Author: Desk Report

The Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) emphasized the importance of maintaining national unity, urging the interim government to uphold strict neutrality to prevent any political faction from gaining undue advantages. At a press conference held at the BNP Chairperson’s Gulshan office on Saturday, BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir stressed that preserving the anti-fascist unity of the nation is crucial for the country’s progress. He stated, “The existing anti-fascist national unity is the main driving force of this country and its people. This nation must move forward by keeping this unity intact. There is no alternative to it.” …

The Media Reform Commission has recommended that the minimum salary for entry-level journalists be set equivalent to the pay of a Grade 9 BCS officer. Additionally, the commission proposed that journalists should hold at least a graduate degree. The commission’s report, which was presented to Chief Adviser Prof. Mohammed Yunus at his residence in Dhaka on Saturday, outlines these recommendations as part of a broader push to improve financial security and professional standards for journalists in Bangladesh. According to the national pay scale of 2015, a Grade 9 BCS officer earns a basic salary of Tk 22,000, which,…

Latin American football is often synonymous with physical battles, and the clash between Argentina and Uruguay was no exception. In a tense World Cup qualifier, young Argentine forward Thiago Almada secured victory with a stunning goal. However, the match was not just about football—it was marred by heated confrontations and on-field clashes, culminating in a red card for Argentina in injury time. Despite this setback, the Albiceleste managed to secure a 1-0 win away from home. The match took place early Saturday morning at Centenario Stadium, Uruguay’s home ground. With key players Lionel Messi and Lautaro Martínez missing due to…

With the winter season coming  vegetable prices have seen a slight increase, but consumers are not yet feeling the pinch. However, despite multiple discussions and strict monitoring, the high prices of rice and oil remain a major concern. Shoppers believe that unless corporate syndicates are dismantled, market instability may persist, calling for urgent intervention from higher authorities. Rising Rice Prices Adding Pressure on Consumers A visit to the city’s Pahartali and Kornelhat markets revealed that coarse rice prices have increased by 1 to 2 BDT per kg, now selling at 54-55 BDT. Paijam rice has risen to 55-57…

A group of Dhaka University (DU) students gathered at the Anti-Terrorism Raju Memorial Sculpture on campus today, calling for the immediate ban of the Awami League (AL) and its affiliated parties. The students demanded that the interim government take action against the AL, accusing the party of involvement in crimes against humanity, and called for a broad political consensus to support their demand. Student leader AB Zubair expressed regret that they were once again forced to take to the streets to push for the ban of a party they claim was responsible for the deaths of hundreds. “The…

Commerce Adviser Sk. Bashir Uddin has said that the interim government has been delivering its maximum efforts as much aspossible imbued with patriotism to ensure smooth graduation of the country from the Least Developed Countries (LDCs). “Be rest assured, we’re doing as much as possible imbued with patriotism in this regard,” he said. The Commerce Adviser said this in an interview with the national news agency at his Secretariat office here recently while shedding light on the various aspects of the country’s LDC graduation in November 2026 and subsequently facing the reaction from the private sector over the…

In a dramatic Facebook post late Thursday night, Hasnat Abdullah, a prominent leader of the uprising that toppled Sheikh Hasina, accused India of orchestrating a plan to rehabilitate the Awami League (AL) in Bangladeshi politics. Abdullah, who is currently the chief organiser for the National Citizen Party (NCP) in the southern region, revealed details of a secret meeting held at the Cantonment on March 11, where he and two other NCP members were presented with a proposal to reinstate the AL in exchange for a seat-sharing agreement in the upcoming elections. Abdullah’s post claimed that multiple political parties…

Israel has resumed intense airstrikes and ground operations in Gaza, following what it called a “last warning” for Palestinians to return hostages and remove Hamas from power. The military escalation has forced thousands of people to flee their homes, further exacerbating the humanitarian crisis in the region. Hamas retaliated by launching rockets at Tel Aviv, Israel’s commercial hub, marking their first military response to the mounting civilian casualties resulting from Israel’s renewed assault. Israel’s military intercepted one rocket while two others hit uninhabited areas. Gaza’s civil defense agency reported that at least 504 people have been killed since…

For the first time, a ferry has begun operating between the island upazila of Sandwip and the mainland in Chittagong. The Bangladesh Inland Water Transport Authority (BIWTA) launched a trial ferry service named ‘Kopotakkho’ to establish this crucial connection. The experimental ferry service began on Wednesday, March 19, from Bashbaria in Sitakunda to Guptachhara Ghat in Sandwip. It is expected that the official inauguration of the ferry route will take place on March 24. The 18-kilometer sea route between Sitakunda and Sandwip has long been in demand as an important transportation link. The initiative for the ferry service…

In a meeting on Thursday, the Council of Advisers approved several significant decisions, including amendments to the Women and Children Repression Prevention Act. The meeting, held at the Foreign Service Academy, was briefed by the Chief Adviser’s Press Secretary, Shafiqul Alam. Law Adviser Dr. Asif Nazrul had earlier announced that the government had drafted amendments aimed at speeding up the trial and investigation process for rape cases. The proposed changes include reducing the investigation period for rape cases from 30 to 15 days, and cutting the trial time from 180 days to 90 days. Dr. Nazrul emphasized the importance…