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Faruk-e-Azam pledges lifelong support for July warriors at Chattogram tribute
Liberation War Affairs Adviser Faruk-e-Azam Bir Pratik addressed attendees at Chattogram's Shilpakala Academy Auditorium during July anniversary celebrations. The government official declared July warriors essential components of Bangladesh's democratic heritage. Warriors of July organized the commemorative event honoring martyrs' families and wounded fighters. Bangladesh established a dedicated rehabilitation department staffed by twenty officers under additional secretary leadership. The administration provides lifetime medical care at government hospitals for injured July participants. Monthly compensation varies across three payment tiers for recognized fighters. Category A recipients earn twenty thousand taka monthly while...
Sakhawat Hossain announces new BSC vessels and stricter yard rules in Sitakunda
Brigadier General M Sakhawat Hossain announced the acquisition of three ocean vessels for the Bangladesh Shipping Corporation during his visit to KSRM Ship-breaking Yard in Sitakunda. The retired military officer serves as Shipping Advisor and outlined plans to enhance BSC revenue through expanded fleet capacity. His inspection focused on ship recycling operations at the facility. Chattogram hosts fourteen ship-breaking yards that have earned Green Shipyard Certification under Hong Kong Convention standards for safe vessel recycling. Additional facilities continue working toward certification approval. Yards failing to meet environmental and safety requirements face permanent closure according to government policy. International...
Nahid Islam vows reform and rallies youth against old systems at Berirpar march
National Citizen Party Convener Nahid Islam addressed supporters at Berirpar Point following the July Street March. Islam accused authorities of maintaining outdated systems despite the July uprising's vision for national transformation. The youth leader expressed frustration with the interim government's approach to pre-election preparations. Islam argued that constitutional reforms remain essential before meaningful elections can occur. He rejected attempts to blame July uprising participants for police deaths and pointed to former regime supporters as responsible parties. The convener criticized Mujibism as representing authoritarianism and corruption while calling for citizen assembly at Central Shaheed Minar on August 3. Member...
Yunus pledges justice for Shapla Chattor victims in talks with Hefazat leaders
Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus conducted discussions with Hefazat-e-Islam Bangladesh representatives at State Guest House Jamuna. The participants addressed compensation arrangements for Shapla Chattor massacre victims from the 2013 incident. Leaders explored methods to gather and safeguard documentation related to this violent episode. The group examined potential United Nations investigation procedures regarding attacks against Hefazat demonstrations. They reviewed advancement in dismissing fabricated legal charges against organization members and Islamic teachers filed during the previous administration. Maulana Khulil Ahmed Qureshi led the Hefazat delegation alongside Maulana Sajedur Rahman, Mufti Jasim Uddin, Maulana...
Yunus urges unity to defend elections and resist chaos at the Dhaka meeting
Professor Muhammad Yunus warned political leaders that opposition groups attempt to prevent elections through disorder. The Chief Adviser addressed representatives from multiple parties at the State Guest House Jamuna during their conference. He emphasized that former regime supporters disrupt national progress whenever possible. Yunus stressed that democratic advancement cannot face obstruction from any conspiracy. Anti-fascist organizations must maintain solidarity against these destructive efforts. Political party representatives pledged complete support for conducting transparent elections. Leaders from twelve different organizations attended the gathering at the government facility. They assured Yunus of their commitment to...
SDGI and Orascom Peninsula sign MoU for 600 MW solar project in Khulna
Sundarban Delta Growth Initiative and Arab contractor consortium Orascom Peninsula executed a partnership agreement at the Khulna Club auditorium. The collaboration establishes a 600-megawatt solar energy facility requiring Taka 8,000 crore investment. SDGI Chairman Mohammad Ali Asgor Lobby outlined the venture as part of a broader 2,000-megawatt renewable energy program. The initiative supports Bangladesh's objective to derive 25 percent of national energy from sustainable sources by 2030. Officials identified land requirements exceeding 1,500 acres for project development. Authorities conduct surveys across the Shiromoni and Bil Dakatia regions within Khulna city boundaries. Mongla serves as the backup location should the primary...
DSCC stages mass anti-mosquito drive and rally in Green Model Town and Manda
Dhaka South City Corporation launched a comprehensive mosquito control campaign across wards 71 and 72 within zone 7. More than 600 municipal workers participated in the morning operation that began at 6 AM in Green Model Town and Manda neighborhoods. Local Government Division Secretary Md Rezaul Maksud Jahedi attended as the primary official representative. DSCC Administrator Md Shahjahan Miah supervised the workforce during the extensive cleaning activities. Workers cleared drainage systems, sanitized water sources, and applied pesticide treatments throughout the target areas. The initiative forms part of a month-long program honoring the previous year's July mass demonstrations. Community members joined Red Crescent volunteers and...
Sharmeen S Murshid leads mass oath for July Uprising spirit at Dhaka event
Sharmeen S Murshid led a nationwide ceremony where thousands pledged to rebuild Bangladesh according to July Uprising principles. The Social Welfare and Women and Children Affairs Adviser conducted the oath at Osmani Memorial Auditorium with virtual participation from all districts. Murshid described the gathering as a social contract rather than a simple assembly. She emphasized the July movement represented dreams of ending inequality and exploitation across the nation. The adviser promised to deliver government services directly to disadvantaged communities through improved systems. Murshid announced zero tolerance for violence against women and children while promoting helplines 109 and 1098. She committed to creating an...
Shamsul Alam, former Islamic Foundation chief, dies in Dhaka at age 82
A. Z. M. Shamsul Alam died Friday during medical treatment at a private hospital located within the capital city. The deceased held the position of Director General at Islamic Foundation during two separate periods spanning 1979 through 1982 and again from 2003 through 2005. Religious authorities conducted funeral prayers at Baitul Mukarram National Mosque following the completion of Zuhr prayers earlier today. Alam gained recognition as a respected Islamic scholar and participated as one of the founding members of Al-Arafah Islami Bank. The Islamic Foundation community responded with deep grief and shock upon learning of his death. Current Director General A. Salam Khan publicly voiced his sorrow regarding the loss of his predecessor...

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