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Remittance $602 million in first 5 days of August

The positive trend in expatriate income has continued since the beginning of the current fiscal year 2026-27. In the first five days of August, remittances of $602 million have arrived in the country, which is 83.7 percent higher than the same period last fiscal year.

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National

Indian MP demands non-renewal of Farakka Agreement

Sanjay Kumar Jha, an Indian Rajya Sabha Member of Parliament (MP), has called for not renewing the 30-year Farakka water-sharing agreement signed with Bangladesh in 1996. He made the demand citing Bihar's own water security ahead of the agreement's term expiring on December 12.

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National

Government committed to building independent and responsible media: Information Minister

Information Minister Zahir Uddin Swapan said there is no alternative to independent journalism for the development of democracy. He said, 'At present, there is no government control over the media as in the past. The government believes that the role of an independent, responsible and objective media is essential in building a sustainable democratic system.'

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National

Democracy will be sustainable only if the media remains strong: Mirza Fakhrul

The Minister of Local Government, Rural Development and Cooperatives and BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir said democracy will be sustainable only if the media remains strong. He said, 'Democracy means running the country the way the larger population wants. If democracy is not reflected in our thoughts, ideas and behaviour—everything—then it must be assumed that it has not been established.'

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'I also want to believe that Sheikh Hasina will return in December and face the law'

National

Law Minister Asaduzzaman •

'I also want to believe that Sheikh Hasina will return in December and face the law'

Regarding former prime minister Sheikh Hasina's return to the country, Law Minister Advocate Md. Asaduzzaman said, I also want to believe that she will return in December and face the law. She will proceed through the legal process. We believe that no matter how big people's power is, the power of law is much greater. The law will apply its full power at its own pace.

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Crime

How content creator Ripon Mia was arrested

Finally, controversial content creator Ripon Mia has been arrested by RAB from Gauripur, Mymensingh. He was arrested in a case filed over the rape of a 13-year-old schoolgirl in Netrokona Sadar upazila.

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Country

Attack and arson at former education minister Nawfel's residence in Chattogram

An attack and arson took place at the residence of Mohibul Hasan Chowdhury Nawfel, a leader of the banned Awami League and former education minister, in Chattogram. Around 2am on Thursday (August 6), his residence at Chashma Hill in the city's No. 2 Gate area was attacked, vandalised and set on fire. The residence is the family home of late former Chattogram City Mayor ABM Mohiuddin Chowdhury.

2 months ago 737 views

Politics

MP Jamal Urges BNP Leaders and Activists to Stop 'Khae Khae' Mentality

Rafiqul Islam Jamal, Central Religious Affairs Secretary of BNP and Member of Parliament for Jhalakathi-1 constituency, has posted on Facebook urging his party's leaders and activists to abandon the "khae khae" (opportunistic self-serving) mentality. He shared the post from his verified Facebook ID on Thursday (August 6) night.

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National

BNP's fortune is bad, always comes to power on ruins: Mirza Fakhrul

BNP Secretary General and Local Government, Rural Development and Cooperatives Minister Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir has said BNP's fortune is bad—the party always comes to power on ruins. As inheritance, whenever BNP assumes responsibility, it receives a devastated economy and infrastructure.

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Technology

Good news on Facebook •

bKash added to advertising bill payment

Good news for Bangladesh's digital entrepreneurs. Meta, the parent company of Facebook, has taken an initiative to add bKash, the country's popular mobile financial service provider, to the payment method for its ad management. In images shared by various users, it has been seen that alongside bank cards, the name of bKash has also been added to the bill payment option.

2 months ago 1,117 views

National

Prime Minister Tareq Rahman to give new homes to 100 families rendered homeless by floods

Prime Minister Tareq Rahman will hand over new houses to 100 families who lost their homes in the recent devastating floods in Banshkhali upazila, Chattogram. During his visit to Cox's Bazar and Chattogram on Sunday (August 9), he will hand over the keys of new houses to these families at a rally to be held in Banshkhali.

2 months ago 704 views

Future Threats and the Road Ahead for Bangladesh's Political Landscape

Opinion

Delhi's Game and Sheikh Hasina's Propaganda-Driven Politics •

Future Threats and the Road Ahead for Bangladesh's Political Landscape

I recently watched Sheikh Hasina's latest press conference. Many are discussing the finer details of her statements, but to me, the entire conference conveyed several major political messages. I am presenting these as my personal observations.

2 months ago 1,080 views

World

1,500 Mosques and Temples in West Bengal Have Loudspeakers Removed to Curb Noise Pollution

In a bid to control noise pollution, authorities in India's West Bengal state have removed loudspeakers from approximately 1,500 religious places of worship over the past two days. The local administration carried out this unprecedented drive through police operations.

2 months ago 1,005 views

National

Kazi Zeasin new Director General of BTV, gets one-year contractual appointment

Media personality Kazi Zeasin has been appointed to the post of Director General (Grade-1) of Bangladesh Television (BTV). He has been given this contractual responsibility for one year.

2 months ago 780 views

Economy

Gold price cut again, reduced by Tk 3,266 per bhori

Bangladesh Jewellers Association (BAJUS) has reduced gold prices in the country's market within one day. The organization said the price of gold has been reduced by Tk 3,266 per bhori.

2 months ago 755 views

Country

8 killed in head-on bus collision in Sylhet, 6 more die after being run over by bus in Bogura

At least 14 people were killed in separate road accidents in two districts of the country. Among them, 8 were killed in a head-on collision between two buses in Osmaninagar, Sylhet, and 6 were killed after being run over by a passenger bus in Bogura. At least 18 others were injured in these incidents.

2 months ago 715 views

National

No Exam, Class One Admissions to Be Held Through Lottery

From the upcoming 2027 academic year, no admission test will be conducted for Class One. Instead, admissions to Class One will be carried out through a lottery system.

2 months ago 695 views

Others

Sarjis answers Ishraq's question about July martyrs

On Wednesday, State Minister for Liberation War Affairs Ishrak Hossain said at a reception and discussion program for July martyrs' families and July fighters at the China Friendship Conference Center in Sher-e-Bangla Nagar, Dhaka, addressing the NCP: 'What have you done for the July martyrs?'

2 months ago 818 views

National

Government Moves to Dissolve RAB and Form ‘SRB’, Draft Law Published

The government has taken the initiative to dissolve the elite force Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) and form a new specialized force under a new name. To this end, a draft of the ‘Special Response Battalion (SRB) Act’ has been published on the website of the Ministry of Home Affairs. The public has also been given the opportunity to provide feedback on the draft.

2 months ago 824 views

National

Decision of FPMC meeting: Distribution of fortified rice starts in 300 upazilas including existing 256 upazilas to ensure food security and nutrition

The decision was taken at the meeting of the Food Planning and Monitoring Committee (FPMC) held today in the conference room of the Ministry of Home Affairs, chaired by Home Minister Salahuddin Ahmed, MP.

2 months ago 783 views

Remittance $602 million in first 5 days of August

Indian MP demands non-renewal of Farakka Agreement

Government committed to building independent and responsible media: Information Minister

Democracy will be sustainable only if the media remains strong: Mirza Fakhrul

'I also want to believe that Sheikh Hasina will return in December and face the law'

How content creator Ripon Mia was arrested

Attack and arson at former education minister Nawfel's residence in Chattogram

MP Jamal Urges BNP Leaders and Activists to Stop 'Khae Khae' Mentality

BNP's fortune is bad, always comes to power on ruins: Mirza Fakhrul

bKash added to advertising bill payment

Prime Minister Tareq Rahman to give new homes to 100 families rendered homeless by floods

Future Threats and the Road Ahead for Bangladesh's Political Landscape

1,500 Mosques and Temples in West Bengal Have Loudspeakers Removed to Curb Noise Pollution

Kazi Zeasin new Director General of BTV, gets one-year contractual appointment

Gold price cut again, reduced by Tk 3,266 per bhori

8 killed in head-on bus collision in Sylhet, 6 more die after being run over by bus in Bogura

No Exam, Class One Admissions to Be Held Through Lottery

Sarjis answers Ishraq's question about July martyrs

Government Moves to Dissolve RAB and Form ‘SRB’, Draft Law Published

Decision of FPMC meeting: Distribution of fortified rice starts in 300 upazilas including existing 256 upazilas to ensure food security and nutrition

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