1 The global fertilizer supply system has come to a standstill due to the closure of the Strait of Hormuz amid Israel-US aggression against Iran. Since the start of the conflict, fertilizer shipments have virtually ceased, raising fears of a severe decline in global crop production. This information was reported by Al Jazeera on Saturday (May 2). The report states that analysts fear crop yields could drop by up to 30 percent due to the high cost of fertilizers, exacerbated by the closure of the critical Strait of Hormuz. This negative impact could directly affect food prices. Speaking to Al…
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1 Prime Minister Tareque Rahman has stated that children and adolescents are the future of Bangladesh. One day, you will lead the country, becoming ministers and MPs. Alongside your studies, you must also participate in sports. All of you must become ambassadors of Bangladesh. He made these remarks while addressing the inaugural ceremony of ‘Notun Kuri Sports-2026’ as the chief guest at Sylhet District Stadium around 4 PM on Saturday (May 2). The Prime Minister said, “Our country was once subjugated. Our ancestors liberated it through war. Then, after many other events, the student-people movement liberated it again in August…
1 Local Government Minister and BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir commented that people are being misled about constitutional reform and the July Charter. At the same time, he described Jamaat-e-Islami’s current activities as an attempt to destabilize the country. He made these remarks while speaking as the chief guest at a memorial service for Dr. Md. Abdul Quddus at Sher-e-Bangla Agricultural University on Saturday (May 2) afternoon. Mirza Fakhrul stated that BNP never agreed to the decision that elected representatives would form a constitutional reform council. They are misleading the public. Jamaat is agitating to destabilize the country…
0 The government is re-excavating the country’s canals to prevent waterlogging, Prime Minister Tarique Rahman announced. He made this remark on Saturday (May 2) at a gathering of dignitaries in Sylhet city. The Prime Minister stated that excessive extraction of groundwater has become a major problem for the country. The situation is gradually becoming dire due to the over-extraction of water for agriculture and various other purposes. He warned that effective measures must be taken immediately to tackle this crisis, the most crucial of which is canal re-excavation. He further added that vast areas of the Haor region are being…
1 A large development project worth approximately Tk 4,635 crore has been inaugurated, aimed at providing a permanent solution to Sylhet city’s long-standing waterlogging and river erosion problems, as well as enhancing its beauty. On Saturday, May 2, around 11:30 AM, Prime Minister Tarique Rahman laid the foundation stone and inaugurated the Surma River Bank Development Project in the Chandnighat area of Sylhet city. Through this project, being implemented at an estimated cost of nearly Tk 4,635 crore, beautification, walking paths (walkways), green spaces, and modern flood-protection infrastructure will be developed on both banks of the Surma River. During the…
2 Prime Minister Tareque Rahman is visiting Sylhet today for the first time since taking office. An atmosphere of festivity prevails across the entire district surrounding his visit. Various events have been organized, combining sports, development, and heritage. On Saturday (May 02), the Prime Minister will inaugurate ‘Notun Kuri Sports’, a special sports initiative for the country’s young generation, at the District Stadium. Under this program, youngsters will have the opportunity to participate in a total of eight disciplines, including football, cricket, and kabaddi. Sylhet’s Sports Officer, Md. Noor Hossain, informed that the Prime Minister will exchange views with athletes…
0 Eight defendants in a case filed under the Explosive Substances Control Act, stemming from the BDR mutiny at Pilkhana, have been released from prison on bail. On Friday (May 1), one inmate from the High Security Unit of Kashimpur Central Jail in Gazipur and seven others from Part-2 of the same prison were released. Abdullah Al Mamun, Jail Superintendent of Kashimpur High Security Prison, confirmed the matter, stating that one person was released from his facility, and the remaining individuals were released from other units. According to prison authorities, the bail bonds for the eight defendants accused in the…
0 Prime Minister Tarique Rahman has announced the reopening of closed factories at a rally held in Nayapaltan, the capital, on the occasion of International Workers’ Day (May Day). He made this announcement on Friday (May 1) afternoon while delivering the chief guest’s speech at the rally organized by Jatiyatabadi Sramik Dal, the labour wing of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party. The rally was presided over by Anwar Hossain, president of Sramik Dal. Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir, Minister for Local Government, Rural Development, and Cooperatives, and Secretary General of BNP, delivered a speech as a special guest. Prime Minister Tarique Rahman…
0 Today is Great May Day. This day is observed globally, including in Bangladesh, as a day to secure the rights of working people. On the occasion of the day, President Md. Shahabuddin and Prime Minister Tarique Rahman have issued separate messages. This year’s theme for the day is ‘Healthy Workers, Capable Hands, A New Dawn Will Come’. On the occasion of the day, President Md. Shahabuddin has extended heartfelt greetings and congratulations to all working people in Bangladesh and across the world. He stated that the contribution of working people to the country’s development progress is immense. Workers are…
1 Home Minister Salahuddin Ahmed stated in the National Parliament that the BNP ‘compromised’ on the July National Charter to prevent the election from being delayed. However, he also made it clear that they would not accept anything outside the charter. He made these remarks on Thursday (April 30) while participating in the discussion on the thanks motion regarding the President’s address in the Bangladesh National Parliament. The Home Minister said that the BNP took that stance due to fears of the election being stalled in the name of reform. He claimed, “For the sake of the election, we did…