The Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) has seized 50,000 Yaba tablets from two women in Cox’s Bazar, including one resident of a Rohingya refugee camp. The contraband was recovered on Friday night (25 July) from a joint forces checkpoint located in Morichya, along the Cox’s Bazar–Teknaf regional road. According to BGB officials, the two women had […]

The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting has undertaken steps to reconstitute the Information Commission, with an official notification expected to be issued imminently. In a press release issued on Saturday, 26 July, the ministry stated that, under the Right to Information Act, 2009, the formation of the commission is now underway. The process involves appointing […]

The Rajshahi Development Authority (RDA) is currently implementing a wide range of development initiatives focused on enhancing infrastructure and improving living standards across Rajshahi city. These efforts encompass road construction and expansion, the development of residential zones, and the beautification of public spaces. These projects are being executed in collaboration with key organisations including the […]

Maritime ports across Chittagong, Cox’s Bazar, Mongla, and Payra have been directed to hoist Local Cautionary Signal No. 3, as per the latest maritime warning bulletin issued by the Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD). In addition, all fishing boats and trawlers currently operating over the North Bay have been strongly advised to remain in safe shelter […]

Shaugat Ali Sagor, Editor-in-Chief of the Canada-based Bengali news outlet Natun Desh, has stated that Bangladesh is currently facing its worst economic crisis in four decades. According to him, the widespread concern and anxiety prevailing across the country is neither baseless nor exaggerated—it is both justified and deeply rooted in reality. Sagor made these remarks […]

Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir, Secretary General of the BNP, has alleged that governance in the country has severely deteriorated. Speaking at the launch and discussion event of Dr Hossain Zillur Rahman’s new book “Economy, Governance and Power: Narratives of Everyday Life”, Fakhrul said: “Previously, a businessman had to pay Tk 300,000 in extortion—now it has […]

Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) A M M Nasir Uddin stated that unless the existing electoral law is amended, the next general election will proceed under the current system. His remarks came in response to a journalist’s query regarding the proportional representation (PR) method during a pre-meeting press briefing in Khulna on Saturday. The CEC made […]

As time progresses, each day brings forth events that become etched into the pages of history. These moments serve as our roots and often ignite new hopes for the future. Here is a glimpse at the key historical events, notable births, and significant deaths that occurred on 26 July throughout the years: Historical Events Year […]

A total of 33 Bangladeshi nationals have been arrested while attempting to cross into Iran illegally via the Pakistan-Iran border. The arrests were made during a joint operation by Pakistan’s Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) and the Frontier Corps (FC). The operation took place on Wednesday, 24 July, in an area adjacent to Tafran in Balochistan, […]

Classes for Year 11 under the 2025–26 academic session will commence on Monday, 15 September 2025, according to an official announcement from the Ministry of Education. The information was disclosed through a circular issued by Md Abdul Kuddus, Deputy Secretary of Government Colleges-1 Wing under the Secondary and Higher Education Division, Ministry of Education. The […]