17 The Bangladesh National Cricket Team has made history by whitewashing the Pakistan National Cricket Team in a home Test series for the first time. The Tigers secured a 78-run victory in the second and final Test of the two-match series held in Sylhet. Bangladesh had also won the earlier Test in Mirpur. Chasing a challenging target of 437 runs on the fifth day of the Sylhet Test, Pakistan had scored 317 for 7 wickets by the end of the fourth day. On the final day, they needed 120 more runs, while Bangladesh required just three wickets. At the start…
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0 Law, Justice and Parliamentary Affairs Minister Md. Asaduzzaman has directed that the investigation report on the case concerning the rape and murder of eight-year-old Ramisa Akter in Pallabi, Dhaka, be submitted within seven days. This directive was issued to the Commissioner of Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP). On Thursday (May 21), the Law Minister himself confirmed this information, stating that appropriate initiatives would be taken to conclude the trial of the murder case as swiftly as possible. Last Tuesday morning, the body of Ramisa, a second-grade student, was recovered from an apartment in Pallabi Section-11 area. Following this incident, the…
5 The judicial proceedings of the highly discussed and sensational murder case of Asaduzzaman Tuhin, Staff Reporter of ‘Dainik Protidin Kagoz’ in Gazipur, have gained new momentum. With continuous witness testimonies, the presentation of seized evidence, and the swift scheduling of hearings in court, relevant parties believe the case is now progressing towards a prompt verdict. On Tuesday (May 19) morning, the prime accused in this murder case, Khetu Mizan alias Kopa Mizan, along with his wife Golapi and a total of 8 accused, were presented before the Gazipur court. On the same day, various seized items used in the…
0 In the first 19 days of May this year, Bangladesh received $2.483 billion in expatriate income or remittances. In Bangladeshi currency, this amounts to BDT 30,478 crore 82 lakh 50 thousand (calculated at an exchange rate of BDT 122.75 per dollar). Arif Hossain Khan, spokesperson for Bangladesh Bank, confirmed this information to the media on Wednesday afternoon (May 20). He stated that, on average, $130.7 million in remittances arrived daily in the first 19 days of May. The total remittance for the same period last year was $1.793 billion. Consequently, there has been a significant increase in the flow…
0 Alongside the Padma Barrage, the current government will also construct the Teesta Barrage, stated Prime Minister Tarique Rahman. The Prime Minister made these remarks on Wednesday (May 20) morning in Gazipur, following the inauguration of the country’s first National Disaster Management and Training Institute. The Prime Minister said that while many spoke big words, only the BNP had agitated for a fair share of Teesta’s water. The Prime Minister stated that alongside reducing the use of groundwater, food production in the country must be increased. The current government is progressively implementing the electoral promises made to the people. It…
0 The operations of the Supreme Court Secretariat have been officially ceased. Concurrently, all judges of this secretariat have been attached to the Ministry of Law. This order was issued in a gazette notification from the Ministry of Law on Tuesday evening (May 19). Related sources indicate that although a separate secretariat ordinance for the Supreme Court was issued during the tenure of the previous interim government, the current government did not convert it into law. Consequently, with the cessation of this ordinance’s effectiveness, the administrative structure of the judiciary has reverted to its previous system. Article 22 of the…
0 Prime Minister Tareque Rahman has stated that ‘every village in the country will transform into a hub of socio-economic development through Ansar-VDP.’ He expressed hope that the nation would further prosper through the courage and dedication of the force’s 60 lakh members in building a discrimination-free, justice-based, and safe society. The Prime Minister conveyed these expectations in a statement sent to the media on Tuesday (May 19). The Prime Minister issued this statement on Wednesday (May 20) on the occasion of the 46th National Assembly-2026 of the Bangladesh Ansar and Village Defence Party. He said, ‘The timely role of…
6 A total of 65,592 Bangladeshi pilgrims have reached Saudi Arabia on 169 Hajj flights to perform the holy Hajj. Concurrently, the Ministry of Religious Affairs has reported the death of another Bangladeshi pilgrim. This information was disclosed in the daily bulletin published by the IT Helpdesk of the Ministry of Religious Affairs’ Hajj portal on Tuesday (May 19). The latest pilgrim to pass away is Sakeda Begum (56), a resident of Sonagazi, Feni. She had traveled for Hajj under private management. She passed away in Makkah on May 17. With this, a total of 18 Bangladeshi pilgrims have died…
1 Prime Minister Tarique Rahman announced that the public will no longer have to suffer from corruption and harassment when availing land services. He stated that the government is implementing a digital technology-based system to make land services simpler, more transparent, and accountable. He made these remarks on Tuesday (May 19) at the inaugural ceremony of the three-day Land Services Fair 2026, held at the Land Building in Tejgaon, Dhaka. The Prime Minister said, “The government aims to stop corruption and harassment in land services. The government wants to remain accountable to the people in all matters.” He further added…
0 Russian President Vladimir Putin is set to visit China just four days after US President Donald Trump concluded his trip to Beijing. The consecutive visits by the top leaders of the United States and Russia to China have sparked discussions about the emergence of new equations in global diplomacy. According to a report by the British media outlet The Guardian, Putin will visit Beijing on May 19 and 20. Ahead of the visit, Chinese President Xi Jinping and Putin have exchanged congratulatory messages. In his message, Xi Jinping stated that in the year marking the 30th anniversary of their…