.
Jamaat calls on BNP to join talks on national crisis
07:20 PM, 02 Nov 2025 SundayAmid heightened political uncertainty, Jamaat-e-Islami has called on the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) to join an open dialogue on the country’s current situation, saying it does not want confrontation but cooperation to achieve what it termed a “truly independent and sovereign Bangladesh.”
Interoperability platform tumbles as bKash, Nagad skip day one
06:58 PM, 02 Nov 2025 SundayAbsence of mobile financial services giants bKash and Nagad in Bangladesh’s long-awaited interoperable digital transaction platform, designed to link MFSs, banks, and payment service providers (PSPs), overshadowed its launching after finally it went live on Saturday, November 1.
Bangladesh’s voter roll rises to 12.76cr
06:29 PM, 02 Nov 2025 SundayThe Election Commission (EC) has released the third phase of the draft electoral roll, showing that the country’s total number of registered voters has now reached 12,76,12,384 (12.76 crore) ahead of the upcoming 13th parliamentary elections.
Central bank seeks full ministerial status for governor
05:16 PM, 02 Nov 2025 SundayIn a move aimed at reinforcing the authority and autonomy of the country’s central bank, the Bangladesh Bank has formally proposed elevating the status of its Governor to that of a full Cabinet Minister.
NCP relents, finally accepts water lily bud as electoral symbol
04:54 PM, 02 Nov 2025 SundayAfter weeks of dispute with the Election Commission (EC), the National Citizen Party (NCP) has finally agreed to accept the water lily bud as its electoral symbol, ending an impasse that had threatened to derail its participation in the upcoming polls.
Integrate transport growth without harming rivers, nature, orders Yunus
04:40 PM, 02 Nov 2025 SundayChief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus on Sunday called for an integrated and environmentally balanced development of Bangladesh’s transport network, emphasising that progress in roads, railways, airways, and waterways must not come at the expense of nature or the country’s rivers.
Govt mulling military hardware production for self-reliance, global sales
04:29 PM, 02 Nov 2025 SundayThe ambitious initiative will focus on producing drones, cyber-technology systems, arms, and ammunition for the armed forces and national security agencies while also targeting export markets.
Shafiqur reelected Jamaat amir for 3rd term
02:51 PM, 02 Nov 2025 SundayDr Shafiqur Rahman has been reelected as the amir of Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami for a third consecutive term. Jamaat Assistant Secretary General Maulana ATM Masum announced the name of Dr Shafiqur as its amir on Saturday night, November 1.