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All parties agree on need to change presidential polls process: Ali Riaz
08:57 PM, 19 Jun 2025 ThursdayVice-Chairman of the National Consensus Commission Ali Riaz on Thursday said all political parties have agreed on the need to amend the Constitution to change the process of electing the President.
US ‘helping a lot’ in conflict with Iran: Netanyahu
08:31 PM, 19 Jun 2025 ThursdayIsraeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Thursday that the United States is “already helping a lot” in his country’s ongoing conflict with Iran. He made the remarks during a visit to the Soroka Medical Center in the city of Beer Sheva, which was damaged in Iranian strikes.
Asad Alam Siam appointed new Foreign Secretary
07:35 PM, 19 Jun 2025 ThursdayThe government has appointed Secretary Asad Alam Siam, who served as Bangladesh Ambassador to the United States, as the Foreign Secretary of the country, said the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
21 nominated for National Tree Plantation Award 2024
06:33 PM, 19 Jun 2025 ThursdayThe Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change has finalised the nomination of 21 individuals and institutions in seven categories for the "National Tree Plantation Award 2024."
Iran yet to use its new generation missiles
06:09 PM, 19 Jun 2025 ThursdayAlthough Iran’s Armed Forces have launched a series of devastating retaliatory missile strikes on Israel under Operation True Promise III but they are yet to use new generation missiles like Fattah, reports Tasnim News Agency.
EC finalises draft code of conduct, bars advisers from campaigning
05:54 PM, 19 Jun 2025 ThursdayThe Election Commission (EC) has finalised the draft Code of Conduct for political parties and candidates ahead of the 13th National Parliamentary Election.
Israel says eliminating Khamenei the war goal
05:04 PM, 19 Jun 2025 ThursdayIn the wake of Iran’s missile attack that damaged Be’er Sheva, Israel’s Defence Minister Israel Katz declared that Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, “can no longer be allowed to exist.” Speaking to journalists in Holon near Tel Aviv, Katz accused Khamenei of ordering attacks on hospitals and openly seeking Israel’s destruction.
Govt decides to declare Aug 5 a public holiday
04:55 PM, 19 Jun 2025 ThursdayThe government has decided to declare August 5 a public holiday to mark the Student-People Uprising Day. The day will be officially observed every year. The decision was made at a meeting of the Council of Advisers held today at the State Guest House Jamuna.
Army not institutionally involved in enforced disappearances: Moinul
04:28 PM, 19 Jun 2025 ThursdayAlthough the Bangladesh Army as an institution was not involved in enforced disappearances, some officers deputed from the army to various forces were found to be involved, said Justice Moinul Islam Chowdhury, Chairman of the Inquiry Commission on Enforced Disappearances.
‘Disappeared victims branded as militants, later shown arrested’
03:37 PM, 19 Jun 2025 ThursdayMany victims of enforced disappearance during the previous government’s tenure were branded as militants and later shown arrested in ongoing or newly filed criminal cases, according to Justice Moinul Islam Chowdhury, Chairman of the Inquiry Commission on Enforced Disappearances.
US reaffirms support as deputy secy lauds Yunus’ leadership
03:00 PM, 19 Jun 2025 ThursdayUS Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau has praised the leadership of Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus at a critical juncture for Bangladesh and reaffirmed continued US support for the country...
123 irregular Bangladeshis return from Libya
02:55 PM, 19 Jun 2025 ThursdaySome 123 irregular Bangladeshi nationals, who wanted to return home voluntarily from Tripoli and its surrounding areas of Libya, were repatriated on Thursday morning, June 19...
WB helps Bangladesh improve energy security, air quality
02:29 PM, 19 Jun 2025 ThursdayThe World Bank’s Board of Executive Directors on Wednesday, June 18, approved two projects totaling $640 million to help Bangladesh improve gas supply and air quality...
Iran's missile strikes cause widespread damage in Israel
02:19 PM, 19 Jun 2025 ThursdayIranian state media reported that early morning missile strikes targeted key Israeli military and intelligence facilities, including the Israeli army’s Command and Intelligence (IDF C4I) headquarters and a military intelligence camp located in the Gav-Yam Technology Park, near Soroka hospital in Be’er Sheva.
Galle Test: Taijul bags first wicket after Bangladesh post 495
01:19 PM, 19 Jun 2025 ThursdayBangladesh left-arm spinner Taijul Islam broke the opening stand of Sri Lanka at 47 on the third morning of the Galle Test, following Bangladesh’s first innings total of 495...
Secretariat staff continue protests demanding repeal of ordinance
01:11 PM, 19 Jun 2025 ThursdaySecretariat employees staged fresh protests on Thursday again, demanding immediate repeal of the Public Service Ordinance, threatening a tougher action programme if their demands are not met...
Ex-state minister Shamsul Alam arrested
12:44 PM, 19 Jun 2025 ThursdayThe Detective Branch (DB) of Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) arrested former state minister for planning Shamsul Alam in the capital’s Mohammdpur on Thursday, June 19...
Strikes target Israeli army, intelligence facility, claims Iran
11:57 AM, 19 Jun 2025 ThursdayIRNA, the Islamic Republic News Agency, has said on Telegram that the “main target” of this morning’s missile attack “was the large [Israeli army] Command and Intelligence (IDF C4I) headquarters and the military intelligence camp in the Gav-Yam Technology Park”...
639 killed in Israeli attacks on Iran: Rights group
10:42 AM, 19 Jun 2025 ThursdayThe Washington-based group Human Rights Activists said at least 639 people have been killed in Israeli attacks across Iran as the conflict enters its seventh day...
Trump approves plans for strike on Iran, decision pending
10:08 AM, 19 Jun 2025 ThursdayPresident Donald Trump has approved plans for a possible military strike on Iran but has not yet made a final decision on whether to proceed, according to a report by CBS News, the BBC’s US partner...