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Fair voting at ‘risky’ centres a major test for police in JS elections
05:40 PM, 17 Dec 2025 WednesdayWith the 13th Jatiya Sangsad elections approaching, Bangladesh’s law enforcement agencies are bracing for what senior officials describe as one of the most challenging elections in the country’s history. Ensuring free, fair and peaceful voting at thousands of “risky” polling stations has emerged as a critical test for the police.
200 EU observers to monitor 13th JS polls
05:00 PM, 17 Dec 2025 WednesdayThe European Union (EU) will send 175 to 200 observers to monitor Bangladesh’s 13th parliamentary elections, the Election Commission (EC) announced on Wednesday, December 17.
Police obstruct 'Long March to Indian High Commission' in Badda
04:46 PM, 17 Dec 2025 WednesdayThe police have obstructed the 'March to Indian High Commission' programme of July Oikya demanding extradition of Sheikh Hasina and all the murderers and in protest against the continued conspiracy of Indian proxy political parties and government officials.
Fire at Lalbagh plastic warehouse under control
04:26 PM, 17 Dec 2025 WednesdayA fire that broke out at a plastic warehouse in Islambagh, Lalbagh, Dhaka, was brought under control on Wednesday, December 17, after approximately two and a half hours of firefighting efforts.
ICT takes cognisance of charges against Ziaul Ahsan
04:15 PM, 17 Dec 2025 WednesdayThe International Crimes Tribunal (ICT) on Tuesday took cognisance of charges against former Major General Ziaul Ahsan in a crime against humanity case involving alleged enforced disappearances, torture and extrajudicial killings during the prolonged rule of the now-banned Awami League.
July Oikya begins ‘March to Indian High Commission’
03:58 PM, 17 Dec 2025 WednesdayThe July Oikya platform, comprising participants of the July 2024 uprising, has launched a protest march towards the Indian High Commission in Dhaka, demanding the repatriation of fugitive former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and others allegedly involved in crimes against humanity during the uprising.
Morocco launches nationwide emergency relief after deadly floods
03:38 PM, 17 Dec 2025 WednesdayMorocco has launched a nationwide emergency relief operation to support tens of thousands of families affected by severe winter storms that have brought deadly floods, heavy snowfall, and freezing temperatures across the country.
14 Secretariat staff suspended after protests for allowance
03:31 PM, 17 Dec 2025 WednesdayThe government has temporarily suspended fourteen employees of the Bangladesh Secretariat following their involvement in a protest demanding the reinstatement of the long-pending ‘Secretariat allowance’. Official notifications issued on December 15 by the respective ministries cited breach of service regulations and confirmed the suspensions came into effect after a court accepted the charge sheet in a case filed against the employees.
11 units fighting Islambagh plastic warehouse blaze
03:23 PM, 17 Dec 2025 WednesdayA major fire broke out on Wednesday afternoon at a plastic warehouse in the Islambagh area of Lalbagh, Dhaka, prompting a swift emergency response from the Fire Service and Civil Defence (FSCD).
Yunus flags fake documents as threat to overseas employment
03:11 PM, 17 Dec 2025 WednesdayHighlighting the importance of safer, fairer and skilled migration, Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus on Wednesday said the submission of fake documents has emerged as a major barrier to sending people abroad, despite the huge opportunities offered by destination countries for Bangladeshis.
Yunus calls for broker free system to send workers abroad
03:01 PM, 17 Dec 2025 WednesdayChief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus on Wednesday, December 17, emphasised building a broker and fraudulence-free system in sending workers abroad.
India summons Bangladesh envoy over security concerns
02:32 PM, 17 Dec 2025 WednesdayIndia’s Ministry of External Affairs on Wednesday, December 17, summoned Bangladesh High Commissioner to India Riaz Hamidullah and briefed him on the activities of certain extremist elements who have reportedly announced plans.