Author: DMN Desk

1 Bangladesh received USD 2.177 billion in remittances during the first 17 days of May. This translates to an average daily inflow of approximately USD 128.1 million. Arif Hossain Khan, spokesperson for Bangladesh Bank, confirmed this information on Monday. He stated that the country’s remittance inflow for the first 17 days of May stood at USD 2.177 billion, significantly higher than the USD 1.61 billion received during the same period last year, indicating a robust year-on-year growth in remittance flow. From July of the current fiscal year up to May 17, Bangladesh has accumulated USD 31.51 billion in remittances, marking…

55 A total of 59,783 Bangladeshi Hajj pilgrims have arrived in Saudi Arabia to perform the holy Hajj. They traveled to the Middle Eastern country on a total of 154 flights. This information was reported in the latest Hajj-related bulletin published by the Ministry of Religious Affairs on Sunday (May 17). According to information from airlines, the Civil Aviation Authority of Bangladesh, the Bangladesh Hajj Office Dhaka, and Saudi Arabian sources, these pilgrims arrived in Saudi Arabia by 3 AM on Sunday, May 17 (following Saturday, May 16). The bulletin stated that Biman Bangladesh Airlines transported 30,844 pilgrims on 78…

4 So far this year, reports indicate that 17 Bangladeshi pilgrims have died while performing Hajj. Among the deceased, 12 were men and 5 were women. Additionally, 62,528 pilgrims have arrived in Saudi Arabia for Hajj. This information was revealed from the Hajj bulletin published by the IT Helpdesk on Monday, May 18. The bulletin states that among the total pilgrims who have arrived in Saudi Arabia, 4,444 traveled under government management and 58,084 under private management. To date, they have reached Saudi Arabia on a total of 161 flights. Biman Bangladesh Airlines transported 32,508 pilgrims on 82 flights, Saudi…

7 President Md. Shahabuddin has returned home after undergoing health check-ups and treatment in London. He arrived at Dhaka’s Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport on Monday (May 18) morning. The Press Wing of Bangabhaban confirmed this information. Earlier, President Md. Shahabuddin had traveled to London, the capital of the United Kingdom, for health check-ups and treatment on May 9. At the airport, Law, Justice and Parliamentary Affairs Minister Md. Asaduzzaman, Dean of the Diplomatic Corps Yusuf S Y Ramadan, UK High Commissioner Sarah Cook, and senior officials from the Prime Minister’s and President’s Office, and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs bade…

1 The National Economic Council has approved a development program worth approximately three lakh crore taka for the upcoming 2026-27 fiscal year. The budget was approved on Monday (May 19) at a meeting held in the National Economic Council’s conference room in Agargaon, Dhaka, presided over by Prime Minister Tarique Rahman. The meeting emphasized the government’s development plans, economic restructuring, social protection, and regionally balanced development. According to the Planning Commission’s working paper, the total size of the development program for the upcoming fiscal year has been set at three lakh crore taka. Of this, the government’s own funding accounts…

3 Masudur Rahman: Against the backdrop of escalating geopolitical tensions worldwide, the extreme devastation of climate change, and the challenges of rapidly evolving technology, the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA 81) is set to commence at the UN Headquarters in New York. Scheduled to begin on September 8, 2026, the session will be attended by heads of state and government from nearly 193 countries. The much-anticipated high-level General Debate will kick off on September 22. Diplomatic sources indicate that the most crucial and central theme of this 81st session will be “the revitalization of multilateralism and…

6 Won Correspondent : Police Bureau of Investigation (PBI) the Dhaka Metropolitan Police has informed one of the Dhaka Metropolitan Magistrates’ courts that its investigation into a case involving allegations of insulting Islam and hurting religious sentiments remains ongoing, with several accused individuals already identified during the inquiry process.According to sources connected to the investigation, the agency requested additional time at the second hearing of this case on 21 April 2026 from the court  to complete the probe and submit a full investigation report. The court subsequently granted the request and set 10 June  2026, as the new date for…

1 Qatar’s Minister of Labour, Dr. Ali bin Smaikh Al Marri, paid a courtesy call on Prime Minister Tareq Rahman. The meeting took place on Sunday (May 17) evening at the State Guest House Jamuna in the capital, Dhaka. Prime Minister’s Foreign Affairs Advisor Humayun Kabir and Ambassador Break Saeed Al-Smaikh of Qatar’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs were present during the meeting. The Prime Minister’s Deputy Press Secretary, Jahidul Islam Rony, informed the media about this.

1 Additional Inspector General of Police (Addl. IGP) Mosleh Uddin Ahmed, head of the Criminal Investigation Department (CID), has been appointed the new Commissioner of Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP). A gazette notification to this effect was issued on Sunday (May 17) by the Police-1 branch of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, by order of the President. The notification was signed by Deputy Secretary Tawsif Ahmed of the Ministry. The gazette notification states that this order, issued in the public interest, will be effective immediately. The post of DMP Commissioner had been vacant for nearly two months. Following the resignation of…

1 A writ petition has been filed with the High Court demanding an investigation into the 18-month activities of the interim government led by Dr. Muhammad Yunus. After hearing the matter, the court has set next Thursday (May 21) for passing an order. On Sunday (May 17), the High Court bench comprising Justice Ahmed Sohel and Justice Fatema Anwar issued this order. Barrister M. K. Rahman and writ petitioner Barrister Mohsin Rashid argued for the writ petition in court. Attorney General Md. Ruhul Quddus Kajol participated in the hearing on behalf of the state. Briefing journalists after the hearing, Barrister…