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Narayanganj MP Mannan’s son detained over extortion charges
Narayanganj MP Mannan’s son detained over extortion charges

Narayanganj MP Mannan’s son detained over extortion charges

Khairul Islam Sajib, the senior joint convener of the District Jubo Dal and son of Azharul Islam Mannan—the BNP Member of Parliament for the Narayanganj-3 (Sonargaon-Siddhirganj) constituency and president of Sonargaon Thana BNP—has been detained by police over multiple allegations, including extortion and harassment.

Uproar in Parliament over Hannan Masud’s remarks on PM
Uproar in Parliament over Hannan Masud’s remarks on PM

Uproar in Parliament over Hannan Masud’s remarks on PM

During the discussion on the proposed 2026-27 fiscal year budget, there was a ruckus in the National Parliament over the speech of National Citizens Party (NCP) MP Abdul Hannan Masud about the Prime Minister Tarique Rahman.

10 Awami League men detained during procession in Dhaka
10 Awami League men detained during procession in Dhaka

10 Awami League men detained during procession in Dhaka

Police have detained 10 leaders and activists of the banned Awami League and its affiliated organizations during a brisk procession in the capital's Mohammadpur College Gate area.

Government is focusing on alternative financing: Finance Minister
Government is focusing on alternative financing: Finance Minister

Government is focusing on alternative financing: Finance Minister

The government is gradually moving towards alternative financing by reducing dependence on local banks through reforming the country's public finance structure, said Finance and Planning Minister Amir Khasru Mahmud Chowdhury.

Dinesh Trivedi to present credentials on Thursday
Dinesh Trivedi to present credentials on Thursday

Dinesh Trivedi to present credentials on Thursday

India’s new High Commissioner to Bangladesh, Dinesh Trivedi, will present his credentials next Thursday. On that morning, he is scheduled to submit his credentials to President Mohammad Shahabuddin at Bangabhaban. A responsible source at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs confirmed this information to Prothom Alo on Sunday morning.

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