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Delhi's Game and Sheikh Hasina's Propaganda-Driven Politics •

Future Threats and the Road Ahead for Bangladesh's Political Landscape

I recently watched Sheikh Hasina's latest press conference. Many are discussing the finer details of her statements, but to me, the entire conference conveyed several major political messages. I am presenting these as my personal observations.

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World

1,500 Mosques and Temples in West Bengal Have Loudspeakers Removed to Curb Noise Pollution

In a bid to control noise pollution, authorities in India's West Bengal state have removed loudspeakers from approximately 1,500 religious places of worship over the past two days. The local administration carried out this unprecedented drive through police operations.

2 weeks ago 623 views

National

Kazi Zeasin new Director General of BTV, gets one-year contractual appointment

Media personality Kazi Zeasin has been appointed to the post of Director General (Grade-1) of Bangladesh Television (BTV). He has been given this contractual responsibility for one year.

2 weeks ago 308 views

Economy

Gold price cut again, reduced by Tk 3,266 per bhori

Bangladesh Jewellers Association (BAJUS) has reduced gold prices in the country's market within one day. The organization said the price of gold has been reduced by Tk 3,266 per bhori.

2 weeks ago 383 views

Country

8 killed in head-on bus collision in Sylhet, 6 more die after being run over by bus in Bogura

At least 14 people were killed in separate road accidents in two districts of the country. Among them, 8 were killed in a head-on collision between two buses in Osmaninagar, Sylhet, and 6 were killed after being run over by a passenger bus in Bogura. At least 18 others were injured in these incidents.

2 weeks ago 365 views

National

No Exam, Class One Admissions to Be Held Through Lottery

From the upcoming 2027 academic year, no admission test will be conducted for Class One. Instead, admissions to Class One will be carried out through a lottery system.

2 weeks ago 343 views

Others

Sarjis answers Ishraq's question about July martyrs

On Wednesday, State Minister for Liberation War Affairs Ishrak Hossain said at a reception and discussion program for July martyrs' families and July fighters at the China Friendship Conference Center in Sher-e-Bangla Nagar, Dhaka, addressing the NCP: 'What have you done for the July martyrs?'

2 weeks ago 452 views

National

Government Moves to Dissolve RAB and Form ‘SRB’, Draft Law Published

The government has taken the initiative to dissolve the elite force Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) and form a new specialized force under a new name. To this end, a draft of the ‘Special Response Battalion (SRB) Act’ has been published on the website of the Ministry of Home Affairs. The public has also been given the opportunity to provide feedback on the draft.

2 weeks ago 388 views

National

Decision of FPMC meeting: Distribution of fortified rice starts in 300 upazilas including existing 256 upazilas to ensure food security and nutrition

The decision was taken at the meeting of the Food Planning and Monitoring Committee (FPMC) held today in the conference room of the Ministry of Home Affairs, chaired by Home Minister Salahuddin Ahmed, MP.

2 weeks ago 337 views

National

Meeting of the National Civil Aviation Security Committee (NCASC) Held

The first meeting of the reconstituted National Civil Aviation Security Committee (NCASC) was held today at 11:00 AM at the headquarters of the Civil Aviation Authority of Bangladesh (CAAB) with the aim of making the country's civil aviation security system stronger, more coordinated, and of international standard.

2 weeks ago 329 views

National

Emphasis on strengthening trade, skills development and research cooperation with Australia

Commerce Minister Khondaker Abdul Muktadir and Australian High Commissioner to Bangladesh Susan Ryle have emphasized expanding and institutionally advancing trade, investment, skills development and research cooperation between Bangladesh and Australia.

2 weeks ago 303 views

National

Public Administration Adviser instructs to take quick effective measures avoiding bureaucratic complexities in implementing BNP's election manifesto

Prime Minister's Adviser on Public Administration (Minister of State rank) Md. Ismail Jobiullah instructed to take quick effective measures avoiding bureaucratic complexities through personal communication and inter-institutional coordination in implementing BNP's election manifesto. At the time, State Minister for Public Administration Md. Abdul Bari, MP was present.

2 weeks ago 281 views

Others

We did not come to disrespect anyone, we came with the people's demands: Jamaat Ameer

Leaders and activists of the 11-party alliance faced police obstruction while marching towards the Secretariat to protest the fuel oil and gas crisis, 'phantom electricity bills', deterioration of law and order, and unchecked price hike of daily necessities. At that time, in front of the Secretariat, the opposition leader and Jamaat-e-Islami Ameer said, 'We did not come to disrespect anyone, we came with the people's demands.'

2 weeks ago 374 views

National

Election Commission publishes full schedule for presidential election

The Election Commission (EC) has announced the schedule for the presidential election. According to the announced schedule, the presidential election will be held on August 20.

2 weeks ago 303 views

National

We broke the shackles to establish a shackle-free democratic system: Information and Broadcasting Minister

Information and Broadcasting Minister Jahir Uddin Swapan said the purpose of breaking the shackles is not merely to end an authoritarian or oppressive system, but to establish a shackle-free democratic and institutional state system where people's rights, freedom of expression and creative energy can never be shackled again.

2 weeks ago 287 views

Other Sports

National-level international standard tournament to be arranged for special needs athletes: State Minister for Youth and Sports

Youth and Sports State Minister, BNP's central sports affairs secretary and Dhaka North Metropolitan BNP convener Md. Aminul Haque said that to bring special needs athletes to the international level, an initiative will be taken to organize a national-level international standard para sports competition within a short time. The government is implementing long-term plans to build special needs individuals not as a burden on society, but as a potential asset for the country.

2 weeks ago 385 views

National

PM seeks action plan within one month to prevent Dhaka river pollution

Prime Minister Tarique Rahman has directed the formulation of a coordinated action plan within one month to prevent pollution of the rivers around the capital Dhaka.

2 weeks ago 295 views

National

Foreign Ministry's Protest Reflects a Sovereign Bangladesh: Mahdi Amin

Prime Minister's Adviser for Education and Primary and Mass Education, Mahdi Amin, has said that the strong protest lodged by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs over the incident of allowing fugitive convicted former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina to speak in Delhi is the true reflection of a sovereign and dignified Bangladesh.

2 weeks ago 317 views

Microplastics found in 5 native fish species of Arial Beel, highest in koi

National

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Microplastics found in 5 native fish species of Arial Beel, highest in koi

Researchers of Bangladesh Agricultural University (BAU) have detected the presence of microplastics in five species of indigenous small fish in Arial Beel. The study found the highest amount of microplastics in koi fish. Besides, evidence of this pollution was also found in bata, meni (bheda/nandina), gulsha tengra and puti fish.

2 weeks ago 307 views

Politics

11-party alliance obstructed by police during Secretariat siege march

The 11-party alliance faced police obstruction while trying to stage a siege of the Secretariat to protest the fuel and gas crisis, 'phantom' electricity bills, deterioration of law and order, and price hikes on daily necessities.

2 weeks ago 430 views

Future Threats and the Road Ahead for Bangladesh's Political Landscape

1,500 Mosques and Temples in West Bengal Have Loudspeakers Removed to Curb Noise Pollution

Kazi Zeasin new Director General of BTV, gets one-year contractual appointment

Gold price cut again, reduced by Tk 3,266 per bhori

8 killed in head-on bus collision in Sylhet, 6 more die after being run over by bus in Bogura

No Exam, Class One Admissions to Be Held Through Lottery

Sarjis answers Ishraq's question about July martyrs

Government Moves to Dissolve RAB and Form ‘SRB’, Draft Law Published

Decision of FPMC meeting: Distribution of fortified rice starts in 300 upazilas including existing 256 upazilas to ensure food security and nutrition

Meeting of the National Civil Aviation Security Committee (NCASC) Held

Emphasis on strengthening trade, skills development and research cooperation with Australia

Public Administration Adviser instructs to take quick effective measures avoiding bureaucratic complexities in implementing BNP's election manifesto

We did not come to disrespect anyone, we came with the people's demands: Jamaat Ameer

Election Commission publishes full schedule for presidential election

We broke the shackles to establish a shackle-free democratic system: Information and Broadcasting Minister

National-level international standard tournament to be arranged for special needs athletes: State Minister for Youth and Sports

PM seeks action plan within one month to prevent Dhaka river pollution

Foreign Ministry's Protest Reflects a Sovereign Bangladesh: Mahdi Amin

Microplastics found in 5 native fish species of Arial Beel, highest in koi

11-party alliance obstructed by police during Secretariat siege march

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