0 Argentina’s national football team has announced its preliminary squad for the upcoming FIFA World Cup 2026. From this initial list of 55 players, coach Lionel Scaloni will ultimately select the final 26-man squad. The most discussed new face in the preliminary squad is Santiago Beltran. This young footballer from River Plate has secured a spot in the list of six goalkeepers. Additionally, Lautaro Di Lollo from Boca Juniors and Zaid Romero from Getafe have also found their places in the squad. Young talents like Alejandro Garnacho, Matias Soule, and Claudio Echeverri have returned to the national team after a…
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1 Salahuddin Ahmed commented that if India wants to construct a barbed wire fence on its border, it is their internal matter. He stated that the Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) remains constantly vigilant to prevent border infiltration and maintain a normal law and order situation. He made these remarks while speaking to journalists after a meeting on improving the living standards of salt farmers, held on Monday (May 11) at the Secretariat under the chairmanship of the Prime Minister. The minister informed that the Ministry of Agriculture is currently reviewing the production costs of salt farmers to ensure they receive…
0 China has directly rejected India’s Ministry of External Affairs’ claim regarding the Shaksgam Valley in Kashmir. Beijing stated that the area is part of its own territory. During a press conference on Monday, Mao Ning, in response to a question, stated that India’s criticism regarding infrastructure construction in the Shaksgam Valley is baseless. In her words, China has the full right to carry out any kind of developmental work on its own territory. She further clarified, “The area in question is an integral part of China.” Earlier, India’s Ministry of External Affairs had claimed that the Shaksgam Valley is…
3 Prime Minister Tarique Rahman stated that just as no government is permanent in a democratic system, no administrative position is permanently assigned to anyone. He made this remark on Monday (May 11) during a keynote address to senior police officials at the ‘Shapla’ Hall of the Prime Minister’s Office in Tejgaon, Dhaka, on the occasion of Police Week 2026. The Prime Minister emphasized that neither individuals nor governments remain in power forever. He added that this has been proven numerous times by various past events and examples from different countries around the world. Similarly, he also noted that no…
0 Ashiq Chowdhury, Executive Chairman of the Bangladesh Investment Development Authority (BIDA), has commented that it will be difficult to gain the confidence of foreign investors if the country’s fuel crisis is not resolved. He made this remark at a seminar organized by PRI in Banani, Dhaka, on Monday (May 11). Ashiq Chowdhury stated, “Attracting foreign investment is not BIDA’s sole responsibility. Lack of coordination among various government departments and agencies creates diverse complications, which affect the investment climate.” He further added, “If the crisis in the energy sector cannot be resolved, it will not be possible to build confidence…
0 In the context of ongoing tensions in the Middle East and reciprocal sanctions between the US and Iran, Tehran has imposed new restrictions on ship movements through the strategically important Strait of Hormuz. According to the new rules, vessels must obtain prior permission and pay a prescribed toll or fee to use this waterway. Approximately one-fifth of the world’s energy supply is transported through this strait. Consequently, this decision is expected to have a significant impact on international trade and the energy market. Shipping magazine Lloyd’s List reported that the Persian Gulf Strait Authority (PGSA) has launched a new…
1 The High Court has issued a landmark verdict to curb the unethical practice of determining and disclosing the gender of a fetus. Consequently, it will no longer be permissible to reveal whether an unborn child is a boy or a girl. On Monday (May 11), the full text of the judgment delivered by the High Court bench comprising Justice Naima Haider and Justice Kazi Jinat Haque was published. The court had previously announced a summary of this verdict on February 25, 2024. The verdict states that determining and disclosing the gender of an unborn child is discriminatory against women,…
1 The country’s foreign exchange reserves remain strong even after settling the import bills of the Asian Clearing Union (ACU). Bangladesh Bank has paid approximately $1.5149 billion to cover import liabilities for the March-April period. Despite this, the country’s total foreign exchange reserves stand at over $34 billion. Even after this large payment, a sense of relief prevails in the dollar market. The main reason for this is the continuously increasing flow of expatriate earnings, or remittances, in the current fiscal year. According to experts, the high inflow of remittances is playing a crucial role in managing the pressure on…
1 Prime Minister Tarique Rahman has ordered the rapid activation of six unused children’s hospitals across the country. He has also given specific instructions to submit a comprehensive report on the implementation and progress of this directive by June 2nd. The Prime Minister’s Deputy Press Secretary, Zahidul Islam Roni, provided this information. He stated that during the meeting, it was discussed that the Kushtia Medical College Hospital is partially operational. In this regard, Prime Minister Tarique Rahman has instructed the full activation of this 500-bed hospital. Additionally, the Prime Minister ordered the rapid activation of other hospitals, including the Super…
0 Road Transport and Bridges Minister Sheikh Rabiul Alam has announced that the government is ensuring all necessary arrangements to make the journey of homebound people safe and smooth for the upcoming Eid-ul-Adha. He made this statement on Sunday (May 10) while attending the inaugural ceremony of Maritime Safety Week-2026 at the Ladies Club on Eskaton Road in the capital. State Minister for Shipping, Rajib Ahsan, who was also present at the event, stated that it is possible to bring down waterway accidents to zero through our awareness and responsibility. He instructed the maritime police to stop the operation of…