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Education Minister to Seek Renaming of Buet Dormitory as ‘Abrar Hall’ in Memory of Slain Student
Education Minister ANM Ehsanul Hoque Milon has announced plans to request Prime Minister Tarique Rahman to rename one of the dormitories at the Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology (Buet) as “Abrar Hall” in memory of slain student Abrar Fahad. The proposal aims to preserve the legacy of the 2019 campus killing and reinforce the importance of preventing political violence in educational institutions.
June 27, 2026
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Rajbari Students Ordered to Plant 200 Trees Each After Skipping School, Forging Leave Approval
Four secondary school students in Rajbari have been instructed to plant 200 tree saplings each with their parents after they skipped classes, allegedly forged a school leave approval, and were caught loitering during school hours. Local authorities described the measure as an educational and corrective response aimed at promoting discipline and environmental responsibility.
June 26, 2026
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Bangladesh Receives China’s Backing for BRICS Ambition as 13 Bilateral Agreements Signed in Beijing
Bangladesh has secured positive support from China regarding its aspiration to join BRICS, while the two countries signed 13 cooperation agreements during a high-level bilateral meeting in Beijing. The discussions also covered infrastructure development, economic cooperation, and regional partnerships.
June 25, 2026
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Bangladesh and China Set to Deepen Strategic Partnership as Tarique Rahman Holds Key Talks in Beijing
Prime Minister Tarique Rahman is scheduled to meet Chinese Premier Li Qiang in Beijing as Bangladesh and China prepare to sign up to 17 bilateral agreements covering trade, investment, infrastructure, healthcare, and regional cooperation.
June 25, 2026
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Dhaka Set to Remove Auto-Rickshaws from Major Roads Under New Traffic Policy
The government and Dhaka Metropolitan Police have reached a policy-level consensus to gradually remove battery-powered auto-rickshaws from the capital’s major roads as part of efforts to improve traffic discipline and enhance road safety.
June 24, 2026
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Bangladesh Moves to Finalize Deal for 24 Advanced Chinese Fighter Jets Amid Expanding Strategic Ties
The government is expected to finalize a major defence agreement with China for the purchase of 24 J-10CE multirole fighter jets, as Dhaka and Beijing deepen cooperation in defence, trade, infrastructure, and investment.
June 23, 2026
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Bangladesh Confirms Offshore Energy Reserves, Plans Exploration and Resource Extraction
Shipping Minister Sheikh Rabiul Alam says the government has taken policy decisions to identify, explore, and extract energy and mineral resources from Bangladesh’s maritime territory, highlighting the untapped potential of the Bay of Bengal.
June 22, 2026
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Ex-Bodyguard Testifies Against Ziaul Ahsan, Claims Involvement in Killings After Pilkhana Incident
A former personal security guard has given testimony alleging involvement of retired military officer Ziaul Ahsan in multiple enforced disappearances and killings, including incidents linked to the post-Pilkhana period.
June 21, 2026
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Bangladesh Police Reintroduces Traditional Uniform Colours, Replacing Iron-Grey Attire
Government restores dark blue, olive and khaki police uniforms following concerns raised by officers over the iron-grey dress code introduced during the interim administration.