Bangladesh Bank is set to announce its Monetary Policy Statement (MPS) for the first half of the 2025–26 fiscal year today, Thursday (31 July). The official declaration will be made by Dr. Ahsan H. Mansur, Governor of Bangladesh Bank, during a press conference at the central bank’s headquarters in Dhaka. Details of the Announcement Item […]

In an initiative aimed at promoting accountability within its ranks, the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) has recently installed a complaint box in Kushtia, encouraging citizens to report any misconduct by party members. On Wednesday (31 July), the box was opened in the presence of journalists at the Kushtia Press Club, revealing several serious allegations, including […]

In a major crackdown on organisational misconduct, the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) has expelled 20 leaders in a single day for alleged involvement in extortion, violence, lobbying for personal gain, and breaching party discipline. On Tuesday (29 July), the party also dissolved its Chattogram North District Committee, citing internal conflicts and disorder. This move follows […]

Despite initial aims to finalise and sign the ‘National July Charter 2025’ within this month, the process has stalled due to continued disagreement among political parties on key reform proposals. Today, Thursday (31 July), being the last day of the month, the expected signature ceremony has been deferred, with major political factions yet to reach […]

Masud Kamal, journalist and political analyst, has drawn a striking analogy, likening the current government to Sinbad’s ghost, referencing the burdensome character from folklore who perches on a person’s shoulders and refuses to get down. “To me, this government feels like Sinbad’s ghost,” he remarked during a recent television talk show on a private channel. […]

Just a day after the announcement of the election schedule for the Dhaka University Central Students’ Union (DUCSU), Umama Fatema, the former spokesperson of the Anti-Discrimination Student Movement, has declared her candidacy. She has announced her intention to participate as an independent candidate, promising to advocate for students’ fundamental rights and promote research-based leadership. Election […]

Abdur Razzak, a former leader of the Anti-Discrimination Student Movement, who was recently arrested for allegedly demanding extortion money from former Member of Parliament (MP) Shammi Ahmed at her residence, has had Tk 22.5 million worth of cheques recovered from his rented flat by the Detective Branch (DB) of Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP). According to […]

Two young schoolgirls tragically drowned in the Narsunda River at Ashtaka Manikpur village, located in Gundhar Union under Karimganj Upazila of Kishoreganj District, on Wednesday afternoon. Victim Details Name Age Father’s Name Village School & Class Saifa 10 Ratan Mia Dakshin Ashtaka Class Four, Dakshin Ashtaka Government Primary School Maymuna 9 Ikhlas Mia Dakshin Ashtaka […]

The Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS) has confirmed that no new COVID-19 cases have been reported in the country during the 24-hour period from 8:00 am Tuesday to 8:00 am Wednesday. COVID-19 Statistics Metric Figure New cases (last 24 hours) 0 Samples tested (24 hours) 84 Positivity rate 0% New deaths (24 hours) 0 […]