9 By Masudur Rahman – Writer and Journalist Following the end of a prolonged period of authoritarian rule, the public’s hope for stability has quickly turned into concern. Since the historic political shift on August 5, 2024, one of the country’s major political parties, the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP), has begun to exhibit signs of political dominance—even before assuming formal power. Allegations of extortion, intimidation, coercion, and influence peddling involving some BNP leaders have sparked fear and anxiety among ordinary citizens. Many had hoped that the BNP, as either a responsible opposition or a potential ruling party, would help steer…
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6 Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus today said that social business holds the potential to not only transform Bangladesh but also change the world. Speaking at the opening session of the two-day Social Business Day at the Samajik Convention Centre in Zirabo, Savar, on the outskirts of Dhaka, he emphasized that social business is the most effective way to ensure healthcare for all. He stated that this approach could be instrumental in addressing the key challenges facing the global healthcare sector. “This is the only right way to guarantee universal healthcare,” Professor Yunus said, stressing that the social business model…
4 Qatar’s prime minister persuaded Iran to agree to a US-proposed ceasefire with Israel after Tehran fired missiles at an American base near Doha, a source with knowledge of the talks said on Tuesday. “Qatari Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani… persuaded Iran to agree to the proposal in a call with the Iranians,” the source told AFP. Source link
2 The International Crimes Tribunal (ICT)-1 today set July 1 for holding indictment hearing in a crimes against humanity case against ousted prime minister Sheikh Hasina and two others over their role in monstrous crimes committed during the July-August Mass Uprising. The other two accused in the case are- former home minister Asaduzzaman Khan Kamal and former inspector general of police Chowdhury Abdullah Al-Mamun. The three-member ICT-1, led by Justice Md Golam Mortuza Mozumder, passed the order as Hasina and Kamal refrained from appearing before the court despite a newspaper notice asking them to surrender. The tribunal said state defence…
1 The Executive Committee of the National Economic Council (ECNEC) today approved a total of 17 projects involving an overall estimated cost of Taka 8,974.28 crore. The approvals came at an ECNEC meeting with its Chairperson and Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus in the chair held at the NEC Conference Room on the Planning Commission premises in the city’s Sher-e-Bangla Nagar area. Of the approved 17 projects, 11 are new and 5 are revised projects while one project got time extension without witnessing any expenditure. Of the total estimated project cost of Taka 8,974.28 crore, Taka 3,180.34 crore will come…
16 British High Commissioner to Bangladesh Sarah Cooke today met Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus at the State Guest House Jamuna in Dhaka, ahead of his official visit to the United Kingdom. During the meeting, High Commissioner Cooke extended her congratulations to Prof Yunus on his forthcoming receipt of the prestigious King Charles Harmony Award. “It is a great honour,” the Chief Adviser said, referring to the award. Prof Yunus is set to depart Dhaka on June 9 and return on June 13. During the visit, the Chief Adviser is expected to hold meetings with senior British officials. The discussions…
17 Chief Adviser Dr. Muhammad Yunus will pay a four-day official visit to the United Kingdom (UK) from June 10 to 13, as Dhaka and London look to reinvigorate their historic partnership through broader cooperation in trade, investment, governance, and global challenges of mutual concern. “This is a very important visit,” Acting Foreign Secretary Ruhul Alam Siddique told reporters during a curtain-raiser briefing at the foreign ministry here this afternoon. Acting Foreign Secretary Ruhul Alam Siddique spoke at a curtain-raiser briefing at the foreign ministry this afternoon. Photo: MoFA Acting Foreign Secretary Ruhul Alam Siddique spoke at a curtain-raiser briefing…
10 Israel has carried out multiple airstrikes on nuclear and military facilities located in and around Tehran, the capital of Iran. The overnight attacks have reportedly killed General Hossein Salami, the commander-in-chief of Iran’s elite Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC). In addition to targeting Iran’s key installations, Israeli forces also struck the IRGC headquarters. Citing Iranian state media, both Reuters and CNN reported the incident separately on Friday, June 13. According to CNN, multiple Iranian state-run media outlets have confirmed that General Hossein Salami was killed during Israel’s overnight air raids. Iran’s state television and news agencies officially announced his…
7 U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio has stated that Israel launched a unilateral attack on Iran on Thursday night. He made it clear that the United States had no involvement in the operation and warned Tehran not to retaliate against the U.S. in response. The Times of Israel reported this development. In a statement, Rubio said, “Our top priority is to ensure the safety of American troops across the region. Israel has informed us that it took this action in self-defense.” He further added that President Trump and his administration have taken all necessary measures to protect U.S. forces.…
6 Professor Dr. Muhammad Yunus, the Chief Adviser, has been awarded Britain’s prestigious Harmony Award 2025 in recognition of his lifelong efforts to promote peace, stability, and harmony between humanity and nature. On Thursday (June 12), King Charles III personally presented the award during a ceremony. Prior to the award presentation, King Charles welcomed Professor Yunus at Buckingham Palace for a private audience. The inaugural recipient of the King Charles III Harmony Award was former United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon. Previously, King Charles III launched the award in June 2024 to celebrate lifestyles in harmony with nature. Shafiqul Alam, the…