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Farida Akhter admits suffering of martyrs in Savar
Fisheries and Livestock Adviser Farida Akhter addressed thousands of workers at Genda Balurmath near Savar bus stand during a massive rally. The Ministry of Labour and Employment organized this gathering as part of July Punarjagoron Anusthanmala-2025 activities. Akhter praised workers as Bangladesh's primary economic drivers who sustain national development through their contributions. She emphasized that laborers serve as major income generators keeping the country's financial system operational. Secretary AHM Shafiquzzaman chaired the event while multiple government advisers participated. Labour and Employment Adviser Brig. Gen. Dr M Sakhawat Hossain served as chief guest at the demonstration. Other officials attended as special...
Turkey reclaims the emperor statue from the Cleveland Museum
Turkey successfully recovered a bronze statue depicting Roman Emperor Marcus Aurelius from the United States after six decades abroad. Officials confirmed the artifact originated from ancient Boubon, located within present-day Burdur province in southwestern Turkey. Smugglers removed the sculpture during the 1960s before American institutions acquired the piece for exhibition. Culture and Tourism Minister Mehmet Ersoy described the repatriation as a victory achieved through persistence and legal determination. The headless bronze figure had appeared at Cleveland Museum of Art before authorities facilitated its return. Manhattan District Attorney's Office and Homeland Security Investigations collaborated with Turkish officials...
Khan links Dhaka uprising to new RAJUK housing lottery
Housing adviser Adilur Rahman Khan addressed the affordable accommodation needs of city residents with limited incomes during a recent event. The Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology Architecture Department hosted the design research presentation focused on accessible housing solutions in Dhaka. Khan criticized previous administrative approaches that concentrated development around the capital without establishing proper transportation links to surrounding regions. Workers migrate to Dhaka but are unable to return home after employment due to inadequate connectivity between areas. The Rajdhani Unnayan Kartripakkha suspended plot distributions and eliminated housing quotas following recent student demonstrations...
NCP's Nahid Islam declares war on any new Bangladesh godfather
National Citizen Party convener Nahid Islam declared that Bangladesh would prevent any new authoritarian figures from gaining control. He addressed supporters at Shaheed Daulat Maidan following a march through Cox's Bazar district. Islam stated that the previous administration had transformed Cox's Bazar into a haven for criminals and drug trafficking. He compared the situation to Narayanganj's former power structure under Sheikh Hasina's government. The speaker emphasized that this system of local strongmen had been eliminated permanently. Islam demanded that the interim government announce the July Charter before the month's conclusion. He criticized the Awami League for exploiting Cox's Bazar through destructive tourism policies...
Yunus government backtracks on August 5 deadline for July Charter
Press Secretary Shafiqul Alam confirmed that national elections will proceed according to Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus's established timeline. The official emphasized that no delays would occur beyond the predetermined schedule. Alam made these statements while addressing journalists at the TEDx Comilla University event held at Bangladesh Academy for Rural Development. The government promises to deliver the finest electoral process in Bangladesh's history. Equal opportunities will be guaranteed for all candidates to prevent any claims of unfair treatment. Political parties continue discussions with the National Consensus Commission regarding proportional representation systems. Eight matters have achieved consensus while seven remain...
New DPE rule cuts 60 percent of students from scholarship race
The Directorate of Primary Education has announced new guidelines for the primary student scholarship testing. Class V pupils may take the examination if they rank among the top 40 percent based on their first terminal assessment results. December will host the examination across four potential dates spanning from the 21st through the 24th. Eligible participants come from government primary institutions, PTI-affiliated checking facilities, and primary divisions within government secondary establishments. The assessment covers Bengali, English, Primary Mathematics, and combined Bangladesh Global Studies with Primary Science. Each subject carries 100 total points, with candidates receiving 2.5 hours for completion. Primary scholarship...
Fakhrul warns of fascist plot to seize power in Dhaka
Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir warned about rising political complications during a press club gathering. The BNP Secretary General expressed concerns about fascist groups rebuilding their networks to reclaim authority. He addressed attendees at a discussion focused on mass uprising expectations and democratic transitions. Alamgir demanded immediate election arrangements from the interim administration. Anti-democratic forces have resumed their operations while criminal behavior and mob rule spread alarmingly. The party leader emphasized BNP's commitment to establishing democratic governance through popular support. He declared that obstacles cannot prevent this democratic transformation. Alamgir stressed the fundamental importance of the...
Decades later, CHT peace stalled by unresolved land disputes
Supradip Chakma addressed the tenth assembly of the CHT Peace Accord Implementation and Monitoring Committee at Rangamati Development Board Rest House. The CHT Affairs Adviser expressed the Interim Government's commitment to achieving lasting peace through collaborative efforts. He emphasized that sustainable development requires all parties to work together on accord implementation. Committee members discussed progress reports and reviewed various treaty provisions during the session. The interim administration has made peace accord implementation a top priority since reconstituting the monitoring body. Foreign Affairs Adviser Md Touhid Hossain and regional leaders participated in the discussions. Participants acknowledged that...
Gopalganj curfew cycle continues, Kamruzzaman offers no end
Gopalganj district authorities extended a ten-hour curfew after giving residents a fourteen-hour break. Deputy Commissioner Muhammad Kamruzzaman announced the restriction would start at 8:00pm and last until 6:00am the next morning. Officials had previously lifted the emergency order from 6:00am to 8:00pm to allow normal activities. The administration plans future curfew decisions based on security assessments with law enforcement agencies. Public safety concerns and property protection remain the main reasons for these measures. Violence at a National Citizen Party rally triggered the initial emergency response on July 16. Authorities first imposed the curfew from 8:00pm until 6:00pm the following day. The second phase ran from 6:00pm...

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