8 OPEC+ countries raise output to 5,47,000 bpd
The eight OPEC+ countries said Sunday they will increase production by 5,47,000 barrels a day in a move which analysts say aims to regain market share amid resilient crude prices...
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Prime Bank, Neeshorgo Hotel & Resort sign deal
Prime Bank PLC has signed a strategic agreement with Neeshorgo Hotel & Resort, said a press release...
July uprising victim recounts horror of police brutality in emotional testimony
An emotional moment swept through the courtroom of the International Crimes Tribunal-1 before the deposition of Khokon Chandra Narmand began as part of the trials of deposed prime minister Sheikh Hasina and her co-accused, Asaduzzaman Khan, former home minister, and Chowdhury Abdullah Al Mamun, former inspector general of police, for the crimes against humanity during the 2024 July mass uprising.
Attorney general seeks maximum punishment for July uprising killers
Attorney General Md Asaduzzaman on Sunday said people want maximum punishment through legal framework in a crimes against humanity case against Sheikh Hasina, Asaduzzaman Khan Kamal and Chowdhury Abdullah Al-Mamun.
NCP activists join rally at Shaheed Minar
Leaders, activists and supporters of the National Citizen Party from different districts on Sunday afternoon joined its pre-announced rally at the Central Shaheed Minar in Dhaka as the party would unveil its manifesto outlining the visions for a 鈥楴ew Bangladesh鈥�.
ICT begins trial of Hasina, two others
The International Crimes Tribunal-1 on Sunday began the first trial of Bangladesh鈥檚 deposed聽 prime minister Sheikh Hasina and two of her associates 鈥� former home minister Asaduzzaman Khan and former inspector general of police Chowdhury Abdullah Al Mamun -- for their alleged crimes against humanity committed during the July mass uprising in 2024...
Discussion calls July uprising anniv celebration crude
Academics and activists have urged all to tone down the celebration of the one year anniversary of the July uprising, saying that too many lives were lost in the struggle to overthrow the autocratic Awami League regime, while most of the demands remained unfulfilled...
Testimony against Hasina鈥檚 crimes against humanity case begins today
The prosecution will deliver its opening statement and testimonies in the case against deposed prime minister Sheikh Hasina and two others on charges of crimes against humanity committed during the July mass-uprising 2024 will begin tomorrow.
Govt defends prog as incentive for children from low-income families
The government primary scholarship examinations will work as a financial incentive for the children from low-income families for continuing their education, said the primary and mass education ministry in a statement on Saturday...
Cut in global funding in education
A SIGNIFICANT number of underprivileged children continue to suffer from what is now recognised as learning poverty 鈥� particularly in developing foundational literacy and numeracy skills 鈥� despite the government鈥檚 considerable annual investment in primary education through the Primary Education Development Programme and additional efforts by...
Class struggle blamed for division after uprising
The July uprising was a historical bloc and after the student-led mass uprising, its leadership was divided due to class struggle, said academics and journalists on Friday.
State must take responsibilities of July victims: Saki聽
Leaders of the Ganosamhati Andolan on Friday called on all political parties to maintain unity for implementing the spirit of the July uprising for establishing a democratic country and also establishing rights of the people.
鈥楯uly fighters鈥� continue Shahbagh blockade
A group of protesters, claiming themselves as July fighters and family members of uprising martyrs, continued to block at Shahbagh crossing for the second day on Friday, demanding implementation of the July Charter and the July Declaration.
Most economy-related expectations unmet
Many expectations, including a sustainable recovery of the country鈥檚 damaged economy, have remained unmet in the past one year since the July mass uprising, businesses and economists said.
People suffer in tailbacks as 鈥楯uly fighters鈥� block Shahbagh
Hours of massive traffic congestion in and around Shahbagh crossing in Dhaka city occurred on Thursday when protesters, claiming themselves as July warriors and family members of uprising martyrs, blocked the crossing, demanding...
Naogaon potato growers demonstrate demanding fair prices
Potato growers in Naogaon formed a human chain on Wednesday and also dumped potatoes on the road, demanding fair prices for the crop, similar to paddy and wheat...
Fundraising for July prog at RU sparks criticism
Fundraising for a July uprising programme at Rajshahi University has come under heavy criticism after the move went viral on social media...
Cultural activities needed to build inclusive, discrimination-free society: seminar
Cultural activists said on Wednesday that following the 2024 student-led mass uprising, cultural activities were needed to build an inclusive and discrimination-free society...
Myanmar junta mandates prison sentences for election critics
Myanmar鈥檚 junta said Wednesday it has enacted a new law dictating prison sentences for critics or protesters of their planned election, which is being boycotted by opposition groups...
Cultural progs decrease across country
Cultural activists have said that the activities of cultural institutions and organisations across the country decreased after the student-led mass uprising in July and August in 2024...
JCD shifts rally venue from Shaheed Minar to Shahbagh on NCP鈥檚 request
Bangladesh Jatiyatabadi Chhatra Dal, student wing of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party, on Wednesday shifted its pre-announced student rally, to be held on August 3, from the Central Shaheed Minar to Shahbagh following a request from the National Citizen Party...
UK to recognise Palestinian state in September unless Israel acts
Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced Tuesday the UK will formally recognise the State of Palestine in September unless Israel takes various 鈥榮ubstantive steps鈥�, including agreeing to a ceasefire in Gaza.
No more public land at token price
The advisory council committee on economic affairs at a meeting on Tuesday agreed in principle to hand over about 55 acres of land of closed Jalil Textile Mills in Chattogram to the Bangladesh Army for establishing an ordnance factory...
Measures taken to head off chaos
The police have taken special security measures for 11 days between July 29 and August 8, fearing that the ousted fascist force might create countrywide anarchy during anti-fascist programmes marking the first anniversary of the July uprising...
Hardly any reform in political parties
One year after the widespread political awakening that stemmed from the 2024 July uprising, experts and political leaders observe that Bangladesh鈥檚 political parties have not yet heeded the wake-up call to initiate any meaningful internal reforms...
UCSI Univ marks 1st July uprising anniv
UCSI University Bangladesh Branch Campus commemorated the first anniversary of the July 2024 uprising with a discussion and photo exhibition, reflecting on the movement鈥檚 legacy and the nation鈥檚 political direction, in Dhaka鈥檚 Banani area on Tuesday...
SME Foundation to train family members of victims
The Small and Medium Enterprise Foundation initiated a skills development training programme on Tuesday for the members of martyrs and injured fighters of the July Uprising...
High rice price hinders easing inflation
Despite a record Boro harvest, rice prices in Bangladesh remain unusually high, raising questions about market manipulation amid weak monitoring as well as regulation...
PBIL wins 2 Euromoney accolades
Prime Bank Investment, investment-banking arm and wholly-owned subsidiary of Prime Bank, has been named Best Bank for Securities Services and Best Investment Bank for Mergers & Acquisitions in Bangladesh at the Euromoney Awards for Excellence 2025, said a press release...
Pry edn ministry to recruit 2,382 head teachers in govt pry schools through PSC
The primary and mass education ministry has taken an initiative to recruit 2,382 headteachers for government primary schools through the Bangladesh Public Service Commission...