Election Commissioner Mahbub Talukdar says that the level playing field would be hampered if important persons and beneficiaries within the government take part in the electioneering.

Bangladesh Jatiotabadi Ainjibi Forum (BJAF), a body of pro-BNP lawyers, today demanded release of BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia from jail for treatment in the country or abroad of her own choice.

The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) files two cases against former minister Nazmul Huda’s wife and his two daughters for allegedly laundering about Tk 6.73 crore in abroad.

Audree, a platform for mountain enthusiasts in Bangladesh arranged the Dhaka Mountain Film Festival 2020 at Ruhul Kuddus Auditorium near Nilkhet of the capital tomorrow.

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina urges the country’s textile sector to diversify products and expand the market for boosting the export income.

Shakhawat Hossain Shafique has been made organising secretary of ruling Awami League and given charges of Sylhet division.

Students of Dhaka University have formed a human chain on the campus demanding capital punishment for the person who allegedly raped and tortured one of their fellows on Sunday night.

Majnu who was arrested in connection with the rape of a Dhaka University student is placed on a seven-day remand by a Dhaka court.

The temperature will likely drop further after a light rain or drizzle in parts of Bangladesh today, the Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) said.

The Embassy of Nepal in Dhaka organised an event titled “Unveiling Visit Nepal Year 2020 Campaign” at the embassy premises on Tuesday, says a press release.

Terming teachers “lighthouse”, President Abdul Hamid yesterday urged them to come forward to play their due role in making the universities in Bangladesh world-class.

The government has taken all-out security measures to hold the first phase of three-day Biswa Ijtema, which will begin tomorrow on the bank of river Turag.

Kuala Lumpur has indicated a “zero-cost recruitment” agreement for migrant workers from Bangladesh as part of the effort to avoid risking US trade sanctions.

The High Court yesterday declared illegal keeping government employees as “officer on special duty” (OSD) for more than 150 days, as the government circular issued in 1991 does not permit that.

A section of recruiting agents yesterday alleged that their suspension from Baira executive committee happened for protesting the “whims” of its current president, and was in violation of the organisation’s rules.

Criticising the prime minister’s Tuesday’s speech to the nation, BNP secretary general Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir yesterday alleged that the premier’s address did not offer any solution to the ongoing crises.

Election Commissioner Mahbub Talukdar yesterday said ministers and lawmakers would not be able to take part in any election-related activities of Dhaka North City Corporation and Dhaka South City Corporation elections.

Atiqul Islam, the Awami League-backed mayoral candidate for Dhaka North City Corporation (DNCC), yesterday said he did not violate any electoral code of conduct.

Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) KM Nurul Huda yesterday said allegations being raised over electronic voting machines (EVM) are “baseless”.

A Dhaka court could not take cognizance of the charges against former Jubo League leader Ismail Hossain Chowdhury Samrat yesterday in two cases filed under the Arms and Narcotics Control Acts, as jail authorities failed to produce him.