Author: Desk Report
On International Women’s Day, Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus emphasized the need for collective action against forces that undermine women’s rights in Bangladesh. Speaking at an award ceremony at the Osmani Memorial Auditorium, Yunus called for all citizens to join together in resisting growing anti-women forces in the country. “The anti-women forces trying to emerge must be tackled together with all the people of the country,” Yunus stated. “We must change the mindset of looking down on women in our society to build a future free from discrimination.” The event, attended by UN Resident Coordinator in Bangladesh Gwyn Lewis, Dhaka…
Five new cases of dengue have been reported in the 24 hours leading up to Friday morning, bringing the total number of cases in the country this year to 1,589. The Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS) stated that the new cases were reported in various divisions: one in Barishal Division (Outside City Corporation), one in Khulna Division (Outside City Corporation), one in Chattogram Division (Outside City Corporation), one in Dhaka South City Corporation, and one in Dhaka North City Corporation. The number of dengue-related deaths remained at 13, with no new fatalities recorded during this period. Currently,…
Advance bus and train tickets for Eid-ul-Fitr travel will be available for purchase beginning March 14, with the holiday expected to fall on April 1, depending on the moon sighting. This decision was made by the Bangladesh Bus-Truck Owners’ Association during a preparatory meeting aimed at ensuring smoother travel for homebound passengers during the holiday. Bus tickets for the seven days leading up to Eid will be sold in advance, starting from March 14. Passengers will be able to buy tickets both online and at the counters of bus services across the country. Shubhankar Ghosh Rakesh, General Secretary…
Police in Dhaka used batons, tear gas, and sound grenades to break up a procession organized by the banned group Hizb ut-Tahrir in the capital’s Baitul Mukarram area on Friday. The procession, which took place after the Jummah prayers, was in defiance of a warning from the Dhaka Metropolitan Police. Members of Hizb ut-Tahrir chanted slogans, including “Khilafah, Khilafah,” as they marched from the south gate of Baitul Mukarram. The group moved through the area uninterrupted for about 15 minutes before police intervened near Paltan, dispersing the crowd with tear gas and sound grenades. Despite being broken up,…
The government has selected eight distinguished individuals for consideration for the 2025 Independence Award, recognizing their extraordinary contributions to the nation. This information was confirmed by government authorities on Thursday afternoon. The nominees for the prestigious award include Major General M.A.G. Osmani, the chief commander of the Liberation War, renowned scientist Professor Jamal Nazrul Islam, BRAC founder Sir Fazle Hasan Abed, researcher, writer, and intellectual Badaruddin Umar, poet Al Mahmud, one of the architects of the Central Shaheed Minar, Navera Ahmed, pop legend Azam Khan, and Abrar Fahad, a prominent student leader. Sources from the Cabinet Division…
Bangladesh has shown significant improvement in the Global Terrorism Index (GTI) 2025, surpassing countries like Pakistan, India, and even the United States. With a score of 3.03, Bangladesh ranks 35th, up from 32nd in 2024, reflecting ongoing progress in its security situation. The GTI report, released by the Sydney-based Institute for Economics and Peace (IEP) yesterday, analyzes terrorism trends across 163 countries using data from 2024. In the global rankings, Burkina Faso remains the most affected country by terrorism, with a score of 8.5. Pakistan follows closely in second place at 8.3, and Syria ranks third with 8.0…
The Myanmar Navy has freed 56 Bangladeshi fishermen, along with six fishing boats, just hours after detaining them in the Bay of Bengal. The release occurred around midnight, and the fishermen arrived in Teknaf, Cox’s Bazar, early this morning, according to Sheikh Ehsan Uddin, Upazila Nirbahi Officer (UNO) of Teknaf. While the fishermen were released, they claimed that their fishing nets and catch had been confiscated by the Myanmar Navy. The detentions took place yesterday afternoon after the fishermen were accused of crossing into Myanmar’s maritime boundary. “The fishermen arrived this morning, and the coast guard is currently…
A ship carrying Pakistani Atap rice has docked at the Chittagong Port from Pakistan’s Qasim Port. The vessel, MV SIBI, arrived at the port’s CCT-1 jetty on Wednesday, at approximately 3:30 PM. According to sources, 50,000 tons of Atap rice are being imported from Pakistan under a Government-to-Government (G2G) agreement. This shipment marks the first delivery of rice under this agreement, with the MV SIBI carrying 26,250 tons of rice. Vidurshi Chakma, the Regulatory Officer for Food Directorate’s Movement and Storage, told Banglanews that after the samples are collected and tested, the unloading process of the rice from…
This Ramadan, consumers are finding relief in the form of lower prices for many essential items, especially kitchen and grocery staples, compared to previous years. BSS visited several key markets, including Karwan Bazar, Khilgaon Taltola Market, Fakirapool Bazar, Motijheel AGB Colony Kacha Bazar, and Shantinagar Bazar, and observed that many buyers are able to purchase goods within their budgets. Thanks to strict market monitoring by government agencies and various measures, the prices of essentials like sugar, dates, onions, cucumbers, potatoes, tomatoes, garlic, green and dry chilies, ginger, and isabgol are notably lower this Ramadan than in 2024. …
BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir’s health is showing significant improvement, according to his personal assistant, Yunus Ali. “He is expected to return home soon from the hospital,” Ali informed BSS. However, doctors have advised him to rest for a few more days. BNP media cell member Shairul Kabir Khan also shared that Mirza Fakhrul has requested the people of the country to offer prayers for his swift recovery. Fakhrul was hospitalized at the United Hospital in Gulshan on Sunday after falling ill. He is currently being treated under the supervision of Professor NAM Momenuzzaman, the hospital’s…