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1 Information and Broadcasting Minister Zahir Uddin Swapan stated that communal harmony must be maintained, even at the cost of blood. He made this remark on Friday (July 17) afternoon at the Shaheed Shafiur Rahman Auditorium of the Supreme Court Bar Association, during a commemorative meeting organized to mark the appearance and demise day of Mahatma Bhegai Halder. The Information and Broadcasting Minister further added, “Those who speak of a single religion, those who speak of a single culture, do not understand the laws of nature.” During the event, the Information Minister also pledged various development projects for his parliamentary…

1 BNP Secretary General and Minister of Local Government, Rural Development and Cooperatives, Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir, stated that the party wants to amend the constitution, not reform it. He said that BNP has never spoken of constitutional reform. He made these remarks on Friday (July 17) morning at a memorial meeting organized on the occasion of the sixth death anniversary of Professor Emajuddin Ahmed. Mirza Fakhrul said, “We will implement the July Charter. We will adhere to every letter of it. This is our commitment.” Regarding the constitution, he said, “We have always maintained that we want to amend…

0 US President Donald Trump has claimed that the United States is achieving a “big victory” in the ongoing military operation in Iran. In a speech to the nation, he stated that his administration has transformed the US military into the most powerful force in the world, and the results of that strength are now visible in Iran. According to Trump, the progress of the operation is positive, and the world will see its results “very soon”. However, he did not disclose any specific information about the military operation or future plans at that time. He further added that the…

1 Prime Minister Tarique Rahman stated that the fascist government had destroyed the country’s economy, adding that $16 billion was laundered annually. The Prime Minister made these remarks on Thursday (July 16) at a meeting with representatives of ethnic minority groups in the Public Administration Conference Room at the Prime Minister’s Office in the Secretariat. Deputy Press Secretary to the Prime Minister, Md. Sujauddoula (Sujon Mahmud), conveyed this information. He informed that a delegation of ethnic minority groups met with Prime Minister Tarique Rahman. The representatives presented their various problems to the Prime Minister, who listened to their statements with…

1 Dhaka Metropolitan Detective (DB) Police have arrested retired Major Md. Muzaffar Hossain, a convicted accused in the murder case of Martyred President Ziaur Rahman, after he had been absconding for a long 45 years. He was apprehended on Thursday (July 16) during a special operation conducted by the DB. Following necessary legal procedures, he has been handed over to the Bangladesh Army. According to police sources, he had been in hiding for approximately 45 years since his conviction in 1981 in the murder case of the then-President Ziaur Rahman. The DB police were able to apprehend him after prolonged…

0 The United Nations fears that over 500 people have died after two boats carrying Rohingya refugees capsized off the coast of Myanmar. The accidents occurred as they attempted to flee by sea in search of safe haven and a better life. In a joint statement on Thursday (July 16), the International Organization for Migration (IOM) and the UN Refugee Agency (UNHCR) stated that preliminary information indicates both boats departed from Myanmar’s Rakhine State in late June. Most of the passengers were Rohingya, and some individuals had also traveled from refugee camps in Bangladesh. According to UN data, approximately 250…

1 The United States has continued its airstrikes in various locations across Iran. According to various sources, attacks were carried out again last night, targeting the country’s southern coast and several strategically important facilities. Reports indicate explosions occurred on Qeshm Island, the largest island near the Strait of Hormuz, and in the important port city of Bandar Abbas. Explosions were also reported in Sirik, another crucial port city overseeing the Strait of Hormuz. Explosions were also reported in the cities of Chabahar, Konarak, and Rask in the southeastern Sistan province. Meanwhile, several explosions were reported in the southwestern city of…

2 Argentina defeated England in the World Cup semi-final, with the match ending 2-1. With this victory, Argentina has reached the final for the second consecutive time. They will have the opportunity to defend their 2022 title next Sunday. From the start of the match, both teams played physical football. In the second minute, Leandro Paredes fouled Jude Bellingham. From then on, both teams tried to put pressure on each other. Neither team created significant scoring opportunities in the first quarter. Emiliano Martinez made the first save in the 19th minute. He couldn’t properly gather a cross from Morgan Rogers…

3 HSC examinees and protesting students have blockaded roads in Nilkhet, Science Lab, and surrounding areas of the capital as part of their declared ‘Long March to the Ministry of Education’ program. This has halted vehicle movement in the area, leading to severe traffic congestion. On Wednesday (July 15), around 2:30 PM, students took position at Nilkhet and Science Lab intersections, chanting various slogans. Their presence brought traffic to a standstill on Nilkhet, Science Lab, Elephant Road, Azimpur, and surrounding roads. Consequently, regular commuters were observed taking alternative routes. Earlier, BGB and additional police had been deployed in the Nilkhet…

0 Tamim Iqbal, President of the BCB, has been appointed to a significant role within the ICC. The legendary cricketer has been named Chairman of a committee. From now on, in addition to his duties at BCB, the former Bangladesh captain will also lead the ICC’s Franchise Leagues Committee. Under his leadership, top officials from the world’s three most influential cricket boards—India, Australia, and England—will work. The ICC itself announced Tamim’s appointment to this major responsibility. Franchise leagues are currently dominating global cricket, but the increasing number of these leagues poses a risk to international cricket and raises concerns about…