Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan Sign Historic Mecca Military Pact
Leaders from Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan have signed a tripartite military agreement in Mecca. The pact features a mutual defense clause similar to NATO Article 5.
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Leaders from Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan have signed a tripartite military agreement in Mecca. The pact features a mutual defense clause similar to NATO Article 5.
Five individuals have been arrested in Lohagara, Narail, following a case filed under the anti-terrorism act against activists from several organizations. The local BNP-affiliated Shramik Dal leader Jahidul Alam Jhunu filed the complaint at Lohagara Police Station.
Newly appointed Local Government, Rural Development and Co-operatives Minister Dr Abdul Moyeen Khan held his first meeting with ministry officials at the Secretariat on August 23. The briefing was attended by State Minister Mir Shahe Alam and Ministry Secretary Md Shahidul Hasan.
Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami leader Dr Shafiqur Rahman has expressed deep concern over the deteriorating law and order situation following the killing of a teacher couple and their two children in Rangpur. He asserted that the Home Minister must take responsibility for the incident.
The government has formally distributed responsibilities between two newly appointed state ministers at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Dhaka. The official work allocation was issued through a circular by the foreign ministry on Sunday.
The Jatiya Party (Kazi Zafar) faction has appointed Presidium Member Kazi Md. Nahid as its new secretary-general. Meanwhile, outgoing secretary-general Ahsan Habib Linkon and Nawab Ali Abbas Khan were elected as co-chairmen during the central committee meeting.
A Dhaka court has granted a five-day remand for Farhan Shahriyar in a case filed over the assault and extortion of Dhaka Medical College Hospital professor Asadur Rahman. The case was filed at Paltan Model Police Station following the incident.
Home Minister Salahuddin Ahmed issued a stern warning to law enforcement agencies in Dhaka following a violent attack on a senior medical professor. The minister visited the injured doctor in the hospital and demanded swift legal action against terrorists and extortionists.
Five individuals, including former Kishoreganj district Awami League publication secretary Anwar Kamal, have been detained by Sadar Model Police Station officers. The detentions took place on Friday night in the Yashodal area of Sadar upazila.
Sarjis Alam has emphasized maintaining normal ties with India based on mutual respect, equality, and sovereignty. He also urged New Delhi to return ousted leader Sheikh Hasina to face trial in Bangladesh.
Mirza Fakhrul has been elected as the 23rd president of the country following an election held at the Jatiya Sangsad. Information and Broadcasting Minister Jahir Uddin Swapan confirmed that the participation of the opposition strengthened the democratic process.
Government offices and residences in Barguna are keeping lights on all night in violation of conservation directives. Meanwhile, local businesses face severe losses due to mandatory 8 PM closures amid a crippling power deficit.
Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir has won the election to become the 23rd president of the country. Chief Election Commissioner AMM Nasir Uddin officially announced the election results.
Newly sworn-in President Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir visited the National Martyrs' Memorial in Savar on Saturday to pay his respects. The visit follows his victory in the recent presidential election held in the national parliament.
The Vice-Chancellor of Bangladesh Open University has extended his official congratulations to the newly elected President. Professor Dr. Mohammad Siddiqur Rahman Khan expressed optimism regarding the future of higher education in the country.
Transparency International Bangladesh has strongly criticized Dhaka WASA's plan to develop 114 katha of land in Gulshan. The anti-corruption watchdog warns the initiative violates laws and legal frameworks.
A court in Bogura has sentenced a man to death and fined him two lakh taka for raping his own daughter. The verdict was delivered by District and Sessions Judge Maruf Hossain on Thursday, August 20.
Police have arrested eleven individuals, including the prime suspect, in connection with the murder of businessman and Islamic Youth Movement leader Zahid Al Amin Bulbul. Authorities revealed the details during a press briefing at the Narayanganj District Police Superintendent's office on August 21, 2026.