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Jamaat holds human chain in Gazipur over gas, power crisis

Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami's Gazipur district and city units held a human chain and submitted a memorandum to the prime minister demanding uninterrupted gas and power supply, the withdrawal of unjustified bills, lower energy prices and…

Bangladesh, Australia look to deepen trade and investment ties

Commerce Minister Khondaker Abdul Muktadir and Australian High Commissioner Susan Ryle stressed expanding trade, investment, skills development and research cooperation between the two countries. Bilateral trade stands at about $5.5 billion and is growing.

Infantino apologises for FIFA investment 'mistake' but keeps top job

FIFA president Gianni Infantino has apologised for the 'mistake' over a controversial plan to sell stakes in FIFA competitions to private investors, but will stay in his post after senior officials backed him at…

No word from Imran Khan for seven months, sons tell CNN

The two sons of jailed former Pakistani prime minister and PTI chief Imran Khan say they have had no update on their father's health, alleging authorities have barred family, lawyers and doctors from seeing…

What to do on the day of Jummah: guidance from the Quran and Hadith

In Islam, Friday (Jummah) is regarded as the best and most blessed day of the week. The Quran and Hadith place special emphasis on preparing for the prayer, arriving early at the mosque and…

ACC to soon charge Shakib, 14 others in share-market scam case

The Anti-Corruption Commission will soon file a charge sheet against former national cricket captain and former MP Shakib Al Hasan and 14 others in a case alleging the embezzlement and laundering of 256 crore…

Messi's brace lifts Inter Miami to easy Leagues Cup win

Two goals from Lionel Messi helped Inter Miami beat Atlético San Luis 4-2 in the Leagues Cup, coming from behind on a rain-soaked night. The brace made Messi the tournament's all-time top scorer.

11-party alliance blocked by police outside Secretariat

Leaders and activists of the Jamaat-led 11-party alliance, marching to the Secretariat after a sit-in at Muktangan over the energy crisis, 'phantom' power bills and rising prices, were stopped by a police barricade at…

North Korea deepens its role in Russia's war on Ukraine

The war between Ukraine and Russia has entered its fifth year with no sign of ending, and North Korea's involvement is growing. A Ukrainian intelligence official claims Pyongyang has now deployed a missile unit…

Gas supply to normalise within 3 days, energy minister says

It will take two to three days for the gas crisis to ease, Power, Energy and Mineral Resources Minister Iqbal Hasan Mahmud Tuku said. Gas transmission would resume from the afternoon once freezing was…

Family Card launches 16 August; 1.6 crore families to be covered in 4 years

The government will formally launch the Family Card programme on 16 August after a pilot phase, aiming to bring 1.6 crore families under it within four years through a dynamic social registry. Prime Minister…

Presidential election vote set for 20 August

The Election Commission has announced the schedule for the presidential election, with voting on 20 August. If there is more than one candidate, voting will be held in the National Parliament chamber from 2pm…

In Magura, jute sticks now prized as much as the fibre

In Magura's Shalikha, jute sticks are fetching growing demand alongside the golden fibre, giving farmers new hope. Once used only as cooking fuel, the sticks are now sought for particle board and factory use,…

11-party alliance in Chuadanga submits memorandum over energy crisis, prices

The Chuadanga district unit of the 11-party alliance held a protest march and submitted a memorandum to the prime minister through the district administration, demanding an end to the gas crisis, load-shedding, power price…

416 killed in road crashes in July, safety group reports

A total of 458 road crashes killed 416 people and injured 629 across Bangladesh in July, including 57 women and 48 children, the Road Safety Foundation said. Motorcycle crashes caused the most deaths, at…

11-party alliance announces long march, 14 November grand rally

The 11-party alliance has announced a long-march programme demanding implementation of the referendum verdict, culminating in a grand rally in Dhaka on 14 November. Opposition leader and Jamaat-e-Islami chief Dr Shafiqur Rahman announced the…

Fire-hit LNG terminal restarts, easing gas crisis

Excelerate Energy's LNG terminal, shut for nearly two weeks after a fire triggered a severe gas and power crisis, restarted at 3:10am, RPGCL said. It was supplying 115 million cubic feet of gas to…

Hasina's Delhi media appearance an affront to sovereignty, Dhaka says

Bangladesh's foreign ministry has expressed strong anger and deep concern over New Delhi allowing Sheikh Hasina — convicted and sentenced to death in absentia for crimes against humanity — a live media interaction, calling…

Online activist disputes BNP's role in July uprising

Online activist Sadikur Rahman Khan argued in a Facebook post that the July uprising was driven by student leaders and the public rather than BNP, a political opinion he attributed to events in 2024.

Shibir president alleges campus attacks used former students

Islami Chhatra Shibir president Nurul Islam Saddam alleged that Chhatra Dal used former students and hired outsiders in campus attacks, allegations that were not independently verified.

International Islamic scholarly seminar marks publication of 17-volume hadith commentary

Scholars, researchers and educators gathered in Dhaka for the publication of Maulana Abdul Matin's 17-volume Arabic commentary on Jami' at-Tirmidhi.

11-party alliance holds rally and procession in Jashore

An 11-party alliance held a large rally and procession in Jashore to mark July Uprising Day, with speakers calling for trials over killings and implementation of referendum-backed measures.

Azahari calls for peaceful Bangladesh

Islamic speaker Mizanur Rahman Azahari called for a Bangladesh of peace rather than conflict in a Facebook post.

Russian missile and drone attacks kill 17 in Ukraine, BBC reports

Russian ballistic missile and drone attacks across Ukraine killed 17 people and injured 44, the BBC reported, citing Ukrainian officials.

Chhatra Dal leader files complaint over alleged AI-generated video

A Chhatra Dal leader in Noakhali's Chatkhil upazila filed a police complaint, alleging that an obscene video circulating online had been created with artificial intelligence to damage his reputation.

Border Guard detains man with gold bars worth 1 crore 10 lakh taka in Jashore

Border Guard Bangladesh detained a man with five gold bars weighing 529.64 grams on the Jashore-Benapole highway, officials said.

Awami League leader welcomed with flowers at BNP meeting in Jhalokathi

An Awami League leader was welcomed with flowers and appeared on stage at a BNP organizational meeting in Jhalokathi, prompting discussion online.

Abu Sayed's family seeks swift enforcement of verdict in killing case

The family of Abu Sayed called for swift enforcement of the International Crimes Tribunal verdict in his killing case and completion of other July uprising cases.

No room for compromise on July, Mamunul Haque says

Bangladesh Khelafat Majlis Ameer Allama Mamunul Haque launched a book on the July uprising and said his party would not compromise on its position on the movement.

Home minister recounts Mir Quasem Ali's reason for returning to Bangladesh

Home Minister Salahuddin Ahmed said Mir Quasem Ali told him he returned to Bangladesh because he feared his son would otherwise be taken away.

Mother urges inclusion of slain July participant's letter in textbooks

The mother of a person killed in the July uprising called for his letter to be included in the national curriculum and for justice, recognition, treatment and rehabilitation for affected families.

Gen Z protest continues in Jharkhand after Delhi movement pauses

Students and job seekers in Jharkhand are continuing a hunger strike over alleged irregularities in recruitment examinations, according to the Hindustan Times.

Hormuz will remain closed despite Oman deal, Iranian state media says

Iranian state broadcaster IRIB said a possible understanding with Oman would not immediately reopen the Strait of Hormuz, citing an informed source.

Chougacha honors July uprising families and participants

The Chougacha upazila administration in Jashore held a reception, discussion and prize-giving program for July uprising participants and bereaved families.

Former joint secretary arrested in cases including alleged false testimony

Dhaka's Detective Branch arrested former joint secretary Syed Jaglul Pasha at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport, police said.

Houthis claim attacks on eight Saudi oil tankers

Yemen's Houthi group said it had attacked eight Saudi oil tankers since beginning a maritime blockade, a claim that was not independently verified.

Opposition leader visits injured Jagannath University students

Opposition leader Dr. Shafiqur Rahman visited students injured in clashes linked to demands over Jagannath University's second campus and called for an impartial response to campus violence.

18th constitutional amendment will be historic, home minister says

Home Minister Salahuddin Ahmed said the proposed 18th constitutional amendment would advance the aspirations of the July uprising and called for national unity around reform.

Gangni marks July Uprising Day with call to build country on its ideals

Officials, political leaders and civic representatives in Gangni called for unity, democracy, justice and good governance at a July Uprising Day discussion.

HSC candidate killed by lightning in Sirajganj

An 18-year-old Higher Secondary Certificate candidate died after being struck by lightning while working in a paddy field in Belkuchi upazila, police said.

Chhatra Dal, Shibir share stage after clashes at Begum Rokeya University

Chhatra Dal and Chhatra Shibir leaders joined a university-organized July Uprising Day program in Rangpur after two days of clashes that left at least 20 people injured.

Five more die with measles symptoms; 1,083 infected

Five more people have died with measles symptoms, while the reported number of infections reached 1,083, the Directorate General of Health Services said.

Schools told to submit attendance data for feeding program

Government primary schools covered by the school feeding program must submit June and July attendance data, enrollment details and head teachers' contact information by Aug. 13.

People who support democracy are July uprising's true heroes, prime minister says

Prime Minister Tarique Rahman said the July Uprising Memorial Museum will not promote the political account of any one person, party or group.

Government deceiving people over July Charter, Shafiqur Rahman says

Opposition leader Dr. Shafiqur Rahman accused the government of failing July uprising victims and deceiving the public over implementation of the July Charter.

NCP boycotts July reception after documentary dispute

National Citizen Party leaders left a Dhaka event honoring July uprising families and participants, saying a documentary shown there distorted the movement's history.

Documentary without Abu Sayed cannot be complete, acting president says

Acting President Hafiz Uddin Ahmed criticized the omission of Abu Sayed from a documentary shown at an event honoring July uprising families and participants.

Shibir warns government over alleged Chhatra Dal campus violence

Islami Chhatra Shibir leaders accused Chhatra Dal of attacks and extortion on campuses and called on the government to act, allegations that were not independently verified.

Only six July killing cases decided after two years

Six cases over killings during the July uprising have been decided by the International Crimes Tribunal, while many investigations and high-profile cases remain pending, according to tribunal and prosecution sources.

July and Bangladesh's future

An opinion article argues that Bangladesh should build an inclusive, institution-centered national identity after the July uprising.

Government plans 2,364 flats for July uprising victims by September

The government plans to start construction of 2,364 flats in Mirpur's Kalshi area for families of people killed and injured in the July uprising, a housing state minister said.

Large turnout at 11-party rally at Baitul Mukarram

An 11-party alliance led by Jamaat-e-Islami held a rally at the south gate of Baitul Mukarram National Mosque to mark the second anniversary of the mass uprising.

Prime minister visits July Uprising Memorial Museum

Prime Minister Tarique Rahman visited the July Uprising Memorial Museum in Sher-e-Bangla Nagar before its formal opening on Wednesday.

Aug. 5 marks a turning point in Bangladesh's history, prime minister says

Prime Minister Tarique Rahman said Aug. 5 will remain a milestone in Bangladesh's democratic history at the opening of the July Uprising Memorial Museum.

Education Ministry plans new measures to curb school bullying

The Education Ministry plans a mobile assessment app, a learning-management system and anti-bullying initiatives under a World Bank-funded secondary education project.

Martyrs' aspirations remain unfulfilled, Shafiqur Rahman says

Jamaat-e-Islami chief Dr. Shafiqur Rahman said the goals of the July uprising have not yet been fully achieved and called for unity to build a democratic, just and discrimination-free Bangladesh.

Attack on journalist is an assault on press freedom, Rajshahi union says

Rajshahi journalists demanded the arrest and prosecution of those responsible for an attack on reporter Ibrahim Hossain Samrat and camera operator Abir.

School and mosque lost as Surma erosion threatens thousands in Sunamganj

Severe erosion along the Surma River has destroyed a century-old mosque and a government primary school and is threatening homes, farmland and roads in Bausa and Keshabpur villages.

Wildfire exposes hundreds of World War II munitions in southern France

A major wildfire in southern France exposed about 400 World War II shells and other munitions, some of which may have exploded in the heat.

Prime minister urges greater Saudi investment in Bangladesh

Prime Minister Tarique Rahman called for increased Saudi investment in Bangladesh, particularly in solar power and other clean-energy projects.