Mobayedur Rahman I begin by expressing my sincere gratitude to Prime Minister Tarique Rahman. I particularly appreciate Foreign Minister Khalilur Rahman and his ministry for their strong response to Sheikh Hasina’s live news conference in Delhi. India’s conduct demanded a firm response: Continue Reading
Prime Minister Tarique Rahman has urged citizens to fulfil their responsibilities from their respective positions to build the Bangladesh envisioned by the martyrs of the July mass uprising. Speaking at the Cabinet Conference Room on Monday, the PM said, “Establishing human rights, ensuring necessities and securing a peaceful life for all were the ultimate goals […]Continue Reading
The 2026 SSC, Dakhil and equivalent examinations recorded a 19-year low pass rate of 62.25%, with 1,138,877 students passing out of 1,829,485 examinees. The number of GPA-5 achievers also fell to 116,676. The decline followed full-syllabus examinations, stricter evaluation of written answers and tougher grading standards introduced during the 2024 political transition to Continue Reading
Dhaka Bank PLC, one of the country’s oldest private-sector banks, remained profitable in the first half of 2026, but its unaudited January-June financial statements show pressure on several key financial indicators. Deposits fell by more than Tk 700 crore, operating cash flow turned negative, borrowing from other banks increased sharply, while shareholders’ equity and Continue Reading
The United States should not impose policies that make life harder for Bangladesh’s poor people while presenting itself as a global champion of democracy, human rights, free markets and good governance. The US has repeatedly applied these principles selectively, supporting authoritarian regimes when doing so serves its geopolitical or economic interests. This ‘double Continue Reading
Foreign Minister Dr. Khalilur Rahman said today that the government has not yet made a policy decision on a possible visit by Prime Minister Tarique Rahman to India, despite invitations from the Indian government and BIMSTEC. Responding to reporters, Dr. Rahman said Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi had sent an invitation on the day the […]Continue Reading
At least 17 Bangladeshi migrant workers were killed in a fire at a sofa factory in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia on monday. According to the Ministry of Expatriates’ Welfare and Overseas Employment, Saudi rescue teams recovered the bodies from inside the factory. The victims include 10 residents of Atrai upazila in Naogaon and three from Naldanga […]Continue Reading
The results of the 2026 Secondary School Certificate (SSC) and equivalent examinations were formally released on Monday, August 10, ending the wait for nearly 1.8 million students. Dr A N M Ehsanul Haque Milon, Minister of Education and Primary and Mass Education, announced the results at the Ministry of Education. A total of 116,976 students […]Continue Reading
Bangladesh has requested New Delhi to extradite former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, who is currently staying in India, to face trial in cases related to crimes against humanity. At the same time, Bangladesh has also requested the extradition of Awami League General Secretary Obaidul Quader. The requests were made during a courtesy meeting between members […]Continue Reading
Education and Primary and Mass Education Minister Dr A N M Ehsanul Haque Milon has said that the contribution of Bangladesh Jamiatul Modarresin to the development of madrasa education is unforgettable. He said the non-political organisation of madrasa teachers and employees has worked for madrasa education and teachers’ welfare since its establishment. From founder Maulana Continue Reading






















