The police will deploy 40,000 body-worn cameras to ensure security during the upcoming national election. The interim government has planned to procure these devices, according to Foize Tayeb Ahmed, Special Assistant to the Chief Adviser. The decision was made during a high-level meeting on Saturday (9 August) at the State Guest House Jamuna in Dhaka, […]

The Ministry of Primary and Mass Education is set to introduce a ‘pre-employment training’ programme for assistant teachers in government primary schools across the country. This initiative is scheduled to begin on a pilot basis from January 2026. The National Academy for Primary Education (NAPE) will be responsible for implementing the programme, confirmed NAPE Director […]

The Trading Corporation of Bangladesh (TCB), a government marketing agency, has initiated the sale of essential commodities across the capital and various parts of the country today to benefit low-income groups. This information was announced via an official notice on Saturday, 9 August. City/District Number of Mobile Trucks Sale Period Sale Days Daily Buyers per […]

In preparation for the 13th National Parliamentary Election, the Election Commission (EC) is set to publish the updated draft voter list today, Sunday, 10 August. The draft list will provide a 12-day window for voters to request corrections if any errors are found in their details. Officials from the EC’s National Identity Registration Subdivision confirmed […]

The military has conducted a raid in the New Market area of the capital, recovering approximately 1,100 sharp weapons. Nine individuals suspected of involvement in the sale and supply of these weapons have been arrested. Operation Details Information Location New Market area, Dhaka Date and Time Night of Saturday, 9 August Recovery Nearly 1,100 sharp […]

Students of Jahangirnagar University (JU) staged a protest demanding the prohibition of student politics within the university’s residential halls. Event Details Date and Time Saturday, 9 August, starting at 9:00 pm Location In front of Vice-Chancellor Professor Mohammad Kamrul Ahsan’s residence Protest Outcome Students returned to their halls around 10:30 pm after assurance of discussion […]

The Dhaka Reporters Unity (DRU) has expressed deep concern over the rising incidents of attacks and murders targeting journalists carrying out their professional duties. Issue Details Organisation Dhaka Reporters Unity (DRU) Date of Statement Saturday, 9 August DRU Leadership Abu Saleh Akon (President), Mainul Hasan Sohel (General Secretary) Main Concerns Attacks, false cases, torture, and […]

The strangled body of Abdur Rahim Rafi, a 24-year-old former leader of the Chhatra Dal student organisation, was discovered in his own residence in Siddheshwarpur village of Rahimpur Union, Kamalganj, Moulvibazar. Details Information Victim Abdur Rahim Rafi, 24, former Chhatra Dal leader Location Siddheshwarpur village, Rahimpur Union, Kamalganj, Moulvibazar Date of Discovery Saturday morning Circumstances […]

Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir, Secretary General of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP), stated that the party has complete trust in the honesty and integrity of all the advisers of the interim government, including the Chief Adviser. Key Points Details Statement by Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir, BNP Secretary General Subject Confidence in the interim government’s advisers […]

The Bagerhat Sahitya Parishad held a solemn programme on Saturday to mark the first anniversary of the July Mass Uprising, paying tribute to the martyrs and those injured during the historic event. Event Details Information Occasion First anniversary of the July Mass Uprising Organiser Bagerhat Sahitya Parishad Venue Retired Government Employees Welfare Association auditorium, Bagerhat […]