0 Home Minister Salahuddin Ahmed announced that Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) members have been instructed to remain alert at the borders regarding the “push-in” issue. However, he believes the likelihood of such a situation arising is low. He made these remarks while speaking to journalists after the District Administrator’s Conference held at the Osmani Memorial Auditorium in the capital on Wednesday (May 6). In response to a journalist’s question, the Home Minister stated that the government is closely monitoring the issue in the context of the BJP’s victory in the West Bengal elections in India and statements made by some…
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0 The United Nations is set to host two high-level conferences aimed at ensuring the safety of lives and property during global disasters and taking effective measures to prevent road accidents. To ensure inclusive participation in these conferences, scheduled for 2026 and 2027, a special accreditation process has now begun. This information was announced in a press release sent by the United Nations Resident Coordinator’s Office in Bangladesh on May 5, 2026. International Conference on Disaster Protection in Manila A special conference on ‘The Protection of Persons in the Event of Disasters’ will be held in Manila, Philippines, from January…
1 Local Government, Rural Development and Cooperatives State Minister Mir Shah Alam has issued a stern warning that no form of extortion will be tolerated in connection with the upcoming Qurbani animal markets. He made this statement on Wednesday (May 6) morning after inspecting the Gabtoli cattle market in Dhaka. The State Minister announced that swift legal action would be taken if any incidents of extortion occur during animal transportation or market management. He stated, “The government will maintain a strict stance to prevent extortion on roads during the movement of Qurbani animals.” He further mentioned that plans have been…
1 The University of South Florida (USF) authorities have decided to award posthumous doctorate degrees to Jamil Ahmed Lymon and Nahida Sultana Brishti, PhD students who were victims of a brutal murder in the United States. The university’s spring commencement ceremony will be held on May 9. This honor will be officially conferred at that event. On Tuesday (May 5), USF authorities informed the Miami Bangladesh Consulate about the matter via letter and requested a representative from the victims’ families to be present. It is learned that Jamil Lymon was pursuing a PhD in the Geography, Environment, and Policy Department…
1 Masudur Rahman: Tarique Rahman, Bangladesh’s newly elected Prime Minister, and the first to assume office with an overwhelming public mandate in the history of parliamentary democracy, is set to attend the 81st United Nations General Assembly in New York this September. This will mark his inaugural high-level foreign visit since the election, and extensive preparations and enthusiasm are currently prevalent within the country’s political circles and diplomatic community. This participation by a Bangladeshi head of state at the UN, after more than a decade, comes at a pivotal moment as the nation undergoes significant political and administrative reforms, forging…
1 Chief Prosecutor of the International Crimes Tribunal, Md. Aminul Islam, has announced that evidence has been found of a total of 58 deaths in Dhaka, Narayanganj, and Chattogram during the events surrounding the Hefazat-e-Islam rally at Shapla Chattar in 2013. He stated that the identities of all the deceased have already been confirmed. In a statement issued on Tuesday (May 5), he informed that 32 people died in Dhaka, 20 in Narayanganj, 5 in Chattogram, and one in Cumilla during the incident. Clear evidence has been found in the investigation regarding these killings, and the identities of the victims…
0 Foreign Minister Dr. Khalilur Rahman has announced that the government will take necessary measures if any incident of ‘push-in’ or forced infiltration occurs at the Bangladesh-India border. He also stated that important discussions regarding the Teesta Master Plan will take place during the upcoming visit to China. He made these remarks while speaking to journalists at the State Guest House Padma on Tuesday (May 5). Responding to a question about any apprehension of ‘push-in’ from India, the Foreign Minister said that Bangladesh has already lodged a strong protest following such remarks by the Chief Minister of Assam. He added…
0 Commerce Minister Khandaker Abdul Muktadir has urged against panicking over the ongoing trade agreement with the United States. He stated that this agreement was not newly formed; rather, it is an existing one inherited from the past, and cannot simply be cancelled at will. He informed reporters of this after a meeting with the US delegation at the Secretariat on Tuesday (May 5). The Minister said that the existing trade agreement with the United States cannot be cancelled simply by desire. However, if any clause of the agreement is detrimental to Bangladesh’s interests, there is an opportunity for reconsideration.…
0 A US trade delegation is arriving in Dhaka today for a three-day visit to review the implementation and progress of the mutual trade agreement signed with Bangladesh. Brendan Lynch, Assistant Trade Representative for South and Central Asia at the Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR), will lead this delegation. The visit, which commenced on Tuesday (May 5), will continue until May 7. The US Embassy in Dhaka stated that the primary objectives of the visit are to further strengthen trade and investment cooperation between the two countries and to accelerate the implementation progress of the ‘Agreement on…
1 Prime Minister Tarique Rahman has directed that waste from the upcoming holy Eid-ul-Adha Qurbani be removed within 12 hours. The Prime Minister issued this directive during a meeting with relevant officials at the Secretariat on Monday (May 4) concerning the management of Eid-ul-Adha. Home Minister Salahuddin Ahmed shared this information with journalists after the meeting. The Home Minister stated, “The most crucial aspect after Qurbani is waste management. We received the decision today, issued by the Prime Minister. He (the Prime Minister) has issued a directive, an instruction, to ensure that all city corporations, municipalities, district levels, and all…