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2 The funeral prayer for Iran’s late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was held on Sunday (July 5). Press TV reported that the prayer took place at Tehran’s Grand Prayer Ground on the third day of the ongoing week-long funeral program in Tehran. Prominent religious scholar Ayatollah Jafar Sobhani led the funeral prayer. A large number of grieving people participated in it. The funeral prayer was held in three stages. In the first stage, prayers were offered for Ayatollah Khamenei. In the second stage, funeral prayers were held for his family members Sayyede Bushra Hosseini Khamenei, Mesbah Al-Huda Baqeri, and…

1 Housing and Public Works Minister Zakaria Taher has announced that the current government will upgrade the Dhaka-Chittagong Highway to 10 lanes. He made this announcement on Saturday (July 4) afternoon while speaking as the chief guest at a public gathering organized at Cumilla Town Hall ground. The minister stated that the Dhaka-Chittagong Highway would be upgraded to 10 lanes during the tenure of the current government. Additionally, the government has also undertaken the construction of a large sports complex, costing BDT 1,100 crore, in each divisional city, including Cumilla. He further informed that the proposed sports complexes would feature…

70 The government has decided to grant normal retirement or retrospective promotion to 150 retired, removed, discharged, and dismissed officers of the Bangladesh Army, Navy, and Air Force. At the same time, it has also been decided to provide them with outstanding salaries, allowances, and other financial benefits. This information was disclosed in a gazette notification issued by the Ministry of Defence on Wednesday (July 1). The notification, signed by Defence Secretary Md. Ashraful Uddin, instructs that the order be implemented immediately. The notification states that this decision has been taken after reviewing the applications of officers who faced deprivation,…

2 Current champions Argentina have secured their spot in the FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 16, defeating Cape Verde 3-2 in a dramatic match, thanks to a superb performance by captain Lionel Messi. Argentina played aggressive football from the start. In the 29th minute, Lionel Messi scored his 20th World Cup goal from a pass by Lisandro Martínez. With this goal, the Argentine captain also achieved the unique feat of scoring in eight consecutive World Cup matches. However, Cape Verde, participating in the World Cup for the first time, did not give up easily. They equalized twice, posing a…

7 While representatives from over a hundred countries, including Bangladesh, participated in the week-long state funeral and mourning ceremonies for Iran’s former Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, at least 13 countries did not attend due to pressure from the United States, according to Iran’s Tasnim News Agency. This information was reported by Middle East Eye. Iran’s state media, Press TV, reported that at least 13 countries from Eastern Europe, Africa, the Persian Gulf region, and East Asia did not send representatives to the event due to intense pressure from the United States. The report further claimed that several governments of…

2 Ayatollah Ali Khamenei’s son, Mojtaba Khamenei, has expressed his desire to participate in his father’s multi-day farewell ceremony. However, due to security risks, a decision has not yet been made regarding which stages of the event he will be able to attend. On Saturday (July 4), the American news outlet The New York Times reported, citing Iranian sources, that Mojtaba Khamenei informed authorities of his wish to participate in his father’s funeral. He specifically expressed his intention to be present at the burial ceremony scheduled for July 9. Nevertheless, the report noted that his request has not yet been…

2 Police have conducted a sweeping operation to restore overall discipline and security in the Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport area. This action comes in response to widespread reactions generated by an exclusive video report broadcast by BD24Live for public interest. On July 2, BD24Live published an exclusive video report titled ‘Airport Footover Bridge: Another Name for Expat Suffering’. Immediately after its publication, the news created a significant stir on social media, having been viewed by over 9 million people to date. Furthermore, 63,000 people shared it, and approximately 7,000 readers commented, expressing their anger and distress. The video depicted various…

0 Prime Minister Tarique Rahman stated that justice for the casualties in the July incidents will be ensured on the nation’s soil. However, he also emphasized the need to be cautious so that no one is wronged in the judicial process. He added that efforts to ensure proper justice for the real culprits would continue, even if there is some delay. He made these remarks on Saturday (July 4) at the ‘July National Conference’ held at the Bangladesh-China Friendship Conference Center in Agargaon. The event was organized in remembrance of the martyrs of the July mass uprising. Tarique Rahman said…

3 The body of Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, was laid to rest on Friday in a grand prayer hall in Tehran. Religious leaders, government officials, foreign dignitaries, and thousands of mourners gathered there to pay their final respects. Surrounding the death of Khamenei, who was killed in US and Israeli airstrikes, Iran has organized week-long mourning ceremonies and public processions. His death, after nearly 37 years of ruling the country, is being seen as the conclusion of a significant political and religious chapter for the Islamic Republic of Iran. According to a Reuters report, Khamenei’s body will be…

1 Prime Minister Tarique Rahman commented that the July Uprising is not the achievement of any single party or individual, but rather the collective accomplishment of democracy-loving and peace-seeking people. At the same time, he expressed his determination to ensure justice for those involved in the July killings. He made these remarks while addressing as the chief guest at the ‘July National Conference’ and memorial meeting held on Saturday (July 4) at the Bangabandhu International Conference Centre (China-Bangladesh Friendship Conference Centre) in Sher-e-Bangla Nagar, Dhaka. The Prime Minister became emotional listening to the reminiscences and painful experiences of losing loved…