Two Candidates Submit Nomination Papers for Bangladesh Presidential Election

Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir, BNP secretary general, has been nominated as the 23rd President of Bangladesh, marking the culmination of his decades-long political career.

In a surprising move, Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir has resigned from his position as BNP Secretary General, handing over his resignation to BNP Chairman Tarique Rahman.

The Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) has nominated Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir as its candidate for the upcoming presidential election.

Wasim Ahmed Anik, Member Secretary of the Jahangirnagar University unit of Jatiyatabadi Chhatra Dal (JCD), emphasizes the July Uprising of 2024 as a collective societal achievement.

Karoline Leavitt, known for her combative press briefings, is stepping down as White House Press Secretary.

Voters in eastern England's Clacton head to the polls for a by-election triggered by hard-right Reform UK leader Nigel Farage, with his main rival being a joke candidate called Count Binface.

China's former premier Zhu Rongji, known for his pivotal role in the country's economic transformation, has passed away at 97.

Finance and Planning Minister Amir Khosru Mahmud Chowdhury pledges zero tolerance for misinformation in official statistics.

On the 57th birth anniversary of Arafat Rahman Koko, leaders and activists from Bangladesh Jatiyatabadi Jubo Dal and Chhatra Dal visited Banani graveyard to pay tribute.

On the 57th birth anniversary of Arafat Rahman Koko, BNP's Swechasebak Dal organized a doa mahfil at Banani graveyard in Dhaka.

On the 57th birthday of Arafat Rahman Koko, BNP leaders, activists, and sports enthusiasts gather to honor his life and contributions to Bangladesh's sports sector.

Protesters decry irregularities and lack of evidence as the trial of individuals accused of plotting against El Salvador's President Nayib Bukele is postponed.

In a 24-hour period, the Dhaka Metropolitan Police Traffic Division filed 1,818 cases against traffic law violators in the capital.

Begum Rokeya University, Rangpur launched a micro-credential course under the 'Digital Skills to Succeed' project to enhance students' digital skills.

The government is set to introduce the 'National Tourism Policy 2026' to foster the development of tourism destinations nationwide.

Emirates is now offering a 96-hour Dubai transit visa to Bangladeshi travellers, enabling them to explore the city during long layovers.

Bangladesh is grappling with a severe measles outbreak, with hundreds of children dead and thousands hospitalized.

The Prime Minister has provided financial assistance to a student securing a scholarship in Sweden, helping him overcome initial financial hurdles.

Prime Minister Tarique Rahman is set to inaugurate National Fisheries Week-2026 on August 16 at the George Institute Mini Stadium in Achmita Union, Kishoreganj.

Prime Minister Tarique Rahman pledges continued government support to promote mathematics education and expand Mathematics Olympiad activities across Bangladesh, focusing on grassroots and school levels.

Hasan Mahmud made history by becoming the first Bangladeshi pacer to take a five-wicket haul in Australia, achieving a career-best 6-55 against the home team.

In a monumental display of skill, the Bangladesh Ansar and VDP women's baseball team achieved their first-ever international victory, overwhelming Indonesia 26-0.

Bangladesh and Saudi Arabia have agreed to increase the number of direct flights by about 71%, from 49 to 84 weekly flights, under a new aviation arrangement.

Brigadier General (retd) Dr AKM Shamsul Islam emphasizes the importance of international humanitarian law awareness, protection of civilians, and media's role during armed conflicts.

The inaugural meeting of the Parliamentary Standing Committee on the Ministry of Water Resources took place at the Jatiya Sangsad Bhaban.

A small village in Rajshahi united to celebrate the wedding of two disabled young people, showcasing the power of community support.

A tragic road accident claimed the life of a motorcyclist in Patnitala upazila, Naogaon.

Spain's inflation rate reached 3.6% in July, up from 3.2% in June, driven by increased energy costs.

Power, Energy and Mineral Resources Minister Iqbal Hassan Mahmood announced that the ongoing energy crisis in Bangladesh is expected to ease soon with the repair of a Floating Storage Regasification Unit (FSRU) and the arrival of LNG cargoes.

A workshop on the Ethnic Survey 2026 was held today to gather opinions and recommendations from stakeholders for conducting the nationwide survey.