3 Mohammad Aminul Islam, Chief Prosecutor of the International Criminal Tribunal, has stated that there is no legal opportunity for deposed Prime Minister and convicted death row inmate Sheikh Hasina to return to Bangladesh and surrender directly. Speaking to journalists at the International Criminal Tribunal on Sunday (July 12), he said, ‘Sheikh Hasina is currently in exile under the control of the Indian government. She cannot return to the country freely like an ordinary citizen, even if she wishes. She must be brought back to the country by following mutual understanding and diplomatic-legal processes between Bangladesh and India.’ The Chief…
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0 Prime Minister Tareque Rahman has issued urgent directives to all relevant agencies and field administrations to work with utmost caution and coordination to protect the lives and property of people affected by floods, landslides, and waterlogging caused by excessive rainfall, ensure relief and medical services, and address this disaster-prone situation. He issued these directives on Sunday (July 12) at noon during a virtual meeting held from the Prime Minister’s Office at the Secretariat via the Zoom platform. The meeting included divisional commissioners, police DIGs, deputy commissioners (DCs), superintendents of police (SPs), civil surgeons, and other relevant field administration officials…
1 Prime Minister Tarique Rahman has directed the rapid implementation of two modern waste-to-energy projects in Aminbazar and Matuail, Dhaka. He issued this directive at a meeting held on Sunday (July 12) morning at the Cabinet Division conference room in the Secretariat. During the meeting, it was informed that a power plant would be constructed in Aminbazar under the Dhaka North City Corporation, with investment from China’s CMEC Group. This plant will utilize approximately 3,000 tons of waste daily to generate 42.5 megawatts of electricity. As per the plan, electricity supply to the national grid will commence in August 2028,…
2 In a thrilling extra-time battle during the World Cup quarter-finals, defending champions Argentina have secured a spot in the semi-finals by defeating Switzerland 3-1. After the stipulated 90 minutes ended in a 1-1 draw, the match went into extra time. Subsequently, Lionel Messi’s team showcased their experience and attacking prowess, scoring two more goals to secure the victory. In the 113th minute of extra time, Julián Álvarez put Argentina ahead 2-1 with a superb finish from a pass by José Manuel López. In the dying moments, Lautaro Martínez scored another exceptional goal to seal the victory for the Albiceleste.…
0 Military tensions between the United States and Iran in the Middle East have intensified further. On one hand, the U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) announced that they have struck approximately 140 Iranian military targets in the third wave of attacks over the week. On the other hand, Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) claimed to have launched missile and drone attacks on US military installations located in Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain, and Jordan. A CENTCOM statement said that this military operation was conducted in response to recent Iranian attacks on a Cyprus-flagged vessel in the Strait of Hormuz. The operation targeted…
2 For more than a decade, Bangladesh has been recognised as a global outsourcing destination. Muhammad Monir Hossain believes the country’s next chapter is not outsourcing-it is building world-class enterprise technology companies that compete on innovation, capability and scale. Betopia Group is his attempt to prove it. On 1 July 2025, that vision took institutional form. Betopia Group was formally established as a holding company — bringing together 22 companies, more than 5,000 professionals, and operations spanning 80 countries under a single unified group. Annual revenue now exceeds US$36 million, approximately Tk 4.3 billion, with a monthly payroll exceeding Tk…
1 Prime Minister Tarique Rahman has stated that the government is working to further improve and make more effective the medical services in hospitals at the district and upazila levels across the country. He made this remark while speaking as the chief guest at a program organized on Saturday (July 11) to mark the 80th founding anniversary of Dhaka Medical College Hospital. Earlier in the morning, the Prime Minister arrived at the Dhaka Medical College Hospital campus to participate in the founding anniversary event. A festive atmosphere had been created in and around the campus since morning, anticipating his arrival.…
0 Prime Minister Tarique Rahman stated that one of the key objectives of the country’s development journey is to transform the potential of youth into the driving force of national progress. To this end, the government is implementing multi-faceted initiatives by integrating education, skill development, employment, healthcare, and family planning. The Prime Minister made this statement in a message issued on Friday (July 10) on the occasion of World Population Day, observed on Saturday (July 11). He mentioned that this year’s theme, ‘Unleashing the hopes and aspirations of youth, Building a beautiful tomorrow with today’s preparations,’ is deeply intertwined with…
0 A news report titled ‘Icelandic Prime Minister Impressed by the Sound of Adhan in Turkey’ has been published on social media and several online news portals in Bangladesh. The report claims that during her visit to Turkey, Icelandic Prime Minister Kristrún Frostadóttir praised the hospitality of Muslims and the sound of the Adhan, stating: “I am impressed by the tolerance of Muslims in Turkey. They welcomed me very cordially. I really liked the sound of the Adhan; it has an extraordinary melody. I will visit Turkey again very soon.” Various online media outlets in the country have published news…
0 Prime Minister Tarique Rahman has directed the concerned administration and party activists to take swift action to stand by the people affected by continuous heavy rainfall and floods across the country. He has urged BNP leaders and activists to stand by the distressed people, in addition to instructing to strengthen rescue, relief, and rehabilitation efforts in the disaster-stricken areas. Prime Minister’s Press Secretary Saleh Shibly informed this on Friday (July 10). He stated that due to continuous rainfall, the flood situation has deteriorated in various districts across the country, including Dhaka and Chittagong. Numerous families have been affected. The…