Democracy is now controlled, says Oli Ahmed

Congratulating Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir on his election as President, LDP President Col (retd) Oli Ahmed, the Jamaat-led 11-party alliance candidate, said democracy in the country is now controlled and the election result was predetermined. “An MP cannot vote according to his own will. Members have to vote wherever their party instructs them,” Oli Ahmed […]Continue Reading

Ramu Cantonment to be modernised at Tk 1,311cr

The government has approved a Tk 1,311.53 crore project to modernise Ramu Cantonment in Cox’s Bazar as a modern, full-fledged military installation, marking a major step to strengthen defence capabilities and strategic preparedness in the country’s southeast. The project was approved at an ECNEC meeting chaired by Prime Minister and ECNEC Chairman Tarique Rahman on […]Continue Reading

Hare Road Celebrates, Awaiting New President

Rezaur Rahman Shohag The election of former secretary general of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP), Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir, as the country’s 23rd president is a significant move in the country’s changing political scene. Following his official swearing-in ceremony at Bangabhaban today, he formally accepts his elevated responsibilities as Head of Continue Reading

Gas Shortage Triggers Widespread Misery

Shafiul Alam / Rafiqul Islam Selim Bangladesh is currently experiencing an unprecedented gas and energy crisis due to a catastrophic fuel shortage, which has disrupted everyday living, stopped industrial activity, and caused significant public dissatisfaction throughout the country. According to data from Petrobangla and the Energy Division, the country’s daily Continue Reading

BNP Appoints Ruhul Kabir Rizvi as Acting Secretary General

Faruq Hossain Ruhul Kabir Rizvi, a key leader in the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP), has been named Acting Secretary General. After surviving a gunshot wound during the 1988 anti-autocracy campaign against military ruler Hussain Muhammad Ershad, experienced politician Rizvi assumes the second-highest administrative position in the party. His appointment comes after Continue Reading

PM directs energy secretary to resolve gas crisis

Prime Minister Mr. Tarique Rahman has directed Energy Secretary Md Ziaul Haque to take necessary measures to tackle the severe gas crisis. He summoned the energy secretary yesterday, Thursday, to learn about the causes of the crisis and the current supply situation. A source at the Energy Division said the prime minister sought an update […]Continue Reading

AI cameras face security risks within hours of installation

Hasan-Uz-Zaman The theft of artificial intelligence (AI) automated cameras just hours after their activation to restore order on the Dhaka-Chittagong Highway has sparked intense fear and concern among the public. Earlier, components of AI cameras were also stolen at 300 Feet in Dhaka. Because these cameras installed for security purposes remain exposed, questions have been Continue Reading

Mirza Fakhrul Elected 23rd President

Panchayet Habib Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir has been elected as Bangladesh’s 23rd President in the country’s first competitive presidential election in 35 years. The Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) nominated him, and he defeated Colonel (Retd.) Oli Ahmad Bir Bikram with 255 of the 349 qualified votes. 88 votes were cast for Oli Ahmad Bir Bikram […]Continue Reading
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