Interim govt must not be allowed to fail: Tarique
BNP Acting Chairman Tarique Rahman stressed that the failure of the interim government would be a failure for all pro-democracy forces in Bangladesh. Tarique stated today that the country will move towards an election roadmap through a series of reform programs. Addressing a rally in Nayapaltan, Dhaka, he emphasized the need for these reforms to aim at creating an accountable government and a parliament genuinely elected by the people. Tarique stressed that no democracy or reform can be sustainable without political empowerment and the direct involvement of the populace.
Only son dies amid student protests, causing heartache for father
After losing only son in the recent anti-discrimination student uprising that toppled previous prime minister Sheikh Hasina and put an end to her 15 years of totalitarian reign, MA Razzaque, a resident of city's Mirpur area, is feeling shocked.
Razzaque had two children, the eldest of whom, Md Asif Iqbal, 29, accepted martyrdom on July 19 when he was shot dead at the Mirpur 10 crossroads region of the city during the students' movement, according to BSS.
As Razzaque retired from his job three years back, after serving in a garment factory as general manager (GM), Asif joined a business farm to help his three-member family after completing Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) degree from Independent University, Bangladesh (IUB) in 2017.
“My son was our only resort . . . we n...
New Nation unveils digital show ‘Rising Stars’
The New Nation, a prominent English daily newspaper in Bangladesh, announced the launch of 'Rising Stars,' a new digital program designed to highlight and encourage rising talent in a variety of sectors. The program will highlight people who are doing very well in a variety of fields, including science, education, music, culture, business, debate, mooting, and programming.
On Thursday, the Director of The New Nation, Javed Hosein, formally announced the debut of "Rising Stars," the show's new digital series, at Ittefaq Bhaban in the capital.
Javed underlined how critical it is to identify and develop young talent in a variety of profes
Govt lifts ban on Jamaat, Shibir
The interim government on Wednesday lifted the ban on Jamaat-e- Islami and its student wing Islami Chhatra Shibir.
"It (lifting of the ban) will come under effect immediately," the home ministry said in a gazette notification.
The notification said the ban slapped on August 1, 2024 under the Anti-Terrorism Act 2009 was lifted as there was no particular evidence and neither the government believed that Jamaat and its associate bodies including the Chhatra Shibir are involved in terrorist activities and violence.
The notification was signed by home ministry's senior secretary Mohammad Abdul Momen.
On August 1, the previous Awami League (AL)-led government banned Jamaat, Shibir, and all of its associated organisations as political entities under the Anti-Terrorism Act-2009.
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Life expectancy in Bangladesh drops by 4.8 years due to air pollution
Bangladesh is the world's most polluted country and fine particulate air pollution (PM2.5) shortens the average Bangladeshi resident's life expectancy by 4.8 years, relative to what it would be if the World Health Organization (WHO) guideline of 5 µg/m³ was met, says a new global report released on Wednesday.
Some areas of Bangladesh fare much worse than others, such as the Gazipur and Narsingdi districts, where air pollution is shortening lives by more than 6 years, it said, reports UNB.
All of Bangladesh's 166.4 million people live in areas where the annual average particulate pollution level exceeds both the WHO guideline and 96.8 percent of the country's population live in regions that don't meet the country's own national standard of 35 µg/m³. Even in the least polluted distr...
Flood death toll surges to 23, over 5.7 million affected
Death toll in the devastating flood has surged to 23 as deaths of two more people in Noakhali and one new in Khagrachhari were reported on Monday.
Among the deaths, six were in Cumilla, one in Feni, five in Chattogram, one in Khagrachhari, five in Noakhali, one in Brahmanbaria, one in Lakshmipur and three were in Cox's Bazar districts while two persons are remaining missing in Moulvibazar district.
Disaster Management and Relief Ministry gave the updates on the flood situation this afternoon.
Feni, Cumilla, Chattogram, Khagrachhari, Noakhali, Moulvibazar, Habiganj, Brahmanbaria, Sylhet, Lakshmipur a...
