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Bangladesh ranks 13th in corruption

Bangladesh has ranked 13th among the world’s most corrupt countries in the Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI) 2025, according to a report published by Berlin-based Transparency International (TI). Among 182 countries

Election exodus leaves Dhaka streets quiet ahead of historic polls

Dhaka is witnessing an unprecedented exodus as residents leave the capital in large numbers to return to their hometowns ahead of the 13th National Parliamentary Election and Referendum, now just

Country gears up for polls as electioneering ends

The formal campaigning period for the 13th Jatiya Sangsad elections and referendum comes to an end at 7:30am today, and the country is witnessing heightened political tension, allegations among major

24,000 polling centres are risky, medium risky: IGP

Inspector general of police Bahrul Alam on Tuesday said that they had identified about 24,000 centres as risky and medium risky in the forthcoming national election scheduled for February 12.

EU deploys 90 short-term observers to ensure transparency of Bangladesh polls

The European Union Election Observation Mission to Bangladesh on Tuesday deployed 90 short-term observers to observe the election day proceedings in all 64 administrative districts of the country. The short-term

Homebound voters block highway in Ashulia over alleged bus fare hike

Passengers heading to their hometowns to cast votes blocked a key highway at Ashulia near Dhaka on Tuesday, protesting at alleged overcharging by bus operators ahead of the national election,

Committee recommends undivided curriculum till Class X secondary edn improvement

The consultation committee formed for submitting recommendations on quality improvement of the secondary education recommended undivided curriculum till Class X immediately to improve the secondary level education. The committee members

Ansar-VDP DG asks members to stay neutral during election

Director General of Bangladesh Ansar and Village Defence Party (VDP) Major General Abdul Motaleb Sazzad Mahmud has instructed the force members to perform their duties at polling centres with neutrality