Bangladesh

Dispute among family members of the July Uprising martyrs over right to benefits is hampering the government’s assistance distribution programme, according to officials. Disagreements between wives and parents of the martyrs have led to administrative delays and complications, said officials of the the Ministry of Liberation War Affairs and the July Uprising Directorate. They said the authorities are struggling to ...

Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus today inaugurated the ‘Army Headquarters Selection Board-2025′ at the Army Headquarters in the capital. In the 1st phase under this promotion board, eligible officers for the ranks of colonel and lieutenant colonel in Bangladesh Army will be considered for promotion, an ISPR press release said. Speaking on the occasion, the Chief Adviser expressed gratitude for ...

Dhaka and Washington on Sunday signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at strengthening Bangladesh’s food security, improving nutritional standards, and ensuring a stable food supply. The agreement was signed by Md Abul Hasanat Humayun Kabir, Director General of the Directorate General of Food, and Joseph K. Sowers, Vice President of US Wheat Associates, on behalf of their respective governments. ...

The National Consensus Commission is expected to finalise the national charter by the running month, said its vice chair Prof Ali Riaz on Sunday. ”You (the political parties) undoubtedly want this. For this, we are able to move forward. Some matters to be resolved through discussion.” He came up with this information at the beginning of the 15th day of ...

Eminent sculptor Hamiduzzaman Khan passed away on Sunday morning at a private hospital in the capital. He was 79. He breathed his last around 10:07AM on Sunday while undergoing treatment at United Hospital, according to his wife Ivy Zaman, a painter. He had been admitted to the hospital last week and put on life support. He had been battling dengue ...

A BNP lead by party’s Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir paid a visit to Jamaat-e-Islami Ameer Dr. Shafiqur Rahman at Ibn Sina Hospital in Dhanmondi on Saturday evening after the Jamaat chief collapsed during a public rally. The delegation includes Mirza Fakhrul, BNP Standing Committee Member Dr. Abdul Moyeen Khan and others. They inquired about Dr. Rahman’s condition and ...

Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami Ameer Dr Shafiqur Rahman has announced a renewed movement aimed at uprooting corruption and dismantling what he called a “decayed and unsustainable” political system. Speaking at a large national rally at Suhrawardy Udyan in Dhaka on Saturday, Rahman declared that the country can no longer survive under its current governance structure and must instead move toward a system ...

Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami Ameer Dr. Shafiqur Rahman collapsed twice while delivering a speech during the party’s national rally at Suhrawardy Udyan in Dhaka on Saturday afternoon. The incident occurred around 5:30 PM, when Dr. Rahman suddenly fell ill and collapsed on stage mid-speech. Party leaders and volunteers rushed to his aid and helped him to his feet. Shortly after, he resumed ...

There is no uncertainty regarding the upcoming national election, said Chief Adviser’s Press Secretary Shafiqul Alam said on Saturday. “The election will be held in time as announced by the Chief Adviser. A congenial environment will be ensured for the election, alongside creating a level playing field for all. The polls will be better than any elections held in the ...

Jamaat Ameer Shafiqur Rahman has joined the party’s national rally at Suhrawardy Udyan in the capital. Around 12:15PM on Saturday, he reached at the rally venue. The party leaders and activists, who were eagerly waiting for him, welcomed him gathering at both sides of street, chanting slogans.The central leaders also present with him. The rally officially starts at 2PM where ...