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Ulema across country voice growing discontent

August 25, 2026 0

Storm of protest over appointment of ‘La-Madhhabi’ Lincoln as state minister for religious affairs The appointment of Shamim Kaiser Lincoln, who follows a ‘La-Madhhabi’ creed outside the Hanafi school of thought, as the state minister for religious affairs has sparked a storm of protest among Continue Reading

PM calls for building peaceful country by following Prophet’s (S.) ideals

August 25, 2026 0

Prime Minister Tarique Rahman has called for establishing justice and humanitarian values in personal, family, social and state life by following the ideals of Prophet Hazrat Muhammad (S.), including peace, justice, compassion, forgiveness and humanity. In a message on Tuesday marking Eid-e-Miladunnabi, he said following the Prophet’s life and teachings can help build a Continue Reading

250 missing persons confirmed as enforced disappearance victims: Chief Prosecutor

August 25, 2026 0

International Crimes Tribunal Chief Prosecutor Mohammad Aminul Islam said investigations have found preliminary evidence confirming the enforced disappearance of 250 people who went missing during the Awami League rule and have yet to return. Speaking at a press conference on Tuesday, he said the victims were abducted by law enforcement agencies and the incidents have […]Continue Reading

Jamaat’s ‘Bot Force’ Takes to Field in Support of State Minister Mr. Lincoln

August 25, 2026 0

A coordinated online campaign has reportedly emerged in support of newly appointed State Minister for Religious Affairs Muhammad Shamim Kaiser Lincoln amid growing opposition from Hanafi scholars and worshippers. Several scholars have demanded his removal, accusing him of making controversial remarks about the Hanafi school, Deobandi scholars, traditional pirs and Tablighi Continue Reading

Three Service Chiefs Pay Courtesy Call on President

August 25, 2026 0

The chiefs of the three armed forces paid a courtesy call on President Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir at Bangabhaban on Tuesday afternoon. Army Chief General Waqar-uz-Zaman, Navy Chief Admiral Khondaker Misbah-ul-Azeem and Air Chief Marshal Hassan Mahmud Khan met the President and exchanged views. The President congratulated the three service chiefs and wished them success Continue Reading

Jamaat Alliance’s Long March on September 5 with Six Demands

August 25, 2026 0

The Jamaat-e-Islami-led alliance will hold a long march from Dhaka to Chattogram on September 5 with six demands, Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami Secretary General Mia Golam Parwar announced on Tuesday (August 25). He made the announcement at a press conference organised by the 11-party alliance in Dhaka. At the press conference, He said, “Today’s press conference Continue Reading

Madhupur Pir Sahib Demands Hanafi Scholar as State Minister For Religious Affairs

August 25, 2026 0

Allama Abdul Hamid, known as Madhupur Pir Sahib and convener of the Sammilit Khatme Nabuwat Parishad, has demanded that State Minister for Religious Affairs Shamim Kaiser Lincoln be replaced by a qualified scholar who follows the Hanafi school of thought. He also called for the repeal of what he described as a controversial transgender-related labour […]Continue Reading

Cabinet Committee Formed on Fertiliser Issues

August 25, 2026 0

The government has formed a cabinet committee to assist the Ministry of Agriculture with fertiliser-related issues. The Cabinet Division issued a notification on Monday (August 24) announcing the formation of the ‘Cabinet Committee to assist the Ministry of Agriculture on fertiliser issues’. Women and Children Affairs and Social Welfare Minister Abu Zafar Md Zahid Hossain Continue Reading

The State Minister for Religious Affairs Started a Drama by Visiting Various Madrasas and Markazes: Maulana Yusufi

August 25, 2026 0

Strong criticism has been voiced over the appointment and recent activities of State Minister for Religious Affairs Shamim Kaiser Lincoln at a National Ulema-Mashaykh Convention in Dhaka on Tuesday (August 25). The convention began at 10am at the Diploma Engineers Institute in Kakrail. Maulana Abdur Rab Yusufi, senior vice-president of Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam Bangladesh, was Continue Reading

Gold Price Rises Again to Tk 247,743 per Bhori

August 25, 2026 0

The Bangladesh Jewellers Association (BAJUS) has raised gold prices again, taking the price of 22-carat gold to Tk 247,743 per bhori (11.664 grams). The new price, up to Tk 1,633 per bhori, came into effect at 10am on Tuesday (August 25). According to BAJUS, the increase follows a rise in the price of acid gold […]Continue Reading

Ulema across country voice growing discontent

PM calls for building peaceful country by following Prophet’s (S.) ideals

250 missing persons confirmed as enforced disappearance victims: Chief Prosecutor

Jamaat’s ‘Bot Force’ Takes to Field in Support of State Minister Mr. Lincoln

Three Service Chiefs Pay Courtesy Call on President

Jamaat Alliance’s Long March on September 5 with Six Demands

Madhupur Pir Sahib Demands Hanafi Scholar as State Minister For Religious Affairs

Cabinet Committee Formed on Fertiliser Issues

The State Minister for Religious Affairs Started a Drama by Visiting Various Madrasas and Markazes: Maulana Yusufi

Gold Price Rises Again to Tk 247,743 per Bhori

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