Mufti Muhammad Anisur Rahman Rizvi The birth of a child is not merely a source of joy for a family; it marks the beginning of a nation’s future. The child in today’s arms may become tomorrow’s scholar, teacher, physician, scientist, statesman or social reformer. Conversely, without proper care Continue Reading
US stock and bond markets have become the first victims of President Donald Trump’s threatened ‘Economic D-Day’, aimed at imposing unprecedented economic pressure on Iran. As the war with Iran continues, Trump warned on Truth Social of new sanctions and a severe economic blockade. His remarks were followed by a sharp sell-off on Wall Street. […]Continue Reading
The foreign ministers of eight Muslim countries have strongly condemned and rejected Israel’s controversial ‘E1’ settlement plan east of occupied East Jerusalem and all related activities. Egypt, Indonesia, Jordan, Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, Türkiye, Qatar and the United Arab Emirates expressed their firm opposition to the move in a joint statement. The ministers condemned Continue Reading
Five women and three men are competing to succeed UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres as the organisation faces unprecedented global instability, wars and a severe budget crisis. With major powers divided over the candidates, observers say it is difficult to determine who is leading. Costa Rica’s Rebecca Grynspan emerged as the frontrunner in the first informal […]Continue Reading
Hefazat-e-Islam Bangladesh has strongly protested the appointment of Gaibandha-4 MP Mohammad Shamim Kaisar Lincoln as State Minister for Religious Affairs and urged the government to reconsider and cancel the appointment. Hefazat Publicity Secretary Mufti Kifayatullah Azhari expressed the protest in a statement sent to the media on Friday night. Kaisar had taken oath as Continue Reading
Ahle Sunnat Wal Jamaat has strongly protested the appointment of MP Mohammad Shamim Kaisar Lincoln as State Minister for Religious Affairs and urged the government to reconsider the decision. The demand was made in a press statement issued by the organisation’s central council on Friday, signed by its office secretary SM Tarek Hossain. Chairman Mufti […]Continue Reading
Ekhlach Haque Ordinary buses are being converted into sleeper coaches at roadside garages and workshops without approved designs or engineering advice, raising serious safety concerns for passengers. Sleeper buses have become increasingly popular on long-distance and tourist routes, offering passengers greater comfort. However, experts warn that unauthorised Continue Reading
Hefazat-e-Islam Bangladesh has congratulated former BNP secretary general and former minister Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir on his election as president. In a statement on Friday, Hefazat Ameer Allama Muhibbullah Babunagari and Secretary General Allama Sajedur Rahman expressed hope that Mirza Fakhrul would uphold justice, fairness, public welfare and Islamic values while Continue Reading
Severe river erosion has hit West Jotpara in Khaskaulia Union of Chauhali upazila in Sirajganj as water levels in the Jamuna continue to rise following an upstream flash flood. Farmland and homesteads are being washed away, putting more than 100 families at risk. The erosion, which began Thursday afternoon, is occurring along nearly a kilometre […]Continue Reading
The Cabinet Division has issued a notification assigning portfolios to four newly appointed ministers and two state ministers following a major reshuffle in the BNP-led government. Portfolios of several ministries have also been reassigned. Signed by Cabinet Division Secretary Nasimul Gani late Friday night, the notification assigned BNP Standing Committee member Dr Abdul Continue Reading
















