Author: Desk Report
BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir on Tuesday said the return of party Chairperson Begum Khaleda Zia from London will play a crucial role in restoring democracy in Bangladesh. Speaking to reporters at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport, Fakhrul emphasized the significance of Khaleda’s homecoming amid the country’s current political landscape. “Her presence is vital for the people. We believe her return will help ease the path toward democratic restoration,” he said. Khaleda Zia landed in Dhaka on Monday morning aboard a Qatari royal air ambulance following nearly four months of advanced medical treatment in London. She was…
BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia, along with her two daughters-in-law, including Tarique Rahman’s wife Dr Zubaida Rahman, returned home on Monday after nearly four months of advanced treatment in London. A Qatari royal air ambulance carrying Khaleda and her entourage landed at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport at 10:42am, said BNP Media Cell member Sayrul Kabir Khan. Meanwhile, BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir, along with several senior party leaders, arrived at the airport around 8:30am to receive Khaleda. The special air ambulance, provided by Qatar’s Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, departed Heathrow Airport at around…
Brunei is poised to strengthen academic ties with International Islamic University Chittagong (IIUC), opening new avenues for future collaboration between the two sides. A courtesy meeting held yesterday, Sunday, at the Brunei High Commission in Dhaka marked a significant step toward this goal. The IIUC delegation, led by Chairman of the Board of Trustees Maulana Shamsul Islam, included Vice-Chancellor Prof. Dr. Mohammad Ali Azadi, Vice Chairman Muhammad Shahjahan, and Dr. A J M Obaidullah, Chairman of the International Affairs and Student Welfare Committee. Brunei High Commissioner Haji Haris bin Haji Osman warmly welcomed the delegation and expressed his…
The Government of Bangladesh has officially launched ‘Nagorik Sheba Bangladesh’, a centralized digital platform designed to provide citizens with easy access to a wide range of government services through a single online portal and nationwide network of physical service points. Announced by the Office of the Chief Adviser on April 30, the platform went live on May 1, 2025. Through the official website — [www.nagoriksheba.gov.bd](http://www.nagoriksheba.gov.bd) — individual entrepreneurs can now apply to become certified service agents. Existing union digital centres will also be integrated into the network to ensure broad coverage. Special Assistant to the Chief Adviser, Faiz…
Mohammad Nuruzzaman’s film ‘Mastul’ has been officially nominated in the Best Humanitarian Film category at the prestigious Imagine India International Film Festival, set to be held in Madrid, Spain from September 1 to 16. The nomination, confirmed through the festival’s official website, places ‘Mastul’ in the running for the “Life Award,” which recognizes films that highlight humanitarian themes and social impact. Following its international premiere at the 47th Moscow International Film Festival—where it received a Special Mention—’Mastul’ has been steadily gaining global attention. Building on this momentum, the film is now gearing up for its screening at the…
Pubali Bank PLC has announced plans to raise Tk 1,500 crore through the issuance of its fifth subordinated bond as part of efforts to reinforce its Tier-II capital base. The private commercial bank disclosed the move in a filing with the Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) today, stating that the fund will help it meet Basel-III capital adequacy requirements, as outlined by Bangladesh Bank’s risk-based capital adequacy guidelines introduced in December 2014. The bond issuance is pending approval from the relevant regulatory authorities and must comply with all applicable laws and guidelines. Following the announcement, Pubali Bank’s shares…
Widespread protests broke out across Chattogram on Monday as supporters of Bangladesh Ahle Sunnat Wal Jamaat and Bangladesh Islami Chhatra Sena blocked roads demanding justice for the death of Maulana Muhammad Rais Uddin, a former president of Islami Chhatra Sena’s Dhaka City unit. The protests, which began in the morning, led to severe traffic disruptions in multiple parts of the city, including Muradpur, GEC Circle, Saltgola Crossing, Oxygen Intersection, WASA Mor, and the gate area of Chattogram University. Tensions escalated around 9:45 am at Muradpur when protesters began gathering and attempted to block the road. Police responded by…
The Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) is preparing an elaborate reception for party Chairperson Khaleda Zia, who is set to return to Dhaka on Tuesday morning following a four-month stay in London for medical treatment. Originally scheduled to return on Monday, Khaleda Zia’s arrival was delayed by a day. She is now expected to land at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport at 10:30 am on Tuesday aboard an air ambulance, accompanied by her daughters-in-law—Dr Zubaida Rahman and Syeda Sharmila Rahman. At a press conference on Sunday, BNP Senior Joint Secretary General Ruhul Kabir Rizvi outlined a detailed plan to welcome…
Providing primary healthcare will be constitutionally obligatory for the government, according to the recommendation of Health Sector Reform Commission. The members of the commission, led by its chief Prof AK Azad Khan, handed over the recommendations to Chief Adviser Dr Muhammad Yunus at the state guest house Jamuna today. Among its key proposals, the commission recommended the formation of an independent health commission to oversee and regulate the country’s healthcare system. It also called for the establishment of a separate public health service dedicated to serving the people of Bangladesh. The commission chairman and members were briefing…
BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir today reaffirmed his party’s unwavering support for press freedom, saying that the party would continue to uphold it regardless of whether it holds power. “We can state with absolute clarity and conviction that we have always supported press freedom, we continue to do so, and will stand by it in the future—whether in government or not, wherever we may be. You can be assured of this,” said Fakhrul. He was speaking at a discussion organised by the Editors’ Council at the Jatiya Press Club to mark World Press Freedom Day.…