Bangladesh

The nation is celebrating Victory Day, the most joyous occasion marking the birth of the country, on Tuesday with elaborate programmes in remembrance of the supreme sacrifice of the martyrs. On this glorious day in 1971, Bangladesh emerged as an independent nation after the Pakistani occupation forces surrendered, bringing to an end a bloody nine-month-long war. The government has taken ...

Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus has paid rich tributes to the martyrs of the Liberation War by placing a wreath at the National Memorial here on the outskirts of the capital marking the 55th Victory Day. He laid the wreath at the altar of the National Memorial around 6:56AM on Tuesday. After placing the wreath, the Chief Adviser stood in ...

Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus on Monday unveiled a commemorative postage stamp to mark the Great Victory Day. The ceremony, held at the State Guest House Jamuna this afternoon, also included the release of an opening day cover and a canceller, according to the Chief Adviser’s Press Wing. Special Assistant to the Chief Adviser for Posts, Telecommunications and Information Technology ...

Chief Adviser’s Press Secretary Shafiqul Alam on Monday said the party under the leadership of such a “heinous criminal” like Sheikh Hasina, who is consistently calling for terror attacks against Bangladesh, cannot be allowed to take part in the national elections slated for February 12. “The party (Awami League) chief is a death-row convict for crimes against humanity and is ...

Sharif Osman Hadi, Inquilab Mancha spokesperson, is being taken to Singapore for advanced medical treatment via air ambulance. An ambulance, carrying Hadi, left Evercare Hospital at 1:15PM on Monday. Earlier, an ICU ambulance, equipped with all emergency facilities for a critical patient, landed at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport in Dhaka at 11:22AM. Later, it went to the Evercare Hospital for ...

Extending additional funding for the Rohingyas, Chinese Ambassador to Bangladesh Yao Wen has said the situation of vulnerable groups – the Rohingyas – has become increasingly difficult at a time when global humanitarian resources are shrinking and some countries are significantly reducing their commitments. “China, as Bangladesh’s steadfast development partner and true friend, has continued to expand its support,” said ...

A complaint has been filed with at Uttara West Police Station against journalist Anis Alamgir, actress Meher Afroz Shaon and two others. But it has not yet been registered as a formal case. The complaint was lodged around 2AM on Monday by Arian Ahmed, central organiser of the July Revolutionary Alliance, under the Anti-Terrorism Act. The other two named in ...

BNP Chairperson and former prime minister Khaleda Zia remains in stable but unchanged condition, with doctors reporting only slow and limited improvement, according to a member of the medical board overseeing her treatment in Dhaka. The medical board said Khaleda Zia is showing signs of improvement, but not at a significant level. Minor progress has been observed in some areas, ...

Journalist Anis Alamgir has been allegedly taken into custody by the Detective Branch (DB) of Dhaka Metropolitan Police, though the reason for his detention has not been disclosed yet. Alamgir himself confirmed the matter to an online news portal on Sunday night at 8:50 PM, stating over the phone, “I am currently in DB custody.” However, attempts to reach multiple ...

A repeat CT scan of Inqilab Mancha spokesperson Sharif Osman Hadi’s brain has been conducted. In the report, there found severe damage of his brain. Dr. Abdul Ahad, a member of the surgical team of the neurosurgery department of Dhaka Medical College, informed this to media at a press conference on Sunday noon. He said, “Hadi’s physical condition is critical. ...