6 Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) has been deployed in five districts across the country to maintain internal law and order and to counter potential security risks. The districts are Cox’s Bazar, Madaripur, Sherpur, Gazipur, and Moulvibazar. This information was announced in a press release issued by BGB headquarters on Monday evening (June 22). The press release stated that BGB members have been deployed in these districts following directives from the Ministry of Home Affairs. They will perform their duties from Monday evening until June 30, in coordination with the respective district administrations and law enforcement agencies. It was also informed…
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1 An earthquake was felt in various areas of the country, including the capital Dhaka, on Monday (June 22) around 9:30 PM. Buildings shook for several seconds, causing many people to panic and quickly rush out of their homes, offices, and other establishments. Eyewitnesses reported that the earthquake tremor lasted for several seconds. Many have also indicated on social media that the tremors were felt in several other districts across the country, beyond just the capital’s various areas. However, there are no immediate reports of casualties or significant damage. Relevant authorities have also not yet confirmed any information regarding potential…
0 The government has granted special executive magisterial powers to commissioned officers of the rank of Captain and above in the Army across six districts, aimed at controlling potential unauthorized activities and maintaining law and order, particularly around the anniversary of the Awami League political party. This information was announced on Monday (June 22) in a gazette notification issued by the Deputation-2 branch of the Ministry of Public Administration. According to the notification, this order will remain effective from June 22 to June 30 in the Dhaka Metropolitan Area, Chattogram Metropolitan Area, Gazipur Metropolitan Area, Narayanganj District, Gopalganj District, and…
0 Home Minister Salahuddin Ahmed announced that the army has been ordered to deploy in six districts, including Dhaka, to counter potential undesirable activities by the banned Awami League. Speaking to journalists at the Secretariat on Monday (June 22), he stated that there has been no deterioration in the law and order situation. However, he noted that certain activities and operations of the banned Awami League have come under observation, which the government fears could disrupt the country’s stability. The Home Minister said that Awami League activists have undertaken various programs, including processions and rallies, in different districts. Based on…
1 Prime Minister Tarique Rahman has invited Malaysia to invest in Bangladesh. He extended this invitation at a joint press conference on Monday (June 22) following a bilateral meeting with Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim. Prime Minister Tarique Rahman stated, “Our priorities are creating employment, attracting foreign investment, and boosting economic growth. We are fostering a business-friendly environment and creating new opportunities for investors. I see strong potential for Malaysian investment in Bangladesh and sincerely invite Malaysian businesses to explore these opportunities.” He recalled, “I remember that during my father, the late President Ziaur Rahman’s first foreign visit as President,…
1 A private meeting between Bangladeshi Prime Minister Tareque Rahman and Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has concluded. Following this, formal bilateral talks have commenced between high-level delegations led by the two heads of government. This high-level meeting began on Monday (June 22). It is expected to cover detailed discussions on various important issues of mutual interest to both countries. Earlier, a private meeting between Bangladeshi Prime Minister Tareque Rahman and Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim had concluded. Meanwhile, to welcome the Bangladeshi Prime Minister, national flags of Bangladesh and Malaysia were hoisted on both sides of the long road…
0 Prime Minister Tarique Rahman has announced that the government will take initiatives for the release of Bangladeshi expatriates imprisoned in Malaysia for various reasons. He stated that approximately two thousand Bangladeshis are incarcerated in the country on various charges, and the government will endeavor to take necessary steps for their release. He made these remarks while addressing a gathering of dignitaries at the Shangri-La Hotel in Kuala Lumpur, the capital of Malaysia, on Sunday night (June 21). The Prime Minister stated that a large number of Bangladeshi workers are employed in Malaysia. To prevent unskilled workers from going abroad…
3 Water levels in various rivers in the northern region have risen due to heavy to very heavy rainfall within the country and heavy rainfall in India’s Arunachal Pradesh upstream. The Teesta, Dharla, and Dudhkumar rivers are flowing above their danger marks. Assistant Engineer Nusrat Jahan Jerin of the Flood Forecasting and Warning Centre (FFWC) stated that there is a risk of floods in four northern districts. She informed that due to heavy rainfall, rivers in the four northern districts of Nilphamari, Lalmonirhat, Kurigram, and Rangpur are flowing above the danger level. The flood situation may persist due to continuous…
1 BNP Chairman and Prime Minister Tarique Rahman has arrived in Malaysia on a state visit at the invitation of Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim. As part of his first official foreign visit, he landed in Kuala Lumpur, the capital of Malaysia, on Sunday (June 21). A special Biman Bangladesh Airlines flight carrying the Prime Minister, his wife Dr. Zubaida Rahman, and accompanying delegation landed at Kuala Lumpur International Airport at 8:45 PM local time (6:45 PM Bangladesh time). Among the accompanying delegates were Foreign Minister Dr. Khalilur Rahman, Minister of Expatriates’ Welfare and Overseas Employment Arifur Haque Chowdhury, State…
1 Five Bangladeshi migrant workers have been killed in a horrific road accident in Qatar, a Middle Eastern nation. All the deceased hail from Kanaighat Upazila in Sylhet. The tragic accident occurred on a highway in Qatar in the early hours of Sunday (June 21), local time. The deceased have been identified as Jasim Uddin, Jibal Uddin, Mostak Ahmed, Zubayer Ahmed, and Kader Ahmed, all from Gachbari village in Kanaighat Upazila. According to sources from the Bangladesh Embassy in Qatar and the families of the deceased, the expatriates were on their way to work in the early morning, as was…