A fierce controversy has erupted over the use of a podium at the Chhatra Dal rally held on Sunday, 3 August in Dhaka, the student wing affiliated with the BNP. The podium used at the event closely resembles the one used at Ganabhaban, the official residence of the Prime Minister of Bangladesh. Podium Controversy Details […]

A leader of the ruling Awami League from Chattogram, who had been in hiding for seven months, was arrested at the residence of a local Weavers’ Party (Tantī Dal) leader in Hatiya, Noakhali. The arrest has raised serious concerns after the discovery of 10 homemade explosive devices (cocktails), allegedly intended for sabotage. The incident occurred […]

Four left-leaning political parties in Bangladesh have boycotted the final session of the National Consensus Commission, objecting to the omission of the four fundamental principles enshrined in the Constitution. The boycotting parties are: Communist Party of Bangladesh (CPB) Jatiya Samajtantrik Dal (JASAD) Bangladesher Samajtantrik Dal (BASAD) Bangladesher Samajtantrik Dal (Marxist) [BASAD-Marxist] The decision was taken […]

Activists of the ‘July-August Movement’ have blocked Shahbagh intersection in Dhaka, demanding the issuance of the long-promised ‘July Charter’ and formal declaration. They began the blockade at around 9:30 AM on Thursday, 31 July, and have vowed to continue their protest indefinitely until their demands are met. Chanting slogans such as“We want the July Charter”,“Take […]

The assault allegation brought against Bangladesh national team pacer Taskin Ahmed has been formally withdrawn by his childhood friend, Sifatur Rahman Sourav. The incident surfaced on 28 July, when reports emerged that Sourav had filed a General Diary (GD) with Mirpur Model Police Station, accusing Taskin of physically assaulting and threatening him. The news quickly […]

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 […]