July 5, 2025

Holy Ashura to Be Observed Nationwide Tomorrow

Dhaka: The holy Ashura, commemorating the martyrdom of Hazrat Imam Hossain Ibn Ali (RA), the grandson of Prophet Hazrat Muhammad (Peace Be Upon Him), will be observed across the country tomorrow with due respect and religious solemnity. Tomorrow marks…

One Dead as Bus Collides with Truck on Magura-Dhaka Highway

Magura: A truck driver was killed in a head-on collision between a rice-laden truck and a passenger bus on the Magura-Dhaka highway early today. The deceased was identified as Biplob Hossain, 35, son of Amir Ali, a resident of Badpukuria village in Jh…

Interim Govt’s Commitment to Hold Election: AFM Khalid

Bandarban: Religious Affairs Adviser Dr AFM Khalid today affirmed that the interim government is committed to conducting the general election in the country. “The Chief Adviser has already made an announcement about the general election and the polls …

Woman Killed in Dinajpur Road Accident

Dinajpur: A woman was killed in a road accident in the Dasmile area in Sadar upazila of the district today. The deceased was identified as Halima Khatun, 50, wife of Afsar Ali, and a resident of Askarpur village of the upazila.

According to Banglade…

Info Ministry Refutes Allegations Over Film Grant Procedure

Dhaka: The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting has strongly protested a report published by Bangladesh Pratidin on July 4, 2025, which was captioned ‘Film grants are shared among themselves (Chalachittra Onudan, ‘Nijeder Moddhei VagBatoyara).’ Th…

One Dies from COVID-19 in 24 Hours

Dhaka: The Health Department has confirmed one death and six new COVID-19 infections in the country over a 24-hour period from 8 am Friday to 8 am Saturday. ‘One more COVID-19 related death was recorded in the past 24 hours, taking the total number of…

Former CEC ATM Shamsul Huda Dies at 83

Dhaka: Former Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) ATM Shamsul Huda today passed away at the age of 83. ‘Former CEC and husband of my elder sister Shamsul Huda died at his Dhaka’s Gulshan residence around 9am today,’ Ashfaque Quadri, brother-in-law of Hu…

ICT Convicts Won’t Take Part in Elections: Attorney General

Dhaka: Attorney General Md. Asaduzzaman today announced that individuals convicted by the International Crimes Tribunal (ICT) for crimes against humanity during the July mass uprising will not be permitted to participate in upcoming elections. This de…