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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 -
Bangladesh new coordinator for ILO Asia-Pacific region
Jun 13, 2025Geneva, Switzerland – Bangladesh has officially taken over the role of coordinator for the Asia-Pacific Group (ASPAG) countries within the International Labour Organization (ILO) for the upcoming year. The handover occurred yesterday from Japan during a... -
London-bound plane crashes in India with 242 on board
Jun 12, 2025Ahmedabad, India – An Air India passenger plane bound for London Gatwick crashed Thursday in India’s western city of Ahmedabad, carrying 242 individuals, aviation officials confirmed. The airline described the incident as a “tragic accident.” Air... -
13 more Covid-19 cases reported in country
Jun 11, 2025Bangladesh has reported 13 new COVID-19 cases from 101 samples tested in the last 24 hours, as of Wednesday morning. This brings the country’s total confirmed caseload to 2,051,760, according to the Directorate General of Health... -
Commonwealth offers support in Bangladesh reform process
Jun 11, 2025The Commonwealth is poised to offer its support for political reforms in Bangladesh ahead of the nation’s planned general election next year, according to Secretary-General Shirley Ayorkor Botchwey. Speaking during a meeting with Chief Adviser Professor...
