A record 129 journalists and media workers were killed worldwide in 2025, the Committee to Protect Journalists said Wednesday, blaming Israel for two-thirds of the deaths, AFP reports. It was the second consecutive annual record for press deaths and the deadliest year since the CPJ began collecting data more than three decades ago. “Journalists are […]Continue Reading
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NEWS DESK Chinese Ambassador to Bangladesh Yao Wen has recently said no external pressure or third party would be able to influence China-Bangladesh relations, reaffirming Beijing’s firm support for strengthening bilateral cooperation under the new government. The envoy made the remarks while speaking to reporters after a courtesy call on Foreign Minister Dr Khalilur Continue Reading
PARBATTANEWS DESK A group named the Chittagong Hill Tracts Accord Implementation Movement has issued a statement welcoming the BNP’s pledge to build a multi-ethnic “Rainbow Nation”, while also opposing the government’s decision to appoint a state minister to the Ministry of Chittagong Hill Tracts Affairs and calling for a redistribution of portfolios. In a statement […]Continue Reading
NEWS DESK Lieutenant General Mir Mushfiqur Rahman has assumed charge as the Principal Staff Officer (PSO) of the Armed Forces Division, the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said in a press release. According to the release, he formally took over the responsibility on Monday. The ISPR said Prime Minister Tarique Rahman conferred the rank badge of […]Continue Reading
NEWS DESK Prime Minister Tarique Rahman on Monday attended his office at the Armed Forces Division (AFD) in Dhaka Cantonment, marking his first visit there since assuming office. During the visit, the prime minister, alongside Chief of Army Staff General Waker-Uz-Zaman, adorned the rank badges of Lieutenant General Mir Mushfiqur Rahman and Major General Mohammad […]Continue Reading
NEWS DESK The Bangladesh Army saw a reshuffle in several key positions on Sunday. General Officer Commanding (GOC) of the Army Training and Doctrine Command (ARTDOC), Lt Gen Md Mainur Rahman, has been appointed Chief of General Staff of Bangladesh Army, according to the Ministry of Defence. The current Director General of DGFI, Major General […]Continue Reading
NEWS DESK After paying homage to the Language Movement martyrs, Prime Minister Tarique Rahman today offered prayers seeking forgiveness for the martyrs standing the Central Shaheed Minar premises in the city, setting a unique example in the country’s history. Traditionally, the head of the state and head of the government leave the Shaheed Minar just […]Continue Reading
NEWS DESK Prime Minister Tarique Rahman has paid rich tributes to the martyrs of the 1952 Language Movement, marking the great Martyrs’ Day and the International Mother Language Day. He paid homage by placing a wreath at the Central Shaheed Minar in the city at 12:08 am today. The premier arrived on the Shaheed Minar […]Continue Reading
NEWS DESK President Mohammed Shahabuddin today paid rich tributes to the martyrs of the historic Language Movement marking the Amar Ekushey and the International Mother Language Day. The Head of the State paid homage by placing wreaths at the Central Shaheed Minar in the capital at one minute past midnight tonight. President Shahabuddin reached the […]Continue Reading
NEWS DESK Chittagong Hill Tracts (CHT) Affairs Minister Dipen Dewan today paid rich tributes to the Language Martyrs on the occasion of great Martyrs’ Day and International Mother Language Day. In the first hour of the day, he placed a wreath at the Central Shaheed Minar in the capital. Talking to reporters after laying the […]Continue Reading
