Bangladesh

Jamaat-e-Islami Ameer Dr. Shafiqur Rahman has called for August 5 to be officially recognized as “New Bangladesh Day”, rejecting the government’s proposed observance on August 8. In a post from his verified Facebook page on Friday, Dr. Rahman wrote, “It should not be August 8 — August 5 must be declared as New Bangladesh Day.” His remarks come amid growing ...

By Shahidul Islam: Wednesday 25th June 2025. at 4. PM Ascott The Residence Dhaka, located in the Baridhara Diplomatic Zone, the Europe-Bangladesh Federation of Commerce and Industry (EBFCI) proudly marked a historic milestone with the official inauguration of its Bangladesh Chapter. The high-level event brought together senior government officials, diplomats, business leaders, and development partners. (EBFCI) has been established as ...

India on Friday said they are “prepared to engage” with Bangladesh on all matters in an environment that is “conducive” to mutually beneficial dialogue, reports UNB. “We share 54 rivers, which also includes the Ganga. To discuss all relevant issues that form part of this cooperation, the two countries have bilateral mechanism in place, which is the Joint Rivers Commission,” ...

Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus joined as the chief guest and keynote speaker at the 15th edition of Social Business Day amid brief rich cultural show on Friday morning. The 15th edition of Social Business Day, organised by the Yunus Centre and Grameen Group, is taking place at the Samajik Convention Centre in Zirabo in Savar. This year’s theme is: ...

The holy Ashura, commemorating the martyrdom of Hazrat Imam Hussein (RA), the grandson of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) at the Battle of Karbala, will be observed in the country on July 6 as the moon of the month of Muharram was sighted in the sky on Thursday. So, the month of Muharram of 1447 Hijri starts from Friday. Therefore, the holy ...

Former Chief Election Commissioner Kazi Habibul Awal admitted that the 2024 national election was a “dummy election” held without real political participation. Speaking during a remand hearing at Dhaka Chief Metropolitan Magistrate Court on Thursday, he said, “Under a political government, a fair election will not be possible in this country even in a thousand years.” Awal made this explosive ...

Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus has directed the ministry to start preparations from now on so that hajj management can also be completed smoothly next year like this year’s. He congratulated the Ministry of Religious Affairs and other concerned for accomplishing this year’s hajj management efficiently. He came up with the directives at a meeting with representatives of the ministry ...

Achim Tröster, the outgoing Ambassador of Federal Republic of Germany to Bangladesh, paid a farewell courtesy call on Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus on Wednesday at the State Guest House Jamuna, marking end of his four-year diplomatic assignment in Dhaka. During the meeting, Chief Adviser Prof. Yunus congratulated Ambassador Tröster on the successful completion of his tenure and lauded his ...

The government has declared August 5 as ‘July Uprising Day’ and August 8 as ‘New Bangladesh Day,’ commemorating key events in the country’s recent history. Meanwhile, July 16 has been announced as Martyr Abu Sayeed Day in remembrance of the student who was killed in police firing in Rangpur during the mass movement. The Cabinet Division issued separate circulars on ...

Jamaat-e-Islami Ameer Dr. Shafiqur Rahman has publicly sought an unconditional apology for all past mistakes, including those related to the 1971 Liberation War. Speaking on a televised talk show on Tuesday, Dr. Rahman said, “Just as individuals can make mistakes, political parties can also take wrong decisions as a collective.For all such errors, I sincerely seek forgiveness without any conditions.” ...