Photo : CollectedDHAKA, Dec 22, 2025 (BSS)- Bangladesh High Commission in Port Louis observedInternational Migrants Day and National Expatriates Day 2025, highlightingthe vital contributions of Bangladeshi expatriates to host countries and thenational economy. Speaking on the occasion, Minister Muhammad Reza Cassam UTEEM described theinitiative of the Bangladesh High Commission as commendable and highlypraised Bangladeshi expatriates for their contributions to the development ofMauritius. He urged expatriates living in Mauritius to work with dedication and honestyto enhance Bangladesh's image and said the High Commission remains committedto protecting the rights of Bangladeshi citizens. The High Commissioner also encouraged Bangladeshi expatriates to exercisetheir voting rights by participating in the upcoming 13th ParliamentaryNational Elections. About 250 guests, including senior dignitaries of the host country, civilsociety members, media personnel, members of the Bangladeshi community,expatriates, and officials and staff of the Bangladesh High Commissionattended the programme.

Ten election vehicles, named the “Super Caravan,” have begun their journey nationwide to campaign for the 13th Parliamentary Election and the referendum on the “July National Charter.”The Super Caravans were officially inaugurated on Monday at the South Plaza of the National Parliament building. In a video message during the ceremony, Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus said Bangladesh is passing through a critical period, noting that the upcoming National Parliamentary Election and the referendum on the implementation of the July National Charter lie ahead. “With this goal in mind, ten election vehicles—the Super Caravans—have started their journey,” he said. “These vehicles will travel across all 64 districts and 300 upazilas of the country. Describing the Super Caravan as a fleet promoting democracy, he said it would remind citizens that every vote counts and that participation strengthens democracy.

Russian Ambassador to Bangladesh Alexander G Khozin on Monday urged both Bangladesh and India to find a way to prevent further escalation of ongoing tensions between the two countries. Speaking at a press conference at the Russian Embassy in Dhaka, Khozin said a conducive environment must be created ahead of Bangladesh’s upcoming national election and that reducing tensions with India is essential. He emphasized that Russia does not wish to interfere in the bilateral relations of Bangladesh and India, but believes it would be wise to ensure that tensions do not escalate beyond their current level. The ambassador also welcomed the Election Commission’s announcement of the election schedule, expressing hope that the polls would be held on time. Regarding the possibility of sending Russian observers, he said Russia is in contact with the Election Commission and is awaiting an official invitation.

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Meeting on renovation of polling centers, law and order held in MaguraPhoto: BSSMAGURA, Dec 22, 2025 (BSS)- A views-exchange meeting was held in Mohammadpurupazila here today to discuss the renovation of polling centers and the overall law and order situation in preparation for the upcoming National Parliamentary Elections. The meeting took place at 11:00 am at the Mohammadpur Upazila Parishad conference room with the participation of officials from various government departments of the upazila. Abdullah Al Mahmud addressed the meeting as the chief guest while Upazila Nirbahi Officer (UNO) of Mohammadpur upazila Md. Detailed discussions were held on pre-election preparations, necessary renovation of polling centers, the duties and responsibilities of designated officials and employees, as well as the overall law and order situation during the election period. After the views-exchange meeting, DC Abdullah visited Mohammadpur Police Station.

Adviser Syeda Rizwana Hasan today spoke to journalists after inaugurating Voter Gari Campaign at the South Plaza of the Jatiya Sangsad this afternoon. Photo: CA's Press WingDHAKA, Dec 22, 2025 (BSS)- Adviser of the Information and Broadcasting ministry Syeda Rizwana Hasan today said the government is fully prepared to hold the upcoming national election. She made this remark after inaugurating Voter Gari Campaign at the South Plaza of the Jatiya Sangsad this afternoon. Rizwana Hasan said the government wants to reassure citizens that the election process is progressing as planned. “The people are eager to vote and political parties support the election process,” she said.

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Patients with prediabetes reduced their heart risk by up to 58% when they successfully lowered their blood sugar, researchers reported in The Lancet Diabetes & Endocrinology. Essentially, reversing prediabetes by lowering blood sugar matters more to your heart than any healthy habits you adopt, researchers said. In the U.S., more than 1 in 3 adults has prediabetes, researchers said in background notes. Likewise, the risk of heart attack, stroke and other heart-related emergencies fell by 42% in people who reversed their prediabetes. SOURCES: King’s College London, news release, Dec. 12, 2025; The Lancet Diabetes & Endocrinology, Dec. 12, 2025What This Means For YouReversing prediabetes appears to be key in protecting future heart health.

KHULNA, Dec 22, 2025 (BSS) - Khulna Returning Officer (RO) ASMJamshed Khondker issued a public notice today marking the upcoming 13thNational Parliament elections. The last date for submission of nomination papers by candidates intending tocontest the parliamentary elections from respective constituencies isDecember 29, 2025 to the Returning Officer (RO) or Assistant ReturningOfficer (ARO). Scrutiny of nomination papers by the Returning Officer will be held fromDecember 30, 2025 to January 4, 2026. Dates for filing appeals against the decisions of the RO regarding scrutinyof nomination papers are from January 5 to January 9. The information was disclosed in a public notice signed by ASM JamshedKhondker, deputy commissioner (DC) and also the RO for the constituency no-99(Khulna-1), constituency no-100 (Khulna-2), constituency no-102 (Khulna-4),constituency no-103 (Khulna-5) and constituency no-104 (Khulna-6).

Professor Dr Kamrul Mazumder and Engineer Saif Siddiqui (Ananta). Photo collage : BSSMYMENSINGH, Dec 22, 2025 (BSS) – The Bangladesh Agricultural University (BAU) Alumni Association, Michigan, USA, has formally begun its journey with the formation of a new committee by alumni residing in the US state of Michigan. The committee was unanimously announced at an alumni reunion held at a restaurant in Michigan on Saturday. Professor Dr Kamrul Mazumder of the University of Michigan was nominated as president, while Engineer Saif Siddiqui (Ananta), manager at Stellantis, was nominated as general secretary.

A Cargill worker demonstrates to tour visitors how a terminal monitors work efficiency on a beef processing line, Tuesday, December 2, 2025, in Fort Morgan Colorado. It’s operating on limited lines in two of Cargill’s eight beef processing plants in the United States and Canada. Turning a cow into beefThe cows arriving at a Cargill meat processing plant in Fort Morgan take a small army to process. Cargill workers process beef cuts on a beef processing line, Tuesday, December 2, 2025, in Fort Morgan Colorado. A Cargill worker stands among beef carcasses in a Cargill storage room Tuesday, December 2, 2025, in Fort Morgan Colorado.

Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus today chaired a high-level meeting on the country’s overall economic progress and budget expenditure, held at the State Guest House Jamuna in the city. Photo: CA's Press WingDHAKA, Dec 22, 2025 (BSS) – A high-level meeting on the country’s overall economic progress and budget expenditure was held at the State Guest House Jamuna in the city today. However, in recent months of the current fiscal year, this gap has narrowed significantly. Consequently, it is anticipated that the government’s food grain procurement target will be achieved in the current fiscal year. During July–October of the current fiscal year, the deficit stood at US$ (-) 749 million.

Photo: BSSDHAKA, Dec 22, 2025 (BSS) – Bangladesh Energy Regulatory Commission (BERC) Chairman Jalal Ahmed today expressed optimism that expanded exploration efforts would yield positive results in discovering gas in the country. “We need more exploration work to discover natural gas. I hope these efforts will bring positive yield,” he said while inaugurating a workshop titled ‘Gas Well Exploration and Drill Stem Test’ at the BERC conference room here. The chairman said investment in gas exploration over the last 30 to 40 years had not been satisfactory, adding that more extensive exploration was needed, including well drilling and seismic surveys, to locate gas reserves. BERC Member Mizanur Rahman presented the keynote paper at the workshop, highlighting seismic survey dimensions and technical aspects of gas well exploration.

Photo : BSSRAJSHAHI, Dec 22, 2025 (BSS)- Final match of the five-day inter-collegefootball tournament was held amid high tension at Liberation War MemorialStadium here this afternoon. Top-ranking college teams from all eight districts of the divisionparticipated in the tournament, which was held on a knockout basis at twovenues-- Rajshahi Freedom Fighters Memorial Stadium and the GovernmentPhysical Education College playground. In the tournament, organised by the Ministry of Youth and Sports, BeelchalanShaheed Shamsuzzoha Government College in Natore clinched the championshipdefeating Singra Damdama Pilot High School and College in the final match 2-0goals. Additional Commissioner of Rajshahi Division Habibur Rahman accompanied byAdditional Deputy Commissioner Sabur Ali, District Sports Officer JahangirHossain handed over trophies among the champion and runner-up teamsrespectively before a large number of football fans.

Photo: CA's Press WingDHAKA, Dec 22, 2025 (BSS) – Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus today urged the voters to cast their ballots for candidates of their choice to elect honest and capable candidates in the upcoming parliamentary elections slated for February 12, 2026. Addressing the nation Prof Yunus said, “Voting rights are not anyone’s kindness- it is our constitutional rights. The Chief Adviser made a special appeal to the youth, women voters, and first-time voters, urging them to come forward, ask questions, learn, understand, and cast their votes. Prof Yunus also noted that voters will cast another vote in this election—on the July Charter. If you support this charter, you must cast ‘Yes’ vote in the referendum,” he said.