Senior Awami League Leader and Former MP AKM Rahmatullah Passes Away at 76

Information and Broadcasting Minister Zahir Uddin Swapon called for the creation of enduring state and social institutions inspired by the July Mass Uprising, emphasizing the need to break the cycle of political unrest.

August 4, 2026, marked a pivotal day in the history of the July Uprising, with widespread participation and significant events in Rajshahi.

The active participation of BNP leaders and activists significantly accelerated the momentum of the July Uprising in Bangladesh.

Law, Justice and Parliamentary Affairs Minister Md Asaduzzaman stressed the vital role of paralegals in public service and justice accessibility.

State Minister for Cultural Affairs Ali Newaz Mahmud Khaiyam stated that the July Uprising was the result of decades of democratic movements and struggles led by BNP.

Acting President Hafiz Uddin Ahmad Bir Bikram urges the nation to build a discrimination-free, democratic Bangladesh inspired by the July Mass Uprising.

Prime Minister Tarique Rahman has called for maintaining the national unity achieved during the July-August Mass Uprising and pledged to build a just, democratic, and humane Bangladesh.

Home Minister Salahuddin Ahmed announces plan for consensus-driven constitutional amendment.

Chief Whip of the Jatiya Sangsad, Md Nurul Islam, arrived in Dhaka after concluding a visit to the United Kingdom.

Outgoing Colombian President Gustavo Petro claims widespread electoral fraud and warns of civil unrest under the incoming president.

Cultural Affairs Minister Nitai Roy Chowdhury asserts the political change in Bangladesh during the July-August 2024 mass uprising was inevitable due to the united front against fascism.

Saudi Arabia's Vice Minister for Foreign Affairs, Eng. Waleed Elkhereji, lands in Dhaka to bolster ties with Bangladesh.

Bangladesh FIDE Master Tahsin Tazwar Zia defeated Serbian International Master Kirill Klukin in the Rudar XXXV-A Grandmasters Chess Tournament.

A severe heatwave in South Korea has claimed 19 lives and caused numerous heat-related illnesses.

Spain has assured its European Union partners that the Schengen zone is intact despite a recent influx of migrants into Ceuta, with 70,000 of the 72,000 returned to Morocco.

Bangladesh's foreign exchange reserves have reached an all-time high of $36.59 billion, bolstering the nation's economic stability.

Bangladesh and Malaysia aim to enhance cooperation in agriculture, fisheries, and livestock, with a focus on halal meat exports and technology exchange.

Passport seekers in Khulna have expressed satisfaction with the smooth and hassle-free services provided by the Khulna Divisional Passport and Visa Office, eliminating the need for brokers.

Austria set a new all-time high temperature of 40.8C in Vienna, breaking the previous record from 2013.

Bangladesh is grappling with a severe dengue fever outbreak, recording 530 new cases in the past 24 hours.

The Chattogram Education Board has announced the resumption of the postponed Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC) exams, starting August 20, 2026.

A container ship that became stranded in the Chattogram Port channel has been successfully salvaged without disrupting port activities.

RUET’s Committee for Advanced Studies and Research convened to discuss strategies for elevating research quality.

A fire at BLISS Hospital in Satkhira was swiftly brought under control by the Border Guard Bangladesh and Fire Service personnel, ensuring no casualties.

Yemen's Houthis claim a drone attack on Saudi Arabia's Najran Airport amid rising tensions in the region.

Finance and Planning Adviser Rashed Al Mahmud Titumir highlights government initiatives to transform Bangladesh into a $1 trillion economy by 2034 through agricultural development.

In a significant crackdown on unauthorized healthcare facilities, Tangail authorities sealed three private clinics and fined a hospital.

LGRD Minister Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir emphasized the need for coordinated efforts among ministries and local government institutions to address environmental pollution and waste management.

MP Fahmida Haque emphasized that the Khulna Development Authority's initiatives are set to significantly improve the city's infrastructure and connectivity.

The Bangladesh Coast Guard has installed a Reverse Osmosis plant to address Mongla's long-standing water shortage.