Police are deploying a massive security detail for the funeral, including a thousand body cameras. A DMP deputy commissioner stated the move aims to boost safety and test the surveillance gear's effectiveness for field operations. He claimed no specific threat exists, framing the camera use as a standard equipment evaluation for better central monitoring of police activities.
The service remains scheduled at the parliament building's south plaza. Afterward, the procession will travel to Dhaka University for burial. The gravesite is located beside the National Poet's resting place at the university's central mosque.
The body of activist Sharif Osman Hadi was moved under heavy guard for an autopsy at a medical college hospital. Following the procedure, it will be prepared for his funeral prayer at the National Parliament Plaza. His burial will occur at Dhaka University, next to the grave of the National Poet, per his family's request.
The government has declared a day of state mourning, with flags at half-mast nationally and at foreign missions. Hadi died after being shot in Dhaka earlier this month. He was treated locally before being flown to Singapore, where he passed away. His remains were returned to the country on a flight.
The funeral prayer for Sharif Osman Hadi is scheduled at the national parliament building's south plaza. This follows the return of his body to the country via a Biman Bangladesh Airlines flight. Hadi, a prominent activist and political candidate, died after being shot earlier in the month in the Paltan area. He was initially treated at local hospitals before being transferred to Singapore for further care.
Authorities have announced specific rules for the service. Attendees are asked not to bring bags or large items. A temporary ban on drone flights around the parliament complex is also in effect for the duration of the funeral.
A poetry reading happened right at the Joydebpur Railway Station in Gazipur for Victory Month. The local chapter of an organization called Bashundhara Shuvosangho set it up. Students from a primary school for underprivileged kids, Musafir Ishkul, took part in the recitation.
They held it in the middle of the busy station to grab public attention. The group's president stated the goal was to use poetry to inspire patriotism and connect the younger generation to the Liberation War's history. Their general secretary added that choosing a crowded spot was meant to bring the independence spirit directly to ordinary people.
Members present expressed a belief that cultural programs like this can effectively pass on historical values. They...
The heads of the Army, Navy, and Air Force are meeting with the Chief Election Commissioner, AMM Nasir Uddin. That meeting is happening at the main election building. Later the same day, the Election Commission will hold a major law and order review. A bunch of top security and intelligence bosses will attend. That list includes the principal secretary, the home affairs secretary, police and prison chiefs, and leaders from forces like the Border Guard, RAB, Ansar, DGFI, and NSI. Their agenda covers pre-election security, illegal arms recovery, and enforcing the electoral code of conduct.
The commission also changed the official election timeline. The window for filing appeals about nomination papers is now shorter. Candidates have from...
Today is the sixth year since Sir Fazle Hasan Abed died. He founded BRAC, a massive global development NGO. He was 83 when he passed in Dhaka after an illness.
His career path changed completely because of a huge cyclone and the Bangladesh Liberation War. He quit his corporate job in Pakistan to help organize support from London. After independence, he went back to Bangladesh, specifically to a wrecked area called Sunamganj. He started BRAC there as a tiny relief project when he was 36, believing people could change their own lives. That small effort became a monster organization. It now operates in 14 countries across Asia and Africa, affecting over 145 million people.
The guy got a ridiculous number of awards, both before and after...
The Austin Reggae Festival is returning with new producers for a three-day weekend at Auditorium Shores. Reggae Rise Up now runs the event, promising bigger production and a wider lineup while keeping its philanthropic focus on supporting the Central Texas Food Bank. The 2026 headliners are Stephen Marley, Koffee, and Iration.
They will be joined by a large roster of other acts like Protoje, Jesse Royal, and Steel Pulse, representing various styles from roots to reggae rock. The setup features a single main stage by Lady Bird Lake, so attendees do not miss any performances. The festival will also include local food vendors, craft markets, bars, and family areas, easily reached by public transit downtown.
Founders from both the new and...
Venezuela's president accused the American president of finally showing his hand about the country's oil and land. This came after public statements saying the United States wanted its assets back there, referring to oil rights and other properties claimed to have been seized.
The Venezuelan leader called this a colonialist excuse for war, stating it proved the real goal was always changing their government and grabbing resources. He flatly rejected any surrender of sovereignty, predicting that any foreign-imposed administration would collapse immediately.
The American president had asserted that past weak leadership had allowed Venezuela take those assets and kick out U.S. energy firms. He framed an ongoing military presence near...
Bounty Killer is firing back online after getting heat from Vybz Kartel's fans. The backlash started because he publicly backed Masicka in his clash with Tommy Lee Sparta. A leaked voice note, supposedly from the 53-year-old artist, explained his stance, saying he was always with the Alliance side, not Gaza, and that Masicka was his artist.
On social media, he posted a video of a fan repeating his famous "like what I like" catchphrase. Bounty Killer used the caption to aggressively question his critics, bluntly mocking them with a string of crude insults aimed at their loyalty and character. His response directly addressed the online disrespect stemming from his chosen side in the ongoing dancehall feud.
