Day: July 26, 2026
Remain Vigilant Against Authoritarian Resurgence: Minister Zahid Hossain
Dhaka: Social Welfare Minister Prof Dr AZM Zahid Hossain emphasized the importance of vigilance against any resurgence of authoritarianism in the country, urging citizens to protect their rights. He stated that there would be no opportunity for author…
Ekramul Killing: Probe Report Against Hasina, 10 Others Submitted to ICT
Dhaka: The prosecution on Sunday submitted its probe report before the International Crimes Tribunal (ICT) against 11 people, including deposed Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, over the killing of former Jubo League leader Ekramul Haque in reported cross…
40 Young Human Rights Defenders Complete Course to Advance SDG 16 in Bangladesh
Dhaka: Forty young human rights defenders from Bangladesh have completed a fellowship marking their transition from learners to community advocates committed to protecting rights and advancing Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 16 on peace, justice an…
State Minister Advocates for Stronger Bangladesh-IFRC Collaboration on Climate Resilience
Dhaka: State Minister for Foreign Affairs Shama Obaed Islam emphasized the need for a strengthened partnership between the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) to promote climate r…
Bangladesh Faces $421 Billion Funding Challenge for SDG Attainment
Dhaka: Bangladesh will need about USD 421 billion in extra funding over the next five years to attain Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), according to a new government assessment unveiled on Sunday at a national workshop in Dhaka.
According to Un…
BNP’s Rafiqul Islam Miah Remains Critical Despite Successful Esophageal Surgery
Dhaka: BNP Standing Committee member and former minister Rafiqul Islam Miah remains in critical condition despite undergoing successful esophageal surgery in a city hospital. The surgery was conducted on Saturday by a medical board formed for his trea…
Jamaat Calls for Urgent Action to Ease Gas Crisis
Dhaka: Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami on Sunday urged the government and relevant authorities to take immediate and effective measures to resolve the ongoing gas crisis and provide relief to people suffering from the shortage.
According to United News o…
Administrative Functions Resume at Khulna University After Protests Over Privacy Breach
Dhaka: Administrative activities at Khulna University (KU) resumed on Sunday morning after being suspended for three days due to student protests over an incident involving a canteen worker accused of secretly recording female students in a washroom a…