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Hefazat congratulates new President Mirza Fakhrul

August 22, 2026 0

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 Continue Reading

Severe Jamuna erosion threatens farmland, educational institutions in Chauhali

August 22, 2026 0

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

New ministers, state ministers assigned portfolios in midnight order

August 22, 2026 0

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

Be Careful on Aqeedah, Pir of Charchina Urges Prime Minister

August 21, 2026 0

Following reports that Gaibandha-4 MP Mohammad Shamim Kaiser Lincoln may be given responsibility as State Minister for Religious Affairs, Pir Saheb of Charchina Darbar Sharif, Alhaj Hazrat Maulana Shah Abu Nasr Nesaruddin Ahmed Hussain, has expressed concern and protest over the possibility. In a statement, the Pir Saheb urged the Prime Minister to consider the […]Continue Reading

Tarique Rahman’s Visit: India’s President’s Office Withdraws Earlier Announcement

August 21, 2026 0

Bangladesh Prime Minister Tarique Rahman’s possible visit to New Delhi was hinted at in a notice later withdrawn by India’s President’s Office. The notice, issued on Friday, said the regular ‘Change of Guard’ ceremony at the President’s Palace would not be held on Saturday because of a full rehearsal for the formal reception of the […]Continue Reading

Four New Ministers and Two State Ministers Take Oath

August 21, 2026 0

Four new ministers and two state ministers have joined Prime Minister Tarique Rahman’s cabinet. They took the oath at Bangabhaban on Friday evening, August 21, shortly after the swearing-in of President Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir. The four new ministers are Dr Abdul Moin Khan, Barrister Andaliv Rahman Partha, Saching Pru Jerry and M Rashiduzzaman Millat. […]Continue Reading

The New Resident of Bangabhaban : Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir

August 21, 2026 0

Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir has been sworn in as the 23rd President of Bangladesh. Acting Speaker Barrister Kaiser Kamal administered the oath at the Darbar Hall of Bangabhaban at around 7:30pm on Friday. Prime Minister and BNP Chairman Tarique Rahman, his wife Dr Zubaida Rahman, former Acting President Hafiz Uddin Ahmed Bir Bikram, Chief Justice […]Continue Reading

Industries in Dire Straits Amid Fuel Crisis

August 21, 2026 0

Bangladesh’s industrial sector is facing a severe energy crisis, with shortages of gas, electricity and fuel disrupting production across major industrial areas. More than 100 factories reportedly stopped production in the past week, while output at more than 150 factories has fallen to about one-third of capacity. The crisis has affected the ready-made garment, Continue Reading

Dying factories fuel unemployment amid gas crisis

August 21, 2026 0

Shafiul Alam / Rafiqul Islam Selim More than 200 factories in Dhaka and Chattogram have either shut down or declared official or unofficial holidays amid a worsening gas and power crisis, raising fears of job losses and further economic disruption. The country is facing an average daily gas shortage of 42% to 44% against demand, […]Continue Reading

Passengers face death risk in sleeper buses

August 21, 2026 0

Eklas Haque Ordinary buses are being converted into sleeper buses at roadside garages and workshops without approved designs or engineering advice, raising serious safety concerns. Although sleeper buses are intended to make long-distance travel more comfortable, unapproved modifications are increasingly turning them into potential death traps. Sleeper buses are becoming Continue Reading