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Government takes initiative to formulate policy for e-rickshaw management

The government has taken an initiative to formulate a policy for managing battery-powered rickshaws (e-rickshaws) in city corporation, municipality, upazila and union parishad areas. A discussion meeting on this subject was held today, Thursday (13 August 2026), in the meeting room of the Local Government Division at the Secretariat. The meeting was chaired by State Minister for Local Government, Rural Development and Cooperatives Mir Shah Alam.

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National

Mirza Fakhrul gets BNP nomination for president

Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir has received BNP nomination for the post of president.

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Law Justice

Writ seeking postponement of presidential election

A writ petition has been filed in the Supreme Court challenging the validity of Article 70 of the Constitution and seeking postponement of the presidential election schedule.

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National

BNP to announce presidential candidate today, Mirza Fakhrul in discussion

In the country's 23rd presidential election, the name of party's Secretary General and Local Government, Rural Development and Cooperatives Minister Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir is likely to be finalized as BNP's candidate. Today Thursday, the party's top leadership meeting is expected to take a final decision in this regard.

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National

Shopping malls and markets to close by 8pm, billboards by 7pm

To save electricity, the government has decided to close all shopping malls, markets and shops in the country by 8pm. Besides, all types of illuminated billboards must be switched off by 7pm and all kinds of lighting decorations have also been ordered to be turned off.

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Economy

$1.39 Billion Remittance Received in First 11 Days of August

The strong growth trend in remittance inflows has continued since the beginning of the current fiscal year. In the first 11 days of August, Bangladesh received $1,389 million (approximately Tk 17,084.70 crore) in remittances. During the same period last year, the amount was $954 million. This means remittances in the first 11 days of August increased by $435 million year-on-year, representing a growth of 45.6 percent.

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Others

Knowledge-sinners like Zafar Iqbal should receive exemplary punishment

Zafar Iqbal, a descendant of Razakars, has acted like a sinful intellectual.

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National

Collective Action Needed to Ensure Safe Future for Elephants: Environment Minister

Environment, Forest and Climate Change Minister Abdul Awal Mintu MP has stated that collective initiatives are essential to ensure a safe future for elephants. He emphasized that government efforts alone are not enough; people from all walks of life—including local communities, forest field staff, NGOs, students, the younger generation, researchers, and media professionals—must come forward to contribute. He said that protecting elephant habitats is not just about saving elephants; it also safeguards forests, biodiversity, the environment, and ultimately, the future of humanity.

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National

Unity of anti-fascist parties essential to sustain democracy: Water Resources Minister

Water Resources Minister Md. Shahid Uddin Chowdhury Annie MP said the left unity played an extraordinary role in the 17-year democratic movement under the leadership of BNP. Unity among the parties that took part in the anti-fascist movement is essential to sustain democracy.

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Politics

Jamaat Ameer's letter handed over to High Commissioner wishing Malaysia's Prime Minister speedy recovery

Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim recently fell ill and is undergoing treatment at hospital. A letter on behalf of Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami Ameer and opposition leader Dr. Shafiqur Rahman MP was handed over to Malaysian High Commissioner to Bangladesh Suhada binti Osman, wishing his speedy recovery and freedom from illness.

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National

Thailand initiative to recruit Bangladeshi workers: Thai delegation meets Expatriates' Welfare Minister

A Thai delegation paid a courtesy call on Minister Ariful Haque Chowdhury in the conference room of the Ministry of Expatriates' Welfare and Overseas Employment. Expatriates' Welfare and Overseas Employment Minister of State Md. Nurul Haque was present at the time.

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National

'Different Contexts, Common Aspirations' — International Youth Day 2026 Celebrated

'Different Contexts, Common Aspirations' — with this theme, International Youth Day 2026 was observed today through various programs across the country. On the occasion, a special discussion meeting was held at the Foreign Service Academy in Dhaka jointly organized by the Ministry of Youth and Sports and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Various development organizations partnered in the event.

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National

Six police officers including Biplab and Ruhani dismissed

The government has taken another major administrative step in the police force. The government has dismissed six officers, including controversial police officer Biplab Kumar Sarkar and Golam Ruhani, brother of former Chhatra League General Secretary Golam Rabbani and Assistant Police Commissioner of Dhaka Metropolitan Police.

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National

Power situation will improve from this evening: State Minister for Energy

Power, Energy and Mineral Resources State Minister Anindya Islam Amit has said the country's electricity situation will improve somewhat from this evening. He said load shedding will also decrease by evening. However, it is not possible to specify right now when the energy crisis will be fully resolved.

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Delhi's dual policy and Dhaka's 'hard message'

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New equation in Dhaka-Delhi diplomacy •

Delhi's dual policy and Dhaka's 'hard message'

Bangladesh's recent foreign ministry briefing and subsequent diplomatic developments indicate a clear shift in South Asian geopolitics. Indian representative Dinesh Babuji's sudden rushing around and his urgent meeting with Bangladesh's prime minister are not isolated incidents; rather, they are a direct effect of a stern and clear message given by Dhaka, going beyond long-established diplomatic conventions.

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Economy

Bangladesh trade delegation meets with New Zealand's Ministry for Primary Industries

An important meeting was held between Bangladesh and New Zealand with the aim of agriculture, food security, technology exchange and trade expansion. The meeting was held on Wednesday in the meeting room of the Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) in Wellington, New Zealand.

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National

Youth must be prepared to face the challenges of the artificial intelligence era: Information Minister

Information and Broadcasting Minister Zahir Uddin Swapan said that with the rapid development of artificial intelligence (AI), the youth must be equipped with appropriate knowledge and skills to tackle the new realities and challenges created in the world. He described the youth as the greatest strength and resource of civilisation.

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National

Canada maintains high degree of caution for travel to Bangladesh

The Canadian government has updated its travel advisory regarding the overall security situation in Bangladesh. In the new directive issued last Monday (August 10), Bangladesh has been kept at the 'Exercise a high degree of caution' level.

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National

Strict directives to stop adulterated food in madrasa canteens and nearby shops

The Madrasa Education Directorate has issued strict directives to stop the sale of expired, adulterated and unhygienic food in madrasa canteens and nearby shops. A notification has recently been issued to implement 11 urgent directives in all government and non-government MPO-listed madrasas across the country to protect students' health and prevent food adulteration.

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Opinion

Dhaka-Delhi relations: A new equation

The relationship between Bangladesh and India has long been an important issue in South Asian politics. However, after recent political changes, the relations between the two countries have faced a new reality. Although India has shown interest in rebuilding the old relationship with Bangladesh, Dhaka's stance has become much more assertive and conditional than before—such a political idea is now gaining strength.

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Government takes initiative to formulate policy for e-rickshaw management

Mirza Fakhrul gets BNP nomination for president

Writ seeking postponement of presidential election

BNP to announce presidential candidate today, Mirza Fakhrul in discussion

Shopping malls and markets to close by 8pm, billboards by 7pm

$1.39 Billion Remittance Received in First 11 Days of August

Knowledge-sinners like Zafar Iqbal should receive exemplary punishment

Collective Action Needed to Ensure Safe Future for Elephants: Environment Minister

Unity of anti-fascist parties essential to sustain democracy: Water Resources Minister

Jamaat Ameer's letter handed over to High Commissioner wishing Malaysia's Prime Minister speedy recovery

Thailand initiative to recruit Bangladeshi workers: Thai delegation meets Expatriates' Welfare Minister

'Different Contexts, Common Aspirations' — International Youth Day 2026 Celebrated

Six police officers including Biplab and Ruhani dismissed

Power situation will improve from this evening: State Minister for Energy

Delhi's dual policy and Dhaka's 'hard message'

Bangladesh trade delegation meets with New Zealand's Ministry for Primary Industries

Youth must be prepared to face the challenges of the artificial intelligence era: Information Minister

Canada maintains high degree of caution for travel to Bangladesh

Strict directives to stop adulterated food in madrasa canteens and nearby shops

Dhaka-Delhi relations: A new equation

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