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Politics Prime Minister Presents Red Rose to Newly Elected President

Prime Minister Tarique Rahman congratulated Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir after the election result was announced, presenting the newly elected president with a red rose.

Politics Prof Yunus Congratulates Mirza Fakhrul Islam on His Election as President

Nobel Laureate Professor Muhammad Yunus today (Thursday) extended his heartfelt congratulations and best wishes to Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir on his election as the 23rd President of Bangladesh.

Business Bangladesh Reports 3 More Measles-Related Deaths as Total Hits 925

Three additional children succumbed to measles-like symptoms nationwide over the last 24 hours, driving the overall casualty count from measles-related conditions to 925.

Politics BNP Appoints Ruhul Kabir Rizvi as Acting Secretary General

Advocate Ruhul Kabir Rizvi, a standing committee member of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) and political adviser to the prime minister, has been named as the party's acting secretary general.

International China Ready to Boost Ties with all Political Parties in Bangladesh: Envoy Yao

Chinese Ambassador to Bangladesh Yao Wen on Thursday affirmed Beijing's willingness to strengthen cooperative ties with all political entities in Bangladesh.

Politics Parliamentary Voting Underway to Elect Bangladesh’s 23rd President

Voting is underway in Bangladesh’s presidential election on Thursday, marking the return of a contested parliamentary vote for the country’s head of state after a gap of 35 years.

Politics Algerian Embassy in Dhaka Commemorates National Mujahid Day

The Embassy of Algeria in Dhaka marked National Mujahid Day on Thursday.

Politics Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir Elected Bangladesh's 23rd President

BNP-nominated candidate Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir has been elected the country’s 23rd president.

International Iran IRGC Warns Saudi Arabia Cannot Contain Houthi Strikes

Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) warned Thursday that Saudi Arabia will fail to suppress the Tehran-backed Houthi movement in Yemen as the rebels intensify strikes against the kingdom.

Politics Court Sets Sept 27 for CID Report on Sharif Osman Hadi Murder Case

A court in Dhaka has set September 27 for the CID to submit its further investigation report on the high-profile murder of Inqilab Mancha spokesperson Sharif Osman Hadi.

Politics World Robot Conference 2026 Opens in Beijing Showcase

The World Robot Conference 2026 kicked off in the Chinese capital, assembling a broad array of advanced robotic innovations aimed at industrial labor, medical care, academic instruction.

Politics Mirza Fakhrul Vows to Build a Prosperous, Welfare-Oriented Bangladesh

BNP presidential candidate Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir voiced his aspiration for a Bangladesh where prosperity, social welfare and human dignity would define the lives of ordinary citizens.

Politics Parliament to Elect Bangladesh’s 23rd President Today

Bangladesh is set to witness a contested presidential election, 35 years after lawmakers last went to the polls to choose the head of state.

Politics PM’s India Visit Depends on Mutual Trust and Respect: PM’s Foreign Adviser

PM’s Foreign Affairs Adviser said that a visit to India by Prime Minister Tarique Rahman could occur once a suitable environment is established, rooted in mutual trust, respect for sovereignty.

Politics Rain Likely Across Country: Rangpur, Mymensingh and Sylhet Face Heavy Downpours

Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) has predicted rainfall across various regions of the country over the next 24 hours, starting from 9 am on Thursday.