1 Burkina Faso’s President and military ruler, Ibrahim Traoré, has declared the start of a war against ‘radical Islam.’ He stated that the state would take stringent measures against those who promote extremism, and this fight has already begun. In a speech delivered after the recent arrest of several influential imams and the passing of a controversial religious law, Traoré addressed Muslim religious leaders, saying, “If this is your Islam, we will fight against it. Extremists must change. If they do not change, the war has already begun.” He also claimed that the new religious law has re-established Burkina Faso’s…
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1 Prime Minister Tareque Rahman has officially inaugurated the ‘Army Headquarters Selection Board-2026’ of the Bangladesh Army. He inaugurated the selection board on Sunday (July 26) at the Army Headquarters, attending as the chief guest. In the first phase of the Army Headquarters Selection Board, eligible officers of the Bangladesh Army will be considered for promotion from Colonel to Brigadier General and from Lieutenant Colonel to Colonel. In his address to the promotion board, the Prime Minister remembered the great declarer of independence, valiant freedom fighter and martyred President Ziaur Rahman, and former Prime Minister Begum Khaleda Zia. He also…
0 Four Palestinians were killed by Israeli illegal settlers’ gunfire in the ‘Tel’ village of the occupied West Bank. Following this incident, a Palestinian reportedly seized weapons from the settlers and killed two Israeli soldiers. Subsequently, on Friday (July 24), the Israeli army launched extensive operations across the West Bank throughout the night. It is alleged that more than 70 Palestinians were arrested from various areas under the guise of these operations, and hundreds more were detained and harassed for interrogation. The Israeli military claimed that all arrested individuals were ‘wanted’ locally or internationally and had direct links with the…
0 Prime Minister Tareque Rahman has stated that the government considers the semiconductor industry a national priority sector to build Bangladesh into a technology-driven and self-reliant nation. He emphasized that the government is working to take Bangladesh forward by overcoming all kinds of obstacles. He made these remarks as the chief guest at the inaugural ceremony of the two-day National Semiconductor Symposium and BEAR Summit-2026, held on Saturday (July 25) morning at the Novo Theatre in Tejgaon, Dhaka. The Prime Minister noted that work has already begun in the country across various semiconductor sectors, including design, verification, embedded systems, power…
1 Md. Shahabuddin has stepped down from the presidency almost two years before the end of his term, citing serious health reasons. His resignation marks the beginning of a new chapter in the country’s highest constitutional office. According to the constitution, Jatiya Sangsad Speaker Hafiz Uddin Ahmed will serve as the acting president until a new president is elected. Concurrently, the Jatiya Sangsad must elect the country’s 23rd president within the next 90 days. Md. Shahabuddin was sworn in as the 22nd President of Bangladesh on April 24, 2023. His five-year constitutional term was scheduled to end in April 2028.…
0 US President Donald Trump has announced that discussions are underway between the United States and Iran to end the ongoing conflict between the two countries. However, he claimed that Tehran is not yet fully prepared to reach an agreement. Speaking to reporters at the White House on Friday, Trump stated that communication between the US and Iran continues and talks are ongoing with the aim of ending the conflict. He also claimed that Iran is showing more sincerity in these discussions than before. However, the US President did not confirm whether a resolution would be reached soon. Trump said,…
0 Following the resignation of President Md. Shahabuddin, an election for the vacant presidential post will be held within 90 days, as per the constitution. To this end, the Election Commission (EC) will soon announce the schedule for the presidential election. Election Commissioner Abdur Rahman Masud informed the media about this on Friday (July 24). He stated that, according to Article 123 of the Constitution, a new president must be elected within 90 days of the presidential office becoming vacant. The President resigned on July 24. The election will be held within the stipulated time frame, as per the Presidential…
2 Md. Shahabuddin has resigned from the post of President. On Friday (July 24) afternoon, he submitted his resignation letter to the National Parliament Secretariat. Jatiya Sangsad Speaker Hafiz Uddin Ahmed will hold a press conference at 5 PM regarding the President’s resignation. It is understood that he will elaborate on the constitutional procedures following the resignation. According to the Constitution, if the office of the President becomes vacant, the Speaker of the National Parliament shall serve as the Acting President until a new President is elected. Accordingly, Speaker Hafiz Uddin Ahmed will assume the duties of the President. Furthermore,…
0 Following the acceptance of Md. Shahabuddin’s resignation from the presidency due to physical illness, Jatiya Sangsad Speaker and Acting President Hafiz Uddin Ahmed has extended his wishes for the former president’s good health and well-being. He stated, “He resigned due to physical incapacity. I wish him well.” The Speaker officially announced the President’s resignation at an emergency press conference held at the Parliament Secretariat on Friday afternoon (July 24). He informed that President Md. Shahabuddin’s signed resignation letter reached him at 5:01 PM on Friday. In accordance with Article 50(3) of the Constitution, he accepted the resignation letter and,…
0 Renewed escalation of conflict in the Middle East has once again sent global concerns about energy supply soaring. As a direct consequence, Brent crude oil prices have surged to $100 per barrel in the international market. This marks the first time since May that fuel oil prices have touched this significant milestone. On Thursday, following the US’s intensification of military operations against Iran, Brent crude prices surged by over 6% in a single day, continuing several days of upward trends. According to analysts, the situation became even more volatile after Iranian-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen attacked oil tankers in…