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● Nation waves final goodbye to uncompromising leader Khaleda Zia ● Hasina responsible for Khaleda Zia's death: Nazrul ● Pakistan, Nepal envoys call on CA after attending Khaleda Zia’s funeral ● DITF key to boosting local products, exports: CA ● Pakistan Speaker, India’s FM hold brief meeting in Dhaka ● ‘Pray for my mother,’ Tarique appeals to nation at Khaleda Zia’s janaza ● Nepal, Bhutan FMs convey condolences to Tarique Rahman

UN ready to support Bangladesh fostering peace, democracy: Guterres

Shakib Ahmed

United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres reaffirmed the UN's commitment to assisting Bangladesh in fostering peace, national dialogue, and trust as the country navigates a crucial democratic transition. Speaking at a joint press briefing at Hotel Intercontinental in Dhaka, Guterres assured,

Political leaders share insights after meeting with UN chief

Shakib Ahmed

Political leaders from various parties in Bangladesh met with United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres on Saturday afternoon at the InterContinental Hotel in Dhaka. The meeting was attended by BNP Secretary-General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir and Salahuddin Ahmed, Jamaat-e-Islami Secretary-General Mia

UN reaffirms support for Bangladesh on Rohingya issue

Shakib Ahmed

United Nations Secretary General António Guterres has reiterated the UN’s continued support for Bangladesh in addressing the Rohingya crisis. During an event at the new UN building in Gulshan on Saturday morning, Guterres assured that the UN remains committed to

Elections meaningless without reforms: Nahid

Shakib Ahmed

National Citizens' Party (NCP) Convenor Nahid Islam on Saturday stressed that elections would be futile without necessary reforms, emphasizing the need for constitutional amendments through a Constituent Assembly for lasting change. Speaking at a roundtable discussion on reform proposals, Nahid

BNP advocates for election-focused reforms before polls: Mirza Fakhrul

Shakib Ahmed

The Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) has emphasized that only the necessary election-related reforms should be implemented before the next national polls, while other broader reforms can be addressed by the future parliament after the elections.The party made this position clear

The Virtue of Ramadan: Day 14

Shakib Ahmed

The holy month of Ramadan holds 30 unique blessings, with each fast carrying its own virtue. Today, we explore the significance of the 14th fast and its associated supplication. According to Hadith, it is stated that on the Day of

Rohingya elderly killed, 2 injured in stampede at iftar fathering

Shakib Ahmed

A tragic stampede at an iftar gathering in Cox's Bazar claimed the life of an elderly Rohingya man and left two others injured on Friday.The event was attended by Chief Adviser Dr. Muhammad Yunus and UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres. The

Election in Dec if reforms limited, June if broader: CA

Shakib Ahmed

Chief Advisor Professor Muhammad Yunus has announced that the national parliament elections may take place either in December this year or in June next year, depending on the extent of the agreed-upon reform package.He stated that if political parties reach

Protests erupt in Meherpur over allegations against rape case investigator

Shakib Ahmed

A police official in Meherpur has been accused of pressuring a rape victim’s family to withdraw their case, prompting widespread protests.In response, locals staged a demonstration outside the Meherpur Sadar police station, demanding justice. On Thursday night (March 13), hundreds

Guterres calls on global community to support Rohingya repatriation

Shakib Ahmed

United Nations (UN) Secretary-General António Guterres has urged the international community to take further steps in facilitating the repatriation of Rohingya refugees from Bangladesh to Myanmar. During a visit to the Rohingya camps in Cox’s Bazar on Friday (March 14),