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  • 2020: Erdoğan recites Qur’an at reopening of Hagia Sophia as a mosque

    3 mins • 20 hours ago | On Friday 24 July 2020, Turkey’s president, Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, led worshippers in the first Islamic prayers held inside Istanbul’s iconic Hagia Sophia (Bengali: আয়া সোফিয়া) in 86 years. In a move that drew widespread international attention, Erdoğan personally kicked off the historic service by reciting […]

  • Mahmudur Rahman urges July activists to stay united

    7 mins • 2 days ago | Speaking at a press briefing in Dhaka, Mahmudur Rahman said the July revolution had not failed, adding that revolutions do not end in a single day. He described the movement as a continuous process and said the sacrifices of the July martyrs could not be forgotten. […]

  • Justice for the July martyrs is a must, Jahidul Islam said

    1 mins • 2 days ago | Justice for the July martyrs is a must, Jahidul Islam said, urging the government to ensure accountability and implement the commitments made through the recent referendum. Speaking in Mirpur, he criticised the lack of progress in the investigations and called for Bangladesh to be transformed into […]

  • Pradhan warns that blocking the Charter will trigger fresh resistance

    4 mins • 5 days ago | At IDEB Bhaban in Kakrail, Dhaka, Tasmia Pradhan warns of renewed street resistance if the July Charter is not implemented.

  • Nasiruddin Patwary escalates criticism with a firm warning to the BNP

    5 mins • 5 days ago | Nasiruddin Patwary delivers a firm warning to the BNP, criticising past actions and calling for accountability. His remarks reflect rising political tension and public frustration, highlighting demands for stability and responsible leadership.

  • Mahmuda Mitu delivers a fierce call for reform

    5 mins • 6 days ago | Mahmuda Alam Mitu, a sitting MP, delivers a forceful message calling for political and institutional reform, speaking in a tone shaped by frustration, urgency and a demand for accountability. Her remarks highlight concerns about power, governance and the need for structural change, reflecting a wider public […]

  • Bangladesh parliament urged to stop protecting corrupt MPs

    17 mins • 1 week ago | Opposition leader Shafiqur Rahman urges Bangladesh’s parliament to stop shielding corrupt MPs, insisting that no one should be above accountability. He calls for strict anti‑corruption action, stronger oversight, and more disciplined governance.

  • Fulfil promises or be compelled to implement referendum verdict: Jamaat ameer

    11 mins • 2 weeks ago | Shafiqur Rahman, the Jamaat ameer, delivers remarks at the 11 party unity rally in Rangpur, warning that promises must be fulfilled or pressure will mount to implement the referendum verdict. This clip captures a key moment from the divisional gathering.

  • Trump says US–Iran ceasefire is ‘over’

    2 mins • 2 weeks ago | US President Donald Trump said he thinks the US–Iran ceasefire is ‘over’ after both countries exchanged attacks, raising the prospect of an end to peace negotiations. Speaking on Wednesday in Ankara, Turkey alongside Nato Secretary General Mark Rutte at the military alliance’s annual summit, he said: […]

  • MP demands answers after explosion at NCP rally

    4 mins • 2 weeks ago | Following a reported explosion at an NCP rally in Savar, Akhter Hossen demanded answers in parliament. He raised the issue during the parliamentary session on 7 July 2026 and set out the context surrounding the incident.