4 US Special Envoy for South and Central Asia, Sergio Gor, has arrived in Dhaka for a three-day visit. This marks his first visit to Dhaka. The US Embassy in Dhaka announced Gor’s arrival in the city on Thursday (July 30). US Ambassador Brent Christensen said, “I am delighted to welcome my friend, Ambassador Sergio Gor, US Special Envoy for South and Central Asia, to Bangladesh. His visit will further strengthen the strategic partnership, regional security, and economic cooperation between the United States and Bangladesh.” On the first day of his Dhaka visit, Sergio Gor is scheduled to meet with…
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2 A case has been filed in Dhaka against writer and blogger Md Fahad Hossain over allegations of making derogatory and offensive remarks about Islam and Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) on online platforms.According to the complaint, the accused allegedly published multiple posts on his personal website and X (formerly Twitter) account containing statements that hurt the religious sentiments of Muslims. The complainant, Yusup Kawsar, appealed to the court to ensure the highest and harshest legal action against the accused under the relevant provisions of Bangladeshi law.On 29 July, Metropolitan Magistrate Jashita Islam of Court # 5 of the Dhaka Chief Metropolitan…
1 Prime Minister Tareque Rahman personally handed over appointment letters to three individuals as part of an initiative to empower people with special needs through employment, enabling them to become self-reliant. He handed them the appointment letters on Thursday (July 30) morning as he entered his office at the Cabinet Division in the Bangladesh Secretariat. The Prime Minister’s Deputy Press Secretary, Zulfiqar Hasan Shiplu, confirmed this information. The government stated that the main objective of this initiative is to integrate individuals with special needs into the mainstream of society and enable them to become self-reliant through employment. The appointees are…
1 U.S. President Donald Trump has once again threatened strong military action against Iran. He stated that it is time for the United States to retaliate, and Iran knows that such an attack is imminent. At the same time, he hinted that the opportunity to reach an understanding through diplomatic negotiations is not yet entirely exhausted. On Thursday (local time), while speaking with reporters in the Oval Office of the White House, Trump was asked about an explosion that occurred at Egypt’s Mediterranean port of Damietta. In response, he said that he had been informed about the matter and the…
0 Myanmar has agreed to take back 300,000 Rohingya refugees from Bangladesh. Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim announced this information while speaking at an event on Wednesday (July 29). Additionally, Myanmar will also repatriate 5,000 Rohingya from Malaysia. Citing local media Free Malaysia Today, Turkish news agency Anadolu reported that Anwar Ibrahim described this agreement as a first step towards resolving the long-standing Rohingya refugee crisis and maintaining law and order in Malaysia. He said, “People say, ‘Send them back, send them back.’ But where will we send them? Myanmar didn’t want to take them. That’s why maintaining good relations…
0 Chittagong District Police have arrested five individuals, including the notorious top terrorist David Emon, from Jhikargachha Upazila in Jashore. They were apprehended during an operation conducted on Wednesday (July 29). Confirming the matter, Chittagong District Police Super (SP) Masud Alam stated that multiple teams of the district police had been conducting operations for a long time to apprehend David Emon and his associates. Based on intelligence information, they were detained during an operation in Jhikargachha, Jashore. Police reported that David Emon had been under the surveillance of law enforcement agencies for a long time on charges of extortion, illegal…
1 Prime Minister Tarique Rahman has assured of taking necessary initiatives to resolve the ongoing gas crisis in the industrial sector. This information was revealed by Shaukat Aziz Russell, President of the Bangladesh Textile Mills Association (BTMA), after a meeting with the Prime Minister at the Secretariat on Wednesday morning (July 29). Following the meeting, Shaukat Aziz Russell stated that the gas crisis in the industrial sector has arisen due to a lack of timely decisions. However, he added that the government is sincerely working to address the current situation. He informed that the Prime Minister is seriously considering the…
0 Six Bangladeshis have died in a horrific fire at a shop in the Somo area, approximately 150 kilometers from Queenstown (now Komani) in South Africa’s Eastern Cape province. Another person was critically injured in the incident and is currently receiving treatment in hospital. The tragic accident occurred around 3 AM on Monday (July 27). It is reported that seven Bangladeshis were sleeping in the residential quarters inside the shop. When the fire suddenly spread in the dead of night, six of them died on the spot. The critically injured individual was rescued and admitted to Queenstown Hospital. Among the…
0 Just a day after an increase, gold prices have once again fallen in the domestic market. The Bangladesh Jewellers’ Association (BAJUS) has reduced the price of 22-carat gold by BDT 2,216 per bhori (11.664 grams). This information was disclosed in a statement signed by the BAJUS Chairman on Tuesday (July 28). According to the new prices, the price of 22-carat gold has been set at BDT 2,20,858 per bhori, including VAT, which is BDT 2,216 less than the previous price. Furthermore, the price of 21-carat gold has been reduced by BDT 2,100 to BDT 2,10,943 per bhori. The price…
9 The results of this year’s SSC and equivalent examinations will be published simultaneously across the country on August 10. This information was announced in a press release by the Bangladesh Inter-Education Board Coordination Committee on Monday (July 27). The notification, signed by Professor Syed Akteruzzaman, President of the Bangladesh Inter-Education Board Coordination Committee and Chairman of the Dhaka Secondary and Higher Secondary Education Board, stated that the results of the SSC and equivalent examinations will be published simultaneously across the country on August 10. Guidelines for collecting and viewing the results will be announced later through a separate notification.…