February 9, 2025

2nd Phase of Ijtema for Saad Followers to Begin Feb 14

Tongi: The district administration today handed over the Tongi Ijtema ground to the followers of Maulana Saad Kandhalvi for holding the second phase of the Bishwa Ijtema from February 14 to 16.

According to Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha, Gazipur Addi…

Dhaka Calls Delhi’s Remarks on Dhanmondi 32 Incident Unwarranted

Dhaka: The interim government today criticized a statement issued by India’s Ministry of External Affairs concerning the recent incident at Dhanmondi 32, labeling it as “unexpected and unwarranted,” and emphasizing that it relates to Bangladesh’s dome…

CEC Emphasizes Neutrality in Political Affairs

Dhaka: Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) AMM Nasir Uddin today emphasized that the Election Commission (EC) is committed to maintaining neutrality and not aligning with any political party. “We, who are in the commission, do not want to engage in any …

Former CEC Justice Abdur Rouf Passes Away at 91

Dhaka: Former Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Justice Md Abdur Rouf passed away today while undergoing treatment at Insaf Barakah Kidney and General Hospital in the capital. He was 91. The former Appellate Division judge breathed his last around 9:5…

Farida Urges Pesticide Control to Safeguard Haors

Srimangal: Fisheries and Livestock Adviser Farida Akhter today called for controlling the use of pesticides to protect haors. “Some are talking about protecting the haor, while on the other hand, pesticides are being used to increase rice production i…

Social Forestry Beneficiaries to Receive BCCTF Funds: Rizwana

Rangpur: Environment, Forest and Climate Change Adviser Syeda Rizwana Hasan announced today that beneficiaries of social forestry will now receive financial support from the Bangladesh Climate Trust Fund (BCCTF) instead of relying on profits from tree…

Travel Embargo Imposed on Ex-Minister Abdur Razzaque, Wife, Son

Dhaka: A court here today imposed a travel ban on former agriculture minister and Awami League (AL) presidium member Dr. Md Abdur Razzaque, his wife Shirin Akhter Banu, and son Rezwan Shahnewaj over graft allegations. Dhaka Metropolitan Senior Special…