The draft of the ‘Special Response Battalion (SRB) Act, 2026’, subject to legislative review, has received final Cabinet approval, opening the door for the Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) to be dissolved and replaced with a specialised unit that is directly under the police force. The Continue Reading
The government has extended the contractual tenure of Cabinet Secretary Nasimul Gani for another year, according to a notification issued by the Ministry of Public Administration on Monday (August 17). The new appointment will take effect upon the expiration of his current tenure, allowing him to continue serving as the country’s top bureaucrat for an […]Continue Reading
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan stated that Egypt could join the defense pact signed by Turkey, Saudi Arabia, and Pakistan, noting it remains open to new members. Cairo’s involvement is being considered, he said in an interview with Al Jazeera, adding, ‘This agreement has given an important message to the world’. In contrast to […]Continue Reading
Iran has announced a diplomatic agreement with Oman to establish commercial shipping routes in the strategic Strait of Hormuz, despite facing continuous U.S. obstructions. Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei stated that the crucial negotiations spanned three weeks, ultimately leading to a successful mutual understanding on maritime navigation maps and Continue Reading
Khalil al-Hayya, the senior negotiator and political leader of Hamas, has made his first trip to Egypt since assuming leadership in late July. He has arrived in Cairo for important negotiations for a ceasefire in Gaza. To discuss a long-term ceasefire, he is expected to meet with the head of Egyptian intelligence, Hassan Rashad. As […]Continue Reading
The Bangladesh National Cricket Team has received heartfelt congratulations from Prime Minister Tarique Rahman and State Minister for Youth and Sports, Md. Aminul Haq for their historic 9-wicket victory over Australia away from home. During a video conference with captain Najmul Hossain Shanto, the PM praised the team, enquired about their physical health, and wished […]Continue Reading
Prime Minister Tarique Rahman has expressed deep shock and grief over the heavy casualties and widespread destruction caused by a 7.7-magnitude earthquake in Indonesia’s East Nusa Tenggara province that claimed 38 lives. On behalf of the government and people of Bangladesh, the PM sent Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto a condolence message on Saturday, August 15, Continue Reading
Prime Minister Tarique Rahman announced that the government will provide free education for female students up to the Honors level, with the state bearing all expenses alongside merit-based scholarships. During National Fisheries Week 2026, he spoke in Pakundia on Sunday and stated that women make up half of the country’s population and cannot be left […]Continue Reading
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has announced that an appropriate diplomatic environment has not yet been established for Prime Minister Tarique Rahman’s prospective visit to India. Spokesperson Shahidul Karim stated during a briefing on Sunday, August 16, that although bilateral negotiations have been continuing, the process has encountered obstacles as a result of recent Continue Reading
India’s top government sources have stated that the country’s judiciary will make the final decision regarding the extradition of ousted former Bangladeshi Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, ensuring the matter goes beyond political or diplomatic frameworks. The Indian Express reports that Dhaka has submitted the required legal paperwork and formally demanded her deportation Continue Reading






















