BNP’s Acting Chairman, Tareq Rahman, has instructed the leaders and activists of the student wing, Chhatra Dal, to spread the call nationwide that the first vote of the youth should be cast for the ‘Paddy Sheaf’ symbol. He conveyed this message via video conference during a Chhatra Dal rally held in Shahbagh, Dhaka on Sunday […]

On 5 August 2025 (Tuesday), all scheduled banks across Bangladesh will remain closed for the entire day, including transaction and banking operations, in observance of the ‘July People’s Uprising Day’. This closure was announced in a recent circular issued by the Offsite Supervision Department of Bangladesh Bank. The directive aligns with a Cabinet Division gazette […]

In the wake of ongoing protests within the National Board of Revenue (NBR), yet another official has been sent into compulsory retirement. The latest to face such action is Lokman Ahmed, a Grade-10 Tax Inspector at Tax Zone-2, Dhaka. This decision was made official through a gazette notification signed by NBR Chairman Md Abdur Rahman […]

The long-anticipated ‘July Declaration’, viewed by many as a significant milestone in the nation’s political future, is scheduled to be officially released on 5 August, marking ‘Thirty-Sixth July’ on the calendar of the popular uprising. This announcement was made on Sunday, 3 August, through a post on the verified Facebook page of the Chief Adviser. […]

The water level of the Teesta River has surged rapidly due to upstream runoff, now flowing 5 centimetres above the official danger mark, according to the Flood Forecasting and Warning Centre (FFWC). Authorities have expressed concern that flooding could intensify in low-lying areas adjacent to the Teesta. Update from the Flood Forecasting and Warning Centre […]

Multiple victims have alleged that government rice allocations cannot be secured without paying bribes at the office of the Upazila Project Implementation Officer (PIO) in Kishoreganj, Nilphamari. According to these reports, Office Assistant Liton Islam routinely demands substantial bribes before accepting any application for allocation. Allegations of Systematic Corruption During a field investigation and interviews […]

The political party Gono Odhikar Parishad has declared its intention to reject the ‘July Declaration’, which they claim was finalised without proper consultation or recognition of key participants in the July movement. The announcement came during a press conference held at the party’s central office in Al Razi Complex, Purana Paltan, Dhaka, at approximately 11:30 […]

To mark the anniversary of the July mass uprising, Jatiyatabadi Chhatra Dal (JCD) held a significant rally at Shahbagh in Dhaka. The programme began at 2:30pm on Sunday, 3 August, with an opening speech by JCD Central President Rakibul Islam, who declared boldly: “No one in Bangladesh has the power to stop Chhatra Dal.” Key […]

Illegal sand extraction is reportedly taking place over a four-kilometre stretch of the Meghna River in the Dakshin Charabanshi Union of Raipur Upazila, Lakshmipur, with BNP leaders and activists accused of operating multiple dredger machines in the area. Large-Scale Dredging Operation Location Meghna River, Dakshin Charabanshi Union, Raipur Upazila Length of Area Affected Approx. 4 […]