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Sick Religious Affairs Minister Kaikobad admitted to hospital in Singapore, hip replacement surgery today

Due to illness, Religious Affairs Minister and BNP Vice Chairman Kazi Shah Mofazzal Hossain Kaikobad has been admitted to Singapore General Hospital. His hip replacement surgery is scheduled for Friday (July 24) around 12:00 PM Bangladesh time.

3 days ago

Economy

Today's gold price in the country's market

After the latest price adjustment by the Bangladesh Jewellers Association (BAJUS), the gold price remains unchanged today, Friday. The current price per vori (11.664 grams) including VAT is:

3 days ago

Politics

Jamaat is not a group of angels, we will correct mistakes: Shafiqur Rahman

Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami Ameer Dr. Shafiqur Rahman has said that injustice and Jamaat cannot go together. However, since the party is not a group of angels but a human organization, mistakes can happen.

3 days ago

Law Justice

MP Ghazi Nazrul under surveillance in attempted murder case, information on preparation for arrest

According to investigation sources, preparations are underway to arrest Satkhira-4 constituency Member of Parliament Ghazi Nazrul Islam in a case filed on charges of attempted murder. Police have already arrested one accused in the case, Aminur Rahman. Ghazi Nazrul Islam has been named as an accused in the case's complaint.

3 days ago

National

Speaker Hafiz Uddin returns to the country amid rumors of the President's resignation

National Parliament Speaker Hafiz Uddin Ahmed has returned to the country by shortening his visit to Thailand amid discussions of the President's possible resignation. He arrived at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport at 12:15 pm on Friday.

3 days ago

National

Doctors advise the President to take complete rest

Specialist doctors have advised President Md. Sahabuddin to undergo advanced treatment and remain in complete rest. According to responsible sources at Bangabhaban, recent health examinations have detected signs of neurological issues along with heart disease.

3 days ago

President has informed the Prime Minister of his resignation decision earlier

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President has informed the Prime Minister of his resignation decision earlier

Bangladesh President Md. Sahabuddin may resign on Friday (July 24), according to British news agency Reuters. In a report published on Thursday, the agency, citing three sources, said the President has already decided to resign and informed Prime Minister Tarique Rahman of the matter on Tuesday. A formal announcement may come on Friday.

3 days ago

Dhaka

Markets in the capital that will remain closed on Friday

On the weekly holiday Friday, markets, shopping centers, and wholesale markets in various areas of the capital will remain closed. Therefore, it has been advised to check the list of closures before going out for shopping or business purposes.

3 days ago

National

Dr. Yunus is not becoming president, former press secretary informs

Shafiqul Alam, the press secretary of the former chief adviser of the interim government, has informed that Professor Muhammad Yunus will not become the next president of Bangladesh.

3 days ago

World

New US tariffs on products from Bangladesh and 60 other countries take effect

The United States has imposed new import tariffs on products from approximately 60 countries, including Bangladesh. Under the new decision, tariff rates have been redefined for each country.

4 days ago

National

Mahmudur Rahman claims it was a mistake for July revolutionaries to join the government

Mahmudur Rahman, editor of the Amar Desh newspaper, said that the biggest mistake was that several revolutionaries joined the government after the July mass uprising. According to him, instead of participating in the government in the post-revolution period, they should have established the 'July philosophy' from outside and built a revolutionary political force.

4 days ago

National

15,000 more air flow machines to be given for onion preservation: Agriculture Minister

Agriculture and Fisheries and Livestock Minister Mohammad Amin Ur Rashid said that 15,000 more air flow machines will be provided at the farmer level to increase onion preservation capacity.

4 days ago

Politics

BNP Standing Committee Member Rafiqul Islam Mia on Life Support

Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) Standing Committee member and former minister Barrister Rafiqul Islam Mia has been placed on life support at Evercare Hospital in the capital.

4 days ago

Economy

In 22 days of July, $2.17 billion remittance arrived in the country, growth 23.4 percent

In the first 22 days of July, the first month of the current fiscal year 2026-27, $2.17 billion remittance has arrived in the country. At Tk 123 per dollar, this amounts to approximately Tk 26,700 crore. Compared to the same period last year, expatriate income has increased by 23.4 percent.

4 days ago

National

50th BCS written exam results published, 6,165 candidates pass

The Public Service Commission (PSC) has published the results of the 50th Bangladesh Civil Service (BCS) written examination. A total of 6,165 candidates have passed.

4 days ago

National

President Md. Sahabuddin to resign on Friday, Speaker to take charge

Citing illness, President Md. Sahabuddin is set to resign tomorrow, Friday (July 24), according to multiple Bangabhaban officials, as reported by Star News.

4 days ago

National

When will the Speaker perform the President's duties, what the Constitution says

There is intense discussion in the political arena regarding the possible resignation of the President. In this situation, the question arises—if the President's post becomes vacant or he is unable to perform his duties, who will perform the duties of the head of state?

4 days ago

National

Foreign Ministry yet to receive any information about the alleged phone call of the President

State Minister for Foreign Affairs Shama Obaed Islam has said that the Ministry of Foreign Affairs still does not have any specific information regarding the alleged telephone conversation between ousted former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and President Mohammed Shahabuddin.

4 days ago

National

PM Tareq Rahman invited by Modi to BRICS Summit

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has invited Bangladesh's Prime Minister Tareq Rahman to participate in the 18th BRICS Summit, scheduled to be held in New Delhi, India's capital, next September.

4 days ago

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