Author: DMN Desk

1 Stating that the civil service is the main driving force of the state, Home Minister Salahuddin Ahmed said that to fulfill public expectations, government officials and employees must perform their duties with patriotism, honesty, and professionalism, completely free from political bias. He emphasized the need to break away from the administrative politicization of the past 17 years and transform public administration into a true servant of the people. He made these remarks while addressing an event organized on the occasion of ‘National Public Service Day-2026’ as the chief guest at the BCS Administration Academy Auditorium in Shahbagh, the capital,…

1 The International Monetary Fund (IMF) is providing $346 million in aid for the reconstruction and emergency relief efforts in earthquake-devastated Venezuela. The country’s Acting President, Delcy Rodriguez, and IMF chief Kristalina Georgieva have confirmed the release of this substantial fund. Meanwhile, the extent of damage in the country continues to rise following the twin earthquakes that struck last month. According to the official report by Jorge Rodriguez, President of the National Assembly, the death toll from this disaster has now climbed to 5,119. Official reports indicate that two powerful earthquakes, measuring 7.2 and 7.5 magnitudes, struck northern Venezuela last…

1 The government is set to launch the pilot program for the ‘Probashi Card’ by next month. In the initial phase, an initiative has been taken to introduce debit cards specifically for expatriates. This decision was made at a meeting on the Probashi Card, chaired by Prime Minister Tareq Rahman on Saturday afternoon, according to Shahadat Swadhin, Deputy Press Secretary to the Prime Minister’s Office. He stated that the Probashi Card will incorporate special benefits for expatriates. The main objectives behind launching this card are to enhance the social status, empowerment, and financial incentives for expatriates, as well as to…

1 Kuwait Petroleum Corporation (KPC) has announced that one of its oil facilities has been damaged by a series of attacks from Iran. The attacks caused significant infrastructural damage to the facility, and several workers on duty were injured. The corporation stated that emergency rescue and firefighting teams promptly arrived at the scene and are working to bring the situation under control. Relevant authorities are continuing their efforts to assess the full extent of the damage and restore the facility’s operations. Amidst the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, these Iranian attacks have raised new concerns about energy security in…

1 Prime Minister Tareq Rahman has instructed the rapid implementation of ‘Automatic Traffic Light Systems’ at at least 50 more key intersections in Dhaka to alleviate traffic congestion and ensure modern traffic management in the capital. He issued this directive during a high-level meeting on environmental pollution held at the Prime Minister’s Office on Saturday (July 18). During the meeting, the Prime Minister also emphasized taking effective measures for the swift removal of unfit, expired, and highly polluting vehicles from the capital’s roads. He instructed the relevant authorities to take strict action in this regard. Detailed discussions were also held…

1 Information and Broadcasting Minister Zahir Uddin Swapan stated that communal harmony must be maintained, even at the cost of blood. He made this remark on Friday (July 17) afternoon at the Shaheed Shafiur Rahman Auditorium of the Supreme Court Bar Association, during a commemorative meeting organized to mark the appearance and demise day of Mahatma Bhegai Halder. The Information and Broadcasting Minister further added, “Those who speak of a single religion, those who speak of a single culture, do not understand the laws of nature.” During the event, the Information Minister also pledged various development projects for his parliamentary…

1 BNP Secretary General and Minister of Local Government, Rural Development and Cooperatives, Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir, stated that the party wants to amend the constitution, not reform it. He said that BNP has never spoken of constitutional reform. He made these remarks on Friday (July 17) morning at a memorial meeting organized on the occasion of the sixth death anniversary of Professor Emajuddin Ahmed. Mirza Fakhrul said, “We will implement the July Charter. We will adhere to every letter of it. This is our commitment.” Regarding the constitution, he said, “We have always maintained that we want to amend…

0 US President Donald Trump has claimed that the United States is achieving a “big victory” in the ongoing military operation in Iran. In a speech to the nation, he stated that his administration has transformed the US military into the most powerful force in the world, and the results of that strength are now visible in Iran. According to Trump, the progress of the operation is positive, and the world will see its results “very soon”. However, he did not disclose any specific information about the military operation or future plans at that time. He further added that the…

1 Prime Minister Tarique Rahman stated that the fascist government had destroyed the country’s economy, adding that $16 billion was laundered annually. The Prime Minister made these remarks on Thursday (July 16) at a meeting with representatives of ethnic minority groups in the Public Administration Conference Room at the Prime Minister’s Office in the Secretariat. Deputy Press Secretary to the Prime Minister, Md. Sujauddoula (Sujon Mahmud), conveyed this information. He informed that a delegation of ethnic minority groups met with Prime Minister Tarique Rahman. The representatives presented their various problems to the Prime Minister, who listened to their statements with…

1 Dhaka Metropolitan Detective (DB) Police have arrested retired Major Md. Muzaffar Hossain, a convicted accused in the murder case of Martyred President Ziaur Rahman, after he had been absconding for a long 45 years. He was apprehended on Thursday (July 16) during a special operation conducted by the DB. Following necessary legal procedures, he has been handed over to the Bangladesh Army. According to police sources, he had been in hiding for approximately 45 years since his conviction in 1981 in the murder case of the then-President Ziaur Rahman. The DB police were able to apprehend him after prolonged…