Archive

US court order directs transfer of Chorki's main domain

Chorki, the OTT platform operated by Media Star Limited, the publisher of Prothom Alo, has lost control of its main web address. In an order issued on June 18, Judge Katherine Polk Failla of the US District Court for the Southern District of New York directed the domain registrar to transfer Chorki's main domain registration and administrative control to the plaintiffs' lawyers within 30 days.

2 weeks ago 461 views

World

Gold prices jump sharply on global market, silver and platinum prices also rising

Gold prices rose for the third consecutive day in the international market. A weaker US dollar, falling oil prices, and increased demand for safe-haven investments have driven a fresh uptrend in the price of the precious metal. At the same time, prices of silver, platinum, and palladium have also increased.

2 weeks ago 412 views

The Bangladesh That Still Remains Unfulfilled

Opinion

The Victory of August 5 •

The Bangladesh That Still Remains Unfulfilled

An important context: If the aspirations of July are not realized, then the question will arise—for whom were they not fulfilled, and for whose benefit were they sidelined? If anyone is found responsible, they must bear the consequences. There will be no leniency. Why is the July Charter not being implemented? Who is opposing it? One does not need to be a political expert to find the answers. Everyone sees it, everyone knows it. Those responsible will not get off easily—the reckoning is not that simple.

2 weeks ago 543 views

Politics

Chhatra Dal leader apologises over shoe-throwing incident at Sayeedi's photo

Ariful Islam Arif, the Chhatra Dal leader who came into the spotlight over the incident of throwing shoes at a picture of Delwar Hossain Sayeedi during a protest programme at Begum Rokeya University, Rangpur (Berobi), has apologised on social media.

2 weeks ago 664 views

National

Government will implement every letter of July Charter: State Minister Farhad Hossain Azad

State Minister for Water Resources Farhad Hossain Azad said the government is determined to implement every commitment of the July Charter. He said, 'We will implement every page, every letter of the July Charter.'

2 weeks ago 300 views

National

‘We want a peaceful Bangladesh, not conflict’—Mizanur Rahman Azhari on Facebook

Popular Islamic speaker Mizanur Rahman Azhari has called for peace, harmony and national unity, saying Bangladesh must move forward on the path of peace, not conflict.

2 weeks ago 305 views

National

We will remain on the streets until the July killings are tried: State Minister for Liberation War Affairs Ishrak

State Minister for Liberation War Affairs Ishrak Hossain said they will not leave the protest field until justice is ensured for those killed in the July mass uprising.

2 weeks ago 296 views

National

July Memorial Museum a reflection of Bangladesh's democratic movement: Prime Minister

Prime Minister Tarique Rahman said the July Mass Uprising Memorial Museum is not just a memorial to the July movement, but a reflection of all democratic movements in Bangladesh. This museum will play an important role in conveying the history of democracy, sacrifice and struggle to future generations.

2 weeks ago 320 views

National

If We Lose Our Way, New Bangladesh's Journey Will Again Begin from the July Memory Museum: Dr. Yunus

Former chief adviser to the interim government Professor Dr. Muhammad Yunus has said the July Memory Museum is not just a structure; it is a symbol of a new chapter in Bangladesh's history. If the country ever loses its way in the future, the journey of the new Bangladesh will begin again from this museum.

2 weeks ago 326 views

National

Prime Minister inaugurates July Mass Uprising Memorial Museum

Prime Minister Tarique Rahman has inaugurated the 'July Mass Uprising Memorial Museum' with the aim of preserving the memory of the July Mass Uprising and presenting the history of the movement to future generations.

2 weeks ago 342 views

National

August 5 is the victory day of democracy-seeking people: Prime Minister

Prime Minister Tareq Rahman has said that August 5 is a day of victory for freedom-loving and democracy-seeking people and a day for the re-establishment of democratic political rights.

2 weeks ago 376 views

July Mass Uprising Symbol of United Nation's Strength

National

Professor Dr. Muhammad Yunus •

July Mass Uprising Symbol of United Nation's Strength

Professor Muhammad Yunus has commented that the July Mass Uprising is a historic chapter of the people's rights, justice and democratic aspirations. He said, when people from all walks of life in the country become united, even the most impenetrable structure can be changed.

2 weeks ago 442 views

National

July mass uprising martyrs' spirit will be realized only if democratic state system is established: Information Minister

Information and Broadcasting Minister Zahir Uddin Swapan said that to show true respect to the martyrs of the July mass uprising, a humane, accountable and institutional democratic state system must be established in Bangladesh.

2 weeks ago 391 views

Country

Environment Department conducts drives in Narayanganj and South Keraniganj to prevent river pollution, collects samples

To keep the waterways around Dhaka navigable and prevent river pollution, the Department of Environment has conducted drives at multiple industrial establishments in Narayanganj and South Keraniganj, Dhaka. During the drives, samples of liquid waste discharged by various establishments were collected. The department said if tests prove pollution, legal action will be taken against the concerned establishments.

2 weeks ago 398 views

National

256,074 Imams, Muazzins, Khadems, and Other Religious Personnel to Receive Monthly Honorarium This Fiscal Year: Public Administration Advisor

The BNP government will provide honorarium allowances to a total of 256,074 imams, muazzins, khadems (caretakers), and personnel of other places of worship in the current fiscal year, stated the Prime Minister's Advisor for Public Administration (with Minister status), Md. Ismail Zabihullah.

2 weeks ago 399 views

National

India invites Tareque Rahman to join BRICS Summit outreach session

As the current chair of BIMSTEC, India has formally invited Prime Minister Tareque Rahman to attend the outreach session of the BRICS Summit to be held in New Delhi, India, this September. Meanwhile, India's foreign ministry said the invitation for his visit to India, sent in February this year after he assumed office as Prime Minister, remains valid.

2 weeks ago 416 views

Politics

Shafiqur Rahman's tribute to martyrs and call for unity on July Mass Uprising Day

In a message given on the occasion of 'July Mass Uprising Day', the Opposition Leader in the National Parliament and Ameer of Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami, Dr. Shafiqur Rahman, greeted and congratulated the people of the country and Bangladeshis living in different countries around the world.

2 weeks ago 399 views

Politics

NCP now merged with Jamaat-Shibir leadership: Water Resources Minister Annie

Water Resources Minister Shahid Uddin Chowdhury Annie has claimed that the National Citizens' Party (NCP) has now become merged with the Jamaat-Shibir leadership. He also alleged that the party is creating divisions in the country's politics and making indecent remarks about BNP Acting Chairman Tarique Rahman.

2 weeks ago 371 views

National

Job change opportunity even if kafeel does not renew iqama; Bangladesh meets Saudi Arabia to expand labor market

Big relief news has come for Bangladeshi workers employed in Saudi Arabia. From now on, even if a Bangladeshi worker's original employer (kafeel) does not renew the iqama, he will get the opportunity to quickly renew the iqama under another employer. The Saudi government has said there will be no legal barrier.

2 weeks ago 610 views

National

DUJ strongly condemns journalist layoffs at Bangladesh Pratidin, warns of tough protest movement

Dhaka Union of Journalists (DUJ) has expressed strong condemnation and protest over the mass sacking of journalists from the national daily Bangladesh Pratidin. The organisation has also warned that if the sacked journalists are not reinstated immediately, it will go for a tough movement programme.

2 weeks ago 427 views

US court order directs transfer of Chorki's main domain

Gold prices jump sharply on global market, silver and platinum prices also rising

The Bangladesh That Still Remains Unfulfilled

Chhatra Dal leader apologises over shoe-throwing incident at Sayeedi's photo

Government will implement every letter of July Charter: State Minister Farhad Hossain Azad

‘We want a peaceful Bangladesh, not conflict’—Mizanur Rahman Azhari on Facebook

We will remain on the streets until the July killings are tried: State Minister for Liberation War Affairs Ishrak

July Memorial Museum a reflection of Bangladesh's democratic movement: Prime Minister

If We Lose Our Way, New Bangladesh's Journey Will Again Begin from the July Memory Museum: Dr. Yunus

Prime Minister inaugurates July Mass Uprising Memorial Museum

August 5 is the victory day of democracy-seeking people: Prime Minister

July Mass Uprising Symbol of United Nation's Strength

July mass uprising martyrs' spirit will be realized only if democratic state system is established: Information Minister

Environment Department conducts drives in Narayanganj and South Keraniganj to prevent river pollution, collects samples

256,074 Imams, Muazzins, Khadems, and Other Religious Personnel to Receive Monthly Honorarium This Fiscal Year: Public Administration Advisor

India invites Tareque Rahman to join BRICS Summit outreach session

Shafiqur Rahman's tribute to martyrs and call for unity on July Mass Uprising Day

NCP now merged with Jamaat-Shibir leadership: Water Resources Minister Annie

Job change opportunity even if kafeel does not renew iqama; Bangladesh meets Saudi Arabia to expand labor market

DUJ strongly condemns journalist layoffs at Bangladesh Pratidin, warns of tough protest movement

Office & Bureau

More

Policies