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Don't know everything, says Touhid staying quiet on US tariffs to avoid ‘embarrassment’
05:53 PM, 16 Jul 2025 WednesdayForeign Affairs Adviser Md Touhid Hossain declined to comment on the ongoing negotiations to reduce the 35 per cent counter-tariff imposed by the United States on Bangladeshi exports, citing a desire to avoid embarrassment for the government.
Fakhrul condemns attack on NCP rally, calls for stern action
05:30 PM, 16 Jul 2025 WednesdayBNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir on Wednesday, July 16, strongly condemned the attack on NCP’s scheduled ‘March to Gopalganj’ programme and urged the government to deal with the perpetrators with an iron hand...
Those responsible for Gopalganj brutality will face justice: Govt
05:29 PM, 16 Jul 2025 WednesdayThe interim government issued a strong condemnation of the violent attacks on a peaceful National Citizen Party (NCP) rally in Gopalganj on Wednesday, July 16, labelling the incident a “shameful violation” of fundamental rights.
Israel strikes Damascus amidst raging Druze-govt clashes
05:01 PM, 16 Jul 2025 WednesdayClashes raged in the southern Syrian city of Sweida on Wednesday after a ceasefire between government forces and Druze armed groups collapsed and as Israel threatened to escalate its involvement, saying it's in support of the Druze religious minority.
Anti-Discrimination Students Movement calls nationwide blockade
04:52 PM, 16 Jul 2025 WednesdayThe Anti-Discrimination Students Movement has announced a blockade programme in key points across the country protesting against the attacks on the convoy of National Citizen Party (NCP) in Gopalganj...
No external pressure behind removing boat symbol: EC
04:46 PM, 16 Jul 2025 WednesdayThe Election Commission (EC) has clarified that the removal of the Awami League’s electoral symbol ‘boat from its website was a deliberate decision to prevent confusion, not a response to external pressure.
Section 144 in Gopalganj, 4 platoon BGB join army, police after attack on NCP convoy
04:20 PM, 16 Jul 2025 WednesdaySection 144 has been imposed in Gopalganj to restore order following widespread clashes and retaliatory attacks cantered around a rally organised by the National Citizen Party (NCP).
NCP leaders take shelter in Gopalganj Circuit House
04:03 PM, 16 Jul 2025 WednesdayNational Citizen Party (NCP) leaders, including convener Nahid Islam, southern chief organizer Hasnat Abdullah, and northern chief organizer Sarjis Alam, took refuge in the Gopalganj Circuit House around 3:00pm...
Sarjis vows to 'bury Mujibism' after violent attack in Gopalganj
03:42 PM, 16 Jul 2025 WednesdayIn the wake of a violent attack on the National Citizen Party (NCP) convoy in Gopalganj on Wednesday, July 16, 2025, the party’s northern region chief coordinator, Sarjis Alam, issued a defiant statement on Facebook, vowing to “build a grave for Mujibism” if he survives the ordeal...
Gopalganj battlefield after attack on NCP's motorcade
03:23 PM, 16 Jul 2025 WednesdayA convoy of the National Citizen Party (NCP) was ambushed on Wednesday, July 16, 2025, while returning from a rally in Gopalganj Municipal Park in the district town, turning the area into a battlefield.
Russia defies Trump warning, fires hundreds of drones at Ukraine
03:00 PM, 16 Jul 2025 WednesdayRussia fired hundreds of drones, artillery and a ballistic missile at Ukraine between late Tuesday and early Wednesday, Ukraine said, defying calls by Donald Trump to reach a peace deal.
AL, Chhatra League attack NCP rally stage in Gopalganj
02:07 PM, 16 Jul 2025 WednesdayLeaders and activists of the banned Awami League and its student wing, the banned Chhatra League, launched an attack on the stage of a National Citizen Party (NCP) rally in Gopalganj.
Foundation stone of Abu Sayed Memorial laid at BRU
01:19 PM, 16 Jul 2025 WednesdayThe foundation stone of the Shaheed Abu Sayeed Memorial was laid in front of Gate No. 1 of Begum Rokeya University on Wednesday (July 16). In his honour, a Street Memory Stamp, the Shaheed Abu Sayeed Gate, and a museum were also inaugurated.
‘Boat’ symbol removed from EC’s website
12:33 PM, 16 Jul 2025 WednesdayThe ‘boat’ symbol of the Bangladesh Awami League, whose registration was suspended on May 12, has been removed from the Election Commission (EC) website. The EC’s website no longer displayed the ‘boat’ symbol next to the name of the Awami League (registration suspended) on Wednesday morning.
Mohammad Khaled appointed new ACC secretary
12:04 PM, 16 Jul 2025 WednesdayMohammad Khaled Rahim, Additional Secretary of the Cabinet Division, has been appointed as the new Secretary of the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC).
Tight security in Gopalganj for NCP’s July March
11:39 AM, 16 Jul 2025 WednesdayLaw enforcement agencies in Gopalganj remain on high alert ahead of the National Citizen Party’s (NCP) July March. Police have implemented multiple layers of security to prevent any untoward incidents.
Masked miscreants torch police van in Gopalganj; 5 injured
11:14 AM, 16 Jul 2025 WednesdayMiscreants wearing masks set a police van on fire in Gopalganj on Wednesday morning, leaving five police personnel injured. The incident occurred around 9:00 am in the Khatiaghar area of Durgapur Union under Sadar Upazila.
Parties court Abu Sayed’s family, father stands firm on neutrality
10:20 AM, 16 Jul 2025 WednesdayDuring the anti-discrimination student movement, Abu Sayed was martyred after bravely facing bullets fired by police on July 16 last year. Once again, Bangladesh broke free from autocracy. But Abu Sayed’s death not only triggered change across the country—it changed his family forever.
Nation observing state mourning on July Martyrs’ Day
08:52 AM, 16 Jul 2025 WednesdayBangladesh is observing a day of state mourning on Wednesday to commemorate July Martyrs’ Day. Abu Sayed, a student of the English department at Begum Rokeya University in Rangpur, was the first martyr of the July Uprising.
Trump announces 19% tariff on Indonesian goods
08:29 AM, 16 Jul 2025 WednesdayUS President Donald Trump said Tuesday that he had struck a trade pact with Indonesia resulting in significant purchase commitments from the Southeast Asian country, following negotiations to avoid steeper tariffs.