President Announces Third Session of 13th Parliament on August 27

Prime Minister Tarique Rahman has expressed prayers and well-wishes for the swift recovery of Malaysian Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.

Prime Minister Tarique Rahman emphasized the importance of honoring the sacrifices of the July martyrs by working to build a peaceful and prosperous Bangladesh.

The Election Commission has unveiled a draft list of voting centers for local government polls in Chattogram, inviting public scrutiny until August 18.

Labour and Employment Minister Ariful Haque Chowdhury anticipates the announcement of the election schedule for the Bangladesh Tea Workers’ Union by August 30.

BNP Senior Joint Secretary General Ruhul Kabir Rizvi emphasizes the necessity of changing political mindsets to bolster democracy in Bangladesh.

Bangladesh Home Minister Salahuddin Ahmed emphasizes the need for a fresh start in Bangladesh-India relations, highlighting mutual cooperation and dialogue.

A court in Dhaka rejected the bail pleas of six individuals, including leaders of Notun Dhara Bangladesh, in a case under the Anti-Terrorism Act.

Prime Minister Tarique Rahman hopes India will speed up the extradition of Sheikh Hasina during a meeting with the Indian High Commissioner in Dhaka.

A Dhaka court remanded Awami League leader and former MP Akhtaruzzaman for three days in a case under the Anti-Terrorism Act.

Sri Lankan authorities have arrested Sagara Kariyawasam, the General-Secretary of the Sri Lanka Podujana Party, for allegedly threatening the police chief.

Indian students in Jharkhand escalate protests over alleged exam irregularities, demanding the cancellation of tests conducted by a private company.

Following the resignation of Mohammad Bagher Zolghadr, President Masoud Pezeshkian has appointed Mohsen Rezaei as the head of Iran's Supreme National Security Council.

The third International Indigenous Language Journalism Conference-2026 has commenced in Kathmandu, Nepal, focusing on cultural diversity, climate justice, and inclusive democracy.

The government plans to establish new food godowns in three hill districts to ensure uninterrupted food supply amid natural disasters and emergencies.

Police arrested a man in Shahjahanpur for allegedly strangling his wife to death after a history of marital disputes.

Authorities have seized a significant quantity of smuggled Indian goods, including basmati rice and Red Bull energy drinks, in operations along the Cumilla-Brahmanbaria border.

A tragic head-on collision between a passenger bus and a sand-laden truck in Chandpur's Shahrashti upazila has resulted in three fatalities and 15 injuries.

Authorities in Natore have reclaimed 1.37 acres of government land, valued at approximately Tk 14 crore, after it was unlawfully occupied for 35 years.

Educational institutions managed by the Bangladesh Army have attained an exceptional 99.26 percent pass rate in the recent Secondary School Certificate examinations.

Fourteen illegal miners were killed and eight injured in a rockfall at an abandoned mine in Rustenburg, South Africa.

State Minister for Environment, Forest and Climate Change Shaikh Faridul Islam announced the government's ambitious plan to save 25 crore trees over the next five years.

The government has proposed installing solar panels at 300 primary schools in Rangamati's remote areas to ensure electricity.

The Traffic Division of Dhaka Metropolitan Police filed 915 cases against vehicles emitting black smoke during July.

Bangladesh is set to conduct its first-ever Vessel Census 2026 from August 20 to 29 to build a safer and more efficient inland water transport system.

The High Court in Bangladesh initiates the hearing on the death sentence and appeal against the conviction in the harrowing case of eight-year-old Asiya's rape and murder.

A preparatory meeting was held in Rajshahi to ensure the smooth organization of the Regional SME Product Fair, aiming to boost local entrepreneurship.

Singapore has raised its GDP growth forecast for 2026 to between 4.5% and 5.5% due to stronger-than-expected AI-related global demand.

Police conducted special operations in Dhaka, resulting in the arrest of 25 individuals and the capture of a snatcher with public assistance.

Vietnam's VinSpace has announced a partnership with SpaceX to launch its first satellites in 2027, marking a significant step in the country's space ambitions.

Medical experts emphasize the importance of hydration and rest for dengue patients to aid recovery.