Prime Minister Tarique Rahman has said young innovators are the country's future and the government will always stand by their research, technology innovation and startup initiatives. He made the remarks on Sunday (August 2) while meeting the world champion team of 'MATE ROV International Underwater Robot Competition 2026' at the Prime Minister's Office in the Cabinet Division of the Bangladesh Secretariat.
Bangladesh's decision to join the Saudi-led defence coalition is in no way aimed at Iran; rather, it is part of strengthening strategic ties with Saudi Arabia and cooperating to counter the Houthi threat, said Foreign Affairs Adviser Humayun Kabir.
The Election Commission (EC) has made significant progress in processing applications for National Identity (NID) card corrections. While over 62 lakh applications have been settled in the last six and a half years, nearly 1.5 lakh applications are still awaiting final decisions, with the majority falling under the complex 'D' category.
Children under nine months of age, who have not yet reached the routine vaccination age, are the most affected in the ongoing measles outbreak. A preliminary study by researchers from icddr,b and Bangladesh Children's Hospital and Institute has found that the detection rate of measles is highest among this age group. The study also found no evidence of genetic changes in the measles virus circulating in the country.
The Bangladesh government has taken steps to cancel the bail of former Inspector General of Police (IGP) Benazir Ahmed in the United Arab Emirates. A law firm has been hired in Dubai for this purpose, said Home Minister Salahuddin Ahmed.
The Bangladesh Madrasa Education Board has dissolved all existing ad-hoc committees of private Dakhil and Alim madrasas across the country. The board has also directed authorities to form new ad-hoc committees within 15 working days, following the revised regulations and obtaining necessary approvals.