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 […]