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                                <updated>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 10:54:53 +0000</updated>
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            <title><![CDATA[US, Israel and Iran conflict has triggered fresh global uncertainties: Finance Minister]]></title>
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                <![CDATA[Finance Minister Amir Khosru Mahmud Chowdhury on Friday said the government is focusing on economic democratisation and deregulation to ensure that the benefits of national growth reach every citizen across the country.

He also said that the government is fully equipped with a robust strategy to navigate emerging global and domestic challenges, prioritising a transparent and inclusive economic framework over mere GDP growth.

Delivering a comprehensive statement in Parliament with Speaker Hafiz Uddin Ahmad, Bir Bikram, in the chair, the minister highlighted that the government, backed by a strong public mandate, has initiated sweeping reforms to stabilise the economy and restore institutional strength.

Minister informed the House that the ongoing conflict involving the US, Israel and Iran has triggered fresh global uncertainties, causing fuel oil and LNG prices to more than double in international markets.

Despite the soaring costs, Khosru emphasised that the government has opted to shield citizens by maintaining existing energy prices. This decision, however, will require an additional subsidy of approximately Taka 36,000 crore in the current fiscal year, necessitating nearly USD 3 billion for additional import payments and exerting significant pressure on foreign exchange reserves.

Outlining a bold vision to transform Bangladesh into a trillion-dollar economy by 2034, the finance minister noted that the government is focused on economic democratisation and deregulation to ensure that the benefits of growth reach every citizen.

As part of this roadmap, the government has undertaken a plan to create one crore jobs through ICT expansion, modernising infrastructure, and developing the blue economy.

Additionally, administration has begun distributing 50 lakh family cards and has waived agricultural loans up to Tk 10,000 to support rural producers.

On the fiscal front, Khosru stated that the government is prioritising revenue transparency and automation to raise tax-GDP ratio to 10% in the medium term and 15% by 2034.

He also detailed steps taken to restore discipline in the banking sector, including strengthening the central bank&#39;s legal framework and addressing capital shortages.

Highlighting the &quot;Made in Bangladesh&quot; brand initiative, he expressed confidence that the strategic planning led by Prime Minister Tarique Rahman would fulfill public expectations.

Minister concluded by announcing that work has already commenced on the national budget for the 2026-27 fiscal year, with a primary focus on restoring sector-wide discipline.

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            <updated>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 10:54:53 +0000</updated>
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            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Commodity price will also increase in Bangladesh: Khasru]]></title>
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                <![CDATA[Finance and Planning Minister Amir Khosru Mahmud Chowdhury on Sunday warned that prices of essential commodities are set to rise in the country in the coming days no doubt.

&quot;Due to the supply chain crisis, not only fuel but other commodities will also increase in Bangladesh,&quot; Amir Khosru told reporters after a National Multi-Stakeholder Consultation Workshop on LDC graduation preparedness at the Planning Ministry in Sher-e-Bangla Nagar.

He said, noting that this is not a problem affecting only Bangladesh but a global challenge.

&#39;&#39;The ongoing energy crisis is already casting an adverse shadow over the national economy. The prices of food items will go up as a consequence of this crisis.&quot;

Minister Amir Khosru also acknowledged the growing fiscal pressure on the government, pointing out that while other countries have significantly raised fuel prices, Bangladesh has refrained from doing so - a decision, which is straining state funds.

&quot;How long we can keep fuel prices unchanged is difficult to say with certainty. We are purchasing fuel using state treasury funds, which will ultimately be a loss for the people,&quot; the minister said, adding that any decision on fuel pricing will be taken with public welfare as the foremost consideration.

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            <updated>Sun, 05 Apr 2026 08:22:15 +0000</updated>
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            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Measles vaccination from Sunday: Health Minister]]></title>
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                <name> <![CDATA[Sunnews Admin]]></name>
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                <![CDATA[The government will begin an emergency measles vaccination from Sunday (April 5). Health Minister Sardar Md Sakhawat Husain made the announcement at a press conference at the Secretariat on Wednesday.
Speaking at a briefing, the minister said the campaign will continue until full coverage is achieved among children aged between six months and 10 years.

He added that alongside the measles vaccination drive, other routine immunization activities under the Expanded Programme on Immunization (EPI) will also continue.

The initiative comes as part of efforts to protect children and prevent the spread of measles across the country.

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            <updated>Wed, 01 Apr 2026 11:59:05 +0000</updated>
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            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Measles vaccination from Sunday: Health Minister]]></title>
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            <updated>Wed, 01 Apr 2026 11:57:26 +0000</updated>
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            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[DMP has launched drive to free footpaths and roads]]></title>
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                <![CDATA[Traffic Division of Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) has launched a special drive to free footpaths and roads from illegal occupation in the capital.

The drive was conducted simultaneously from 10AM on both sides of roads in different areas, including Moghbazar rail crossing area to Banglamotor area, Phulbaria Bus Stand-Bakshibazar to Chakharpool, Nightingle Intersection to Arambagh.

Besides, Dholaipar to Jatrabari and Faruk Sarani, Indira Road, Green Road, Ananda Cinema Hall, Bashundhara and KarwanBazar area, Kazipara, Shewrapara, Taltala, Bhashantek and Mirpur-14 and BNS Centre to House Building North Tower and Kakoli Outgoing.

The drive will be carried out from April 1 to April 5 at different locations and times, said Arifa Akhter Preeti, Assistant Police Commissioner of the Media and Public Relations Division of DMP.

Prior to the eviction drive, DMP asked the traders and shop owners to remove their goods from footpaths and roads. However, belongings of those who failed to comply were removed during the drive and fines were imposed in some cases.

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            <updated>Wed, 01 Apr 2026 11:53:25 +0000</updated>
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            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Liberation War mustn&#039;t be undermined: PM]]></title>
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                <![CDATA[The Prime Minister (PM) Tarique Rahman has said the legacy of the 1971 Liberation War must not be diminished under the guise of discussion, criticism or research, stressing the need to uphold historical truth and national values.
Speaking as the chief guest at a BNP-organized discussion marking Independence and National Day at Engineers Institution in Dhaka, Tarique said the nation must not forget its past but cautioned that excessive preoccupation with history has at times hindered progress toward the future.

The prime minister described Ziaur Rahman as an inevitable character of the 1971 Liberation War, noting that although he was a military officer rather than a political activist, his writings reveal a deep and long-held aspiration for a sovereign Bangladesh. 

Tarique cited Ziaur Rahman&#39;s essay titled The Birth of a Nation, first published in Dainik Bangla newspaper on March 26, 1972, marking the country&#39;s first Independence Day. 

He quoted from its final paragraph, in which Ziaur Rahman wrote about the historic moment at 2:15 am on March 26, 1971, describing it as a day written in blood on the hearts of Bengalis that the people of Bangladesh would remember and cherish forever.

The PM emphasized the historical significance of the essay, noting that it was published shortly after the war ended when all surviving freedom fighters and key participants were still alive, yet no one raised any objection or contradiction to its contents. 

He added that the essay was republished in 1974 in the weekly magazine Bichitra, again without any dispute from the then government or any political figure.

Tarique argued that these facts demonstrate that attempts to diminish Ziaur Rahman&#39;s role in the Liberation War are baseless. He called the essay a unique and invaluable document of the independence movement.

Drawing parallels with global freedom struggles, the prime minister said only those who have fought for independence can truly understand its value, referencing the ongoing struggle of the Palestinian people. 

He paid tribute to the hundreds of thousands who sacrificed their lives in 1971 and acknowledged those who he said defended democracy and sovereignty during political upheaval in 2024.

Tarique said the aspirations of all martyrs from 1971 to the present have been rooted in equality, human dignity and social justice, with the ultimate goal of establishing an independent, sovereign, safe and democratic Bangladesh free from subservience.

Highlighting the government&#39;s development agenda, the prime minister said the elected government has launched several programs targeting people across all sectors, including family cards, farmer cards, canal excavation, tree plantation drives and employment generation initiatives. 

He said the government is working tirelessly to improve living standards across the country.

Concluding his address, Tarique called on citizens to pledge unity and coexistence on Independence Day. 

He urged people of all classes and professions to work together toward building a self-reliant Bangladesh, embracing good values and rejecting negativity as the nation&#39;s collective commitment on this historic occasion.

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            <updated>Sat, 28 Mar 2026 04:46:07 +0000</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Mirza Abbas is showing gradual improvement: AZM Zahid]]></title>
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                <name> <![CDATA[Sunnews Admin]]></name>
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                <![CDATA[BNP Standing Committee member Mirza Abbas is showing gradual improvement while undergoing treatment at Singapore General Hospital, according to Social Welfare Minister Prof Dr AZM Zahid Hossain.

Speaking on Monday, Zahid said physicians attending Abbas have observed encouraging clinical indicators. &ldquo;I spoke with the doctors and they confirmed that several parameters are improving. His condition is getting better,&rdquo; he said, noting that recovery may be slow due to the nature of his brain-related condition.

Abbas, who also serves as Political Adviser to the Prime Minister, was flown to Singapore by air ambulance on March 15 after undergoing neurosurgery in Dhaka.

Hospital sources and family members indicated cautious optimism. His personal assistant, Mizanur Rahman Sohel, said doctors assisted Abbas in sitting up on a chair on Monday morning-an encouraging development in his recovery process. He added that Abbas has begun to speak gradually and remains under close medical supervision.

Family members, including his wife Afroza Abbas and son Yasir Abbas, are currently in Singapore attending to him. They have requested prayers for his recovery.

Earlier, Abbas was admitted to Evercare Hospital in Dhaka on March 11 after falling ill and losing consciousness during iftar. A medical board subsequently recommended surgery, which was performed on March 13 and lasted nearly four hours. He remained in intensive care for two days before being transferred abroad for advanced treatment.

Doctors have not yet indicated a timeline for full recovery but say his condition is stable and improving.

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            <updated>Mon, 23 Mar 2026 10:27:10 +0000</updated>
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            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[BNP has announced Independence and National Day program]]></title>
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            <id>https://en.sunnews24x7.com/news/article/bnp-has-announced-independence-and-national-day-program/13367</id>
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                <name> <![CDATA[Sunnews Admin]]></name>
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                <![CDATA[BNP has announced a two day programme to observe the Great Independence and National Day on March 26, the party&#39;s Senior Joint Secretary General Ruhul Kabir Rizvi said on Sunday.

Speaking at a press conference at the party&#39;s Nayapaltan central office, Rizvi outlined the planned activities. The party will hoist national and party flags at all its offices, including the central office, in the morning.

On the day, the president and prime minister will place wreaths at the National Memorial in Savar to pay tribute to the martyrs of the Liberation War. BNP leaders and activists will also pay homage there on behalf of the party.

From the National Memorial, party leaders and activists will proceed to Sher e Bangla Nagar to place wreaths at the graves of the party&#39;s founder and former President Ziaur Rahman and former Prime Minister Begum Khaleda Zia. A doa mahfil will be held at the grave premises, organised by the Jatiyatabadi Olama Dal.

On March 25, BNP will hold a discussion meeting at 2:30pm at the Institution of Engineers, Bangladesh.

Rizvi, who is also the prime minister&#39;s adviser on industry, said Independence and National Day is a major milestone in the nation&#39;s history, as independence gave Bangladesh a distinct identity on the world map and within the international community.

He said the day is highly significant as independence was achieved through long struggle and sacrifice, culminating on March 26. Rizvi noted that then Major Ziaur Rahman&#39;s declaration of independence inspired people from all walks of life, including students, workers, farmers and ordinary citizens, to join the Liberation War.

He said BNP has taken elaborate programmes to observe the day with respect for the sacrifices made during the Liberation War. The party has already published a poster marking Independence Day and will issue special supplements in national dailies.

In addition to the central two day programme, Rizvi said BNP units at district and municipal levels will organise discussion meetings and other events, while associate and affiliated bodies will implement their own programmes.

He called on leaders and activists of BNP and its associate organisations to make the programmes a success.

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            <updated>Mon, 23 Mar 2026 10:22:35 +0000</updated>
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            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Fuel prices may rise: Mirza Fakhrul]]></title>
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                <name> <![CDATA[Sunnews Admin]]></name>
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                <![CDATA[Local Government, Rural Development and Cooperatives Minister and BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir has said that difficult times ahead, the war is causing significant damage. &quot;Fuel prices and other commodity prices will rise, but the country must move forward by enduring these challenges.&quot;

He made these remarks while speaking as the chief guest at the inauguration of the Neha River re-excavation programme in Raypur union of Thakurgaon Sadar upazila on Monday afternoon.

The minister said, &quot;Due to the war, fuel supply has decreased, but vandalising pumps is not appropriate. We will suppress illegal activities with a firm hand.&quot;

He further stated that no irregularities or corruption will be tolerated in the canal excavation programme and party and legal action will be taken against those involved.

Highlighting the importance of this canal excavation project, Mirza Fakhrul said it will maintain environmental balance and create opportunities for fish farming and duck rearing in the area.

&quot;Every amount spent on the project must be ensured for the welfare of the people.&quot; 

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            <updated>Mon, 23 Mar 2026 10:15:44 +0000</updated>
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            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[PM at office on Eid holiday!]]></title>
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                <name> <![CDATA[Sunnews Admin]]></name>
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                <![CDATA[Prime Minister Tarique Rahman attended office at the Secretariat and continued his official work on Tuesday, despite the start of the Eid holidays.

The Prime Minister arrived at his office at around 11AM, said his Additional Press Secretary Atikur Rahman Rumon.

&quot;The Prime Minister came to his office at 11am. The Eid holidays have started but he is continuing his official work.&quot;

He said the Prime Minister&#39;s schedule for the day includes a cabinet meeting while several meetings were held earlier in the day.

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            <updated>Tue, 17 Mar 2026 11:05:57 +0000</updated>
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            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[EID holiday began today]]></title>
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                <![CDATA[A weeklong holiday began from Tuesday as the country gears up to celebrate Eid-ul-Fitr, the biggest religious festival of Muslims.

Millions of people have already started leaving major cities including the capital to celebrate the festival with their families and near and dear ones in their home.

Monday (March 16) was the last working day before Eid.

Subject to moon sighting, Eid-ul-Fitr is expected to be celebrated in the country on March 20 or March 21.

The government has also declared March 18 a holiday to ensure that people travelling home for Eid do not face disruption, making Monday the final working day for government officials and employees before the festival.

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            <updated>Tue, 17 Mar 2026 11:03:03 +0000</updated>
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            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[“This Parliament is stands upon the blood of July”: Shafiqur]]></title>
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                <![CDATA[Opposition Leader Dr Md Shafiqur Rahman congratulated the newly elected Speaker of Parliament and urged him to uphold fairness, justice and a dynamic parliamentary environment in the interest of the nation.

Following the Speaker&rsquo;s election, Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami Ameer thanked the people for electing their representatives through their votes, enabling them to speak in Parliament.

He paid tribute to those who lost their lives in the movements of 1947, 1952 and 1971, as well as individuals who were killed, imprisoned or persecuted during what he described as years of authoritarian rule.

Shafiqur Rahman also remembered the victims of Shapla Chattar incident and others who suffered oppression, imprisonment or injuries during various political struggles.

Recalling participants of the July mass uprising, he said their sacrifices made the formation of the current Parliament possible.

&ldquo;This Parliament is not an ordinary one; it stands upon the blood of July,&rdquo; he said, offering prayers for those who died and wishing a speedy recovery to those who were injured.

Congratulating the Speaker and Deputy Speaker, he noted that Bangladesh had completed 55 years of independence, but parliamentary democracy had functioned effectively only for limited periods.

&ldquo;Most of the time Parliament became ineffective under the grip of fascism,&rdquo; he said, adding that many past office-holders had failed to ensure justice for Parliament, the country and its people.

Expressing confidence in the new leadership, Shafiqur Rahman said he hoped the Speaker would treat both treasury and opposition benches equally and allow all members to speak for the welfare of the nation.

He also urged the Speaker to ensure that Parliament does not become a platform for character assassination, but rather a forum for meaningful debate focused on public welfare.

Shafiqur Rahman further expressed hope that the presence of many young lawmakers would make the House more vibrant and productive, with new members learning from experienced parliamentarians.

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            <updated>Thu, 12 Mar 2026 09:36:52 +0000</updated>
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            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Major (Retd.) Hafiz and Kayser Kamal  elected Speaker and Deputy Speaker respectively]]></title>
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                <![CDATA[President Mohammed Shahabuddin administered the oath to the newly elected Speaker and Deputy Speaker of the 13th Jatiya Sangsad on Thursday.

Major (Retd.) Hafiz Uddin Ahmed (Bir Bikram), Minister for Liberation War Affairs, was elected as Speaker, while Barrister Kayser Kamal, MP from  Netrakona-1 (Kalamkanda-Durgapur) and State Minister for Land, was elected as Deputy Speaker.

Prior to this appointment as the speaker, Hafiz Uddin Ahmed was serving as the liberation war affairs minister but resigned from the post on Wednesday (March 11), confirmed Md Akbar Hossain, assistant private secretary to the minister.

Meanwhile, Kayser Kamal had been serving as the state minister for the Ministry of Land.

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            <updated>Thu, 12 Mar 2026 09:31:01 +0000</updated>
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            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Senior Police officers are on compulsory retirement.]]></title>
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                <![CDATA[The government has sent River Police Chief Kusum Dewan and four Additional Inspectors General of Police (IGPs) of Bangladesh Police into compulsory retirement.

The information was disclosed through five separate notifications signed by Senior Secretary of the Police-1 branch under the Ministry of Home Affairs, Manjur Morshed Chowdhury, on Monday (March 9).

The four other officials are Additional IGP (OSD) at Police Headquarters Abu Hasan Muhammad Tariq; Additional IGP (OSD) at Police Headquarters Mohammad Abdul Alim Mahmud; TR at Police Headquarters Md Masudur Rahman Bhuiyan; and Principal of the Bangladesh Police Academy in Rajshahi&rsquo;s Sardah, Additional IGP Md Tawfique Mahbub Chowdhury.

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            <updated>Mon, 09 Mar 2026 10:01:33 +0000</updated>
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            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Eid advance train ticket begins on Mar 3]]></title>
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                <name> <![CDATA[Sunnews Admin]]></name>
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                <![CDATA[Bangladesh Railway has decided to sell advance tickets to ensure smooth travel for passengers during the upcoming Eid-ul-Fitr.

Online advance ticket sales will begin from March 3 to make journeys more convenient for people returning home to enjoy the Eid festival.

The railway authority announced this information in a press release on lastTuesday (February 24) afternoon.

Return tickets for travelers will be available from March 23.

According to the railway&#39;s decision, tickets for the two regions will be sold in two separate sessions as usual. Tickets for all intercity trains operating in the western region will go on sale in the morning, while tickets for all trains running in the eastern region will be available in the afternoon.

Additionally, the authority stated that 20 special trains (5 pairs) will be added this Eid to accommodate increased passenger traffic.

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            <updated>Sun, 01 Mar 2026 07:46:01 +0000</updated>
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            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Eid advance train ticket begins on Mar 3]]></title>
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            <updated>Sun, 01 Mar 2026 07:44:25 +0000</updated>
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            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Journalist Saleem Samad is no more]]></title>
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            <id>https://en.sunnews24x7.com/news/article/journalist-saleem-samad-is-no-more/13345</id>
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                <name> <![CDATA[Sunnews Admin]]></name>
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                <![CDATA[Saleem Samad, an award-winning investigative journalist, writer and media rights defender, passed away on Sunday morning while undergoing treatment at a hospital in the capital. He was 74.

In a Facebook post, Mohiuddin Ahmad, Saleem&#39;s close associate, eminent columnist, wrote, &#39;&#39;He had been admitted to the hospital in a very critical condition. I went to see him last Friday and it felt like he was spending his final moments. I received the news of his passing just minutes ago.&quot;

Saleem Samad was widely respected for his investigative reporting.

He conducted workshops on environment and development journalism for South Asian journalists in Bangladesh, Nepal, Pakistan and Sri Lanka.

He was former Media Specialist for US-based non-profit organisation Academy for Educational Development (AED), Environment and Social Development Organisation (ESDO), Bangladesh Centre for Development, Journalism and Communication (BCDJC), Bangladesh Human Rights Journalists Forum (BMSF), and Forum of Environmental Journalist, Bangladesh (FEJB).

Saleem received the Ashoka Fellowship in 1991 for his work on environment and development. Over his career, he earned several accolades and international awards.

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            <updated>Sun, 22 Feb 2026 10:52:32 +0000</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Parliament&#039;s first session on February 26]]></title>
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                <name> <![CDATA[Sunnews Admin]]></name>
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                <![CDATA[The new government led by the BNP is set to convene its first session of the National Parliament on 26 February during Ramadan.

The Parliament Secretariat confirmed the information.

Under Article 72(2) of the Constitution of Bangladesh, the first session of a new Parliament must be summoned within 30 days of the official gazette notification of the general election results.

While the President formally calls the session, it is done on the written advice of the Prime Minister, with the date and time determined by presidential order.

The results of the 13th national election were officially published on 14 February. Accordingly, the first session must take place by 16 March.

According to the information from the Parliament Secretariat, of the last 12 national parliaments, only three have held their first sessions during Ramadan.

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            <updated>Sat, 21 Feb 2026 06:12:26 +0000</updated>
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            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[All pay respect at Shaheed Minar]]></title>
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                <![CDATA[President Mohammed Shahabuddin and Prime Minister (PM) Tarique Rahman paid solemn tributes to the Language Movement martyrs at the Central Shaheed Minar in the first minutes of International Mother Language Day and Martyrs Day.

At 12:01 am on Friday, the head of state and head of government laid wreaths at the memorial in Dhaka, honoring those who sacrificed their lives on February 21, 1952, to protect the status of Bangla as a state language.

The president placed the first wreath shortly after midnight, followed by the prime minister. Both leaders stood in silence for several moments in remembrance of the fallen heroes.

After the wreath-laying ceremony, the prime minister joined thousands of attendees in a special prayer seeking peace for the souls of the martyrs. He later paid tribute again alongside members of his cabinet and advisers. Senior leaders of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party also placed wreaths at the Shaheed Minar.

February 21 marks the 74th anniversary of the historic Language Movement, when students protesting for Bangla to be recognized as a state language of then Pakistan were met with police gunfire. Several protesters, including Salam, Barkat, Rafiq, Shafiur and Jabbar, were killed. Their sacrifice is widely regarded as a defining moment in Bangladesh&rsquo;s struggle for cultural and political rights.

In recognition of the movement&rsquo;s significance, UNESCO in 2010 declared February 21 as International Mother Language Day, now observed worldwide to promote linguistic and cultural diversity.

The day&rsquo;s nationwide program began at 12:01 am with the offering of wreaths at the Central Shaheed Minar. Political, social and cultural organizations have organized processions, discussions and commemorative events across the country. Participants are wearing black badges as a symbol of mourning.

For Bangladeshis, the day is one of both grief and pride, commemorating a rare instance in history when people gave their lives for their mother tongue. The nation renews its pledge each year to uphold the dignity of the Bangla language.

February 21 is observed as a public holiday. The national flag is being flown at half-mast at all government, semi-government, autonomous and private institutions, alongside black flags. President Shahabuddin and Prime Minister Rahman issued separate messages marking the occasion.

Opposition leader in parliament and Jamaat-e-Islami Ameer Dr Shafiqur Rahman paid tribute to the Language Movement martyrs at the Central Shaheed Minar in early hours of Saturday on the Martyrs Day and International Mother Language Day.

At 12:22 am, Dr Rahman placed a wreath at the altar of the Shaheed Minar, honoring those who were killed on February 21, 1952, while demanding recognition of Bangla as a state language.

He was accompanied by Opposition Whip and Jatiya Nagorik Party (NCP) Convener Nahid Islam, NCP Member Secretary Akhtar Hossain, and other senior leaders of the 11-party Jamaat-led alliance.

According to Jamaat sources, after paying homage at the Central Shaheed Minar, Dr Rahman is scheduled to visit the graves of the Language Movement martyrs at Azimpur Graveyard to offer prayers seeking peace for their souls.

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            <updated>Sat, 21 Feb 2026 06:08:50 +0000</updated>
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            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Mobile phone allowed inside the centers: EC]]></title>
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                <name> <![CDATA[Sunnews Admin]]></name>
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                <![CDATA[The Election Commission (EC) has abruptly reversed its decision to prohibit the use of mobile phones within a 400-yard radius of polling stations during the upcoming 13th National Parliamentary Election and Referendum.

EC Senior Secretary Akhtar Ahmed confirmed the significant policy shift while speaking to the press on Monday afternoon (February 9).

He stated that the restriction has been lifted and a formal gazette notification reflecting this change would be issued &quot;within moments.&quot;

The reversal comes just 24 hours after the Commission had issued a strict directive on Sunday (February 8), aimed at tightening security.

In a letter signed by Senior Assistant Secretary Md. Shahidul Islam and distributed to Returning Officers nationwide, the EC had initially ordered a near-total ban on mobile devices in the vicinity of voting centers.

Under the previous directive&mdash;which has now been effectively nullified&mdash;only the Presiding Officer, the Police In-charge, and two designated Ansar or VDP members utilizing the &#39;Nirbachon Surakkha 2026&#39; app were permitted to carry phones inside the centers.

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            <updated>Mon, 09 Feb 2026 13:34:02 +0000</updated>
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