Alice Mogwe, president of the International Federation for Human Rights, met with the chief adviser, Prof Muhammad Yunus, on Monday at the Guest House Jamuna. The two leaders discussed the human rights situation in Bangladesh and worldwide. Prof Yunus thanked Mogwe for her visit and highlighted the value of stronger international engagement at this important time for the country. He noted his recent meetings with international human rights defenders and urged them to visit Bangladesh, as it faces a critical period.
The humanitarian crisis in Gaza featured prominently in their discussion, with Mogwe outlining her organization’s support efforts and expressing gratitude for Prof Yunus’s solidarity. Mogwe praised the interim government’s...
Iran will not resume nuclear talks with European countries immediately after the recent reimposition of sanctions, the foreign ministry said on Monday. Britain, France, and Germany restored sanctions on September 28, triggering the snapback of United Nations sanctions under the agreement's mechanism. Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baqaei stated that Iran is reviewing the consequences of these actions by the E3 but will maintain diplomatic contacts and consultations.
Western nations, led by the United States and supported by Israel, accuse Iran of seeking nuclear weapons and cite uranium enrichment as a major concern. Iran denies the allegations, stating its nuclear program serves civilian purposes and asserting its right to enrichment...
Ishtiaque Sadeque was elected as a director from Category 2, representing Dhaka clubs, in the Bangladesh Cricket Board election with 42 votes, the highest in that group. Shanian Taneem Naveen and Faruque Ahmed also secured 42 votes each, sharing the top spot in this competitive section. Out of 156 eligible votes, 115 were cast, resulting in a voter turnout of 73.71%, which reflected strong engagement from all categories.
The election results were announced on Monday, after voting took place at a hotel in Dhaka from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Dr Sheikh Jubayed Hasan, the returning officer, said that 23 directors were elected according to the BCB constitution, with 10 from district and division representatives, 12 from Dhaka clubs, and one from...
Gulf Cooperation Council countries will begin the pilot phase of a unified tourist visa in the fourth quarter of this year, according to the UAE Minister of Economy and Tourism and Chairman of the Emirates Tourism Council, Abdulla bin Touq Al Marri. The unified visa will let visitors travel across all six GCC countries, aiming to boost regional integration and promote the Gulf as a single tourism destination. The full rollout of the GCC Grand Tourist Visa is expected at a later date, while specific launch details, costs, and duration have not been released.
Industry leaders expect the visa to significantly benefit the tourism sector and broader economies, generating new jobs and increasing GDP. The UAE and Saudi Arabia are expected to...
The Noakhali Division Implementation Committee on Monday requested the formation of the Noakhali Division with Noakhali, Feni, Lakshmipur, and neighboring districts. The committee made this appeal at a press conference at the Jatiya Press Club, urging the chief adviser, Prof Muhammad Yunus, to take appropriate action.
Convener AKM Mozammel Haque stated that creating the Noakhali Division would make government services more accessible for residents distant from the capital. He proposed including six districts, as these areas have strong geographical, cultural, and economic ties. Haque opposed the plan for Cumilla Division, pointing out that residents in Noakhali, Feni, or Lakshmipur were not consulted. He said establishing the Noakhali...
A delegation from the High Commission of Canada to Bangladesh visited American International University-Bangladesh on Sept. 29, 2025. The team was led by Debra Boyce, Counsellor and Senior Trade Commissioner, and Quazi Gulam Farhad, Trade Commissioner.
The delegation met with AIUB management and senior officials, including Ishtiaque Abedin, Founder Member of the Board of Trustees and Secretary General of APUB; Prof. Dr. Saiful Islam, Vice Chancellor; Prof. Dr. Nisar Ahmed, Treasurer; Dr. Mohammad Zahidul Islam Khan, Registrar; Prof. Dr. Anwar Hossain, Advisor and Dean-in-Charge, Faculty of Business Administration; Prof. Dr. S. A. M. Manzur H. Khan, Proctor; and other AIUB officials.
Discussions centered on potential academic...
The US government shutdown entered its second week on Monday, with no agreement in sight between President Donald Trump’s Republicans and Democrats. Democrats are withholding key votes needed to reopen federal agencies, demanding agreement on extending health care subsidies set to expire.
With government funding halted since Wednesday, Senate Democrats were expected to block a House-passed funding bill for the fifth time. The shutdown has suspended non-essential services, with hundreds of thousands of federal employees set to miss paychecks, and military personnel facing possible delays by Oct. 15.
President Trump has threatened to fire federal workers instead of the usual furloughs. Both parties blamed each other for the standoff...
HSBC has provided support to Solidaridad Network Asia to promote climate-resilient soybean farming in Bangladesh’s coastal region through the project “Improving Prosperity and Sustainability of Bangladesh Feed and Oil Industry through Soybean Farming.” The initiative helps farmers adapt to rising salinity and changing weather conditions, thereby protecting their livelihoods and ensuring food security.
More than 40,000 farmers across 42,000 hectares are growing high-yield, short-duration, and saline-tolerant soybean varieties. These crops enhance soil health and increase yields, resulting in higher incomes and greater resilience to environmental pressures. Soybeans are crucial for the country’s feed and oil industries, helping to reduce...
Authorities have called for active media involvement to ensure the success of the nationwide typhoid vaccination campaign, which begins on Oct. 12. The appeal was made at a workshop titled “TCV Vaccination Campaign 2025” at the National Institute of Mass Communication in Dhaka on Monday.
Additional Secretary Mohammad Altaf-ul-Alam emphasized the media’s crucial role in public health, stressing the need for broad engagement to reach all communities. NIMC Director General Muhammad Hiruzzaman said past campaigns against polio and cholera succeeded with strong media support and expressed hope for similar results with TCV.
Approximately 70 journalists attended the workshop, where they received information on vaccine safety, target groups...
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