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The new president will be decided through discussions in the party's policy-making forum, said Local Government, Rural Development and Cooperatives Minister and BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir.
The Argentine Football Association (AFA) has strongly denied reports that its president, Claudio "Chiqui" Tapia, is under investigation by US authorities over alleged money laundering and financial irregularities involving hundreds of millions of dollars in international commercial deals.
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has rejected a request to investigate FIFA President Gianni Infantino over his conduct during the 2026 FIFA World Cup, saying the allegations fall outside its jurisdiction. The complaint was filed after the tournament by human rights organisation FairSquare, which alleged that Infantino violated the Olympic Charter's principle of political neutrality by openly supporting US President Donald Trump.
The office of the President in Bangladesh has long been surrounded by a paradox. While the President is the country's highest constitutional office-holder, the parliamentary system significantly limits the office's executive authority. It is this intriguing contradiction that K. M. Mohiuddin explores in The President of Bangladesh: Constitution, Convention and Reality.
When a child becomes a victim of abuse, it is not only the child's body and mind that are scarred—the conscience of the state is wounded as well. Yet when that same child is forced to spend years climbing courthouse steps in search of justice, repeatedly recounting the traumatic incident or facing the accused in court, the justice system itself, however unintentionally, becomes part of the abuse. Delayed justice does not merely postpone the conclusion of a case; it delays a child's return to a normal life. Child abuse cases, therefore, cannot continue to move at the pace of ordinary litigation.
Bangladesh Test captain Najmul Hossain Shanto believes Australia's decision to name a full-strength squad for the upcoming two-match Test series reflects the growing respect Bangladesh has earned in international cricket.
Italy are set to appoint World Cup-winning legend Andrea Pirlo as the new head coach of the national football team.
Argentina's veteran defender Nicolas Otamendi has announced his retirement from international football, closing out a 17-year career with the national team days after playing in the 2026 World Cup final.
Bangladesh have received a major boost ahead of the 2026 Asian Games, securing a direct place in the knockout stage of the men's T20 cricket competition based on international rankings.
Teen sensation Vaibhav Suryavanshi produced a breathtaking display of power-hitting, smashing his maiden international T20 half-century off just 18 balls, as India cruised to a seven-wicket victory over Zimbabwe in the opening match of the three-match T20I series.
Luka Modrić will continue his journey with AC Milan, with the Serie A giants confirming on Thursday (July 23) that the Croatian midfield maestro has signed a one-year contract extension, keeping him at San Siro until June 30, 2027.
Amid widespread student protests across India over allegations of irregularities in the NEET-UG medical entrance exam, Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan submitted his resignation to Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday. The protests had been led largely by a youth-led movement called the 'Cockroach Janata Party' (CJP), which had been demonstrating at Delhi's Jantar Mantar for several weeks demanding his resignation .
Following the resignation of India's Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, the protesting organisation 'Cockroach Janata Party' (CJP) wrote on social media: "The cockroaches have won, democracy has won."
The International Criminal Court's (ICC) chief prosecutor, Karim Khan, has been removed from his post following allegations of sexual misconduct. His legal team has dismissed the decision as politically motivated and biased. The ICC has meanwhile clarified that the move will have no impact on the arrest warrants issued against Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and former Defence Minister Yoav Gallant.
Khelafat Majlis has left the 11-party unity led by Jamaat-e-Islami. The decision was taken at the third general session of the party's Central Majlis-e-Shura at the Diploma Engineers' Institute auditorium in the capital on Saturday (July 25) morning, said its publicity secretary, Engineer Abdul Hafiz Khasru.
Bangladesh Students' Union leaders Meghmallar Basu and Main Ahmed have resigned from the organisation, citing a potential conflict of interest after joining a new political platform.
A scuffle broke out between supporters of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) and Jamaat-e-Islami at a mosque in Pabna's Sathia upazila over Friday prayers being led by Barrister Najibur Rahman Momen, the son of convicted war criminal Matiur Rahman Nizami and a Jamaat-e-Islami lawmaker.
National Citizens' Party (NCP) leader Aftar Majumder Joy has been permanently expelled from the party following his arrest on charges of raping a college student.
In Bangladesh, justice often means years of waiting. The same reality exists even at the country’s highest court. The long corridors of the Supreme Court have witnessed countless sighs of litigants, repeated hearing dates, legal fees, and the exhausting journeys of people travelling from districts to the capital. For many, pursuing a case eventually costs more than the amount of money involved in the dispute itself.
When a child becomes a victim of abuse, it is not only the child's body and mind that are scarred—the conscience of the state is wounded as well. Yet when that same child is forced to spend years climbing courthouse steps in search of justice, repeatedly recounting the traumatic incident or facing the accused in court, the justice system itself, however unintentionally, becomes part of the abuse. Delayed justice does not merely postpone the conclusion of a case; it delays a child's return to a normal life. Child abuse cases, therefore, cannot continue to move at the pace of ordinary litigation.
Bangladesh Telecommunication Regulatory Commission commenced its operations on January 31, 2002. Its inaugural office was located in the 'Style Nahar' building on Road No. 135, Gulshan-1. The first chairman was Syed Margub Morshed, who previously served as the Establishment Secretary of the Bangladesh Government. At that time, I was employed as a staff reporter for the daily Sangbad. Approximately a month after the BTRC began its functions, I was assigned to visit the new BTRC office. I was tasked with conducting a thorough investigation into this new commission. The then Chief Reporter of the newspaper, Kashem Humayun Bhai, noted down various questions regarding the responsibilities of the commission and its potential impact on telecommunication companies, which were sent along with my assignment.
Relations between Bangladesh and India had become somewhat stagnant after the fall of former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina in the student-people's uprising. However, the situation has begun to change somewhat following the elections. In this context, India has expressed its expectation of moving ties with Bangladesh forward.
Bangladesh has expressed concern over prolonged processing times and a rising number of visa rejections affecting Bangladeshi students admitted to higher education institutions in the Netherlands, urging the Dutch government to take prompt measures to resolve the issue.
The country's first-ever 'Migration Film Festival-2026' is set to take place, featuring the short film 'Boidesh' in its official selection. The festival revolves around the multifaceted human experiences of migration, displacement, dreams, struggle, identity crisis, separation and the quest for a new life.
Starting the day with a glass of cumin-infused water has become an increasingly popular wellness ritual among health-conscious people. Nutrition experts say this simple kitchen staple, found in almost every household, may offer a range of health benefits when consumed regularly on an empty stomach. Rather than relying on expensive supplements, many are turning to this traditional remedy as a natural addition to a healthier lifestyle.
The United States has not imposed any new tariffs on Bangladesh and some other countries, claimed Commerce Minister Khandakar Abdul Muktadir. According to him, the previously imposed tariffs are being restored under a new name as their tenure has expired.
