Sanctions enacted against Iranian-Russian interference in US elections
Sanctions enacted against Iranian-Russian interference in US elections

The United States has imposed sanctions on individuals and organizations linked to Iranian and Russian interference in the 2024 general election. The action of Tuesday (Washington local time) targets efforts to undermine democratic institutions and sow sociopolitical discord. Among those...

Serbia used Israeli tech for spy campaign, Amnesty reports
Serbia used Israeli tech for spy campaign, Amnesty reports

Amnesty International has accused Serbian authorities of conducting a surveillance campaign targeting journalists and activists using a combination of homegrown spyware and technology supplied by Israeli surveillance firm Cellebrite DI Ltd. In a report released on Monday, Amnesty detailed how...

Blueprint to vilify Tarique Rahman
Blueprint to vilify Tarique Rahman

A leading national daily is once again accused of reviving the controversial minus two formula, now targeting Tarique Rahman, the acting chairman of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP), alongside his mother, Khaleda Zia. First used in 2007 to oust political figures like Khaleda Zia and Sheikh...

Anti-polythene campaign at Home Economics College
Anti-polythene campaign at Home Economics College

Bashundhara Shuvosangho held an anti-polythene campaign at the College of Applied Human Science (Home Economics College) in Dhaka to raise awareness about environmental issues. Bashundhara Shuvosangho central committee literary secretary Abari Akhtar and college unit president Faria Haque Tanjim...

Final voter list to be released on March 2: EC
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...

Awareness campaign on traffic rules held in Shariatpur
Awareness campaign on traffic rules held in Shariatpur

Members of Bashundhara Shuvosangho in Shariatpur have campaigned for raising awareness among drivers and people from different classes about traffic rules to curb road accidents. The district unit Shuvosangho conducted the hours-long campaign titled Refrain from saving time by taking risks,...

Harris’ campaign spends $2.6M on private jets in final weeks of race
Harris’ campaign spends $2.6M on private jets in final weeks of race

Vice President Kamala Harris campaign spent $2.6 million on private jet travel in the final weeks of her presidential bid, bringing the total to $12 million, according to Federal Election Commission records. Between October 1 and October 17, her campaign paid nearly $2.2 million to South...

Trump appoints campaign manager Susie Wiles as chief of staff
Trump appoints campaign manager Susie Wiles as chief of staff

President-elect Donald Trump has named his campaign manager, Susie Wiles, as his White House Chief of Staff, marking his first significant appointment following his victory in this weeks election. In a statement released Thursday, Trump praised Wiles as tough, smart, innovative, and said she was...

Month long HPV vaccination campaign underway in Sadullapur
Month long HPV vaccination campaign underway in Sadullapur

A month long vaccination campaign on HPV (Human Papillomavirus) has been going on in Sadullapur Upazila like other areas in the district since October 24. Official sources said upazila health department has fixed up a target to provide HPV vaccine to 13000 girls aged 10-14 and are studying in...

Adviser: Jute prices rise as campaign boosts demand for eco-friendly bags
Adviser: Jute prices rise as campaign boosts demand for eco-friendly bags

According to Jute Adviser Brigadier General (retd) Dr. M Sakhawat Hossain, A new campaign promoting jute bags in the country has led to a marked increase in jute prices. Speaking at the grand finale of the 8th season of the Textile Talent Hunt, organised by Textile Today at the Regency Hotel in...

Govt launches final phase of HPV vaccination campaign
Govt launches final phase of HPV vaccination campaign

The government on Thursday launched the final phase of the Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination campaign in Barishal, Chattogram, Khulna, Mymensingh, Rajshahi, Sylhet and Rangpur divisions, with support from Gavi - The Vaccine Alliance, UNICEF and WHO, aiming to protect 6.2 million girls aged...

WHO to pause Polio vaccination campaign in Gaza
WHO to pause Polio vaccination campaign in Gaza

Israeli strikes across Gaza killed 42 people on Wednesday as the military intensified siege on north Gaza, forcing the World Health Organization (WHO) to pause the latest phase of its polio vaccination campaign, reports the Guardian. During the bombarding on Wednesday 37 people died in North...

Bashundhara Shuvosangho holds awareness campaign in Bogura
Bashundhara Shuvosangho holds awareness campaign in Bogura

To mark the National Road Safety Day, the Bashundhara Shuvosangho has organised an awareness campaign in Bogura town. Aimed at raising awareness among the drivers and pedestrians, members of the organisation distributed informational leaflets on various spots in the town. With the theme Lets...