Author: PV DESK

Chief Adviser Professor Dr Muhammad Yunus today presented the ‘July Declaration’ before the nation. The declaration was unveiled at a public gathering at South Plaza of the Jatiya Sangsad (JS) Bhaban here this afternoon. The meeting was arranged commemorating the July Uprising Day. Following is the full text of the July Declaration: Whereas, in continuation of the historical struggle against colonialism, the people of this land rose against the deprivation and exploitation inflicted by the authoritarian Pakistani regime, and established the state of Bangladesh through a bloody liberation war following the Declaration of Independence made on…

Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus today said the next parliamentary elections will be held in February 2026.   “On behalf of the interim government, I will send a letter to the Chief Election Commissioner asking the Election Commission to arrange the national elections in February 2026, before the next Ramadan,” he said. The Chief Adviser made the remarks while delivering his televised address before the nation marking the July Uprising Day. The Chief Adviser sought prayers from all so that all the citizens of this country can successfully move forward in building a ‘New Bangladesh’ by holding the…

The country’s export earnings increased by 24.90% in July, the first month of the 2025-26 fiscal year, thanks to the ready-made garment (RMG) exports, according to data released by the Export Promotion Bureau (EPB) on Monday. The state-run organisation’s data also showed that the exports stood at $4.77 billion, up from $3.81 billion in the same month last year. In July, RMG exports went up by 24.67% to $3.96 billion, compared to $3.18 billion in the corresponding period last year. The country’s overall exports stood at $48.28 billion in the 2024-2025 fiscal year.

Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus will read out the July Declaration on Tuesday. The July Declaration ceremony will be held at 5pm at the South Plaza of the National Parliament, said Chief Adviser’s Deputy Press Secretary Abul Kalam Azad Majumder on Monday. He said Bangladesh Television will broadcast the event live. Committed to handing over power to people Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus on Monday said the interim government is committed to restoring the state power to people through a peaceful, fair and transparent election, as part of a sustainable political solution. In a message…

Former chief of Bangladesh Army and decorated freedom fighter Lt Gen (retd) M Harun-ur-Rashid has passed away. He died on Monday (August 4) in a room at Chattogram Club. The Bangladesh Army has expressed deep sorrow at his death.   His family members rushed to the scene after hearing the news. Dr Najibunnahar, a professor at Marine City Medical College and his cousin, said, “We believe it was a natural death. It seems he passed away peacefully in his sleep. He last spoke to family members around 8pm on Sunday night.” A medical team from Chattogram Combined Military Hospital (CMH)…

Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus formally inaugurated the ‘Navy and Air Force Selection Board-2025’ at the Navy Headquarters here today. The ceremony, organised at the Navy Headquarters, marked the official start of the promotion process of officers from Navy Captain to Commodore, Commander to Captain and Lieutenant Commander to Commander, and Air Force Group Captain to Air Commodore, Wing Commander to Group Captain and Squadron Leader to Wing Commander. The board, comprised of top policy-making military officers, will select qualified and skilled officers for the future senior leadership of the Navy and Air Force, subject to the approval…

BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir today spoke at a rally organized by Jatiyatabadi Chhatra Dal (JCD), the BNP’s student wing, marking one year of July Uprising. Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir today urged all to vow to permanently bar ousted prime minister Sheikh Haisna from the country’s political arena. “From this rally, let us vow that we will never allow autocrat Hasina to return to Bangladesh’s political arena. We will not bow down to anyone. We will build a self-reliant nation, as envisioned by BNP acting chairperson Tarique Rahman,” he said.…

The National Citizen Party (NCP) has unveiled its 24-point manifesto for “New Bangladesh”, calling for the formation of a “Second Republic” and the adoption of a new constitution. NCP Convener Nahid Islam announced the manifesto at a rally held at the Central Shaheed Minar today. The manifesto’s key pledges include recognising the July uprising of last year and ensuring justice for those affected. It also proposes restructuring the country’s democratic framework and state institutions, alongside comprehensive legal reforms to establish a justice-driven judiciary. The NCP is advocating for people-friendly law-enforcing bodies, village parliaments, and…

A delegation of the National Citizen Party (NCP) met Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) AMM Nasir Uddin at the Election Commission (EC) office today. The team led by NCP Chief Coordinator Nasiruddin Patwari and Chief Organiser for the southern region Hasnat Abdullah reached the Election Commission office shortly after 12:00pm. Khaled Saifullah, the party’s joint convener, and Zahirul Islam Musa, joint member secretary, also joined them at the meeting. The visit took place on the final day for 144 new political parties — including the NCP — to fulfill the requirements for registration with the EC. Parties are…

Milestone School and College in Dhaka’s Diabari area reopened today on a limited scale, aiming to support students’ mental well-being in the wake of the July 21 plane crash that left the campus into mourning. No classes or examinations will be held for now. Instead, the students will interact with teachers and peers, aiming to gradually restore emotional normalcy, Principal Mohammad Ziaul Alam told The Daily Star. “The entire campus has been grieving since the July 21 plane crash. At this moment, our priority is the psychological recovery of our students and bringing them back to regular life,”…