Information and Broadcasting Minister Jahir Uddin Swapon has expressed profound shock and sorrow at the death of former Acting President, former Jatiya Sangsad Speaker, veteran politician and BNP Standing Committee member Barrister Jamiruddin Sircar. In a condolence message issued today, he said Barrister Jamiruddin Sircar made significant contributions to the development of parliamentary democracy in the country and throughout his long political career, he performed various important responsibilities with honesty, wisdom, and dedication. The information minister further remarked that Sircar’s demise is an irreparable loss to the nation’s political landscape. “The nation will always remember with deep respect his role as…
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Deputy Speaker of the Jatiya Sangsad Barrister Kayser Kamal today expressed deep sorrow at the death of former Acting President and former Speaker Barrister Jamiruddin Sircar. In a condolence message issued today, the Deputy Speaker prayed for the eternal peace of the departed soul and conveyed his profound sympathy and condolences to the bereaved family. Barrister Jamiruddin Sircar was born on December 1, 1931, in Nayabari village under Tetulia upazila of Panchagarh district. He passed away at Bangladesh Specialized Hospital in the capital’s Shyamoli area at 4:19 am today. He was 94, said a press release of the Jatiya Sangsad…
Julian Alvarez scored a breathtaking goal as Argentina battled past 10-man Switzerland 3-1 after extra-time on Saturday, setting up a mouthwatering World Cup semi-final against bitter rivals England. Fans of the South American team dominated the stands in Kansas City and were celebrating as early as the 10th minute when their hero Lionel Messi set up Alexis Mac Allister’s opener. Switzerland levelled midway through the second half through Dan Ndoye but minutes later disaster struck when Embolo was sent off after picking up a second yellow card for simulation. The match went to extra-time and Switzerland snuffed out wave after…
The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) has launched anticipatory humanitarian assistance and shock-responsive social protection programmes in Bandarban ahead of peak flood risks to help vulnerable communities better withstand the impacts of flooding. Under its Anticipatory Action (AA) programme, WFP has disbursed Tk 5,000 to each high-risk household through mobile financial services before floodwaters reach critical levels, based on weather forecasts and pre-agreed trigger indicators, said a press release here today. Simultaneously, the UN agency activated its Shock-Responsive Social Protection (SRSP) programme, providing emergency cash top-up assistance to vulnerable families already covered under the government’s social protection schemes. Implemented…
Torrential monsoon rains that continued throughout the night left several parts of the capital under water today, crippling traffic movement and causing widespread sufferings for commuters. According to the Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD), Dhaka recorded 97 mm of rainfall in the 24 hours leading up to 6:00 am today. , The city’s drainage systems collapsed in many areas due to the continuous heavy downpour. BMD Assistant Meteorologist Afroza Sultana confirmed the 24-hour recording and added that an additional 82 mm of rainfall was recorded in the city between 6:00 am and 12:00 pm today. She warned that the rain is…
Prime Minister Tarique Rahman today expressed profound shock and sorrow at the death of former Acting President and veteran politician Barrister Jamiruddin Sircar. “I express my profound grief and deep sorrow at the death of former Acting President, former Speaker of the Jatiya Sangsad, Language Movement veteran, member of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) National Standing Committee, and veteran politician Barrister Jamiruddin Sircar,” he said in a condolence message this morning. Prime Minister’s Press Secretary AAM Saleh Shibly conveyed the condolence message to BSS, saying the premier also prayed to Almighty Allah for the eternal peace and forgiveness of Jamiruddin…
Former Acting President, former Speaker, BNP Standing Committee Member and senior lawyer Barrister Jamiruddin Sircar has passed away. He breathed his last at a private hospital in the capital at 4:19 am today, a press release from the Supreme Court said. Barrister Jamiruddin Sircar was 94. Barrister Jamiruddin was born on December 1, 1931, in Nayabari village of Tetulia upazila of Panchagarh district. He is survived by one daughter and two sons. His son Barrister Muhammad Nawshad Zamir was elected Member of Parliament from Panchagarh-1 constituency in the 13th Jatiya Sangsad Election. He obtained MA and LLB degrees from Dhaka…
Prime Minister Tarique Rahman today reaffirmed the government’s commitment to building a safe and livable Bangladesh for future generations by giving equal importance to development and environmental protection. In a message issued on the occasion of the National Tree Plantation Campaign and Tree Fair-2026, to be observed tomorrow, he said the present government is firmly committed to building a green, climate-resilient, environment-friendly and sustainable Bangladesh under the vision of ‘Bangladesh First’. “Building a safe and livable country for future generations by giving equal importance to development and environmental protection is our commitment,” he said. Describing the National Tree Plantation Campaign…
Amnesty International on Thursday accused Israel of wiping out families in its strikes on Lebanon during its war with Hezbollah, calling for these attacks to be investigated as war crimes. Hezbollah drew Lebanon into the Middle East war on March 2 by launching rockets at Israel in support of its backer Iran. Israel responded with major airstrikes and a ground invasion, killing more than 4,300 people according to Lebanese authorities, including more than 250 children. Amnesty analysed three strikes on civilian homes between March 6 and 13, in which 24 civilians were killed, 12 of them children. The London-based rights…
France take on Morocco on Thursday in a blockbuster World Cup quarter-final showdown as the largest and most logistically complex edition of the footballing showpiece ever staged enters the home straight. After a month of spellbinding action that has seen 280 goals scored in 96 matches, the expanded field of 48 has been whittled down to just eight teams who are dreaming of winning the title at the July 19 final in East Rutherford. France, the outstanding side of the tournament to date, kick off the quarter-finals against African champions Morocco at Gillette Stadium, outside Boston, in a rematch of…
