The Election Commission issues a press statement mentioning the different ways in which voters can obtain their voter numbers and voting centres ahead of the Dhaka North and South City Corporation elections scheduled for February 1.

Three people have been arrested on charge of raping a ninth-grade student in Boalmari upazila in Faridpur, police say.

Members of Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) will start patrolling in Dhaka from tomorrow, ahead of the city corporation elections scheduled for February 1.

Candidates in the upcoming Birdem Hospital Employee Association Election and their supporters campaign loudly in the hospital premises, creating a nuisance for patients and disrupting the day-to-day activities of the hospital.

The High Court denies bail to suspended Deputy Inspector General (DIG) of the Department of Prisons Bazlur Rashid in connection with a corruption case filed over amassing Tk 3.08 crore beyond the known source of his income.

Shusashoner Jonno Nagorik (Shujan), a civil society platform, calls upon all to elect honest, competent and dedicated candidates in the Dhaka North and South City Corporation elections scheduled for February 1.

Four people are killed after a bus crashed into a battery-run auto-rickshaw in Gouripur upazila of Mymensingh.

The United Nations and global humanitarian community have welcomed Bangladesh government’s decision to expand access to education for Rohingya children living in settlements in Cox’s Bazar.

Notre Dame English Club (NDEC), a voluntary organisation under Notre Dame College, announces the 6th National English Carnival to be held on January 30 and 31.

Transparency International Bangladesh (TIB) Executive Director Iftekharuzzaman has said that Rajdhani Unnayan Kortripokkho's (Rajuk) regulatory role should be curbed by forming a separate body to monitor development and planning activities.

Terming the clash between the two groups of Awami League as an “untoward incident,” Atiqul Islam says it happened due to a misunderstanding among themselves.

Foreign Minister Dr AK Abdul Momen yesterday said Bangladesh will continue to work towards promoting universal human rights.

BNP mayor candidate for Dhaka North City Corporation Tabith Awal yesterday called upon voters to cast their votes without fear, and stand against irregularities on polls day.

There will be monthly meetings between ward councillors and locals in each area every month if he is elected, so that residents can hold the councillor responsible for their work and also can talk about their problems, Awami League DNCC mayor candidate Atiqul Islam said yesterday.

Junior Chamber International (JCI) --a non-profit INGO of people between 18 and 40 years old -- Dhaka Cosmopolitan conducted its first general members meeting for the year 2020 in presence of 2020 JCI Bangladesh governing body members. Tanzila Zaman, local president for this year, chaired the GMM, a press release said.

BNP-nominated mayor candidate for Dhaka South City Corporation Ishraque Hossain began his yesterday’s campaign later than usual, around 2:30 pm, after unveiling his election manifesto at Jatiya Press Club.

Railways Minister Nurul Islam Sujan yesterday in parliament identified at least 14 reasons -- including lack of maintenance of railway tracks, coaches and bridges, and unregulated movement of vehicles -- for the recent rail accidents.

Dhaka South City Corporation Mayor Sayeed Khokon yesterday termed Awami League-nominated candidate Barrister Sheikh Fazle Noor Taposh his brother.

Former president of Jatiya Sramik League and eminent labour leader Shukkur Mahmud passed away at his residence in Narayanganj early yesterday.

Physicians at Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University (BSMMU) yesterday said common cold does not necessarily mean a “novel coronavirus” infection, but those with flu symptoms that have visited China recently or come in contact with someone who has -- require special care.