The US military said Monday night it had completed its latest round of strikes against Iran, targeting various sites to counter Tehran’s ability to attack ships transiting the Strait of Hormuz. “US forces struck Iranian military command centers, maritime capabilities, missile and drone launch sites, and air defense systems to degrade Iran’s ability to continue attacking commercial vessels flowing through the Strait of Hormuz,” CENTCOM said in a post on X.
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Road Transport and Bridges Minister Shaikh Rabiul Alam has reaffirmed the government’s commitment to reducing road traffic deaths and injuries by 50 percent by 2030. Speaking at the United Nations High-Level Meeting on Improving Global Road Safety on Monday, the minister underlined Bangladesh’s ongoing legal, policy and technological reforms to improve road safety in line with the Global Plan for the Decade of Action for Road Safety 2021–2030, according to a message received here today. He also highlighted the government’s efforts to expand AI-enabled speed management, strengthen post-crash response systems and implement targeted highway safety interventions, particularly for pedestrians. Rabiul…
Labour and employment Minister Ariful Haque Chowdhury has said the current government is fully committed to protecting workers’ rights and ensuring safe working environment. He said labour sector reform is a continuing process, and the Bangladesh Labour (Amendment) Act, 2026 has been enacted accordingly. With the law Bangladesh has advanced significantly in ensuring international labour standard. The Minister made the remarks in a meeting with International Labour Organization (ILO) Director General Gilbert Houngbo at the minister’s office in the Secretariat here today, said a press release. The meeting featured fruitful discussions on modernizing Bangladesh’s labour sector, reforming labour laws, creating…
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) is alerting the public in Bangladesh about fraudulent schemes that are misusing ADB’s name and logo to offer fake loans in exchange for fees. ADB does not provide loans, funds, or financial assistance directly to individuals. ADB also does not request personal financial information or ask for payments through mobile banking or any other channel in exchange for financial assistance. Recent reports indicate that fraudsters have created fake websites, Facebook pages, IDs, and other deceptive materials to impersonate ADB and its staff. These individuals are using ADB’s name and logo to mislead people and solicit…
International Labour Organization (ILO) Director General Gilbert F. Houngbo today praised Bangladesh’s recent progress in the labour sector and the government’s initiatives to reduce child labour. He made the remarks during a courtesy call on Prime Minister’s Foreign Affairs Adviser Humauin Kobir at a hotel in the capital this evening. During the meeting, the two sides discussed Bangladesh’s recent progress in the labour sector, child labour situation, labour law and institutional reforms, protection of the rights and welfare of migrant workers, and promotion of safe and regular migration. The Foreign Affairs Adviser sought the ILO’s continued support in ensuring the…
LGRD and Cooperatives Minister Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir today urged youth to engage in sports, culture and creative activities to build a healthy, humane and promising Bangladesh. Drugs are destroying society and we must build a strong resistance against it. Our youth must be engaged in sports, culture and creative activates to build a healthy and humane Bangladesh, he said. He made these remarks while speaking as the chief guest at the “Valerion World Cup Night 2026” at Shaheed Farhan Faiyaz Playground here in the capital. The event, jointly organized by Valerion ARC Limited and socio-cultural organisation Ahban, featured a…
Home Minister Salahuddin Ahmed today called on government officials to perform their duties with patriotism, integrity and professionalism while remaining completely free from political bias to fulfill the expectations of the people. “The civil service is one of the most privileged sections of society. Officials should not consider themselves rulers but rather public servants dedicated to serving the people,” he said. The minister was speaking as the chief guest at the inauguration of a four-day workshop titled “Efficient, Citizen-Friendly and Accountable Public Administration: Strategies for Implementing the Government’s Commitments” at the BCS Administration Academy in Shahbag marking the National Public…
LGRD and Cooperatives Minister and BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir today said the debate on the implementation of the July Charter should end. In this context, he said an attempt is being made to spread confusion about the July Charter. Mirza Fakhrul made the remarks while speaking at the ‘July Martyr Journalist Honouring Ceremony’ organised by the National Editors Council at the Institution of Engineers, Bangladesh (IEB) here this morning. Calling upon the opposition party to join the Constitution Amendment Committee, he said the debate should be resolved through talks. The opportunity created by the July Movement to…
Kylian Mbappe became the first player to win the World Cup Golden Boot twice after Lionel Messi failed to add to his tally in Sunday’s final. The France captain scored 10 goals to top the charts ahead of Argentina great Messi, who finished with eight. England midfielder Jude Bellingham and Norway striker Erling Haaland each scored seven times. Real Madrid forward Mbappe, 27, also won the prize with eight goals at the 2022 World Cup in Qatar, where France were beaten finalists. The Frenchman, who made his World Cup debut in 2018, scored twice in Saturday’s third-place play-off, which England…
Spain captain Rodri won the Golden Ball award for the best player at the 2026 World Cup on Sunday after leading his team to a 1-0 victory against Argentina. The 30-year-old Manchester City midfielder, who won the Ballon d’Or for the world’s best player in 2024, said the team were “a bit shocked right now”. Rodri ruptured an anterior cruciate ligament while playing for City against Arsenal in September 2024, making his competitive return the following May. “Even myself I cannot express with words,” he said. “I think now we’re like in a cloud. “It’s been a very tough time.…
