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Saturday, 18 January, 2025

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China, Pakistan agree to 'upgrade' CPEC cooperation

ChinaandPakistanhave reaffirmed their vow towardthe development of the second phase ofChina-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC), the two nations said on Saturday. The remarks came after Chinese Vice Foreign Minister Sun Weidong and Pakistans Foreign Secretary Amna Baloch met in Beijing on Friday...

Our overall focus on the national election: EC Sanaullah

Election Commissioner (EC) Abul Fazal Md Sanaullah said, Our overall focus is on the national election. The Commission is moving toward the national election. If the preparations for the national election are in place, all other preparations will be completed as well. This topic was addressed...

AL’s election participation will be determined by time: CEC

Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) AMM Nasir Uddin has said that time will determine whether the Awami League retains its registration and participates in the upcoming national election. Whether the Awami League maintains its registration and takes part in the election depends on time. The...

ECNEC approves 10 projects with Tk 4,246.72cr

The Executive Committee of the National Economic Council (ECNEC) today (Jan 8) approved 10 projects worth Tk 4,246.72 crore including one for building Chattogram Tax Building with Taka 437.07 crore, reports BSS. The approval came from the 6th meeting of the ECNEC in this fiscal year and the 5th...

'Govt aims to lay foundation for strong democracy'

Planning Adviser Dr Wahiduddin Mahmud on Wednesday said the main aim of the government is to establish a base for good democratic system. Whatever we say-- reforms or election, our main goal is to establish a base for good democratic system, he said while briefing reporters after an ECNEC...

Committed to ending voting deprivation: CEC

Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) AMM Nasir Uddin on Sunday said the Election Commission wants to end the peoples deprivation in exercising their voting rights. We want to remove the fact that they (people) have been deprived of the voting right for so long. We want to remove the pain of their...

Draft voter list published; 18,33,352 new voters added

The Election Commission (EC) published the 2025 draft of updated voter list today (Jan 2), revealing a 1.5% increase in the total number of voters compared to the previous year. The draft list records 12,36,83,512 voters, up from 12,18,50,160 in 2024an increase of 18,33,352 voters. Election...

EC to publish draft voter list tomorrow

The Election Commission (EC) is set to publish the draft voter list on January 2 [Thursday] following the previous years tradition. ECs Public Relations department director Md Shariful Islam shared the information on Wednesday. He said: The draft voter list will be published on Thursday. The...

We aim to deliver a credible election: CEC

Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) AMM Nasir Uddin on Tuesday affirmed the Election Commissions commitment to ensuring a truly credible 13th parliamentary election, marking a departure from the practices of previous commissions. We are determined to prove through our actions that we are not like...

AL may contest elections unless banned: CEC

Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) AMM Nasir Uddin stated that the Awami League could take part in the elections unless a ban is imposed by the government or judiciary. The CEC said this during a meeting with election officials at the Chattogram Circuit House on Monday morning, reports UNB....

Changes needed to include youths in voter list: CEC

Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) A M M Nasir Uddin underscored the need for some changes in the existing process to include more youths in the voter list ahead of the next parliamentary elections. He told reporters after a meeting with Election Reform Commission Chief Badiul Alam Mazumder at...

Inkan unveils anti-fraud solution as business email compromise losses reach $5B annually

At its debut appearance at CES 2025, European deeptech pioneer Inkan.link introduced Sealfie, an innovative solution designed to tackle the escalating threat of Business Email Compromise (BEC), which costs businesses an estimated $5 billion annually. Sealfie takes a radically simple approach to...

EC working to hold election in Dec next year: CEC

Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) A M M Nasir Uddin said on Wednesday that the Election Commission (EC) staff and officials are working with an aim to hold the 13th parliamentary election by December next year. The peoples expectations to the government and the Election Commission are very...

DSE turnover hits 5-month low

Daily transactions at the Dhaka Stock Exchange on Tuesday reached Tk275.76 crore, the lowest in five months due to low-buying and selling pressure amid current economic stagnation. The benchmark index DSEX fell for the third consecutive day closing at 5,169 points or 1.47 per cent. However, two...

EC cancels deal with BCC for NID data verification service

The Election Commission (EC) has terminated its contract with the Bangladesh Computer Council (BCC) for National Identification (NID) data verification services due to a breach of terms, reports UNB. ASM Humayun Kabir, Director General of the National Identity Registration Wing at the EC, made...

3 more unnecessary projects to be canceled

At least three unnecessary projects were taken in the name ousted prime minister Sheikh Hasina and her family members. These projects approved only for political gain without checking the real needs of the people and the implementation capacity of the government. These projects were included in...

Sports Adviser calls on EC to ensure expatriates' voting rights

Youth and Sports Adviser Asif Mahmud Shojib Bhuiyan has called on the Election Commission to include expatriates in the voter list, enabling them to exercise their right to vote. I want a clear roadmap to ensure voting rights for the expatriates. It is my demand to the EC. We want the...

Shakib suspended from bowling in ECB competitions

Bangladesh all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan has been suspended from bowling in all competitions organised by the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) after his bowling actions was found illegal at independent testing at Loughborough University earlier this month, reports a cricket-based platform....

EC directs corrections for errors in National ID cards

The Election Commission (EC) has called on citizens to rectify any inaccuracies in their National Identity Cards (NIDs) by January 2, ahead of the draft voter lists publication on the same day. In a statement released on Sunday, the EC Secretariat encouraged individuals to visit their local...

Oil slightly firmer ahead of OPEC+ supply decision

Oil prices were mostly stable on Thursday ahead of an OPEC+ meeting later in the day, with investors waiting to see what the producer group would do next on supply cuts while also monitoring geopolitical tension in the Middle East. Brent crude futures rose 6 cents, or 0.08 per cent, to $72.37 a...

Final voter list to be released on March 2: EC

The Election Commission (EC) of Bangladesh has announced that the final voter list, which will include those turning 18 by January 1, 2025, will be published on March 2. This decision was made on Monday during the first meeting of the EC, chaired by Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) AMM Nasir...

EC to face a dozen challenges

The new Election Commission (EC) has a dozen challenges holding the next parliamentary election, according to political analysts and leaders of the political parties. According to them, implementation of electoral system reformation and making political consensus, holding pressure-free...

No alternative to hold a fair election: EC Sanaullah

Newly-appointed Election Commissioner (EC) Brig Gen Abul Fazal Md Sanaullah said they have no alternative to hold a fair national poll. I have introduced myself to the officials of the election commission after taking oath. We have discussed the situation when the interim government was formed....

Want to gift nation a free, fair and acceptable election: CEC

Newly-appointed Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) AMM Md Nasir Uddin said they want to gift the nation a free, fair and acceptable election. Our aim is clear. We want to give a free, fair and acceptable election to the countrymen. We will do everything to hold a fair election. However, the...

CEC, 4 ECs sworn in

Newly-appointed Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) AMM Nasir Uddin and four Election Commissioners (ECs) Md Anwarul Islam Sarker, Abdur Rahmanel Masud, Begum Tahmida Ahmad and Brigadier General (retd) Abul Fazal Md Sanaullah today (Sunday) took oath at the Supreme Court, reports BSS. Chief...

New CEC Nasir Uddin and four commissioners to take oath tomorrow

Newly appointed Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) AMM Nasir Uddin and four other election commissioners will take oath on 24 November. Chief Justice Syed Refaat Ahmed will administer the oath at 1:30pm, Supreme Court spokesperson Md Shafiqul Islam said on Friday. President Mohammed...

EC search committee to meet President Wednesday

The six-member Search Committee formed to constitute a new Election Commission (EC) will pay a courtesy call on President Mohammed Shahabuddin at Bangabhaban at 6:15 pm on Wednesday (November 19). Presidents Press Secretary Md Joynal Abedin told state news agency BSS on Tuesday evening. The...

Xi ready to work with Trump administration

Chinese President Xi Jinping on Saturday expressed his readiness to work with Donald Trumps incoming administration to ensure a smooth transition in bilateral relations. He made the remarks during his final meeting with outgoing President Joe Biden on the sidelines of an Asia-Pacific summit in...