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The government has increased the monthly honorarium allowances and various financial benefits for Bir Muktijoddhas, families of martyred Bir Muktijoddhas, and wounded Bir Muktijoddhas. The new allowance structure will take effect from July 1, 2026. This was announced in a notification issued recently by the Ministry of Liberation War Affairs.
Cape Verde's Sidney Lopes Cabral has made history by winning the FIFA World Cup 2026 Goal of the Tournament award. His stunning strike against Argentina was voted the best goal of the tournament by fans.
Following his outstanding performance at the World Cup, France forward Kylian Mbappe has topped yet another list of stars. He has been recognised as the fastest player of the tournament.
The resignation of President Mohammad Shahabuddin on July 24 due to health reasons has triggered a significant constitutional process in Bangladesh. Under Article 50(3) of the Constitution, the President submitted his resignation to the Speaker of the Jatiya Sangsad (Parliament). With the resignation taking immediate effect, the office of the President became vacant, and in accordance with Article 54, Speaker Hafiz Uddin Ahmed assumed office as Acting President. He will discharge the responsibilities of the presidency until a new President is elected and sworn in.
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.
Neymar Junior shook off the disappointment of Brazil's bitter World Cup exit with a return to form in club football. The star forward delivered a strong performance, scoring twice to rescue Santos from defeat against Chapecoense in the Brazilian Série A. However, his return was quickly overshadowed by fresh controversy.
Sylhet region emerged champions in the boys' category, while Rangpur region won the girls' title in the inaugural edition of New Kuri Sports' football event. Both finals, held at the Bangladesh Army Stadium on Monday, produced thrilling contests.
The latest edition of the football World Cup, dubbed 'The Greatest Show on Earth', concluded just a few days ago. From refereeing to various other issues, there has been criticism. FIFA President Gianni Infantino has made harsh and controversial remarks against those criticising the tournament.
Bangladesh have suffered a major blow ahead of their Test series in Australia after more than two decades. Young pacer Nahid Rana has been ruled out of the entire series due to a Grade-2 tear in his left calf muscle. Meanwhile, Liton Kumar Das and Shariful Islam will miss the first Test due to injuries, though the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) hopes to have them available for the second Test. The first Test begins on 13 August in Darwin, with the second and final Test scheduled for 22 August in Mackay.
After conquering football, Cristiano Ronaldo is set to embark on a new journey in the entertainment industry. The five-time Ballon d'Or winner will make his debut as an executive producer and appear in a special guest role in the upcoming television drama series, Day Ones.
Kyrgyzstan Football Union has invited Bangladesh to participate in a tri-nation football series in Kyrgyzstan as part of preparations for the upcoming SAFF Championship to be held in Dhaka in November.
Punch, the tiny Japanese macaque who captured the hearts of millions worldwide by clinging to an orange toy orangutan, has completed his first year of life. Thousands of birthday greetings have poured in from around the world ahead of his first birthday on Sunday.
The Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) has threatened to launch fresh, stringent protests from Tuesday if the government fails to release detained protesters as promised, despite assurances that no legal action would be taken against those who took part in the weeks-long demonstrations across India.
Dharmendra Pradhan received a warm reception from party leaders and activists when he arrived in Parliament for the first time after resigning as India's Education Minister. Upon arriving at the Parliament building on Monday, he was greeted by several MPs from the BJP and NDA alliance. As he stepped out of his car, he accepted the greetings of all present, with the Parliament premises echoing with slogans of "Dharmendra Pradhan Zindabad." Some MPs honoured him with garlands, traditional caps and shawls.
Those who label BNP as a fascist party suffer from a lack of political knowledge and understanding of history, said the party's Secretary General and Local Government, Rural Development and Cooperatives Minister Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir.
Dhaka Metropolitan Detective Police (DB) have arrested the general secretary of the now-proscribed Awami League's Satkhira district unit and former chairman of the district council, Md Nazrul Islam. He is also a former member of parliament from the Satkhira-1 constituency.
Liberation War Affairs State Minister Ishraque Hossain has defended his decision to salute at the National Martyrs' Memorial, saying he will continue to salute martyred heroes and freedom fighters whenever he feels it is appropriate, amid criticism on social media.
The financial condition of the Jatiya Party (Japa) has taken a significant hit in the post-July 2024 uprising political landscape. According to the audit report submitted to the Election Commission (EC), the party's income declined by nearly 45 percent over the course of one year. However, despite the drop in income, expenditure increased due to the elections.
The resignation of President Mohammad Shahabuddin on July 24 due to health reasons has triggered a significant constitutional process in Bangladesh. Under Article 50(3) of the Constitution, the President submitted his resignation to the Speaker of the Jatiya Sangsad (Parliament). With the resignation taking immediate effect, the office of the President became vacant, and in accordance with Article 54, Speaker Hafiz Uddin Ahmed assumed office as Acting President. He will discharge the responsibilities of the presidency until a new President is elected and sworn in.
What began as a few seconds of personal expression has evolved into a revealing portrait of a society struggling with intolerance, digital vigilantism and deeply entrenched gender bias.
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.
Umme Marufa has been appointed as the First Secretary (Press) of the Press Wing at the Bangladesh Deputy High Commission in Kolkata, India.
A meeting was held between the foreign ministers of Bangladesh and the Maldives to further strengthen bilateral relations. Discussions covered various areas of cooperation, including migration, tourism, education, health, the blue economy and expanding maritime connectivity .
Model and actress Snigdha Chowdhury (Israt Jahan) has filed a written complaint against Ashiyan Group Chairman Nazrul Islam Bhuiya, alleging that he attempted to murder and physically tortured her after luring her with the promise of an advertisement contract. She filed the complaint at Dhaka's Khilkhet Police Station late on Sunday night. Ashiyan Group has completely denied all allegations.
Heart disease does not always begin with chest pain or sudden breathlessness. Health experts warn that some of the biggest threats to heart health develop quietly over the years, driven by seemingly harmless daily habits.
Commerce, Industry, Textiles and Jute Minister Khandaker Abdul Muktadir has announced the complete waiver of booth rent for small entrepreneurs to encourage their participation in international trade fairs, aiming to expand export trade.
