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Saudi government brings big good news for Bangladeshi workers over Iqama

From now on, if the original employer or kafeel fails to renew the Iqama of Bangladeshi workers at their workplaces in Saudi Arabia for any reason, they will be able to renew the Iqama under any other employer or kafeel as quickly as possible. This was stated by the country's Deputy Minister of Human Resources, Muhannad bin Ahmed Al-Issa.

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National

Foreign Ministry statement strongly protesting Sheikh Hasina's remarks

The Bangladesh government has expressed deep anger and protest over former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina's direct participation with the media in New Delhi, India. On Wednesday (August 5), the Ministry of Foreign Affairs issued a press release in this regard.

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National

We Have Gained a New Bangladesh Through Free Elections in Exchange for the Martyrs' Sacrifices: State Minister for Information

State Minister for Information and Broadcasting Yaser Khan Chowdhury has said that the nation will forever remember with respect the contributions of those whose sacrifices and blood made possible an environment of free, fair, and impartial elections in the country. As a continuation of this sacrifice, the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) has been able to assume the responsibility of running the state.

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Stock Market

Kakhaber Benidze Appointed New Managing Director of BAT Bangladesh

Kakhaber Benidze has assumed office as the new Managing Director (MD) of British American Tobacco (BAT) Bangladesh PLC. His appointment took effect on May 1, 2026. He has succeeded Monisha Abraham.

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National

July Memorial Museum Is a Living Document of Democratic Struggles: Cultural Minister

Cultural Minister Nitai Roy Chowdhury has said that the July Mass Uprising Memorial Museum is not just a structure; it is a living document that holds the history of the country's democratic struggles, sacrifices, and the anti-fascist movement.

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National

If They Come to the Country in December, We Will Meet Them on the Streets: Acting President

Acting President Hafiz Uddin Ahmed Bir Bikram has said that he is waiting regarding the campaign surrounding the return to the country in December of the banned Awami League chief and former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina. He said, "They say they will come to the country in December. We are waiting. Let them come to the country; Insha'Allah, we will meet them on the streets."

1 month ago 636 views

National

If needed, we will take to the streets again, and I will too: Asif Nazrul

Former law adviser and Dhaka University professor Asif Nazrul said he is uncompromising on the spirit and movement of July. He said if justice for the July-August killings is not ensured, he will take to the streets again in protest if necessary.

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National

Defeat of Fascism, Victory of Democracy: Information Minister

Information and Broadcasting Minister Zahir Uddin Swapan has said that the July Mass Uprising marked the defeat of fascism and the victory of democracy. He said that at that time, the BNP repeatedly stated, "The verdict will be given on the streets"—and ultimately, that verdict was delivered on the streets.

1 month ago 553 views

National

India is shedding crocodile tears for Sheikh Hasina: Rizvi

Ruhul Kabir Rizvi, senior joint secretary general of BNP and adviser to the prime minister, has alleged that India's position on Sheikh Hasina is two-faced. He claimed that India is shedding 'crocodile tears' over Sheikh Hasina and following a dual policy in this regard.

1 month ago 528 views

Politics

Sheikh Hasina Will Surely Return to the Country: Rumin Farhana

Barrister Rumin Farhana, Member of Parliament for Brahmanbaria-2 (Sarail-Ashuganj) constituency, has said that she believes Sheikh Hasina will return to the country at some point. She said that as a citizen of Bangladesh and in the continuity of her long political career, her return to the country is natural.

1 month ago 691 views

Law Justice

Expelled NCP Leader Salauddin Tanvir Sent to Jail in Cyber Security Act Case

Expelled leader of the National Citizen Party (NCP), Gazi Salauddin Tanvir, has been sent to jail after being produced before a court in a case filed under the Cyber Security Act.

1 month ago 729 views

People will judge Tarique Rahman just like Sheikh Hasina

Politics

Nasiruddin Patwari •

People will judge Tarique Rahman just like Sheikh Hasina

Nasiruddin Patwari, chief coordinator of the National Citizens' Party (NCP), has claimed that Tarique Rahman cannot give anything positive for the country and has no political future. He said the people will ultimately judge Tarique Rahman, just as they did in the case of Sheikh Hasina.

1 month ago 619 views

Law Justice

Former Joint Secretary Joglul Pasha Arrested for Perjury in Khaleda Zia's Case

Former Joint Secretary Syed Joglul Pasha has been arrested by Dhaka Metropolitan Detective Police (DB) on charges of preparing forged documents and giving false testimony in court in the Zia Orphanage Trust case filed against former Prime Minister and BNP Chairperson Begum Khaleda Zia .

1 month ago 635 views

National

18th Amendment Will Be Historic in Fulfilling the Aspirations of the July Uprising: Home Minister

Home Minister Salahuddin Ahmed has commented that no force involved in the July-August genocide and crimes against humanity has the right to engage in politics in Bangladesh. He said that the people of the country will not allow any mafia group involved in genocide to become established in politics again.

1 month ago 512 views

Politics

Credit for the July Movement Belongs to the People, There Is No Single 'Mastermind': Jamaat Ameer

The credit for the July Movement does not belong to any individual or single political party, but rather to the ordinary people of the country—such was the remark made by Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami Ameer Dr. Shafiqur Rahman. He said that the true leadership of this movement came from the oppressed masses, and its credit belongs to the entire nation.

1 month ago 591 views

Technology

US court order directs transfer of Chorki's main domain

Chorki, the OTT platform operated by Media Star Limited, the publisher of Prothom Alo, has lost control of its main web address. In an order issued on June 18, Judge Katherine Polk Failla of the US District Court for the Southern District of New York directed the domain registrar to transfer Chorki's main domain registration and administrative control to the plaintiffs' lawyers within 30 days.

1 month ago 773 views

World

Gold prices jump sharply on global market, silver and platinum prices also rising

Gold prices rose for the third consecutive day in the international market. A weaker US dollar, falling oil prices, and increased demand for safe-haven investments have driven a fresh uptrend in the price of the precious metal. At the same time, prices of silver, platinum, and palladium have also increased.

1 month ago 576 views

The Bangladesh That Still Remains Unfulfilled

Opinion

The Victory of August 5 •

The Bangladesh That Still Remains Unfulfilled

An important context: If the aspirations of July are not realized, then the question will arise—for whom were they not fulfilled, and for whose benefit were they sidelined? If anyone is found responsible, they must bear the consequences. There will be no leniency. Why is the July Charter not being implemented? Who is opposing it? One does not need to be a political expert to find the answers. Everyone sees it, everyone knows it. Those responsible will not get off easily—the reckoning is not that simple.

1 month ago 790 views

Politics

Chhatra Dal leader apologises over shoe-throwing incident at Sayeedi's photo

Ariful Islam Arif, the Chhatra Dal leader who came into the spotlight over the incident of throwing shoes at a picture of Delwar Hossain Sayeedi during a protest programme at Begum Rokeya University, Rangpur (Berobi), has apologised on social media.

1 month ago 919 views

National

Government will implement every letter of July Charter: State Minister Farhad Hossain Azad

State Minister for Water Resources Farhad Hossain Azad said the government is determined to implement every commitment of the July Charter. He said, 'We will implement every page, every letter of the July Charter.'

1 month ago 488 views

Saudi government brings big good news for Bangladeshi workers over Iqama

Foreign Ministry statement strongly protesting Sheikh Hasina's remarks

We Have Gained a New Bangladesh Through Free Elections in Exchange for the Martyrs' Sacrifices: State Minister for Information

Kakhaber Benidze Appointed New Managing Director of BAT Bangladesh

July Memorial Museum Is a Living Document of Democratic Struggles: Cultural Minister

If They Come to the Country in December, We Will Meet Them on the Streets: Acting President

If needed, we will take to the streets again, and I will too: Asif Nazrul

Defeat of Fascism, Victory of Democracy: Information Minister

India is shedding crocodile tears for Sheikh Hasina: Rizvi

Sheikh Hasina Will Surely Return to the Country: Rumin Farhana

Expelled NCP Leader Salauddin Tanvir Sent to Jail in Cyber Security Act Case

People will judge Tarique Rahman just like Sheikh Hasina

Former Joint Secretary Joglul Pasha Arrested for Perjury in Khaleda Zia's Case

18th Amendment Will Be Historic in Fulfilling the Aspirations of the July Uprising: Home Minister

Credit for the July Movement Belongs to the People, There Is No Single 'Mastermind': Jamaat Ameer

US court order directs transfer of Chorki's main domain

Gold prices jump sharply on global market, silver and platinum prices also rising

The Bangladesh That Still Remains Unfulfilled

Chhatra Dal leader apologises over shoe-throwing incident at Sayeedi's photo

Government will implement every letter of July Charter: State Minister Farhad Hossain Azad

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