National,Politics,Diplomachy
A high-level delegation of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) visited the world-renowned University of Science and Technology of China (USTC) in Hefei City, Anhui Province, on Friday.At the outset of the visit, the delegation inspected the university’s advanced research centers, observing ...
Bangladesh and Pakistan have discussed the latest developments in regard to talks to resolve the ongoing conflict in the Gulf region.Foreign Minister Dr Khalilur Rahman held a bilateral meeting with Pakistan's Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar on the sidelines of the Antalya D...
National,Politics
Prime Minister’s Office spokesperson Dr Mahdi Amin on Saturday said the opposition is creating obstacles to the country’s development initiatives instead of cooperating with the government’s ongoing reform and development activities.“We thought that in this short period, (the...
National,Business & Commerce,Diplomachy
Economist and Distinguished Fellow at the Centre for Policy Dialogue (CPD), Dr. Debapriya Bhattacharya, has claimed that the trade agreement signed by the interim government with the United States undermines Bangladesh’s energy sovereignty.Speaking as the chief guest at a pre-budget shadow par...
National
State Minister for Youth and Sports Md Aminul Haque on Saturday said the government has undertaken a comprehensive long-term plan for the overall development of the country’s youth, expressing optimism that their active participation can bring about a radical positive change in society.“...
National,Politics,Women & Children
The National Citizens Party (NCP) has announced a 53-member central convening committee of its associate body, Jatiya Nari Shakti.The committee was announced on Saturday through a press release, approved under the directives of NCP Convener Nahid Islam and Member Secretary Akhter Hossen.Monira Sharm...
World,WAR,Middle East
Iran has reimposed restrictions in the Strait of Hormuz, backtracking on its earlier move to reopen the vital shipping lane and warning that transit would remain blocked as long as the U.S. blockade on Iranian ports continues.In a statement, the country’s joint military command said, “co...
Prime Minister Tarique Rahman on Saturday shared a personal story involving Fatema Begum, a domestic worker who had long served his late mother Khaleda Zia, saying she has now become a member of their family.“Many of you may be familiar with a name — Fatema. This woman was also in jail w...
National,Diplomachy
State Minister for Foreign Affairs Shama Obaed Islam will represent Bangladesh at Dakar International Forum on Peace and Security, which will be held in Senegal from April 19–22.The State Minister left Dhaka for Dakar, Senegal, on Saturday morning to attend the Forum, said an official at the M...
National,Politics,Media
Information and Broadcasting Minister Zahir Uddin Swapon on Saturday said the government is working to introduce a retirement allowance to ensure financial security for senior journalists.He made the remarks while visiting ailing journalist Ismail Hossain Negaban at Bangladesh Medical University.&ld...
National,Business & Commerce,Power, Energy, Oil, Gas
The government has increased the prices of all types of fuel at the consumer level in line with the rise in global fuel prices.Under the new rates, diesel will sell at Tk 115 per litre, octane at Tk 140, petrol at Tk 135, and kerosene at Tk 130, said a PID handout.The new prices will come into effec...
National,Healthcare
Outlining plans to raise health sector allocation to 5 percent of GDP, Prime Minister Tarique Rahman on Saturday urged physicians working at the grassroots to lead efforts to build an accessible, affordable, effective and humane healthcare system.“You are the main drivers in turning our dream ...
Foreign Minister Dr Khalilur Rahman has said reviving SAARC is a major foreign policy objective of Prime Minister Tarique Rahman.He made the remarks while speaking at a ministerial panel held on Saturday at the Antalya Diplomatic Forum in Turkiye.The discussion warmly recalled the seminal contributi...
National,Business & Commerce,Religion
The first Hajj flight from Bangladesh with 419 pilgrims has reached Saudi Arabia.A Biman Bangladesh Airlines flight (BG 3001) landed at King Abdulaziz International Airport in Jeddah at 4:20 am (local time).Bangladesh Ambassador to Saudi Arabia Md. Delwar Hossain and Counsellor (Hajj) Md. Kamrul Isl...
BNP Standing Committee Member Dr Abdul Moyeen Khan MP on Thursday called for stronger international cooperation, particularly in technology transfer and capacity building, to ensure inclusive development, lasting peace and justice for future generations.“We call for stronger international coop...
National,Business & Commerce,Travel & Tourism,Politics,Transportation & Aviation,Passport, Vissa, Immigration ,Religion,Middle East
Prime Minister Tarique Rahman inaugurated this Hajj flights at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport on Friday night.“The Prime Minister first visited the Ashkona Hajj camp, where he warmly embraced the pilgrims and exchanged greetings with them. Later, he boarded the first Hajj flight of Bim...
Reiterating its desire to engage constructively, India on Friday said they are examining the request for former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina’s extradition as part of ongoing judicial and internal legal processes."There is a request.....the request is being examined as part of ongoing judi...
Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami Ameer and Leader of the Opposition Dr Shafiqur Rahman on Friday said his party will support the government on all just causes while firmly opposing injustice and any actions that undermine people’s rights.Speaking at the District and Metropolitan Ameer Conference of ...
National,ICT,Women & Children
A staggering 89% of women social media users in Bangladesh have experienced online violence at least once, speakers said at a national consultation, calling for urgent coordinated action to tackle technology-facilitated gender-based violence (TFGBV).Speaking at the programme titled “Prevention...
National,Business & Commerce,Bank & Insurance,Economy
Bangladesh’s banking sector, which should operate as the backbone of the economy, is struggling to regain its footing due to a profound lack of good governance and deepening financial instability.According to the latest review by Bangladesh Bank, 17 banks failed to generate any net profit in 2...
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