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Touhid to leave for Malaysia to attend ARF meeting
Jul 9, 2025Foreign Affairs Adviser Md Touhid Hossain is set to depart Dhaka for Kuala Lumpur tomorrow to participate in the 32nd ASEAN Regional Forum (ARF). This forum aims to foster peace and security in the Asia-Pacific region... -
Bangladesh’s population estimated at 175.7 million: UNFPA
Jul 7, 2025Bangladesh’s population has reached an estimated 175.7 million in 2025, with two-thirds of its citizens falling within the working-age bracket. This significant demographic profile presents a crucial opportunity for the nation to capitalize on its “demographic... -
Relief coming for Europe after brutal heatwave
Jul 2, 2025After enduring days of unprecedented heat, parts of Western Europe are anticipating a significant shift in weather patterns beginning Wednesday, as Atlantic influences are set to bring thunderstorms and a welcome drop in temperatures. France, which... -
Animal health key to food security: Farida
Jun 30, 2025Farida Akhter, the Adviser for Fisheries and Livestock, today underscored the paramount importance of animal health in guaranteeing human nutrition and bolstering national food security. Speaking as the chief guest at the Dean’s Award and Orientation-2024... -
August 5 to be observed as ‘July Mass Uprising Day’
Jun 27, 2025The Government of Bangladesh has officially designated August 5th as ‘July Mass Uprising Day’, establishing it as a new national observance. This decision ensures that the date will be celebrated annually as a ‘Ka’ category day... -
Iran launches missiles at US bases in Qatar, Iraq after strikes
Jun 24, 2025Iran initiated a series of missile strikes against U.S. military bases in Qatar and Iraq on Monday evening, in what state media described as a “powerful” and “mighty and successful” response to recent American aerial assaults... -
World Bank approves $500m for Bangladesh to improve transparency, public sector accountability
Jun 21, 2025The World Bank today announced the approval of $500 million in financing for Bangladesh. This funding aims to bolster public trust in institutions through increased accountability and transparency, and to enhance corporate governance and stability within... -
Election Commission is moving ahead with preparations for 13th parliamentary elections
Jun 21, 2025The Election Commission (EC) of Bangladesh is rapidly advancing its preparations to ensure the timely holding of the 13th parliamentary elections. Following an initial declaration by Interim Government’s Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus, the EC has... -
Work with professionalism, being above political ideologies, CA asks SSF
Jun 18, 2025Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus today called upon the Special Security Force (SSF) to uphold the highest standards of professionalism, transcending political ideologies, in their duty of protecting state-declared VIPs. Addressing SSF personnel at a ceremony... -
President Trump Urges Iran and Israel to “Make a Deal,” Suggests Potential for Further Conflict
Jun 16, 2025US President Donald Trump on Sunday urged Iran and Israel, currently engaged in a direct exchange of military strikes, to "make a deal," while also suggesting the possibility of further conflict....Read More
