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Today is the holy Akheri Chahar Somba

Today, 12 August, is the holy Akheri Chahar Somba. 'Akheri' means last, 'Chahar' means the month of Safar, and 'Somba' means Wednesday—these three words together convey the concept of 'the last Wednesday of the month of Safar'. In various regions of Bangladesh, India and Pakistan, the day is observed with religious and social significance.

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Football

Neymar could join Inter Miami with Messi-Suarez

Barcelona's famous 'MSN' trio may take the field together again—this time in the jersey of Inter Miami in Major League Soccer (MLS) in the United States. There is speculation in the football world that Brazilian superstar Neymar could join the team alongside Lionel Messi and Luis Suarez.

3 months ago 1,492 views

National

Record load shedding across country amid fuel crisis, power shortage worsens

Although the country's installed power generation capacity is about 29,000 MW, nearly half of the demand cannot be met even after generation due to fuel crisis and financial constraints. Gas shortages, reduced generation from Payra and Adani power plants, and the inability to run costly oil-fired plants adequately have caused a major shortfall in power generation and supply. As a result, load shedding has increased across the country, with rural people suffering the most.

3 months ago 1,460 views

National

South Korean delegation meets Expatriates' Welfare Minister and Deputy Minister

This afternoon, a South Korean delegation paid a courtesy call on Expatriates' Welfare and Overseas Employment Minister Ariful Haque Chowdhury. The delegation was led by Han Un-suk, Director of the Ministry of Employment and Labor of South Korea. Expatriates' Welfare Deputy Minister Md. Nurul Haque was also present.

3 months ago 907 views

National

Bangladesh’s Demography Cannot Be Understood Through Immigrant Perspectives: Information Minister

Information and Broadcasting Minister Zahir Uddin Swapan has stated that the historical and anthropological realities of immigrant nations bear no resemblance to Bangladesh’s context. Therefore, it is not possible to understand Bangladesh’s demography and national identity through the lens of immigrant experiences or mindsets.

3 months ago 849 views

Industry

Technology-based steps urgent in eco-friendly initiatives in ready-made garment industry: Environment Minister

Environment, Forest and Climate Change Minister Abdul Awal Mintu, MP, said realistic and technology-based initiatives must be taken to ensure environmental compliance in the ready-made garment and textile industry. He also stressed taking effective and timely steps considering the industry's reality, technological capacity and international competition.

3 months ago 1,041 views

National

Title: Bangladesh Tourism Corporation Honours July Martyrs and Injured Fighters

Marking the July Mass Uprising Day 2026, the Bangladesh Tourism Corporation organised a ceremony to honour the family members of martyred fighters and injured July revolutionaries. The event was held on Tuesday at the Tourism Building in Agargaon, with Civil Aviation and Tourism Minister Afroza Khanum, MP, attending as the chief guest.

3 months ago 808 views

Economy

State will be strong only if people are economically strong: PM

Prime Minister Tareq Rahman said the government’s main objective is to take the country to an economically and socially strong position. He said ensuring people’s economic capability alongside political rights is essential. For this, the government will provide all kinds of policy support to encourage domestic entrepreneurs to invest and create employment.

3 months ago 835 views

Agriculture

Minister seeks US technical assistance in modernizing agriculture, fisheries and livestock sectors

Agriculture and Fisheries and Livestock Minister Mohammad Amin Ur Rashid has sought US technical assistance for modernizing the agriculture, fisheries and livestock sectors, increasing production and producing safe food.

3 months ago 1,141 views

National

Importance must be given to technical and job-oriented education alongside general education: Mir Helal

State Minister for Land and Chittagong Hill Tracts Affairs Barrister Mir Mohammad Helal Uddin MP said, there is no alternative to skilled manpower for achieving overall development and progress of the country. Therefore, we need to focus on practical and job-oriented education rather than limiting our young students to certificate-centric or conventional academic education.

3 months ago 585 views

National

Teesta Master Plan Intimately Linked with Fortune and Prosperity of Northern Region: Asadul Habib Dulu

Disaster Management and Relief Minister Asadul Habib Dulu MP said the Teesta Master Plan is intimately linked with the fortune and prosperity of the northern region. If this master plan is implemented, the northern region will be freed from disasters like floods and droughts and become a prosperous region. For this reason, the current patriotic democratic government is committed to implementing this project.

3 months ago 789 views

National

BLRI-invented avian influenza and goat pox vaccines to be commercially produced and delivered to farmers: Fisheries and Livestock and Agriculture Minister

Fisheries and Livestock and Agriculture Minister Mohammad Aminur Rashid has said that avian influenza and goat pox vaccines invented by Bangladesh Livestock Research Institute (BLRI) will be commercially produced and delivered to farmers.

3 months ago 816 views

Economy

Prime Minister's meeting with AmCham delegation; assurance of all kinds of support for foreign investment

Prime Minister Tareq Rahman said that currently there is a very favorable environment for investment in Bangladesh. The government is fully prepared to provide all necessary cooperation to interested foreign investors.

3 months ago 853 views

National

Inclusive and climate-resilient water management to be developed: Water Resources Minister

Water Resources Minister Md. Shahiduddin Chowdhury Annie, MP, said the government is working to build a safe, inclusive, sustainable and climate-resilient water management system for future generations. He also expressed commitment to build a livable, safe and prosperous Bangladesh with everyone through collective efforts and partnerships.

3 months ago 704 views

National

First-ever watercraft census in history for safe navigation August 20-29

To build a safe, orderly and effective water transport system, the country's first-ever 'Watercraft Census 2026' will be conducted. Under the initiative of the Ministry of Shipping and with the assistance of Bangladesh Bureau of Statistics (BBS), this census will be held nationwide from August 20 to 29. State Minister for Shipping Md Rajib Ahsan, MP, said this in his presidential address at the inaugural ceremony of a three-day training programme for coordinators, held today (August 11) at Bangladesh Statistics Building in the capital.

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National

Swedish Ambassador pays courtesy call on Home Minister

Swedish Ambassador to Bangladesh Nicolas Linus Ragnar Weeks paid a courtesy call on Home Minister Salahuddin Ahmed today at his office in the Ministry of Home Affairs at the Bangladesh Secretariat.

3 months ago 688 views

Others

As long as you do not accept the verdict of the referendum, I will call you the 'so-called and illegitimate Prime Minister'

Whoever became Prime Minister, he became Prime Minister through two votes.

3 months ago 979 views

National

No final decision on MPO teacher recruitment, hidden elements spreading confusion: Education Minister

Education Minister A N M Ehsanul Haque Milon said no final decision has been made yet regarding NTRCA matters for MPO-listed teachers. The matter is at the stage of preliminary discussion. But some hidden individuals are leaking parts of the discussion to newspapers and creating confusion. He told students not to heed anyone's instigation without verifying.

3 months ago 705 views

World

Trump secretly left Turkey hiding in a container, what was the reason?

On July 8, US President Donald Trump boarded Air Force One in Ankara, Turkey's capital, but later, with extreme secrecy, he was placed inside a catering container and put on a small C-32A military transport plane. That aircraft took him from Turkey to Britain. A US official, speaking on condition of anonymity, told The Washington Post this information.

3 months ago 858 views

Others

Rare total solar eclipse tomorrow; regions where it will be visible

People around the world will witness a rare celestial spectacle tomorrow Wednesday (August 12). Starting at 9:34 PM Bangladesh time, the total solar eclipse will last 2 minutes 18 seconds—when the Moon completely covers the Sun.

3 months ago 954 views

Today is the holy Akheri Chahar Somba

Neymar could join Inter Miami with Messi-Suarez

Record load shedding across country amid fuel crisis, power shortage worsens

South Korean delegation meets Expatriates' Welfare Minister and Deputy Minister

Bangladesh’s Demography Cannot Be Understood Through Immigrant Perspectives: Information Minister

Technology-based steps urgent in eco-friendly initiatives in ready-made garment industry: Environment Minister

Title: Bangladesh Tourism Corporation Honours July Martyrs and Injured Fighters

State will be strong only if people are economically strong: PM

Minister seeks US technical assistance in modernizing agriculture, fisheries and livestock sectors

Importance must be given to technical and job-oriented education alongside general education: Mir Helal

Teesta Master Plan Intimately Linked with Fortune and Prosperity of Northern Region: Asadul Habib Dulu

BLRI-invented avian influenza and goat pox vaccines to be commercially produced and delivered to farmers: Fisheries and Livestock and Agriculture Minister

Prime Minister's meeting with AmCham delegation; assurance of all kinds of support for foreign investment

Inclusive and climate-resilient water management to be developed: Water Resources Minister

First-ever watercraft census in history for safe navigation August 20-29

Swedish Ambassador pays courtesy call on Home Minister

As long as you do not accept the verdict of the referendum, I will call you the 'so-called and illegitimate Prime Minister'

No final decision on MPO teacher recruitment, hidden elements spreading confusion: Education Minister

Trump secretly left Turkey hiding in a container, what was the reason?

Rare total solar eclipse tomorrow; regions where it will be visible

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