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Remain vigilant against authoritarian resurgence: Minister Zahid Hossain

Remain vigilant against authoritarian resurgence: Minister Zahid Hossain

Social Welfare Minister Prof Dr AZM Zahid Hossain on Sunday said there would be no opportunity for the resurgence of authoritarianism in the country and everyone must remain vigilant so that no one ca...

  • 26 Jul 2026
Govt steps up efforts to attract required investment for $1 trillion economy: Shama Obaed

Govt steps up efforts to attract required investment for $1 trillion economy: Shama Obaed

State Minister for Foreign Affairs Shama Obaed Islam on Sunday said the government has intensified its efforts and is trying to bring in the foreign investment the country needs to achieve the goal of...

  • 26 Jul 2026
Govt sees no grounds to arrest former president Shahabuddin: Home Minister

Govt sees no grounds to arrest former president Shahabuddin: Home Minister

Home Minister Salahuddin Ahmed on Sunday said currently the government sees no grounds to take legal action against former President Mohammed Shahabuddin and he would receive all legal privileges and...

  • 26 Jul 2026
Spanish firefighters battle new blaze front as 15,000 evacuated

Spanish firefighters battle new blaze front as 15,000 evacuated

Spanish firefighters on Sunday battled a new front of fires near the coastal city of Valencia, where at least 15,000 people were evacuated.Spain has already evacuated tens of thousands of people from...

  • 26 Jul 2026
Indictment hearing in Hossain murder case against Hasina, others on Aug 13

Indictment hearing in Hossain murder case against Hasina, others on Aug 13

A court here today deferred until August 13 the hearing on charge framing in a case filed against ousted Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and 33 others over the murder of truck driver Hossain during the J...

  • 26 Jul 2026
PM for merit-based Army promotions free from political considerations

PM for merit-based Army promotions free from political considerations

Prime Minister Tarique Rahman on Sunday said promotions in the Bangladesh Army must be based solely on merit, professional competence, integrity, leadership qualities and discipline, rather than perso...

  • 26 Jul 2026
US pauses Iran strikes as diplomacy gains momentum, but uncertainty remains

US pauses Iran strikes as diplomacy gains momentum, but uncertainty remains

The United States has suspended its airstrikes on Iran after nearly two weeks of escalating military operations, while diplomatic efforts have intensified in an attempt to prevent the conflict from re...

  • 26 Jul 2026
PM praises navy's role in safeguarding country's sovereignty

PM praises navy's role in safeguarding country's sovereignty

Prime Minister Tarique Rahman today lauded the professionalism and role of Bangladesh Navy in safeguarding the country's sovereignty as newly appointed Chief of Naval Staff Vice-Admiral Khondkar Misba...

  • 25 Jul 2026
Research, innovation should be prioritised over political debate: Mirza Fakhrul

Research, innovation should be prioritised over political debate: Mirza Fakhrul

LGRD and Cooperatives Minister Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir today said research, innovation and productive activities should be given priority instead of political debate.The outcomes of research must...

  • 25 Jul 2026
India's education minister Dharmendra resigns amid mounting student protests

India's education minister Dharmendra resigns amid mounting student protests

India's Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan resigned on Saturday following days of intensifying nationwide student protests over alleged examination paper leaks and demands for accountability, marki...

  • 25 Jul 2026
Bangladesh next President to be elected at regular parliamentary session in September

Bangladesh next President to be elected at regular parliamentary session in September

Law, Justice and Parliamentary Affairs Minister Md. Asaduzzaman on Saturday said the new President will be elected at the regular parliamentary session scheduled for September.There is no need to conv...

  • 25 Jul 2026
PM eyes semiconductor sector as next economic driver after garments

PM eyes semiconductor sector as next economic driver after garments

Prime Minister Tarique Rahman on Saturday described the semiconductor industry as Bangladesh's next major economic growth engine after the ready-made garment sector, saying his government is laying th...

  • 25 Jul 2026
US military says fires on tanker trying to evade Iran port blockade

US military says fires on tanker trying to evade Iran port blockade

The US military said Friday it had fired on and disabled a tanker ship that was attempting to evade the American blockade on Iranian ports."We disabled the tanker after the crew attempted to run the b...

  • 25 Jul 2026
UN General Assembly adopts Bangladesh-led Culture of Peace Resolution

UN General Assembly adopts Bangladesh-led Culture of Peace Resolution

United Nations General Assembly has adopted Bangladesh's flagship resolution, "Follow-up to the Declaration and Programme of Action on a Culture of Peace," reaffirming the international community's co...

  • 25 Jul 2026
Hafiz Uddin assumes charge as acting President

Hafiz Uddin assumes charge as acting President

Speaker of Parliament Hafiz Uddin Ahmad on Friday assumed the responsibilities of the President in accordance with the Constitution following the resignation of President Mohammed Shahabuddin.Presiden...

  • 24 Jul 2026
Shahabuddin resigns as President citing ill health

Shahabuddin resigns as President citing ill health

President Mohammed Shahabuddin resigned from office on Friday, citing ill health, bringing an early end to his five-year term that was due to expire in April 2028.He submitted his resignation letter t...

  • 24 Jul 2026
Bangladesh gets lowest US tariff, retains competitive edge

Bangladesh gets lowest US tariff, retains competitive edge

Bangladesh has secured the lowest tariff rate of 10 percent under a new US trade measure, helping the country retain a competitive edge over major apparel-exporting rivals, including China, Vietnam an...

  • 24 Jul 2026
Bangladeshi worker pleads not guilty to reckless driving charge in Malaysia

Bangladeshi worker pleads not guilty to reckless driving charge in Malaysia

A Bangladeshi plantation worker pleaded not guilty in a Malaysian court on Friday to a charge of reckless driving causing a fatal road crash in Puncak Alam, Selangor.Md. Habibullah, 28, entered the pl...

  • 24 Jul 2026
Govt striving to strengthen democracy, revitalise economy: Fakhrul

Govt striving to strengthen democracy, revitalise economy: Fakhrul

Local Government, Rural Development and Cooperatives Minister Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir today said the government is working to strengthen democratic institutions, revive the economy and improve the...

  • 24 Jul 2026
Modi vows tougher action against paper leaks, says issue affects millions of students

Modi vows tougher action against paper leaks, says issue affects millions of students

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has described examination paper leaks as a grave issue affecting the future of millions of students, pledging stricter legal measures and faster action against thos...

  • 24 Jul 2026