Sunday, 03 Aug, 2025

Akshay Kumar

Dengue outbreak: 3 die, 492 hospitalised in 24-hours

<p><strong>Three more people have died and 492 new dengue cases were recorded across Bangladesh in the past 24 hours, according to the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS).</strong></p> <p>DGHS shared the latest update through a press release issued on Monday (July 7), warning of continued public health

Integrity needed from political leaders to prevent financial sector looting

<p><strong>Bangladesh Bank (BB) Governor Dr Ahsan H Mansur on Monday (July 7) said that political interference in the past has exposed the country&rsquo;s financial sector to risks, and called on political leaders to act with integrity to prevent future looting.</strong></p> <p>He made the remarks during a

EC asks all political parties except AL to submit financial statement by July 31

<p><strong>Election Commission (EC) has asked all registered political parties, except Awami League (AL), to submit their financial statements for the calendar year 2024 by July 31, as per the commission&rsquo;s regulations.</strong></p> <p>EC Secretary Akhter Ahmed confirmed the matter on Monday (July 7),

Food prices ease: Inflation hits 8.48% in Bangladesh

<p><strong>Bangladesh&rsquo;s overall inflation dropped to 8.48 percent in June 2025, marking the lowest rate in nearly three years, according to the latest data released by the Bangladesh Bureau of Statistics (BBS) on Monday (July 7).</strong></p> <p>The inflation rate was 9.05 percent in May. The last time

JaPa expels Anisul, Hawlader, Chunnu for breaching discipline

<p><strong>Jatiya Party has removed three of its senior leaders &mdash; Barrister Anisul Islam Mahmud, ABM Ruhul Amin Hawlader, and Md Mujibul Haque Chunnu &mdash; from all party positions, including their primary membership, citing violations of party discipline.</strong></p> <p>The decision was confirmed

BNP most popular among young voters: Report

<p><strong>Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) would secure highest number of votes &mdash; 38.76% &mdash; if the next national election is held, according to a youth survey conducted by the South Asian Network on Economic Modeling (SANEM) in collaboration with ActionAid Bangladesh.</strong></p> <p>According

Bangladesh to bar observers who backed disputed elections: CEC

<p><strong>Election Commission (EC) will not allow foreign observers, who previously endorsed controversial polls as &ldquo;credible&rdquo;, to monitor the upcoming <a href="https://www.banglanews24.com/english/national/news/bd/179413.details">13th National Parliamentary

Jubo Dal leader dismissed for violating discipline in Narsingdi

<p><strong>A local Jubo Dal leader was expelled over alleged involvement in an attack, vandalism, and looting at an under-construction cement factory in Narsingdi.</strong></p> <p>The leader was identified as Monir Uzzaman Monir, president of the Jubo Dal&rsquo;s Danga Union unit in Palash upazila.</p>

Justice must be served for July killings, says Fakhrul

<p><strong>The trial of former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina for &ldquo;July massacre&rdquo; has begun and justice must be done those who worked in favour of the fascist regime, said BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir.</strong></p> <p>He made the remarks while speaking to journalists on

16 police officials transferred in major reshuffle

<p><strong>The government has decided to transfer some police officials to that end sixteen senior officers have been relocated in a fresh reshuffle.</strong></p> <p>The Ministry of Home Affairs issued a notification in this regard on Wednesday (9 July).&nbsp;</p> <p>The order was signed by Md

2 found dead among five missing tourists in Ctg’s Mirsarai

<p><strong>Two young tourists have died and three others have been injured after going missing while exploring a hilly trail in Mirsarai upazila of Chattogram.</strong></p> <p>The deceased were identified as Galib, 22, from Satkania, and Hridoy, 22, from Dhaka. Both were students of the Mechanical Department at

Dengue outbreak: One dies, 406 hospitalised in 24-hours

<p><strong>One more dengue-related death was reported in Bangladesh in the last 24 hours, while 406 new infections were recorded across the country.</strong></p> <p>The Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS) shared the information in a press release on Wednesday (July 9), issued by its Health Emergency

CA directs finishing election preparations by December

<p><strong>Chief Adviser (CA) Professor Dr Muhammad Yunus has instructed the Ministry of Home Affairs to complete all preparations for the 13th national election by December this year.</strong></p> <p>The directive was shared at a press conference held on Wednesday (July 9) at 8:00pm at the Foreign Service Academy

Abahani to host AFC match at national stadium

<p><strong>Dhaka Abahani, one of the country&rsquo;s most renowned football clubs, will host their AFC Challenge League home match at the National Stadium in Dhaka.</strong></p> <p>The match is scheduled for 12 August at 5:00pm, confirmed club manager and Bangladesh Football Federation (BFF) Executive Member

Govt plans separate voting booths for youths across country

<p><strong>The government is planning to set up separate voting booths for young voters in the upcoming national election, according to Chief Adviser&rsquo;s Press Secretary Shafiqul Alam.</strong></p> <p>He shared the information during a briefing held on Wednesday (July 9) evening at the Foreign Service

Commerce adviser, US trade chief hold tariff talks

<p><strong>Commerce Adviser Sk Bashir Uddin met US Trade Representative Ambassador Jamieson Greer at his Washington DC office on Thursday at 11am local time.&nbsp;</strong></p> <p>They discussed strengthening Bangladesh-US trade ties, commerce, and the ongoing tariff negotiations.</p> <p>Both

Bangladeshis risk death as central Mediterranean becomes deadliest gateway to Europe

<p><strong>The Central Mediterranean route has once again emerged as the most dangerous path for irregular migration into Europe, with a significant number of Bangladeshis using this corridor, primarily via Libya to Italy.</strong></p> <p>According to a report published on June 10 by Frontex, the European

BNP supports reforms: Rizvi

<p><strong>BNP was never against reform, instead has always spoke in favour, said party&rsquo;s Senior Joint Secretary General Ruhul Kabir Rizvi.</strong></p> <p>He said BNP has always spoken in favour of necessary changes in the political and economic system.</p> <p>Rizvi made the remarks on

People will reject PR system of election, says Ctg BNP leader

<p><strong>Chattogram North District BNP Joint Convener Sarwar Alamgir has said that the people of Bangladesh will not accept the proportional representation (PR) system of election, as it does not reflect their democratic expectations.</strong></p> <p>He made the remarks on Thursday while distributing leaflets on

Dengue cases cross 14,000 mark this year

<p><strong>A total of 14,069 people have been hospitalised with dengue fever in Bangladesh so far this year, according to official figures released on Friday.</strong></p> <p>The Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS) shared the data in a press statement issued by its Health Emergency Operation Center and

Ex-Janata Bank Chairman Prof Barkat lands in jail

<p><strong>Professor Abul Barkat, former chairman of Janata Bank Limited, has been sent to jail in a case filed by the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) over the alleged embezzlement of Tk297 crore through fraudulent loans in the name of a fake company.</strong></p> <p>Dhaka Metropolitan Magistrate Md Jewel Rana

Another movement against corruption will soon start, says Nahid

<p><strong>National Citizens&rsquo; Party (NCP) convenor Nahid Islam in a speech said the nation will soon witness a fresh movement and that will be against corruption and extortion across Bangladesh.</strong></p> <p>He came up with the remark on Friday (July 11) while addressing a rally at the Eidgah grounds

Biman stopped, searched over bomb threat call

<p><strong>A Kathmandu-bound flight of Biman Bangladesh Airlines was halted and thoroughly searched at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport in Dhaka on Friday afternoon after authorities received an anonymous phone call warning of a possible bomb onboard.</strong></p> <p>According to the Civil Aviation Authority

4 arrested over brutal killing of trader in Dhaka’s old town 

<p><strong>As the 13th national election nears, a scrap trader was brutally killed in Old Dhaka earlier this week.</strong></p> <p>Following the heinous incident, police and Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) have arrested four suspects in connection with the brutal killing of Lal Chand, also known as Sohag,

Russian house in Dhaka celebrates day of family, love and fidelity

<p><strong>The Russian House in Dhaka hosted a ceremonial event dedicated to the Day of Family, Love and Fidelity. As part of the celebration, three families were awarded honorary &quot;Happy Family&quot; certificates in recognition of their strong family bonds and traditional values.</strong></p>

144 political parties ineligible, EC provides 15 days for correction

<p><strong>A total of 144 political parties that applied for registration with the Election Commission (EC) have not qualified in the initial screening process, an official said on Tuesday (July 15).</strong><br /> &nbsp;<br /> Additional Secretary of the EC, KM Ali Newaz, informed reporters that the commission

BNP proposes national reconciliation council for unification

<p><strong>Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) has proposed National Reconciliation Council to resolve divisions within the nation and establish peace while ensuring accountability for crimes.</strong></p> <p>BNP Standing Committee member Salahuddin Ahmed made the proposal on behalf of his party on Tuesday (July

NCP will now campaign in every village of Gopalganj, vows Nahid

<p><strong>Nahid Islam, Convener of the National Citizens&#39; Party (NCP), has expressed his party&rsquo;s commitment to visit Gopalganj again and hold political activities in every village and upazila.</strong></p> <p>He also condemned all forms of political discrimination against Gopalganj

Bangladesh forms probe body over Gopalganj incident 

<p><strong>Bangladesh&rsquo;s interim government has formed a high-level committee to investigate the recent outbreak of violence and deaths involving supporters of the <a href="https://www.banglanews24.com/english/politics/news/bd/180641.details"><span style="color:#e74c3c">Awami League and the

Obayed Ullah resigns as Islami Bank chairman

<p><strong>Obayed Ullah Al Masud has stepped down as Chairman of Islami Bank Bangladesh PLC, following recommendations from Bangladesh Bank in light of various allegations raised against him.</strong></p> <p>According to both Islami Bank and the central bank sources Masud submitted his resignation to the