World must create conducive conditions for return of Rohingyas: Bangladesh

July 5, 2025

Bangladesh remains committed to work constructively with all partners to find a comprehensive and durable solution to the protracted Rohingya crisis through voluntary, safe, dignified, and sustainable repatriation of the Rohingya to the Rakhine, said Ambassador Tareq Md Ariful Islam, permanent representative of Bangladesh in Geneva. “It is the collective duty of the Continue Reading

Call for removal of CHT advisor by local ethnic communities

July 1, 2025

SPECIAL CORRESPONDENT Ethnic communities in Bangladesh’s hill districts are demanding the removal of Supradip Chakma, Advisor on Hill Tracts Affairs, after one year in the role. Chakma, from Khagrachhari, is a prominent figure and the first Chakma to join the foreign service and become a secretary. He retired in 2021 after serving as Bangladesh’s Ambassador […]Continue Reading

Contractor abandons ICT Building construction at Thanchi College

July 1, 2025

THANCHI CORRESPONDENT, BANDARBAN The construction of the ICT building at Thanchi College in Bandarban has been stalled for three years. As a result, over a hundred students are unable to access digital classes and computer-based education. The Bangladesh Directorate of Secondary and Higher Education initiated a project in 2022-23 to build the ICT building with […]Continue Reading

July Uprising marked as a key milestone in Bangladesh’s struggle for identity, justice, and democracy: CHT Advisor

July 1, 2025

Supradip Chakma, the Advisor on Hill Tracts Affairs, described the July Uprising as a significant milestone in Bangladesh’s struggle for the establishment of its people’s identity, justice, and democracy. He stated that the sacrifices made by the martyrs of the uprising would continue to inspire the nation. Speaking as the chief guest at a special […]Continue Reading

Tarique Rahman calls for staying united for national interests

July 1, 2025

NEWS DESK BNP acting Chairman Tarique Rahman today urged all political parties to stay united for national interests. “The national unity of political parties will remain unbroken, keeping in mind that the evil forces of subjugation cannot raise their heads,” he said while virtually addressing a discussion at the Bangladesh-China Friendship Conference Center Continue Reading

Decision was no dialogue wading martyrs’ blood during uprising: Hasnat

July 1, 2025

NEWS DESK Hasnat Abdullah, a key coordinator of the Anti-discrimination Student Movement, said extensive state pressure and repression even couldn’t force them to dialogue as the movement leaders were resolute in point of no return cherishing the stance of no dialogue wading martyrs’ blood during July uprising. “We were steadfast in point of no return Continue Reading

How can there be consensus? asks BNP’s Salahuddin

June 29, 2025

BNP Standing Committee Member Salahuddin Ahmed has questioned the approach of the proposed National Consensus Commission, saying mandatory acceptance of its proposals would undermine the idea of consensus. “If everyone must accept the commission’s proposals, how can there be consensus? The Constitution is not a religious text that cannot be changed,” he said at an […]Continue Reading

Leaders from multiple parties, faith groups join Chormonai Pir’s rally in Dhaka

June 29, 2025

Leaders from Jamaat-e-Islami, NCP, Gono Odhikar Parishad, AB Party, and minority faith communities joined a mass rally organised by Islami Andolon Bangladesh (IAB) on Friday at Suhrawardy Udyan. The rally, led by IAB Ameer Chormonai Pir Mufti Syed Muhammad Rezaul Karim, called for electoral reform, proportional representation, judicial fairness, and a level playing field. Continue Reading

PCCP condemns armed extortion attempt at Rangamati university

June 29, 2025

STAFF CORRESPONDENT, RANGAMATI The Parbatya Chattogram Chhatra Parishad (PCCP) has condemned an alleged armed demonstration at Rangamati Science and Technology University by members of a hill-based group. In a statement issued on Friday, PCCSP said seven armed individuals entered the campus late Thursday night and demanded extortion money from workers involved in Continue Reading

PCNP opposes proposed amendment to ethnic cultural institution law

June 29, 2025

STAFF CORRESPONDENT, RANGAMATI The Parbatya Chattogram Nagorik Parishad (PCNP) in Rangamati has urged the government to withdraw a proposed amendment to the Small Ethnic Group Cultural Institution Act, 2010. At a press conference on Saturday, PCNP leaders said the proposed renaming of the institutions as institutes of ethnic diversity would violate the constitution and Continue Reading