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Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus today said the government’s efforts will continue to build a modern air force, ready to face any challenge to the country’s sovereignty and independence. He made the remark while addressing a function marking the exercise of Bangladesh Air Force at BAF Base Bir Uttam AK Khandker here. Noting that patriotism and professionalism are the main foundations of building a safe Bangladesh in the future, the Chief Adviser urged the Air Force personnel to focus on attaining modern capabilities and skills and increasing professional and technical capabilities. “With the united…

Today marks 34 years since one of the deadliest natural disasters in Bangladesh’s history. On April 29, 1991, a catastrophic cyclone and tidal surge struck the coastal regions of Chattogram and Cox’s Bazar with devastating force, killing an estimated 138,000 people and leaving more than 10 million others destitute. The day remains etched in the collective memory of the coastal population, many of whom still grieve the loss of their loved ones. The cyclone hit with winds reaching up to 250 km/h and tidal waves as high as six meters (about 20 feet), sweeping across areas like Sandwip, Banshkhali,…

In a major environmental initiative, Chattogram City Corporation will plant one million tree saplings across its 41 wards to mitigate the effects of natural disasters and preserve the environment, announced Mayor Dr. Shahadat Hossain. Speaking as the chief guest at a photo exhibition organized by the Chattogram Press Club on Tuesday, Mayor Shahadat highlighted the devastating impact of the 1991 cyclone ‘Meri-N’ that ravaged the coastal areas of Chattogram. The exhibition was held in memory of the tragic event, which claimed thousands of lives and left deep scars on the region. “The 1991 cyclone remains a painful memory…

Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus today asked the police to revive people’s trust in the force, saying that the law enforcing agency must have to play a significant role in holding a free and fair election. “We know police have various limitations and challenges – manpower and logistic shortage and inefficient budget, etc. But minimising the distance to be created between police and people during the 16 years and reviving the people’s trust in police force is our biggest challenge,” he said. The chief adviser made the remarks while speaking at the inaugural session of Police Week-2025 at…

Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) AMM Nasir Uddin expressed hope for the support of political parties and all stakeholders in selecting a voting method for expatriates, saying all efforts by the Election Commission (EC) would be in vain without political backing. He made the remarks during the inaugural speech at a seminar held with stakeholders at the Election Commission building on Tuesday morning. The current Election Commission is taking initiatives to introduce one of the voting methods-postal ballot, online voting, or proxy voting-even on a limited scale in the 13th national parliamentary elections. The CEC said, “We want…

Bangladesh were sent into the field after Zimbabwe captain Craig Ervine won the toss and elected to bat in the second Test at the Bir Shreshtha Shaheed Flight Lieutenant Matiur Rahman Cricket Stadium (BSSFLMRCS) on Monday. Bangladesh made three changes to their side in a bid to bounce back from defeat in the first Test. Fast bowler Tanzim Hasan was handed a debut, becoming the country’s 107th Test cricketer. Anamul Haque returned to the Test fold after nearly three years, while off-spinner Nayeem Hasan was also recalled. Nahid Rana missed out after leaving for the Pakistan Super League,…

The Election Commission (EC) has issued an amended gazette notification declaring BNP-nominated candidate Mohammad Ishraque Hossain as the mayor of Dhaka South City Corporation (DSCC). The gazette in this regard was published on the government website tonight. DSCC election was held on February 1, 2020. Awami League candidate Sheikh Fazle Noor Taposh was declared the winner of the election. Later. BNP candidate Ishraque Hossain filed a case with the Election Tribunal on March 3, 2020, challenging the EC’s gazette in this regard. On March 27, 2025, the Election Tribunal and Dhaka Joint District Sessions Judge 1st Court…

Vice Chairman of the National Consensus Commission, Prof. Ali Riaz, emphasized on Monday that only through unity among political forces, democratic actors, and the general public can Bangladesh progress toward realizing a new vision for the country that aligns with the aspirations of its people. Speaking at a dialogue with Gono Odhikar Parishad, Prof. Riaz stressed that reports and recommendations from various reform commissions alone would not be enough. He highlighted the importance of collective action from all political and democratic forces, alongside public support, to move the country forward. “The unity of all political forces, democratic actors,…

Chief Adviser Prof. Muhammad Yunus returned to Dhaka early Monday, completing a week-long trip that included official engagements in Doha, Qatar, and a visit to Rome, Italy. He arrived at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport on a commercial flight at 3 a.m. following a trip that saw him attend Pope Francis’s funeral mass at St. Peter’s Square in Vatican City on Saturday. Accompanied by SDGs Affairs Principal Coordinator Lamiya Morshed and Press Secretary Shafiqul Alam, Prof. Yunus paid tribute to Pope Francis, whom he described as an “amazing” individual. Prof. Yunus departed Rome on Sunday, just a day after attending…

Considering environmental concerns, the government has decided to suspend the leasing process of 17 stone quarries out of 51 in the country. No leases will be given for quarries that are under court injunctions or located within declared Ecologically Critical Areas (ECA). This decision was taken today at a meeting held at the conference room of the Ministry of Power, Energy and Mineral Resources with Adviser Muhammad Faozul Kabir Khan in the chair. Environment, Forest and Climate Change Adviser Syeda Rizwana Hasan and Home Adviser Lieutenant General (Retd.) Md. Jahangir Alam Chowdhury were also present. Additionally,…