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Iran appoints new Revolutionary Guards intelligence chief
08:54 AM, 20 Jun 2025 FridayIran appointed a new chief of intelligence at its Revolutionary Guards on Thursday, the official Irna news agency said, after his predecessor was killed in an Israeli strike last week.
Australia suspends embassy operations in Tehran
08:46 AM, 20 Jun 2025 FridayAustralia has announced the suspension of operations at its embassy in Tehran due to a "deteriorating security environment."
5 secretaries sent into compulsory retirement
08:15 AM, 20 Jun 2025 FridayThe government has sent five secretaries and one Grade-1 official into compulsory retirement. The Ministry of Public Administration issued separate gazette notifications on Thursday night (June 19), ordering their retirement.
Trump to decide on US role in two weeks: White House
01:50 AM, 20 Jun 2025 FridayUS President Donald Trump will decide within the next two weeks whether the United States will engage militarily in the ongoing Israel-Iran conflict, White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt announced on Thursday, June 19,.
Deposits linked to Bangladesh in Swiss banks surge over 33-fold
01:31 AM, 20 Jun 2025 FridayDeposits associated with Bangladesh in Swiss banks have skyrocketed, increasing by more than 33 times, according to recent data.
Bangladesh HC in Delhi celebrates belated Independence Day
01:22 AM, 20 Jun 2025 FridayThe Taj Palace Hotel in New Delhi shimmered with the spirit of Bangladesh’s Independence Day, celebrated belatedly on the warm summer evening of Thursday, nearly three months after its official date of March 26.
Keir Starmer urges Trump to step back on Iran
09:55 PM, 19 Jun 2025 ThursdayUK Prime Minister Keir Starmer has urged former US President Donald Trump to refrain from taking military action against Iran.
284 more dengue cases reported in 24hrs
09:40 PM, 19 Jun 2025 ThursdayTwo hundred and eighty-four new dengue cases were reported in the 24 hours leading up to Thursday morning, bringing the total number of cases this year to 6,926.
EC bans posters in parliamentary election campaigns
09:18 PM, 19 Jun 2025 ThursdayThe Election Commission on Thursday approved in principle the draft of the Parliamentary Election Code of Conduct for Political Parties and Candidates 2025, incorporating a provision that bans the use of posters in the electoral campaigns.
All parties agree on need to change presidential polls process: Ali Riaz
08:57 PM, 19 Jun 2025 ThursdayVice-Chairman of the National Consensus Commission Ali Riaz on Thursday said all political parties have agreed on the need to amend the Constitution to change the process of electing the President.
US ‘helping a lot’ in conflict with Iran: Netanyahu
08:31 PM, 19 Jun 2025 ThursdayIsraeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Thursday that the United States is “already helping a lot” in his country’s ongoing conflict with Iran. He made the remarks during a visit to the Soroka Medical Center in the city of Beer Sheva, which was damaged in Iranian strikes.
Asad Alam Siam appointed new Foreign Secretary
07:35 PM, 19 Jun 2025 ThursdayThe government has appointed Secretary Asad Alam Siam, who served as Bangladesh Ambassador to the United States, as the Foreign Secretary of the country, said the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
21 nominated for National Tree Plantation Award 2024
06:33 PM, 19 Jun 2025 ThursdayThe Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change has finalised the nomination of 21 individuals and institutions in seven categories for the "National Tree Plantation Award 2024."
Iran yet to use its new generation missiles
06:09 PM, 19 Jun 2025 ThursdayAlthough Iran’s Armed Forces have launched a series of devastating retaliatory missile strikes on Israel under Operation True Promise III but they are yet to use new generation missiles like Fattah, reports Tasnim News Agency.
EC finalises draft code of conduct, bars advisers from campaigning
05:54 PM, 19 Jun 2025 ThursdayThe Election Commission (EC) has finalised the draft Code of Conduct for political parties and candidates ahead of the 13th National Parliamentary Election.
Israel says eliminating Khamenei the war goal
05:04 PM, 19 Jun 2025 ThursdayIn the wake of Iran’s missile attack that damaged Be’er Sheva, Israel’s Defence Minister Israel Katz declared that Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, “can no longer be allowed to exist.” Speaking to journalists in Holon near Tel Aviv, Katz accused Khamenei of ordering attacks on hospitals and openly seeking Israel’s destruction.
Govt decides to declare Aug 5 a public holiday
04:55 PM, 19 Jun 2025 ThursdayThe government has decided to declare August 5 a public holiday to mark the Student-People Uprising Day. The day will be officially observed every year. The decision was made at a meeting of the Council of Advisers held today at the State Guest House Jamuna.
Army not institutionally involved in enforced disappearances: Moinul
04:28 PM, 19 Jun 2025 ThursdayAlthough the Bangladesh Army as an institution was not involved in enforced disappearances, some officers deputed from the army to various forces were found to be involved, said Justice Moinul Islam Chowdhury, Chairman of the Inquiry Commission on Enforced Disappearances.
‘Disappeared victims branded as militants, later shown arrested’
03:37 PM, 19 Jun 2025 ThursdayMany victims of enforced disappearance during the previous government’s tenure were branded as militants and later shown arrested in ongoing or newly filed criminal cases, according to Justice Moinul Islam Chowdhury, Chairman of the Inquiry Commission on Enforced Disappearances.
US reaffirms support as deputy secy lauds Yunus’ leadership
03:00 PM, 19 Jun 2025 ThursdayUS Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau has praised the leadership of Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus at a critical juncture for Bangladesh and reaffirmed continued US support for the country...