The move aims to simplify the voting process for overseas BangladeshisThe Election Commission is considering the use of proxy voting as a method to enable expatriate Bangladeshis to cast their votes. On Monday, a presentation regarding the proxy voting system for Bangladeshis abroad was made at the Election Commission. The session was attended by the chief election commissioner, along with four election commissioners, the Election Commission secretary, and officials from the National Identity Registration Wing, or NIDW. On Dec 18, two advisors pledged their full support to the Election Commission to guarantee expatriate voting rights. Amid preparations for the next general election, the Election Commission, led by AMM Nasir Uddin, continues to work on this.

REUTERS/Adnan Abidi/File PhotoIndia's Prime Minister Narendra Modi (L) shakes hands with his Mauritian counterpart Navinchandra Ramgoolam before the start of their bilateral meeting in New Delhi May 27, 2014. Modi will be the chief guest at the country's national day and hold talks with Mauritius Prime Minister Navinchandra Ramgoolam, who returned to office for his third stint in 2024. India, in its bid to expand its strategic footprint in the Indian Ocean, helped Mauritius develop sea and air links on the remote Agalega Islands. "Diego Garcia could be a useful runway for Indian surveillance aircraft in the Indian Ocean to use periodically," said Bashfield. A source close to Prime Minister Ramgoolam's office said: "Mauritius sees India and the US sharing the same interest of containing the Chinese influence within the region."

The document shows Rizwana Siddiq [Tulip] as the donor and Azmina Siddiq as the recipient of the flatThe Anti-Corruption Commission, or ACC, says its investigation has found the notary submitted by the former UK City minister Tulip Siddiq to hand over a flat in Dhaka’s Gulshan to her sister is “fake”. On Jan 13, the anti-corruption agency prosecuted Sheikh Rehana, her son Radwan Mujib Siddiq Bobby and daughter Azmina Siddiq Ruponti on three separate charges. Meanwhile, the ACC revealed that it had found evidence of handing over the flat using a fake notary named after Tulip in the investigation of Rupanti's case. The ACC investigation revealed that the Heba deed, which was completed on Jun 9, 2015, mentioned Rizwana Siddiq [Tulip] as the donor and Azmina Siddiq as the recipient. According to the ACC charge sheet, she fraudulently handed over the flat in the name of her sister Azmina Siddiq by making a fake notary affidavit and hiding the information about the flat in the income tax documents since 2015.

The accused makes obscene comments on social media, inciting harassment and religious discord, says police statementSavār police have arrested Khalid Mahmud, also known as Hridoy Khan, for making obscene comments about women’s clothing and spreading messages inciting harassment on social media. He circulated the video online, insulting all women in society, the statement said. He further claimed that women who do not wear hijab would be “raped” and made multiple offensive remarks against them, it added. The video, widely shared on social media, showed him making inappropriate comments about young girls, including two Hindu women. Legal action is being taken against him for creating instability in society through such acts."

A protest by garment workers in Dhaka’s Banani led to significant traffic disruptions after a colleague was killed in a road accident early Monday morning. The incident occurred around 6 am at the Chairman Bari U-Turn, resulting in the immediate blocking of Airport Road and the Dhaka Elevated Expressway by the workers. Mohammad Rasel Sarwar, the officer-in-charge of Banani Police Station, stated that her body had been sent to Dhaka Medical College Hospital. The workers expressed their grief and anger over the accident by halting traffic on both sides of the road and on the Elevated Expressway, demanding justice and accountability. The Traffic Gulshan Division’s Facebook page reported that while details regarding the vehicles involved in the accident remain unclear, the demonstration by the garment workers has created a significant disruption in the capital’s traffic flow.

After the anti-graft agency found evidence of irregularities in the plot allocation, they proceeded with the charges. However, these details were not disclosed during the plot allocation process, which allegedly violated laws and regulations related to the Purbachal New Town Project. However, these details were reportedly omitted during the plot allocation process, raising concerns over legal violations regarding the Purbachal project. According to the documents reviewed by the ACC, Hasina was granted a 10-katha (plot no. The committee was also tasked with investigating broader allegations of favouritism in RAJUK plot allocations spanning the Awami League’s tenure from 2009 to 2024.

Police have recovered the bodies of three fish poachers from a Netrokona river two days after they were reported missing. The bodies were pulled out from Dhanu River’s Ashalia Ghat around 2:45 pm on Monday, said Khaliajuri police chief Makbul Hossain. Two of the bodies were identified as Shaheed Mia of Atpara Upazila and Hridoy Mia of Kendua Upazila. On Saturday, thousands of people gathered on the banks of the Dhanu River, arriving in over a hundred vehicles armed with fishing equipment and makeshift weapons. They sought to loot fish from two government-leased water bodies, Kathaljan and Moragang.

Rohit quit Twenty20 Internationals immediately after leading India to their second 20-overs World Cup title in West Indies last year. Speculation was rife that the opener, who turns 38 next month, might do likewise after India beat New Zealand in the 50-overs final on Sunday. Under Rohit, India have lost just one match - the final of the home 50-overs World Cup in 2023 to Australia - in their last three ICC events. Like in the T20 World Cup last year, India were unbeaten throughout the tournament and Rohit saved his best for the final when he smashed a match-winning 76 in a low-scoring contest. "I contributed a lot in the 2019 World Cup, but we didn't win.

Skipper Rohit Sharma led by example as reigning Twenty20 World Champions India prevailed in a nerve-wracking final against New Zealand to claim their second successive global title. India now have an incredible record of winning 22 of their last 23 completed matches in International Cricket Council (ICC) tournaments. Their lone defeat in the last three ICC events came in the final of the 50-overs World Cup against Australia in 2023. India persisted with a four-pronged spin attack in the knockout matches and their spin quartet bowled 38 of the 50 overs against New Zealand. New Zealand won a tri-series in Pakistan in their build-up and lost only to India in their spirited Champions Trophy campaign.

Police took the injured to Dhaka Medical College and Hospital, or DMCH, after the attacks were reported from the capital’s Jatrabari, Motijheel, Chawkbazar, and Bhatara areas on Sunday. Jatrabari Police Station Sub-Inspector, or SI, Farzana Akter said, "Locals beat up four people, including three brothers, on suspicion of being muggers in the Konapara area around 11:45am. The injured are Rafiqul Islam, 36, Rabiul Islam, 40, Ripon Miah, 42, and Sohag Miah, 54, from Narayanganj’s Fatullah. She said, "The injured have been taken to the police station after treatment. Bhatara Police Station SI Kamruzzaman said the victim was taken to DMCH afterwards.

The law advisor says investigations in rape cases must be completed within 15 daysThe interim government is considering legal amendments to ensure rape cases are disposed of within 90 days while barring bail for the accused, Law Advisor Asif Nazrul has said. In this context, Nazrul said: “We are considering legal steps to prevent rape and violence against women. “Rape cases must be tried within 90 days, and investigations must conclude within 15 days.”The advisor added that even if the trial exceeds 90 days, the accused will not be eligible for bail. The advisor said, "Our position against rape and violence against women and children is very clear. He added that investigations into all cases of violence against women should be completed quickly, with reports being submitted to the courts.

Private sector credit growth in January fell to 7.15 per cent, marking the lowest in a decade, according to Bangladesh Bank data. The last time private sector credit growth was this low was in May 2021, during the COVID-19 pandemic, when it fell to 7.55 per cent. Economists warn that lower credit flow to the private sector will slow industrial expansion, reduce investments, and affect employment opportunities. Syed Mahbubur Rahman, managing director and CEO of Mutual Trust Bank, told bdnews24.com: "Lending is crucial for private sector growth and expansion. "Many entrepreneurs say they cannot afford high interest rates, which is another reason for the slowdown in private sector credit growth," Mahbubur Rahman said.

Interim leader Sharaa calls for peace as Syria hit by deadliest violence in yearsSyrian army personnel gather as they head towards Latakia to join the fight against the fighters linked to Syria's ousted leader Bashar al-Assad, in Aleppo, Syria, Mar 7, 2025. REUTERS/Mahmoud HassanoSyrian leader Ahmed Sharaa called for peace on Sunday after hundreds were killed in some of the deadliest violence in 13 years of civil war, pitting loyalists of deposed President Bashar al-Assad against the country's new Islamist rulers. "Rest assured about Syria, this country has the characteristics for survival ... What is currently happening in Syria is within the expected challenges." It said 745 were civilians, 125 members of the Syrian security forces and 148 fighters loyal to Assad. The European Union, whose officials have met Sharaa since he became de facto leader of Syria, condemned "all violence against civilians" and "any attempts to undermine stability and the prospects for a lasting peaceful transition" in Syria.

The High Court has ordered the Women and Child Repression Prevention Tribunal to complete the trial over the rape of a child at the Magura home of her sister within 180 days. In addition, the bench ordered the appointment of a social worker to take care of the child who was raped and to ensure her security. The victim's family said that she was initially taken to Magura Sadar Hospital. The child’s mother started the case at Magura Sadar Police Station on Saturday, accusing the suspects of rape and attempted murder, according to the district's Additional Superintendent of Police Mirajul Islam. According to the case dossier, the child was raped by her sister’s father-in-law with help from her sister’s husband.

Authorities are working to bring the body home, a Kaikhali Union council member saysA Bangladeshi national from Satkhira’s Shyamnagar Upazila jailed in India for the last 18 months has died. He was identified as 48-year-old Md Ashraf Hossain, the son of Abdul Hamid from Kaikhali Union in Shyamnagar. Shyamnagar Upazila executive officer, or UNO, Rony Khatun confirmed the matter, citing Kaikhali Union council member Mohammad Ali. Ashraf’s wife Nasima said, “Ashraf was detained 18 months ago when he went to India to look for work. Ashraf is survived by his wife, two daughters and a son, said Sheikh Shahinur, another Kaikhali Union council member.