Tongi labour leader Nurul Amin has been freed after long 22 years of imprisonment in the murder case of former Member of Parliament Ahsan Ullah Master. After being freed from Kashimpur Central Jail on Monday, his followers greeted and welcomed him with flowers at the main gate of the jail.
Home Minister and President of the Constitution Amendment Committee Salahuddin Ahmed has said that the non-partisan caretaker government system and the provision of mandatory referendum are being restored in the constitution. At the same time, an initiative has been taken to give legal and constitutional protection or indemnity to the heroic political and general participants of the July mass uprising as ‘July fighters’ in a specific schedule along with ensuring the historical recognition of the July mass uprising.
The impact of economic weakness has fallen on the lifestyle and employment of people in Bangladesh. Nearly 2.1 million people have newly fallen into poverty in the country in the 2026 fiscal year compared to the previous year. In the same period, job creation has almost become stagnant and women have been comparatively more affected in the case of losing jobs.
The dengue situation in the country has further deteriorated. Ten people have died after being infected with this mosquito-borne disease in the last 24 hours, which is the highest number of deaths in a single day this year. In the same period, 1,996 new dengue patients have been admitted to various hospitals of the country.
Prime Minister Tarique Rahman is going to Tokyo on a four-day official visit at the invitation of Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi. He is scheduled to leave Dhaka on October 26. Discussions may be held on further strengthening the relations between the two countries and various issues of mutual interest during this possible visit from October 26 to 29.
Dr. Zahed Ur Rahman, Information and Broadcasting Adviser to the Prime Minister, has commented that political settlement or reconciliation with Awami League is not possible without admission of crime and repentance.