Author: DMN Desk

2 For more than a decade, Bangladesh has been recognised as a global outsourcing destination. Muhammad Monir Hossain believes the country’s next chapter is not outsourcing-it is building world-class enterprise technology companies that compete on innovation, capability and scale. Betopia Group is his attempt to prove it. On 1 July 2025, that vision took institutional form. Betopia Group was formally established as a holding company — bringing together 22 companies, more than 5,000 professionals, and operations spanning 80 countries under a single unified group. Annual revenue now exceeds US$36 million, approximately Tk 4.3 billion, with a monthly payroll exceeding Tk…

1 Prime Minister Tarique Rahman has stated that the government is working to further improve and make more effective the medical services in hospitals at the district and upazila levels across the country. He made this remark while speaking as the chief guest at a program organized on Saturday (July 11) to mark the 80th founding anniversary of Dhaka Medical College Hospital. Earlier in the morning, the Prime Minister arrived at the Dhaka Medical College Hospital campus to participate in the founding anniversary event. A festive atmosphere had been created in and around the campus since morning, anticipating his arrival.…

0 Prime Minister Tarique Rahman stated that one of the key objectives of the country’s development journey is to transform the potential of youth into the driving force of national progress. To this end, the government is implementing multi-faceted initiatives by integrating education, skill development, employment, healthcare, and family planning. The Prime Minister made this statement in a message issued on Friday (July 10) on the occasion of World Population Day, observed on Saturday (July 11). He mentioned that this year’s theme, ‘Unleashing the hopes and aspirations of youth, Building a beautiful tomorrow with today’s preparations,’ is deeply intertwined with…

0 A news report titled ‘Icelandic Prime Minister Impressed by the Sound of Adhan in Turkey’ has been published on social media and several online news portals in Bangladesh. The report claims that during her visit to Turkey, Icelandic Prime Minister Kristrún Frostadóttir praised the hospitality of Muslims and the sound of the Adhan, stating: “I am impressed by the tolerance of Muslims in Turkey. They welcomed me very cordially. I really liked the sound of the Adhan; it has an extraordinary melody. I will visit Turkey again very soon.” Various online media outlets in the country have published news…

0 Prime Minister Tarique Rahman has directed the concerned administration and party activists to take swift action to stand by the people affected by continuous heavy rainfall and floods across the country. He has urged BNP leaders and activists to stand by the distressed people, in addition to instructing to strengthen rescue, relief, and rehabilitation efforts in the disaster-stricken areas. Prime Minister’s Press Secretary Saleh Shibly informed this on Friday (July 10). He stated that due to continuous rainfall, the flood situation has deteriorated in various districts across the country, including Dhaka and Chittagong. Numerous families have been affected. The…

0 Former Prime Minister of Bangladesh Sheikh Hasina, currently residing in Delhi, India, has announced her plan to return to Bangladesh in December with senior leaders of the Awami League and voluntarily surrender to court. In an almost hour-long interview with Reuters, she stated that she might be arrested or even killed upon her return, but she would still come back. The 78-year-old Sheikh Hasina said, “They might arrest me, or even kill me. Still, I must return.” She alleged that widespread repression is ongoing against Awami League activists and leaders, with most facing legal cases. Many have been forced…

1 A senior US administration official has stated that despite ongoing tensions in the Middle East, the United States remains committed to finding a diplomatic solution to its disputes with Iran. On Thursday (July 10), the official stated that Washington has kept the path for dialogue open, and technical-level discussions between both sides are ongoing. These discussions are focusing on various technical aspects of a potential understanding. This comment by the US official comes at a time when renewed military tensions have flared between the US and Iran in recent weeks. Following attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz,…

1 Amidst the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, news of a new attack in Iran has emerged. Iran’s local administration claims that its naval military area in the southern city of Konarak was targeted by airstrikes from fighter jets. However, the United States has explicitly stated that it has no involvement in this recent attack. According to Iran’s state news agency IRNA, Mohammad Younes Hakkani, the governor of Sistan and Baluchestan province, stated that the Konarak naval military zone was subjected to two rounds of airstrikes, with two consecutive explosions heard. Following the attack, rescue teams, security forces, and…

1 Prime Minister and BNP Chairman Tarique Rahman stated that to benefit from all of nature’s creations, humans also have certain responsibilities and duties. Maintaining the balance of ecosystems, caring for the environment, and nurturing all living beings are among the primary responsibilities of human society. He made these remarks on Thursday (July 9) at the China-Bangladesh Friendship Conference Centre in Agargaon, Dhaka, during an event organized for World Environment Day, Environment Fair, and National Tree Plantation Campaign & Tree Fair-2026. The Prime Minister stated that modern science has proven that the relationship between ecosystems and human society is extremely…

4 The ongoing military tension between the United States and Iran has escalated to a new level. Tehran has claimed a US attack on a critical railway bridge in Iran’s northeastern Golestan province. Simultaneously, a missile and drone attack alert has been issued in Kuwait. Both sides are exchanging harsh threats, creating new concerns about the security situation in the Middle East. Iran’s state broadcaster IRIB reported that seven missiles were fired at the Ak Tekeh Khan railway bridge, located outside Akkala city in Golestan province, at approximately 1:30 AM local time. Two of these missiles struck the railway lines…