The United States and Iran traded strikes on Thursday for the second day running as Washington and Tehran battled over the strategic Strait of Hormuz. The vital oil shipping corridor is a flashpoint in the Middle East war, with Tehran insisting on control of the strait despite it being open to free passage before the US-Israeli attacks in February. After the foes traded fire on Wednesday, US President Donald Trump said the ceasefire with Iran was “over”, but left the door open to more talks and added any strikes would end quickly. US forces said the latest attacks against Iran…
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The Appellate Division of the Supreme Court (SC) today upheld a High Court (HC) verdict declaring parts of the 15th Amendment to the Constitution unconstitutional and void by dismissing three separate appeals, effectively restoring the caretaker government (CG) system and the referendum. “Appeal is dismissed,” read each of the three identical short judgments delivered by the four-member Appellate Division bench headed by Chief Justice Zubayer Rahman Chowdhury. Attorney General Md Ruhul Quddus Kazal said the Appellate Division, by dismissing the appeals, upheld the High Court’s judgment reinstating the caretaker government (CG) system and the referendum. The High Court delivered the…
Bangladesh’s economy continues to demonstrate resilience despite global and domestic challenges, with strong remittance inflows and steady growth in the services sector providing key support, according to the latest Asian Development Outlook (ADO) July 2026 released by the Asian Development Bank (ADB). The ADB projected Bangladesh’s gross domestic product (GDP) to grow by 3.7 percent in fiscal year (FY) 2026 and 4.5 percent in FY2027, noting that sustained reforms and improving macroeconomic conditions are expected to strengthen the country’s growth momentum, said a ADB press release issued today. “Bangladesh’s economy continues to show resilience amid a difficult global and domestic…
Bangladesh and the Netherlands today reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening bilateral cooperation in water resources management, with a focus on knowledge sharing, technology transfer, research and capacity building. The commitment was made when Water Resources Minister Shahiduddin Chowdhury Anne met Netherlands Ambassador to Bangladesh Joris Van Bommel at the Bangladesh Secretariat. State Minister for Water Resources Forhad Hossain Azad was also present at the meeting. During the meeting, the minister described the Netherlands as one of Bangladesh’s trusted development partners and said the two countries enjoy longstanding and cordial relations. He called for enhanced cooperation in exchanging experiences in water…
Students of Dhaka Residential Model College who will represent Bangladesh at the global robotics competition RoboSub 2026 in the USA, met with Prime Minister Tarique Rahman at his Sangsad Bhaban office here today. During the meeting, the students presented their project to the Prime Minister. He engaged warmly with them and gained detailed insights into their innovative project, PM’s deputy press secretary Md. Suzauddhowla said. The Prime Minister encouraged the students to devote greater attention to research and science-based innovations. He also extended his heartfelt congratulations and appreciation for their proud representation of Bangladesh on the international stage. Tarique Rahman…
British High Commissioner to Bangladesh Sarah Cooke today reaffirmed the United Kingdom’s commitment to strengthening cooperation with Bangladesh in the areas of women’s and children’s rights, social protection and development. She gave the reaffirmation during a meeting with Social Welfare and Women and Children Affairs Minister Professor Dr AZM Zahid Hossain at his office at the Secretariat. A wide range of issues, including sustainable development of women and children, gender equality, women’s economic and political empowerment, female education, prevention of child marriage, cyberbullying and eliminating violence against women and children were discussed. The minister said the government remains committed to…
The United Kingdom has pledged to continue providing all necessary support to further strengthen democracy in Bangladesh as British High Commissioner to Bangladesh Sarah Cooke met LGRD and Cooperatives Minister Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir at the Secretariat here today. Issues including local government elections, education, investment, climate change, migration, women’s empowerment, and local government were discussed during the meeting, said an official handout. Fakhrul said his ministry along with the Election Commission is working to begin local government polls with Union Parishad elections in phases by next December. He said Bangladesh has always regarded the United Kingdom as a close…
Prime Minister Tarique Rahman today visited the summer exercise of the Bangladesh Army. For the first time in the country’s history, a prime minister personally visited the Army’s summer training as he toured the area of 8 BIR under the Bangladesh Army’s 9th Infantry Division in Singair upazila of Manikganj on foot and spent an extended period with soldiers in the field, said Prime Minister’s Deputy Press Secretary Jahidul Islam Rony. During the visit, the premier toured different parts of the ‘firm base’ and was briefed by the General Officer Commanding (GOC) and the unit’s Commanding Officer (CO) on the…
Argentina staged a stunning comeback from 2-0 down to avoid a stunning exit at the hands of Egypt and prolong Lionel Messi’s World Cup career with a 3-2 win to reach the quarter-finals. The holders looked down and out when goals from Yasser Ibrahim and Mostafa Ziko, either side of Messi having a penalty saved, put the Pharaohs in sight of a historic victory in Atlanta. However, Cristian Romero’s header sparked the comeback as Argentina struck three times in the final 11 minutes plus stoppage time. Messi smashed home the equaliser to score for a ninth consecutive World Cup game and retake…
All maritime ports in Bangladesh have been advised to keep hoisted local cautionary signal number three as squally weather may affect the North Bay and adjoining coastal areas. All fishing boats and trawlers over the North Bay have also been advised to remain close to the coast and proceed with caution until further notice. The Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD), in a special weather bulletin issued this morning, said the well-marked low over East Madhya Pradesh and adjoining areas moved northwestwards and now lies over Northwest Madhya Pradesh and adjoining areas. The system is likely to move west-northwestwards further and weaken…
