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Don't know everything, says Touhid staying quiet on US tariffs to avoid ‘embarrassment’

05:53 PM, 16 Jul 2025 Wednesday

Foreign 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 Wednesday

BNP 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 Wednesday

The 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 Wednesday

Clashes 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 Wednesday

The 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 Wednesday

The 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 Wednesday

Section 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 Wednesday

National 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 Wednesday

In 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 Wednesday

A 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 Wednesday

Russia 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 Wednesday

Leaders 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 Wednesday

The 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 Wednesday

The ‘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 Wednesday

Mohammad 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 Wednesday

Law 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 Wednesday

Miscreants 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 Wednesday

During 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 Wednesday

Bangladesh 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 Wednesday

US 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.