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

Belarus supplies air defense system to Myanmar junta: activist group

June 29, 2025

Belarus has supplied an air defense system to Myanmar’s junta to defend against anti-regime drone strikes, Justice for Myanmar said, The Irrawaddy reports. The rights group said on Saturday that it had uncovered significant, ongoing military collaboration between the two regimes. Leaked correspondence with Belarus confirmed the custom-design of air defense command V3D Continue Reading

Israel receives nearly 39,000 compensation claims over Iranian missile damages: Anadolu Agency

June 27, 2025

PARBATTA NEWS DESK Israeli authorities have received nearly 39,000 claims for compensation for material damages caused by Iranian missile strikes, Anadolu Agency reported on Tuesday, citing local media. According to the Yedioth Ahronoth daily, the Compensation Fund at the Israeli Tax Authority has received approximately 38,700 claims since the onset of the Israel-Iran Continue Reading

ECNEC clears Tk 652cr project for Rohingya water, sanitation

June 27, 2025

PARBATTA NEWS DESK The Executive Committee of the National Economic Council (ECNEC) has approved a project worth Tk 652.55 crore to enhance water supply, sanitation, and solid waste management services for displaced Rohingya communities and local residents in 11 upazilas of Cox’s Bazar and Noakhali, Bonik Barta reports. The project, titled Integrated Services and Continue Reading