1 A defamation lawsuit seeking BDT 100 crore in compensation has been filed against Matiur Rahman, editor of the daily Prothom Alo, and two other journalists in Habiganj. Syed Humayun Kabir, Executive Director of the local NGO People’s Assistant for Social Advancement (PASA), filed the case on Wednesday (May 6) at the Senior Judicial Magistrate Court. Court Judge Mosha. Tanjina Tanin accepted the case and instructed the DB unit of Habiganj District Police to investigate. The other two defendants in the case are Prothom Alo’s Senior Reporter Riyadhul Karim and Habiganj Correspondent Hafizur Rahman Niyon. According to the lawsuit, leading…
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3 Renewed tensions between the United States and Iran in the Strait of Hormuz have once again pushed up global fuel oil prices. Significant increases were observed in the prices of both international benchmarks, Brent Crude and US WTI crude, immediately after the start of trading in Asian markets on Friday. Market Situation According to British media outlet BBC, Brent crude oil prices in the international market rose by approximately 1.5 percent to $101.60 per barrel at the start of trading on Friday. Although the increase surpassed 2 percent earlier in the day, it later stabilized slightly. Meanwhile, the price…
5 Gold prices have further increased in the international market. A week-long upward trend in the price of this precious metal is being observed, driven by diminishing concerns over inflation and high interest rates, coupled with optimism surrounding a potential US-Iran peace deal. On Friday (May 8), at 10:07 AM Bangladesh time, the spot market price of gold rose by 0.7 percent, reaching $4,715.49 per ounce. Meanwhile, US gold futures for June delivery saw a 0.3 percent increase, trading at $4,725. This news comes from Reuters. Kyle Rodda, a senior financial market analyst at Capital.com, told the British news agency…
1 Information and Broadcasting Minister Zahir Uddin Swapan stated that the government will never allow any crimes against humanity, genocide, or acts against justice committed in Bangladesh to become time-barred. The government is committed to ensuring justice for all incidents, from the 1971 Liberation War genocide to the killings at Shapla Chattar. He made these remarks while speaking as the chief guest at a commemorative meeting organized in memory of the Shapla martyrs at the National Museum Auditorium in the capital on Friday (May 8). Zahir Uddin Swapan said that after the Shapla Chattar incident, BNP leaders and activists were…
3 Nationwide, another seven children have died from measles and its complications in the past 24 hours. Additionally, 1,494 more children have been admitted to hospitals suffering from the disease and its associated symptoms. This information was released in a press statement issued from the control room of the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS) on Friday (May 8). The DGHS statement indicated that one child died from confirmed measles in the last 24 hours, bringing the total number of confirmed measles deaths to 58 between March 15 and May 8. Furthermore, six more children died due to suspected measles…
0 Fifteen prominent individuals of the country have been honored with the newly introduced ‘Uncompromising Stateswoman Begum Khaleda Zia Memorial Gold Medal – 2026’. The names of the awardees were announced on Friday (May 8) through a press release. The list of recipients includes BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir and BCB President Tamim Iqbal, along with several ministers and advisors to the government. The New York-based organization ‘Bangladesh Probashi Nagorik Committee, Inc.’ launched this medal in memory of the late former Prime Minister and BNP Chairperson Begum Khaleda Zia. The organization stated that talented individuals who make special…
1 Commerce Minister Khandker Abdus Muktadir has stated that there is no scope to increase the prices of daily essential commodities using the increase in fuel oil prices as an excuse. He said the government would keep a strict watch on market conditions, and action would be taken against anyone attempting to destabilize the market. He made these remarks while speaking to journalists after inspecting the Sylhet District Council Natural Park on Friday. The Commerce Minister said, “Increasing the prices of daily essential goods due to fuel price hikes is unacceptable. The government has the opportunity to supervise this matter,…
3 Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) naval unit has claimed that during a large-scale joint military operation, they inflicted significant damage on critical US Navy military equipment. They asserted that three US destroyers were forced to flee the Strait of Hormuz in the face of their relentless attacks. In a statement regarding the operation conducted on Thursday (May 7) evening, the IRGC’s naval commander announced that the operation was carried out in response to two “provocative actions” by the United States military. According to his statement, an Iranian oil tanker near Jask port was first attacked, violating a ceasefire.…
0 Despite the exchange of attacks, Donald Trump claimed that the ceasefire with Iran is still effective. In his words, he described the US attacks on Iranian facilities as a “gentle touch of love”. He stated that US forces were able to easily destroy Iranian missiles and drones. At the same time, he called Iran’s leadership “insane” and warned that if a deal is not reached quickly, even tougher attacks would be launched. Trump made these remarks in a phone interview with ABC News journalist Rachel Scott. He claimed that despite the ongoing attacks, the ceasefire remains effective and the…
3 In the first six days of the current May, the country received USD 752 million in remittances. This accounts for an average daily remittance inflow of USD 125.3 million. Arif Hossain Khan, spokesperson for Bangladesh Bank, provided this information on Thursday (May 7). He stated that in the first six days of current May, the country received USD 752 million in remittances, compared to USD 625 million during the same period last year. This indicates an increase in remittance flow year-on-year. From July of the current fiscal year to May 6, the country has received USD 30.085 billion in…