The 42nd death anniversary of former Chief of Naval Staff and former communications and agriculture minister Rear Admiral Mahbub Ali Khan is being observed today with due respect and solemnity at home and abroad. Rear Admiral Mahbub Ali Khan, also the father-in-law of Prime Minister Tarique Rahman, passed away on August 6, 1984. He is remembered for his contributions to the modernization of the Bangladesh Navy, public service, philanthropy and national development. A series of programmes has been arranged to mark the occasion, according to a press release. The observance began with the placing of floral wreaths at his grave…
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Bangladesh Embassy in Rome observed July Mass Uprising Day with due solemnity commemorating the sacrifices of the martyrs and reaffirming the country’s commitment to the ideals of democracy, justice and national progress. The observance began with a one-minute silence in memory of the martyrs of the July-August Mass Uprising and all democratic movements in Bangladesh. Messages from the President, Prime Minister, Foreign Minister and State Minister for Foreign Affairs were read out while a documentary on the July Mass Uprising, produced by the Department of Films and Publications was screened. The programme held on Wednesday, was attended by Italian nationals,…
(BSS/AFP) – An oil tanker reported hearing explosions while transiting the Hormuz strait near Oman, a British maritime agency said Thursday, as Tehran and Muscat hold talks to jointly manage the key waterway. “The Master of a tanker has reported hearing two explosions whilst transiting in the Strait of Hormuz,” the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) said on X, an incident that occurred about ten miles (16 kilometres) southeast of Kumzar, Oman. “The report confirms that crew and vessel are safe. No environmental damage has been reported,” UKMTO said. Iran, which has seized de facto control over the strait…
(BSS) – The Permanent Mission of Bangladesh to the United Nations in New York on Wednesday commemorated July Mass Uprising Day with a reception attended by permanent representatives, diplomats, senior UN officials and representatives of other international organisations. Bangladesh’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Ambassador Salahuddin Noman Chowdhury, paid tribute to those who sacrificed their lives during the July Mass Uprising, according to a press release received here this morning. Addressing the gathering, the ambassador said the uprising reflected the enduring aspirations of the people of Bangladesh for democracy, justice, accountability and human dignity. He said the movement embodied…
(BSS) – Bangladesh tonight expressed outrage over fugitive disposed prime minister Sheikh Hasina’s live media interaction in New Delhi, saying the event was an affront to the country’s sovereignty and detrimental to the development of harmonious bilateral relations with India. In a statement issued on Wednesday, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said Bangladesh was “outraged” that the “absconding convicted genocider” Sheikh Hasina had been allowed to engage in a live interaction with the media in New Delhi, where she and her associates “launched venomous vitriol against the State of Bangladesh and her people.” Dhaka said it “deeply regrets” that despite…
Prime Minister Tarique Rahman today said those responsible for the killings during the anti-fascist movement will be brought to justice through transparent, impartial and credible trials conducted in accordance with the due process of law. “The killers in the anti-fascist movement will be tried in a transparent, impartial and credible manner following the due process of law. The government believes justice for every crime is essential to ensure the rule of law,” he added. The Prime Minister made the remarks while addressing a discussion titled ‘July-36’ after inaugurating the July Mass Uprising Memorial Museum at Ganabhaban in the capital’s Sher-e-Bangla…
By Esme Azom DHAKA, August 4, 2026 (BSS) – Leaders and activists of BNP and its associate organizations have said that the bloody July Uprising of 2024 gained rapid momentum due to the active participation of BNP leaders and activists. Talking to Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha (BSS), they said the long-standing persecution of the fascist Hasina government had poisoned the social lives of everyone, from leaders and activists to well-wishers. That is why, forgetting everything, leaders and activists at all levels risked their lives in this movement, with the aim of a new life- a new dawn, where there would be no…
US President Donald Trump said Tuesday that Iran would be “hit very hard” unless the strategic Strait of Hormuz is reopened “very soon,” in an interview with Fox News. “We’re having very good discussions,” Trump said during a visit to California, insisting that Iran was keen to seal a deal to bring an end to months of conflict.
BSS Bangladesh is observing the “July Mass Uprising Day” today, marking two years since the fall of the Hasina-led fascist government amid a student-led mass uprising that reshaped the country’s political landscape. To commemorate the occasion, the government, political parties and socio-cultural organisations have taken various programmes to honour the sacrifices of those including students who took to the streets against misrule and autocracy. The day’s observance includes the placing of wreaths, processions, discussions, cultural performances and other commemorative events across the country, highlighting the significance of the historic occasion. Acting President Hafiz Uddin Ahmed, Bir Bikram and Prime Minister…
Prime Minister Tarique Rahman today opened the July Mass Uprising Memorial Museum, established to preserve the history of the 2024 July Mass Uprising and commemorate the sacrifices of its martyrs and fighters. The Prime Minister formally inaugurated the museum by unveiling its plaque at Ganabhaban, the former official residence of ousted prime minister Sheikh Hasina, in the capital’s Sher-e-Bangla Nagar this morning, making the museum accessible to visitors. Following the inauguration, Tarique Rahman toured the museum’s galleries and exhibitions featuring preserved artefacts, photographs, official documents, video footage and memorabilia related to the July Mass Uprising. A documentary depicting the chronology…
