Prime Minister Tarique Rahman on Sunday said promotions in the Bangladesh Army should be determined by merit, professional competence, integrity, leadership and discipline, rather than personal or political considerations, to build a modern and professional force. Speaking at the opening session of the Army Headquarters Selection Board-2026 at the Army Headquarters in Dhaka Cantonment, the Prime Minister said fairness and ...

Acting President Major (Retd) Hafiz Uddin Ahmed Bir Bikram has paid tribute to the heroic martyrs of the Liberation War through placing a floral wreath at the altar of National Martyrs’ Memorial in Savar. He arrived at the National Memorial at around 11:30AM on Sunday. Later, he paid deep respect to the fallen heroes of the Liberation War by laying ...

Social Welfare State Minister Farzana Sharmin has called for preparing children with basic education and moral values from their families to build a safe and sustainable Bangladesh for future generations. She made the remarks at the “Premium Mind Master Retreat and MCA Convocation (July 2026)” organised by Wellbeing Bangladesh Foundation at the InterContinental Dhaka on Saturday (July 25, 2026). Addressing ...

Jamaat-e-Islami Amir and Leader of the Opposition Dr Shafiqur Rahman on Saturday, July 25, accused the current government of following what he described as the path of the former Awami League administration, warning that the people would reject any attempt to establish authoritarian rule. Addressing a divisional rally in Sylhet, Dr Shafiqur alleged that the government was promoting partisan appointments ...

Security has been increased by several hundred additional staff at the UK’s largest Muslim convention, Jalsa Salana, alongside enhanced coordination with police, emergency services and local authorities, against a backdrop of growing anti-Muslim sentiment. Last month, another big Islamic gathering was forced to close early after 12 people were arrested, including three on suspicion of conspiracy to murder, over a ...

Six men have been arrested on suspicion of murder after a 22-year-old man was stabbed to death in Clapham. The Metropolitan Police believe the incident happened on Tremadoc Road, off Clapham High Street, at around 4:20 on Saturday 25 July. The victim died in hospital after being admitted with a stab wound. Police say his family have been informed and ...

India finally ended their losing streak in T20 internationals as they secured a 90-run victory over Zimbabwe in the second T20I in Harare on Saturday, taking an unassailable 2-0 lead in the three-match series. After suffering back-to-back series defeats against Ireland and England and facing heavy criticism following six consecutive losses, the Men in Blue bounced back strongly in Zimbabwe, ...

Tea garden workers in Sylhet blocked Sylhet-Tamabil highway and staged demonstrations this morning (25 July), demanding a daily minimum wage of Tk500. The demonstration, organised by the Tea Workers Trade Union Centre, saw a large protest rally take place at the Khadim Tea Garden around 9:30 am. During the program, workers observed a two-hour work stoppage and staged a blockade ...

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 Misbah ul Azim paid a courtesy call on him at his office here. The prime minister and the navy chief exchanged views on maritime security, enhancing professional capabilities of the Bangladesh Navy, its ...

Maldivian President Dr Mohamed Muizzu today hosted an evening tea in honour of Bangladesh Foreign Minister Dr Khalilur Rahman, who is visiting the Maldives as a special guest for the country’s 61st Independence Day celebrations. President Muizzu hosted the reception as Dr Khalilur arrived in the Maldives today on an official visit aimed at further strengthening the longstanding bilateral relations ...