Saturday, 26 Jul, 2025

Bangladesh

Dengue outbreak: One dies, 406 hospitalised in 24-hours

<p><strong>One more dengue-related death was reported in Bangladesh in the last 24 hours, while 406 new infections were recorded across the country.</strong></p> <p>The Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS) shared the information in a press release on Wednesday (July 9), issued by its Health Emergency

CA directs finishing election preparations by December

<p><strong>Chief Adviser (CA) Professor Dr Muhammad Yunus has instructed the Ministry of Home Affairs to complete all preparations for the 13th national election by December this year.</strong></p> <p>The directive was shared at a press conference held on Wednesday (July 9) at 8:00pm at the Foreign Service Academy

Abahani to host AFC match at national stadium

<p><strong>Dhaka Abahani, one of the country&rsquo;s most renowned football clubs, will host their AFC Challenge League home match at the National Stadium in Dhaka.</strong></p> <p>The match is scheduled for 12 August at 5:00pm, confirmed club manager and Bangladesh Football Federation (BFF) Executive Member

Govt plans separate voting booths for youths across country

<p><strong>The government is planning to set up separate voting booths for young voters in the upcoming national election, according to Chief Adviser&rsquo;s Press Secretary Shafiqul Alam.</strong></p> <p>He shared the information during a briefing held on Wednesday (July 9) evening at the Foreign Service

Commerce adviser, US trade chief hold tariff talks

<p><strong>Commerce Adviser Sk Bashir Uddin met US Trade Representative Ambassador Jamieson Greer at his Washington DC office on Thursday at 11am local time.&nbsp;</strong></p> <p>They discussed strengthening Bangladesh-US trade ties, commerce, and the ongoing tariff negotiations.</p> <p>Both

Bangladeshis risk death as central Mediterranean becomes deadliest gateway to Europe

<p><strong>The Central Mediterranean route has once again emerged as the most dangerous path for irregular migration into Europe, with a significant number of Bangladeshis using this corridor, primarily via Libya to Italy.</strong></p> <p>According to a report published on June 10 by Frontex, the European

BNP supports reforms: Rizvi

<p><strong>BNP was never against reform, instead has always spoke in favour, said party&rsquo;s Senior Joint Secretary General Ruhul Kabir Rizvi.</strong></p> <p>He said BNP has always spoken in favour of necessary changes in the political and economic system.</p> <p>Rizvi made the remarks on

People will reject PR system of election, says Ctg BNP leader

<p><strong>Chattogram North District BNP Joint Convener Sarwar Alamgir has said that the people of Bangladesh will not accept the proportional representation (PR) system of election, as it does not reflect their democratic expectations.</strong></p> <p>He made the remarks on Thursday while distributing leaflets on

Dengue cases cross 14,000 mark this year

<p><strong>A total of 14,069 people have been hospitalised with dengue fever in Bangladesh so far this year, according to official figures released on Friday.</strong></p> <p>The Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS) shared the data in a press statement issued by its Health Emergency Operation Center and

Ex-Janata Bank Chairman Prof Barkat lands in jail

<p><strong>Professor Abul Barkat, former chairman of Janata Bank Limited, has been sent to jail in a case filed by the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) over the alleged embezzlement of Tk297 crore through fraudulent loans in the name of a fake company.</strong></p> <p>Dhaka Metropolitan Magistrate Md Jewel Rana

Another movement against corruption will soon start, says Nahid

<p><strong>National Citizens&rsquo; Party (NCP) convenor Nahid Islam in a speech said the nation will soon witness a fresh movement and that will be against corruption and extortion across Bangladesh.</strong></p> <p>He came up with the remark on Friday (July 11) while addressing a rally at the Eidgah grounds

Biman stopped, searched over bomb threat call

<p><strong>A Kathmandu-bound flight of Biman Bangladesh Airlines was halted and thoroughly searched at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport in Dhaka on Friday afternoon after authorities received an anonymous phone call warning of a possible bomb onboard.</strong></p> <p>According to the Civil Aviation Authority

4 arrested over brutal killing of trader in Dhaka’s old town 

<p><strong>As the 13th national election nears, a scrap trader was brutally killed in Old Dhaka earlier this week.</strong></p> <p>Following the heinous incident, police and Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) have arrested four suspects in connection with the brutal killing of Lal Chand, also known as Sohag,

Russian house in Dhaka celebrates day of family, love and fidelity

<p><strong>The Russian House in Dhaka hosted a ceremonial event dedicated to the Day of Family, Love and Fidelity. As part of the celebration, three families were awarded honorary &quot;Happy Family&quot; certificates in recognition of their strong family bonds and traditional values.</strong></p>

144 political parties ineligible, EC provides 15 days for correction

<p><strong>A total of 144 political parties that applied for registration with the Election Commission (EC) have not qualified in the initial screening process, an official said on Tuesday (July 15).</strong><br /> &nbsp;<br /> Additional Secretary of the EC, KM Ali Newaz, informed reporters that the commission

BNP proposes national reconciliation council for unification

<p><strong>Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) has proposed National Reconciliation Council to resolve divisions within the nation and establish peace while ensuring accountability for crimes.</strong></p> <p>BNP Standing Committee member Salahuddin Ahmed made the proposal on behalf of his party on Tuesday (July

NCP will now campaign in every village of Gopalganj, vows Nahid

<p><strong>Nahid Islam, Convener of the National Citizens&#39; Party (NCP), has expressed his party&rsquo;s commitment to visit Gopalganj again and hold political activities in every village and upazila.</strong></p> <p>He also condemned all forms of political discrimination against Gopalganj

Bangladesh forms probe body over Gopalganj incident 

<p><strong>Bangladesh&rsquo;s interim government has formed a high-level committee to investigate the recent outbreak of violence and deaths involving supporters of the <a href="https://www.banglanews24.com/english/politics/news/bd/180641.details"><span style="color:#e74c3c">Awami League and the

Obayed Ullah resigns as Islami Bank chairman

<p><strong>Obayed Ullah Al Masud has stepped down as Chairman of Islami Bank Bangladesh PLC, following recommendations from Bangladesh Bank in light of various allegations raised against him.</strong></p> <p>According to both Islami Bank and the central bank sources Masud submitted his resignation to the

Army issues statement on Gopalganj unrest, urges calm

<p><strong>Bangladesh Army has issued a statement on the recent violence in Gopalganj, calling for public patience and cooperation in restoring order following the July 16 political rally by a political party that spiraled into widespread unrest.</strong></p> <p>According to the statement released on Thursday (July

Training aircraft crashes in Dhaka’s Uttara

<p><strong>A Bangladesh Air Force training aircraft crashed in Uttara of the capital on Monday (July 21).&nbsp;</strong></p> <p>The aircraft took off at 1:06 pm.</p> <p>This information was provided through a press release by the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR).</p>

Dhaka jet crash: 60 admitted to National Burn Institute 

<p><strong>At least 60 people, including women and children&mdash;most of them students&mdash;have sustained burn injuries after a Bangladesh Air Force training aircraft crashed on the Milestone College campus in Uttara, Dhaka.</strong></p> <p>The victims were brought to the emergency department of the

Bangladesh seal historic T20 series win over Pakistan

<p><strong>Bangladesh clinched their maiden T20I series victory over Pakistan with a thrilling eight-run win in the second match at the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium in Mirpur on Monday night.</strong></p> <p>After being sent to bat first, the hosts were reduced to 30 for four before Zakir Hasan Anik and

Bangladeshi youth killed in BSF firing along Feni border

<p><strong>The Border Security Force (BSF) of India has opened fire on a Bangladeshi youth, killing him near the border area of Parshuram in Feni.</strong></p> <p>The deceased was identified as Md Liton, 32, son of Gachi Mia from the Baspadua area of Parshuram municipality. His body is currently being held at a

Jamiat Ulema slams UN Rights office in Bangladesh 

<p><strong>Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam Bangladesh has strongly criticised the proposed establishment of a United Nations human rights office in the country, calling it an attack on Bangladesh&rsquo;s sovereignty and independence.</strong></p> <p>Speaking at a protest rally held on Friday (July 25) in front of the

21 Rohingyas pushed into Bangladesh by India 

<p><strong>India&rsquo;s Border Security Force (BSF) has reportedly pushed 21 Rohingya nationals, including women and children, into Bangladesh through the Nakugaon border in Sherpur&rsquo;s Nalitabari upazila.</strong></p> <p>According to a press statement issued by Lieutenant Colonel Mehedi Hasan,