Author: Desk Report
Bangladesh has experienced a significant increase in remittances, with expatriates sending a total of $18.49 billion between July 2024 and February 2025. This marks a 23.8% rise compared to the $14.93 billion received during the same period last year, according to a statement from Bangladesh Bank. In February 2025 alone, the country received $2.52 billion in remittances, reflecting a 25% year-on-year growth from February 2024, when remittances amounted to $2.02 billion. Arif Hossain Khan, Executive Director and spokesperson for Bangladesh Bank, highlighted the overall increase in remittances and attributed part of the growth to expatriates’ growing preference for…
Chief Adviser Professor Dr. Muhammad Yunus has emphasized the importance of documenting atrocities committed during the regime of former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, specifically referring to incidents like the Shapla Chattar crackdown, police violence against protesters following Delwar Hossain Sayeedi’s verdict, and extrajudicial killings over the years. During a meeting with Gwyn Lewis, the United Nations Resident Coordinator in Bangladesh, and Huma Khan, the Senior Human Rights Adviser at the UN, Dr. Yunus stressed, “Proper documentation of these atrocities is essential to uncover the truth and deliver justice.” Dr. Yunus made these remarks at the State Guest House…
Chittagong University (CU) student organizations have set a new example of political harmony by coming together under one roof to assist 2024-25 admission candidates and their guardians. The Bangladesh Jatiotabadi Chhatra Dal and the Bangladesh Islami Chhatra Shibir have set up a joint admission assistance center, fostering a spirit of political unity. At the same time, other student organizations have also carried out their respective activities in support of the admission process. On March 1 (Saturday), the first day of CU’s 2024-25 admission tests, the campus witnessed a collaborative effort among student groups. At the university’s Zero Point area,…
Home Adviser Lieutenant General Md Jahangir Alam Chowdhury (Retd.) urged today that actions should be taken based on crime, not political affiliation. “We are not serving the interests of any party. Everything we do is for the benefit of the country,” he emphasized. The Home Adviser stated that no department in the administration has instructed anyone to show favoritism toward members of any political party. “If leaders or activists from any party are involved in encroachment or other criminal activities, strict action will be taken against them based on solid evidence,” he added. He made these…
Chief Adviser (CA) Professor Muhammad Yunus today greeted the countrymen and all Muslims across the world on the eve of the holy month of Ramadan. In a message, the chief adviser said, “On the occasion of the holy month of Ramadan, I extend my heartfelt greeting to the countrymen and the Muslim Ummah.” He said soul is purified through self-restraint in this holy month of fasting and restraint. “It is a wonderful opportunity to gain the blessing, nearness and forgiveness of the Almighty Allah,” he added. Dr Yunus said fasting plays a unique role in establishing mutual…
Veteran politician and BNP Vice Chairman Abdullah Al Nomaan was laid to rest today in Chattogram, after thousands of people, including BNP leaders, activists, and supporters, attended his funeral prayers. The first janaza took place after Juma prayers at the Jamiatul Falah Mosque, where a large crowd gathered to pay their final respects. Among the attendees were BNP Standing Committee member Amir Khasru Mahmud Chowdhury, Chattogram City Corporation Mayor Dr. Shahadat Hossain, Jamaat-e-Islami’s Metropolitan Ameer Shahjahan Chowdhury, and BNP North District Convener Golam Akbar Khandaker. Following the janaza, a state guard of honour was performed in tribute to…
BNP Acting Chairman Tarique Rahman stated that Bangladesh’s democracy will remain under threat until a government formed through direct popular elections is established. Speaking at the biennial conference of the Shri Shri Janmashtami Udjapan Parishad, Bangladesh Central Committee, at JM Sen Hall in Chattogram, Tarique emphasized that the upcoming national election offers a crucial chance to ensure a safer Bangladesh. While acknowledging the fall of the autocratic regime, he highlighted that efforts to undermine democracy continue. Tarique called on the Hindu community to seize this opportunity by supporting and cooperating with the BNP in the election. Reaffirming…
Commerce Adviser Sheikh Bashir Uddin has assured that supply of all commodities in the market ahead of holy Ramdan would be ensured within a week. “Supply of edible oil, dates and chickpeas would be normal in the market within next seven days”, he said journalist following a meeting with tannery owners at Hemayetpur this afternoon. The adviser visited central effluent treatment plant (CETP) of BSCIC Industrial city at Harindhara of Hemayetpur, Savar. There is no possibility of shortage of food items in the market during Ramadan, he said adding that price of all the commodities including…
The inauguration ceremony of the Jatiya Nagorik Party has begun at the Manik Mia Avenue, in front of the Jatiya Sangsad Bhaban in the capital. The ceremony began after 4pm today, with the recitation of the Holy Quran followed by other religious scriptures, including the Holy Gita, the Tripitaka and the Bible. And then the national anthem was played. A minute of silence was observed to pay tribute to the martyrs of the July Mass Uprising, after which people were invited to offer prayers for the martyrs in accordance with their respective religious faiths. Subsequently, the…
The government has officially declared February 25 as “National Martyred Soldiers’ Day.” The announcement was made through a circular issued by the Cabinet Division on Sunday, February 23. The circular, signed by Deputy Secretary Tania Afroz, states that the government has designated February 25 as “National Martyred Soldiers’ Day” to be observed annually. The day will be celebrated under the guidelines of the Cabinet Division’s circular dated October 11, 2024, which includes it as a Category ‘G’ day in the observance of national and international days, except for a government holiday. The circular also directs all relevant ministries,…