The Minority Rights Movement has voiced serious concerns regarding the absence of minority representatives in the National Consensus Commission and various reform commissions. They have raised a fundamental question: How can national unity be achieved while excluding the country’s 8% religious and ethnic minority population? The group has also criticised political parties for failing to […]

For the second consecutive day, demonstrators identifying themselves as “July Warriors” have continued their blockade at Shahbagh intersection in Dhaka, demanding the immediate implementation and permanent inclusion of the July Charter in state policy. Timeline and Situation Date Event 31 July (Thursday) Protest began at 10:30 a.m. amidst continuous rainfall 1 August (Friday) Demonstration continued […]

In a significant development for Bangladesh’s export sector, the United States has reduced tariffs on Bangladeshi goods from 35% to 20%, following a final round of intense bilateral negotiations held in Washington, D.C. The decision, officially announced by the White House, brings Bangladesh’s tariff rate in line with key regional competitors and ensures the country’s […]

Four youths have been accused of demanding extortion and snatching gold ornaments from the home of a retired army officer in Chapainawabganj, falsely identifying themselves as members of the Anti-Discrimination Student Movement. One of the individuals was caught red-handed by locals and handed over to the police after being beaten. The incident occurred at approximately […]

The interim government has nominated five professors of the University of Dhaka (DU) as members of the university’s Senate for the next three years, as academic representatives appointed by the President and Chancellor. The appointments were officially announced in a circular issued by the Ministry of Education on Thursday, 31st July. Appointed Professors Name Department […]

In a continued demonstration spanning two days amid persistent rainfall, a group identifying themselves as ‘July Fighters’ have blockaded the Shahbagh intersection in Dhaka, demanding the swift implementation and permanent legislation of the July Declaration and July Charter. The blockade began on Friday morning (1st August), severely disrupting vehicular movement. However, a number of protestors […]

Bangladesh’s Ambassador to Mexico, Mushfiqul Fazal Ansaree, has called for national unity to resist persistent anti-democratic conspiracies. Speaking at a commemorative discussion titled “July Uprising and the March towards Democracy”, organised by the Bangladesh Embassy in Mexico, the ambassador warned that fugitives from justice remain active in undermining Bangladesh’s democratic progress. The event was held […]

The Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) has forecast rain or thundershowers accompanied by temporary gusty wind across various parts of the country over the next 24 hours, beginning from 9:00 AM today. Forecast Summary Division Rain/Thundershowers Probability Rangpur, Mymensingh, Chattogram, Sylhet Likely at most places, accompanied by temporary gusty winds Rajshahi, Dhaka, Khulna, Barishal Expected at […]

The Adviser on Law, Justice, and Parliamentary Affairs, Dr Asif Nazrul, has announced that the interim government has withdrawn 752 harassment cases filed against students and members of the public who participated in the July-August mass uprising. Speaking at a press briefing held at the Secretariat, Dr Nazrul shared detailed updates on the ministry’s year-long […]