0 An application for a lawsuit has been filed against 16 individuals, including former Chief Advisor Dr. Muhammad Yunus and former Law Advisor to the interim government Dr. Asif Nazrul, regarding the death of teachers and students in an airplane crash at Milestone School and College in Uttara, the capital. The application was filed this Thursday morning in the court of Dhaka Metropolitan Magistrate Ariful Islam by Usaimong Marma, father of the deceased student Ukya Chhaing Marma. AKM Sharif Uddin, the lawyer for the plaintiff, confirmed the matter, stating that the court has taken the plaintiff’s statement and is awaiting…
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1 The country’s sole oil refinery, Eastern Refinery PLC, is poised to recommence its oil refining operations. Authorities concerned announced that these activities would restart this Thursday (May 7) from the afternoon. Mamunur Rashid Khan, Deputy General Manager (Operations) of Eastern Refinery PLC, stated that a new consignment of crude oil has arrived in the country. If all goes according to plan, refining operations will commence after 5 PM. He mentioned that an initial daily production target of approximately 3,500 tons has been set. Production will be limited initially due to the need for technical adjustments, with output gradually increasing…
2 Nationwide, 7 more people have died from measles and measles-like symptoms in the last 24 hours. The Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS) has confirmed that 2 of them died from confirmed measles infection. The remaining 5 died with measles-like symptoms. This information was announced on Wednesday (May 6) afternoon by the Health Emergency Operation Center and Control Room of the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS). The statement said that in the last 24 hours, the number of suspected measles patients was 1,654. According to the DGHS, 56 people have died from confirmed measles since March 15. During…
0 Masudur Rahman: April 2026 emerged as a new warning sign of climate change across the globe. With record-breaking heatwaves in South Asia on one hand, and the potential emergence of a powerful ‘El Niño’ situation in the Pacific Ocean on the other, the month collectively served as an extreme example of natural extremities. Throughout April, temperatures significantly higher than normal were observed across South Asia, particularly in India, Bangladesh, and Pakistan. In India’s northwest and central regions, temperatures soared to between 44 and 47.6 degrees Celsius. All of the world’s top 50 hottest cities were located in this region.…
0 Home Minister Salahuddin Ahmed announced that Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) members have been instructed to remain alert at the borders regarding the “push-in” issue. However, he believes the likelihood of such a situation arising is low. He made these remarks while speaking to journalists after the District Administrator’s Conference held at the Osmani Memorial Auditorium in the capital on Wednesday (May 6). In response to a journalist’s question, the Home Minister stated that the government is closely monitoring the issue in the context of the BJP’s victory in the West Bengal elections in India and statements made by some…
0 The United Nations is set to host two high-level conferences aimed at ensuring the safety of lives and property during global disasters and taking effective measures to prevent road accidents. To ensure inclusive participation in these conferences, scheduled for 2026 and 2027, a special accreditation process has now begun. This information was announced in a press release sent by the United Nations Resident Coordinator’s Office in Bangladesh on May 5, 2026. International Conference on Disaster Protection in Manila A special conference on ‘The Protection of Persons in the Event of Disasters’ will be held in Manila, Philippines, from January…
1 Local Government, Rural Development and Cooperatives State Minister Mir Shah Alam has issued a stern warning that no form of extortion will be tolerated in connection with the upcoming Qurbani animal markets. He made this statement on Wednesday (May 6) morning after inspecting the Gabtoli cattle market in Dhaka. The State Minister announced that swift legal action would be taken if any incidents of extortion occur during animal transportation or market management. He stated, “The government will maintain a strict stance to prevent extortion on roads during the movement of Qurbani animals.” He further mentioned that plans have been…
1 The University of South Florida (USF) authorities have decided to award posthumous doctorate degrees to Jamil Ahmed Lymon and Nahida Sultana Brishti, PhD students who were victims of a brutal murder in the United States. The university’s spring commencement ceremony will be held on May 9. This honor will be officially conferred at that event. On Tuesday (May 5), USF authorities informed the Miami Bangladesh Consulate about the matter via letter and requested a representative from the victims’ families to be present. It is learned that Jamil Lymon was pursuing a PhD in the Geography, Environment, and Policy Department…
4 Foreign Minister Dr. Khalilur Rahman has announced that the government will take necessary measures if any incident of ‘push-in’ or forced infiltration occurs at the Bangladesh-India border. He also stated that important discussions regarding the Teesta Master Plan will take place during the upcoming visit to China. He made these remarks while speaking to journalists at the State Guest House Padma on Tuesday (May 5). Responding to a question about any apprehension of ‘push-in’ from India, the Foreign Minister said that Bangladesh has already lodged a strong protest following such remarks by the Chief Minister of Assam. He added…
1 Masudur Rahman: Tarique Rahman, Bangladesh’s newly elected Prime Minister, and the first to assume office with an overwhelming public mandate in the history of parliamentary democracy, is set to attend the 81st United Nations General Assembly in New York this September. This will mark his inaugural high-level foreign visit since the election, and extensive preparations and enthusiasm are currently prevalent within the country’s political circles and diplomatic community. This participation by a Bangladeshi head of state at the UN, after more than a decade, comes at a pivotal moment as the nation undergoes significant political and administrative reforms, forging…