Month: November 2025

Friendly Relations with India Impossible

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Friendly Relations with India Impossible While They Shelter Hasina Nahid Islam, Convenor of the Jatiya Nagorik Party (NCP), has stated that friendly relations with India cannot be established as long as they provide shelter to [Sheikh] Hasina. He alleges that by sheltering Hasina, India is supporting the “July Genocide.” He warned that if India does not change its stance, the Bangladesh-India relationship will remain frosty. Nahid Islam made these comments during a briefing on the current political situation held at the NCP’s central office on Sunday afternoon (November 2nd). Views…

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BNP Denounces Fake AI-Generated Videos

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BNP Denounces Fake AI-Generated Videos of Mirza Fakhrul Announcing Candidates The Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) has claimed that a circle of vested interests is circulating fabricated and imaginary videos on social media to mislead the public, using the name and image of BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir by copying his voice. This information was released in a press statement signed by BNP Senior Joint Secretary General Ruhul Kabir Rizvi on Saturday night (November 1st). Details of the Misinformation The statement alleges: “Some vested interests are publishing untrue videos…

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BNP Focused on Election Prep

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BNP Focused on Election Prep; May Announce Candidates for 200 Seats This Month The Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) is currently heavily engaged in preparation for the upcoming 13th National Parliamentary Election. According to relevant sources, the BNP is likely to announce single candidates for at least 200 constituencies sometime in the first half of November. This list was originally planned for release in October, but was postponed due to political considerations and situational factors. Candidate Announcement Delay Regarding the delay, BNP Standing Committee member Major (Retd.) Hafizuddin Ahmed told Jugantor:…

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Campaign Teaser Released for 2026 National Parliamentary Election

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Campaign Teaser Released for 2026 National Parliamentary Election The first campaign teaser for the upcoming 2026 National Parliamentary Election in Bangladesh has been released. The 48-second video teaser was published on the verified Facebook page of the Chief Advisor to the Interim Government on Sunday (November 2nd). The teaser was released with a caption on Facebook stating: “The campaign for the 2026 National Parliamentary Election begins today (November 2nd).” The first teaser features Captain (Retd.) Dr. Khan Shubael Bin Rafiq, Coordinator of the investigation into the BDR massacre victims of…

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Utility Relocation for MRT Line-1

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Utility Relocation for MRT Line-1 Begins in North Badda and Badda Areas The utility line relocation work, part of the construction of Dhaka Mass Rapid Transit (MRT) Line-1, is set to begin in the North Badda and Badda Metro Station areas of the capital, starting from 10:00 PM on Thursday, October 30th. The Dhaka Mass Transit Company Limited (DMTCL) has warned that this work may cause temporary traffic congestion on the Bir Uttam Rafiqul Islam Sarani route. This information was confirmed in a notice signed by Md. Aftab Hossain Khan,…

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Dhaka Metro Rail Service Halted for 15 Min

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Dhaka Metro Rail Service Halted for 15 Minutes Due to External Wire on Electric Line The Dhaka Metro Rail service was temporarily suspended for at least 15 minutes today (Sunday). While the authorities initially announced a 30-minute closure, the service resumed after just 15 minutes. The cause of the disruption was a wire thrown from outside that landed on the Metro Rail’s electric line between Pallabi and Mirpur-11. The authorities initially estimated 30 minutes to remove the wire. Service Interruption Details At 12:41 PM, the Metro Rail authorities posted an…

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BRAC Seeks Project Assistant in Cox’s Bazar

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BRAC Seeks Project Assistant in Cox’s Bazar The non-governmental development organization BRAC has published a recruitment notice for the position of Project Assistant under its Health Programme, HCMP Division. Applications started on October 30th and will be accepted until November 9th. Interested candidates must apply online. Selected candidates will receive a monthly salary in addition to other benefits as per the organization’s policy. BRAC Seeks Project Assistant in Cox’s Bazar The non-governmental development organization BRAC has published a recruitment notice for the position of Project Assistant under its Health Programme,…

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Hollywood Script Readers Fear Automation as AI

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Hollywood Script Readers Fear Automation as AI Use Explodes Hollywood is caught in a web of fear regarding Artificial Intelligence (AI). This anxiety is particularly acute among the industry’s script readers—those tasked with meticulously reading screenplays, identifying flaws, and offering suggestions on how to improve the story. Their single biggest fear now is that AI will soon take over their jobs. This concern was detailed in a report by the international entertainment media outlet, Variety. A test has already begun: who can provide better feedback—humans or AI? A Producer’s Experiment…

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BIDA Undergoes Major Structural Overhaul

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BIDA Undergoes Major Structural Overhaul to Boost Investor Services The Bangladesh Investment Development Authority (BIDA) is implementing a major structural overhaul to make investor services in Bangladesh easier, faster, and more effective. The organization’s structure has been completely reorganized to align with the phases of the investment process. This reform aims to bring greater clarity to roles and responsibilities, accelerate service delivery, and introduce defined indicators for quality assurance. This structural reform is a critical component of the government’s declared 32-point Investment Environment Reform Action Plan. Its implementation is expected…

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BJP MP Calls for Delhi to be Renamed

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 BJP MP Calls for Delhi to be Renamed ‘Indraprastha,’ Citing Ancient Heritage Praveen Khandelwal, a Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Member of Parliament (MP) from Chandni Chowk, Delhi, has called for the capital city of India, Delhi, to be renamed ‘Indraprastha.’ He argued that Delhi is not merely a modern city but also the soul of Indian civilization. Khandelwal stated that ancient cities like Varanasi, Prayagraj, Ujjain, and Ayodhya have preserved their ‘ancient identities,’ and Delhi should also be restored to that form. He believes this renaming would reflect the city’s…

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