The first-ever Jagannath University Central Students’ Union (JnUCSU) election is all set to take place today, amid heightened security and growing voter enthusiasm on campus.

Speaking briefly from the second floor balcony of the party headquarters before a large gatherBNP Acting Chairman Tarique Rahman yesterday returned to the party’s central office in Naya Paltan after 17 years and called on party leaders and activists to contribute to rebuilding the country by carrying out their responsibilities with sincerity and commitment.ing of supporters,

At least 50 homes were gutted in a fire at Leda Rohingya refugee camp (Camp-24) in Hnila union of Teknaf upazila, Cox’s Bazar on Sunday night.

Jamaat-e-Islami is close to finalising its election manifesto, placing the youth at the centre of its vision and pledging sweeping reforms in education, governance and business for a society free from corruption and extortion.

Although dengue cases have declined significantly due to the current cold weather, the country has already recorded 412 deaths and 1,02,673 cases as of December 29 this year.

In a little over 30 hours, Tasnim Jara, former senior joint member secretary of the NCP, finished collecting the 4,693 signatures needed to submit the election nomination form as an independent candidate.

Rail communication on the Dhaka-Mymensingh route was suspended for around 15 hours after the Dhaka-bound Agniveena Express derailed in Gafargaon, Mymensingh, early yesterday due to a cut in the railway line.

The public administration remained under strain for most of the year, grappling with a leadership vacuum and relentless pressure from officials for coveted transfers and promotions.

Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus has reaffirmed his government’s commitment to holding “free, fair and peaceful” elections, saying full preparations are underway to ensure the success of both the parliamentary elections and the referendum.

A chase and counter-chase took place between traders and a group of alleged extortionists at Karwan Bazar yesterday, raising tensions in the area.

The National Citizen Party submitted nomination papers for 47 candidates yesterday even though its seat-sharing arrangement with Jamaat-e-Islami covers 30 seats.

A total of 2,582 candidates submitted nomination papers for the upcoming parliamentary polls by the end of the deadline yesterday, as the final count settled without reports of any major breaches of the electoral code of conduct.

The Jatiya Samajtantrik Dal (JASAD) and the Workers Party of Bangladesh, two partners of the 14-party alliance of Awami League, whose activities are now banned, yesterday announced that they will not take part in the upcoming 13th national parliamentary election and the referendum.

The National Citizen Party’s decision to join the Jamaat-led electoral alliance has touched off sharp debate in Bangladesh’s political circles. While some warn it could erode the NCP’s youthful promise and cast doubt on its future, others see it as a breakthrough for Jamaat-e-Islami.

The Centre of Research Excellence in Semiconductor Technology (CREST) was inaugurated at BRAC University yesterday, marking a significant step towards becoming a “nation of innovation” and a credible participant in the global semiconductor ecosystem.

BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia has shown no improvement in her physical condition, doctors said last night.

BDR Kalyan Parishad, an association of dismissed members of the then Bangladesh Rifles (now Border Guard Bangladesh), yesterday expressed frustration over the delay in making public the inquiry commission’s report on the 2009 Pilkhana carnage.

The BNP is set to contest the upcoming polls in 286 of the 300 constituencies, leaving 14 seats for alliance partners and political leaders who stood with the party during the anti-fascist movement.

BNP acting chairman reached the hospital around 10:10pm

Nomination papers submitted