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Ship carrying wheat arrives from the US

Ship carrying wheat arrives from the US

A ship carrying 60,875 metric tons of wheat from the United States has arrived at the outer anchorage of Mongla Port. This is the third consignment of imported wheat.

November 15, 2025

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Posters Flood Dhaka; EC Warns of Strict Action if Not Removed

Posters Flood Dhaka; EC Warns of Strict Action if Not Removed

Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) AMM Nasir Uddin has warned political parties that Dhaka is flooded with posters, despite their ban. He urged the removal of all posters and warned that strict action will be taken against those responsible.

November 13, 2025

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Proposal to purchase LNG from Singapore approved

Proposal to purchase LNG from Singapore approved

To meet the growing energy demand, a proposal to purchase liquefied natural gas (LNG) from Aramco Trading Singapore Private Limited under a short-term government-to-government (G2G) agreement has received policy approval.

November 13, 2025

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Documents Required for Expatriate Voter Registration

Documents Required for Expatriate Voter Registration

Ahead of the upcoming 13th National Parliamentary Election, the Election Commission (EC) is set to launch the Expatriate Voter Registration App on November 18. On this occasion, the Commission has issued a circular detailing the required documents and guidelines for Bangladeshi expatriates to register as voters.

November 12, 2025

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BUET Student Sent to Jail After Confession of Sexual Harassment and Hurting Religious Sentiments

BUET Student Sent to Jail After Confession of Sexual Harassment and Hurting Religious Sentiments

Shrishant Roy, a student of Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology (BUET), has been sent to jail after confessing on Reddit to the sexual harassment of a classmate and making offensive statements targeting Muslim women. His arrest follows a case filed under the Cyber Security Act 2023.

November 12, 2025

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How risky is Adani’s power cut threat for Bangladesh?

How risky is Adani’s power cut threat for Bangladesh?

Despite having nearly double the power generation capacity needed to meet current demand, Bangladesh’s electricity sector is facing renewed questions about its reliability. This situation arose after India’s Adani Group threatened to cut electricity supply over unpaid bills.

November 12, 2025

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Bangladesh's Current Account Deficit Reaches $481 Million in Q1 of FY26

Bangladesh's Current Account Deficit Reaches $481 Million in Q1 of FY26

Bangladesh's current account recorded a deficit of $481 million in the first quarter (July-September) of fiscal year 2025-26, primarily driven by a surge in imports, despite strong remittance inflows.

November 12, 2025

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Why we need self-reliant local governments

Why we need self-reliant local governments

Every year, hundreds of municipalities across Bangladesh wait for approval from Dhaka before they can repair roads, install streetlights, or expand markets. These local government bodies remain caught in a cycle of dependency on central budget and oversight.

November 12, 2025

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Those who oppose reforms  cannot be part of an alliance: Hasnat

Those who oppose reforms cannot be part of an alliance: Hasnat

Hasnat Abdullah, the chief organizer of the National Citizens Party (NCP) for the southern region, said, Those who have taken a stand against reforms, who have obstructed the country’s reform initiatives, and who have opposed the public aspirations that brought people to the streets during the 2024 mass uprising forming an alliance or electoral unity with them is not possible for the NCP.

November 11, 2025

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