1 Finance Minister Amir Khosru Mahmud Chowdhury believes that democracy must prevail in the economy alongside politics. He stated that political democracy alone is not enough; there must also be democracy in the economy. The government is prioritizing the democratization of the economy. He made these remarks on Sunday (May 10) at the inauguration ceremony of the second phase of ‘RAISE’, a joint project by PKSF and the World Bank aimed at developing the informal sector, held in Agargaon, Dhaka. The Finance Minister said, “We want to bring those who are outside the mainstream economy into its fold. This is…
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2 People now want to see a state and society free from enforced disappearances, abductions, and the culture of fear, commented Prime Minister Tarique Rahman. He said that after more than a decade and a half, a democratic government has been established in the country through a free, fair, and impartial election. People now want to see a state and society free from enforced disappearances, abductions, and the culture of fear, where there will be no apprehension for life and property, nor any fear of injustice, misconduct, or oppression. The Prime Minister made these remarks in a Facebook post on…
0 Across the country, 9 people have died due to measles and measles-like symptoms in the last 24 hours. Among them, three died from confirmed measles infections, as confirmed by the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS). The remaining 6 died with measles symptoms. This information was provided by the Health Emergency Operation Center and Control Room of the Directorate General of Health Services on Saturday afternoon (May 9). According to DGHS data, a total of 61 people have died from confirmed measles since March 15. During the same period, the number of suspected measles-related deaths stands at 291. Since…
0 Police have arrested two individuals in connection with the gruesome murder of five members of the same family, including a tenant’s wife and three children, in Kapasia, Gazipur. Gazipur Superintendent of Police Md. Sharif Uddin confirmed the matter on Saturday (May 9) afternoon. The bodies were recovered on the same day from the house of expatriate Monir Hossain in Rautkona village of the Upazila. They were murdered on Friday (May 8) night. Police stated that two individuals involved in the car business of the suspected killer, the absconding Forkan Mia, have been detained for questioning. The police have not…
1 Russia and Ukraine, two neighbouring countries that have been at war for over four years, have announced a three-day ceasefire. This ceasefire will last from today, May 9, until May 11. During these three days of ceasefire, Russia and Ukraine will halt all attacks and counter-attacks, and each country will release 1,000 prisoners of war, totalling 2,000. US President Donald Trump, whose country is mediating the war, made this announcement yesterday, Friday (May 8), in a message posted on his social media platform, Truth Social. Trump stated that he had requested both countries for a temporary ceasefire, and the…
2 Unidentified assailants have brutally murdered five members of an expatriate’s family inside their home in Kapasia, Gazipur. The deceased include the expatriate’s wife, three daughters, and his brother-in-law. The tragic incident took place on Friday (May 8) in Raotkona village of the upazila. According to local sources, unidentified assailants entered the house at some point late at night and murdered them with sharp weapons. Panic spread among locals in the morning after the family members’ bloody bodies were discovered. More to follow…
1 Information and Broadcasting Minister Zahir Uddin Swapan stated that the government will never allow any crimes against humanity, genocide, or acts against justice committed in Bangladesh to become time-barred. The government is committed to ensuring justice for all incidents, from the 1971 Liberation War genocide to the killings at Shapla Chattar. He made these remarks while speaking as the chief guest at a commemorative meeting organized in memory of the Shapla martyrs at the National Museum Auditorium in the capital on Friday (May 8). Zahir Uddin Swapan said that after the Shapla Chattar incident, BNP leaders and activists were…
2 The Iranian military has claimed a retaliatory attack on US Navy warships following a US strike on an oil tanker in the Strait of Hormuz. These tit-for-tat attacks have pushed the fragile ongoing ceasefire between Washington and Tehran to a new level of extreme tension. On Thursday (May 7), Iran claimed that US forces first violated the ceasefire by attacking an oil tanker in the Strait of Hormuz. In response, the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) Navy launched extensive missile and drone attacks targeting US warships. However, the US Central Command claimed they successfully repelled these attacks and retaliated…
0 Fifteen prominent individuals of the country have been honored with the newly introduced ‘Uncompromising Stateswoman Begum Khaleda Zia Memorial Gold Medal – 2026’. The names of the awardees were announced on Friday (May 8) through a press release. The list of recipients includes BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir and BCB President Tamim Iqbal, along with several ministers and advisors to the government. The New York-based organization ‘Bangladesh Probashi Nagorik Committee, Inc.’ launched this medal in memory of the late former Prime Minister and BNP Chairperson Begum Khaleda Zia. The organization stated that talented individuals who make special…
1 Nationwide, another seven children have died from measles and its complications in the past 24 hours. Additionally, 1,494 more children have been admitted to hospitals suffering from the disease and its associated symptoms. This information was released in a press statement issued from the control room of the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS) on Friday (May 8). The DGHS statement indicated that one child died from confirmed measles in the last 24 hours, bringing the total number of confirmed measles deaths to 58 between March 15 and May 8. Furthermore, six more children died due to suspected measles…