India Seeks to Further Strengthen Ties with Bangladesh

Government withdraws police escort for 18 ministers to cut state expenditure

Considering state expenditure cuts, fuel savings, and shortage of police personnel and vehicles, the government has withdrawn the special police protection escort allocated for 18 ministers. However, considering the importance of their duties, the facility has been retained for six senior ministers and one advisor to the Prime Minister.

14 hours ago

Education

Urgent directive from Dhaka Education Board for educational institutions

An urgent directive has been issued for all educational institutions under Dhaka Secondary and Higher Secondary Education Board to expedite the disposal of applications for correction of students' names and dates of birth.

14 hours ago

National

Constitutional qualifications required to become President

The President of Bangladesh is the constitutional head of state and the highest constitutional office holder. According to the constitution, the President is elected by the votes of the members of the National Parliament. However, to be elected to this position, a candidate must fulfill certain constitutional qualifications.

14 hours ago

National

Acting President pays tribute at National Martyrs' Memorial

Acting President Major (Retd.) Hafiz Uddin Ahmed paid tribute to the martyrs of the Great Liberation War at the National Martyrs' Memorial.

14 hours ago

National

Senasadar Election Board-2026 starts with Prime Minister's inauguration

The Senasadar Election Board-2026 has started with the formal inauguration by Prime Minister Tarek Rahman. He inaugurated the board's activities as the chief guest at an event organized at the Army Headquarters on Sunday (July 26).

15 hours ago

Dhaka

Big changes coming to public transport in the capital, inactive bus routes to be canceled

The government has undertaken a major reform plan to restore order in the capital's public transport system. As part of this initiative, decisions have been made to cancel currently inactive approved bus routes, remove unfit buses, and implement the 'one operator per route' policy.

17 hours ago

National

Md. Sahabuddin leaves Bangabhaban today, going abroad for treatment

After resigning from the presidency, former President Md. Sahabuddin is leaving Bangabhaban today, Sunday (July 26). He will then move to his own residence in Gulshan, Dhaka with his family. He has also informed about his plan to go abroad soon for better treatment of his physical condition.

17 hours ago

World

Cockroach Janta Party announces withdrawal of movement after government assurance

The Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) has announced the withdrawal of its long-running protest over the NEET-UG medical entrance exam paper leak in India. The organization made the decision on Saturday (July 25) after a meeting with the central government. Source: NDTV.

1 day ago

Politics

If fascism is established, the people will reject you too: Jamaat Ameer

Jamaat-e-Islami Ameer and opposition leader Dr. Shafiqur Rahman said that the people have taken a stand against autocracy. If anyone tries to establish fascism in the future, the people will reject them as well.

1 day ago

Law Justice

Islamic Bank Share Scam: Court Orders ACC to Investigate Former President Sahabuddin Chuppu

The court has ordered an investigation into the case filed against outgoing President Md. Sahabuddin Chuppu over the Islamic Bank share scam. At the same time, the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) has been instructed to investigate the case and submit a report.

1 day ago

Country

LGRD State Minister Mir Shahe Alam MP Stands by Meritorious Student Admitted to Begum Rokeya University

Driven by the conviction that financial constraints should never derail the higher education of a meritorious student, State Minister for Local Government, Rural Development and Co-operatives (LGRD) Mir Shahe Alam MP has once again set an exemplary standard of humanity.

1 day ago

National

Acting President to Work from Bangabhaban, Reside at Speaker's Official Residence

Acting President and Speaker of the National Parliament Hafiz Uddin Ahmed has announced that he will conduct his official presidential duties from Bangabhaban. However, he will continue to reside at the Speaker's official residence located within the National Parliament premises.

1 day ago

National

Information Minister Calls for Data-Driven Journalism, Not Opinion or Activism

Information and Broadcasting Minister Zahir Uddin Swapan has stated that journalism cannot be driven by opinions, assumptions, or activism; true journalism must be objective and grounded in concrete facts and data.

1 day ago

World

Indian Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan Resigns Amid Protests

Facing nationwide student protests over the question paper leak controversy, India's Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan has resigned. On Saturday (July 25), he announced that he had submitted his resignation to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, according to Indian news outlet NDTV.

1 day ago

Politics

Khelafat Majlis Quits Jamaat-Led 11-Party Alliance

Khelafat Majlis has officially announced its withdrawal from the 11-party electoral alliance led by Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami. The decision was disclosed on Saturday (July 25) morning following a meeting of the party's Majlis-e-Shura at the Institution of Diploma Engineers, Bangladesh (IDEB) auditorium in Kakrail, Dhaka.

1 day ago

Discussion Arises Over 19 Spelling and Linguistic Inconsistencies in President's Resignation Letter

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Discussion Arises Over 19 Spelling and Linguistic Inconsistencies in President's Resignation Letter

Following the publication of the resignation letter signed by the recently resigned 22nd President of Bangladesh, Md. Sahabuddin, widespread discussions have erupted on social media regarding multiple spelling and linguistic inconsistencies within the document. According to observations by various language experts and netizens, it is claimed that the one-page resignation letter contains at least 19 spelling, grammatical, and formatting anomalies.

1 day ago

Entertainment

Actress Tang Wei Welcomes Second Child at 47

Renowned Chinese actress Tang Wei has embraced motherhood for the second time at the age of 47. The internationally acclaimed star and her husband, South Korean director Kim Tae-yong, have welcomed a baby boy. Tang Wei personally shared the joyous news on social media.

1 day ago

Stock Market

Three-Week Rally Halts as DSE Market Capitalization Drops by BDT 9,613 Crore

Following a three-week upward rally, the country's prime stock market experienced a major correction last week. Driven by price declines across most listed companies, the total market capitalization of the Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) shrank by BDT 9,613 crore over the week. Concurrently, all key indices and daily turnover figures posted notable declines.

1 day ago

Country

MP Momen Accuses PM's Special Assistant Over Attack on Santhia Mosque

Barrister Najibur Rahman Momen, Member of Parliament for the Pabna-1 constituency, has alleged that the attack on Jamaat-e-Islami activists and devotees at a mosque in Santhia, Pabna, was a premeditated incident. He explicitly accused the Prime Minister’s Special Assistant, Sayed Bin Abdullah, of issuing direct and indirect directives to carry out the assault.

1 day ago

World