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The cabinet has approved the proposal to scrap the 'Essential Medicines List–2026' and the 'Drug Pricing Method–2026'. The decision was taken at a cabinet meeting held at the Secretariat on Monday, August 3, with Prime Minister Tarique Rahman in the chair. The Cabinet Division later confirmed the matter through a press release.
The Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) arrested 419 people and registered 71 cases during coordinated operations across the capital over the past 24 hours, as law enforcement intensified its ongoing crime prevention drive.
Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) arrested 431 individuals during special drives across various parts of the capital over the past 24 hours. The operation also led to the recovery of a foreign pistol, a large quantity of drugs, mobile phones and other evidence. Additionally, 70 cases were filed during this period.
Twenty murder cases filed over the deaths of 44 police personnel during the violence that accompanied the Anti-Discrimination Student Movement in July and August 2024 have effectively remained dormant for more than a year.
Two years after 15 policemen were bludgeoned to death by anti-government protesters at Enayetpur Police Station, the screams of that afternoon still echo for those who witnessed it. An elderly woman living directly behind the station in Sirajganj says she still hears the cries of dying officers in her sleep. Her seven- and eight-year-old granddaughters wake up screaming "save me, save me, I'm dying" in the middle of the night, unable to shake the trauma of what they saw.
The government has expressed its desire to bring French World Cup-winning star footballer Kylian Mbappe to Bangladesh on the occasion of the 'Prime Minister's Gold Cup' national football competition.
The contract of international elite umpire Sharafuddoula Ibne Shahid Saikat with the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has come to an end. Although he had submitted his resignation on April 21, 2025, it was made effective nearly a year later, in April 2026.
FIFA President Gianni Infantino is facing mounting pressure over his leadership of international football. The Football Association of Wales has announced its withdrawal of support for his candidature for the 2027-2031 term as FIFA president. This marks the first formal vote of no confidence against Infantino by any national football association.
Ahead of the Australia tour, the Bangladesh national cricket team has begun their first practice session in Darwin. After the first day's practice, experienced left-arm spinner Taijul Islam said the tour has started positively and the team has been able to prepare well.
Fast bowler Auqib Nabi has received his maiden India Test call-up after being named in the squad for the upcoming two-match series against Sri Lanka, replacing injured pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah.
Fresh speculation over the future of Real Madrid star Vinicius Junior has been firmly rejected by the Brazilian forward's representatives, who have dismissed reports linking him with a move to Arsenal as "false" and "misleading."
Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) chief organiser Abhijeet Dipke has strongly responded to comments made by Taslima Nasrin comparing the Bangladesh July 2024 student movement with his party's agitation in India.
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has said he forgives the young people who made derogatory remarks against him during the 'Cockroach' movement. Describing them as 'misguided children', he said it is now the duty to show them the right path rather than punish them. However, he has also faced criticism for remaining silent on the crackdown on protesters in the capital.
Myanmar's detained former leader Aung San Suu Kyi has met with a foreign official for the first time in several years. On Monday (August 3), the Myanmar junta government released photographs of her meeting with a representative of the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC). This is being seen as a significant development amid longstanding speculation over her whereabouts and physical condition.
The Ganatantrik Jukto Front, an alliance of left-leaning political parties, has condemned and protested Bangladesh's participation in the multinational maritime defence coalition led by Saudi Arabia.
Former adviser to the previous interim government Mahfuj Alam has said that right-wing opponents will not find a place in the July organisations of the right-wing. He advised to quickly choose between right-wing or non-right-wing July to protect oneself, adding that without one's own mob, no one will be spared.
Local Government, Rural Development and Cooperatives Minister and BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir has alleged that the opposition party Awami League is speaking their language and that misinformation is being spread against BNP over the implementation of the July Charter.
Former Bangladesh national cricket team captain and former Member of Parliament Shakib Al Hasan is likely to join former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on the same virtual press conference panel. Sheikh Hasina will address a virtual press conference organised by the Foreign Correspondents Club of South Asia in New Delhi on August 5. The organisers have said that the panel will include Shakib and several other Awami League-affiliated figures.
Twenty murder cases filed over the deaths of 44 police personnel during the violence that accompanied the Anti-Discrimination Student Movement in July and August 2024 have effectively remained dormant for more than a year.
Last week, a lengthy line formed outside the Rural Electrification Board office in Hili, Dinajpur. Not all individuals were present to settle their electricity bills. Many simply held their bills, inquiring about the same issue: Why has my bill increased so significantly?
A new international conflict has emerged over the dominance of the artificial intelligence technology sector. Similar to past global rivalries, one faction is spearheaded by the United States, while the opposing faction is led by China and Russia. As anticipated, it was the United States that instigated this latest competition. On December 12, 2025, during the concluding day of the International Tech Summit in Washington, D.C., the Pax Silica Alliance was formed through an agreement signed by 25 nations.
Commander of the United States Pacific Fleet Admiral Steve Keler is arriving in Bangladesh on Tuesday (August 4) for a three-day official visit.
Bangladesh has conveyed its concerns to India over a possible statement by former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, who is currently in India. Dhaka has also sought New Delhi's cooperation on the matter.
The Tom Holland-starrer 'Spider-Man: Brand New Day' has made history at the box office. The film earned $927 million worldwide in its opening weekend, marking the second-highest opening weekend in cinema history . At the top of this list remains 'Avengers: Endgame', released in 2019, which earned $1.22 billion.
Many believe smoking only damages the lungs. However, doctors warn that regular smoking can also cause serious harm to the mouth, tongue, gums and throat. Symptoms that may seem ordinary — such as persistent mouth sores, voice changes or a sore throat — can actually be early warning signs of mouth and throat cancer.
The National Board of Revenue (NBR) has directed the use of Business Identification Numbers (BIN) transferred as part of the reorganisation of VAT commissionerates. To this end, all activities under the old BIN must be completed by November 30.
