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Iran thanks Bangladesh for support against Israeli aggression

The Embassy of the Islamic Republic of Iran in Dhaka has expressed its deep appreciation for the support and solidarity shown by the government, people, and various institutions of Bangladesh in recent days amid Iran’s ongoing resistance against Israeli military aggression and its

Shafiqul Alam wins SOPA award for breaking news on August 5

Journalist Shafiqul Alam, currently serving as the Press Secretary to the Chief Adviser, has won an Honourable Mention at the Society of Publishers in Asia (SOPA) Awards 2025 for his coverage of the August 5 popular uprising and the departure of former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina from

2 killed in separate incidents in Khulna

Two people were killed and two others injured in two separate violent incidents that occurred Thursday night (June 26) in Khulna. One of the incidents took place in Rajapur village of Ruphsa upazila, where a youth named Sabbir, 27, was shot dead and two others were injured in a

Bangladesh’s forex reserves stands at $30b

Bangladesh Bank (BB) official said country’s foreign exchange reserves have crossed the $30 billion mark, while net reserves calculated under the IMF's BPM6 method have also exceeded $25 billion. BB’s Executive Director and Spokesperson Md Arif Hossain confirmed the

CEC pays courtesy call on CA Prof Yunus

Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) AMM Nasir Uddin paid a courtesy call on Chief Adviser (CA) Prof Yunus on Thursday (June 26).  He met the CA at the State Guest House Jamuna in Dhaka this afternoon. CA's Deputy Press Secretary Abul Kalam Azad Majumder told media. MSK/

Ashura to be observed on July 6

National Moon Sighting Committee said the holy month of Muharram for the Hijri year 1447 will begin on Friday (June 27), as the new moon has been sighted in the sky of Bangladesh. As a result, the holy Ashura will be observed on July 6 (Sunday). The announcement was made at a

Demo by staffs hurting revenue collection: NBR Chief

National Board of Revenue (NBR) Chairman Md Abdur Rahman Khan has acknowledged that the ongoing movement by NBR officials and employees is affecting the country’s revenue collection efforts. He said on Thursday (June 26) while addressing a seminar at the Economic Reporters’

Names of Sheikh Hasina, family to be erased

The government has decided to remove the names of former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, her family members, and Awami League leaders from the infrastructures and organisations. There were 977 infrastructures and organisations which were named on Sheikh Hasina, her family members and the

CA orders to install solar panels on all govt office rooftops

Chief Adviser (CA) Prof Yunus today (June 26) directed the authorities concerned to take initiatives to generate power by installing solar panels on the rooftops of all government buildings in the country. He issued the directive at a meeting titled 'National Rooftop Solar

Ex-CEC Habibul Awal placed on 3-day remand

A Dhaka court today (June 26) placed former Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Kazi Habibul Awal on a three-day remand in a case filed over alleged irregularities and bias during the 12th national election. Dhaka Chief Metropolitan Magistrate Mohammad Mostafa Zaman passed the order

Light to moderate rain likely across Bangladesh

The met office has forecast light to moderate rain or thundershowers across most parts of the country in the next 24 hours, starting from 9am Thursday. Rain accompanied by lightning and gusty winds is likely in many areas of Khulna, Barishal, Chattogram, and Sylhet divisions, and in

Security tightened for tomorrow’s Ratha Yatra

Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) have deployed SWAT teams, bomb disposal squads, and intelligence personnel to ensure the peaceful celebration of the Ratha Yatra on June 27. DMP Commissioner SM Sazzat Ali confirmed extensive security measures, including CCTV installation and

Over 12 lakh receive free legal aid since 2009: NLASO

The National Legal Aid Services Organization (NLASO) has provided government-funded legal assistance in 4,28,301 cases involving underprivileged litigants since 2009. According to a report published on NLASO’s website, a total of 12,26,019 individuals across Bangladesh are

Moon Sighting Committee to meet today to set Ashura date

The National Moon Sighting Committee will meet this evening (June 26) to determine the date of Ashura by reviewing moon sighting reports for the month of Muharram, 1447 Hijri. The meeting will be held at 7pm at the Islamic Foundation Conference Room in Baitul Mukarram National Mosque,

Govt announces three new national commemoration days

The government has officially declared August 5 as July Uprising Day and August 8 as New Bangladesh Day to honor key events in the nation's recent history. The Cabinet Division issued separate circulars on Wednesday (June 25) confirming the decision. August 8 commemorates the

18 pushed in by BSF through Panchagarh borders

Indian Border Security Force (BSF) pushed in 18 Bangladeshi nationals through three separate border points in Panchagarh early Wednesday (June 25).  Members of the Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) later detained them and handed them over to the local police. According to BGB and

German Ambassador bids farewell to Chief Adviser Prof Yunus

German Ambassador to Bangladesh Achim Tröster paid a farewell visit to Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus at the State Guest House Jamuna on Tuesday, as his four-year diplomatic assignment in Dhaka comes to a close. During the meeting, Chief Adviser Prof Yunus congratulated

Unity Commission drops NCC, proposes alternative

The National Unity Commission (NUC) has withdrawn its earlier proposal to form a National Constitutional Council (NCC) and instead suggested creating a ‘constitutional and constitutionally mandated appointment committee’ to oversee key appointments in constitutional bodies.

First group of Bangladeshis leave Iran for home

A group of 28 Bangladeshi nationals, mostly women, children, and patients who had travelled for medical treatment, have begun their journey back home from Iran amid recent tensions in the country. They departed from Tehran by road at 2:20pm local time on Wednesday (June 25), heading

Travel ban on two Ex-MPs, wives imposed

A Dhaka court has imposed a travel ban and ordered the blocking of national ID cards (NID) for two former lawmakers and their wives over allegations of acquiring illegal wealth and suspicious financial transactions. The order was issued by Dhaka Metropolitan Senior Special Judge Zakir