National,Jobs,Diplomachy

Malaysia labour market to reopen soon for Bangladeshi workers: Mahdi Amin

Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) spokesperson Mahdi Amin on Sunday said that Malaysia’s labour market would soon reopen for Bangladeshi workers.He disclosed this while briefing journalists at the Bangladesh Secretariat here on his and Expatriates’ Welfare and Overseas Employment Minis...

National,Politics,Media

Preventing misinformation equally important: Info Minister

 Information and Broadcasting Minister Zahir Uddin Swapon on Monday said that ensuring people's right to information remains one of the top priorities of the incumbent government, alongside protecting citizens from misinformation and disinformation."However, apart from ensuring free fl...

National,Politics,Security & Defence

PM urges armed forces to uphold sovereignty of country, dignity of constitution

 Praising the armed forces for their contributions in safeguarding national security, Prime Minister Tarique Rahman today directed them to uphold sovereignty of the country and dignity of the constitution, rising above party-affiliation and opinions.He also called upon the members of the armed ...

National,Politics,Jatiya Sangsad,Election

2 newly elected MPs take oath in presence of PM

Two newly elected Members of Parliament (MPs) from Sherpur and Bogura on Sunday took oath as members of the 13th Jatiya Sangsad (JS) in presence of Prime Minister Tarique Rahman.Jatiya Sangsad Speaker Hafiz Uddin Ahmad, Bir Bikram, administered the oath to the newly elected MPs Mahmudul Haque Rubel ...

National,Politics,Law & Justice,Administrations

State to appeal against HC verdict on separate SC secretariat: AG

Attorney General Md Ruhul Quddus Kazal today said the state will file an appeal against the High Court (HC) verdict directing the establishment of a separate secretariat for the Supreme Court (SC)."The decision to appeal was taken as the verdict involves constitutional questions. When the High ...

National,Politics,Jatiya Sangsad,President, Prime Minister

BNP govt considers family, not individual, as fundamental unit of dev: PM

Reiterating that four crore families across the country will be brought under the Family Card programme gradually, Prime Minister Tarique Rahman on Wednesday told the Jatiya Sangsad (JS) that the BNP government considers family, not the individual, as the fundamental unit of development."The ph...

National,Security & Defence,President, Prime Minister

Air chief calls on PM

Chief of Air Staff of the Bangladesh Air Force (BAF) Air Chief Marshal Hasan Mahmood Khan paid a courtesy call on Prime Minister Tarique Rahman on Wednesday.The meeting was held in the morning at the Prime Minister’s Office at the National Parliament Secretariat, said a PMO release....

National,Politics,Jatiya Sangsad

PM chairs BNP parliamentary party meeting

A meeting of the ruling BNP parliamentary party was held at the Jatiya Sangsad (JS) Bhaban on Tuesdaytoday.BNP Chairman and Prime Minister Tarique Rahman chaired the meeting at the meeting room of the ruling party, premier's Deputy Press Secretary Jahidul Islam Rony said....

National,Business & Commerce,Power, Energy, Oil, Gas

4 more ships carrying fuel arrive at Ctg Port

Chattogram:: In the midst of global oil market instability caused by tensions between Iran and Israel in the Middle East, four large ships carrying liquefied natural gas (LNG), LPG, and gas oil have arrived at the Chattogram Port.These ships are currently anchored at the Chattogram Port, where the u...

National,Women & Children,President, Prime Minister

President calls for joint efforts to build universal integrated health protection system

President Mohammed Shahabuddin on Tuesday called upon all stakeholders, including government and private doctors, researchers, environmentalists, livestock experts, to work together to build a universal integrated health protection system.“I believe that a successful implementation of the prog...

National,Politics,Diplomachy

Pakistan envoy meets info minister, discusses expanding media, cultural, educational cooperation

Pakistan High Commissioner to Bangladesh Imran Haider paid a courtesy call on Information and Broadcasting Minister Zahir Uddin Swapon on Tuesday at his ministry office. Both sides discussed ways to strengthen bilateral relations and expand cooperation in media, culture, and education during th...

National,Infrastructure, Development,President, Prime Minister

ECNEC approves five projects worth Tk 483.43cr

The Executive Committee of the National Economic Council (ECNEC) on Tuesday approved five development projects with an estimated total cost of Tk 483.43 crore. Of the total project cost, Tk 390.84 crore will be financed from the government exchequer while Tk 92.59 crore will be sourced through ...

National,Politics,Religion

PM calls for united work to build a 'Better Bangladesh'

Prime Minister Tarique Rahman on Sunday called for united efforts to build a happy, prosperous "Better Bangladesh". "Let's all work from our respective positions and unite to build a better Bangladesh. Regardless of religion and caste, everyone must come forward to build the ...

National,Politics,Diplomachy

No secret deal with US: Foreign Minister

Foreign Minister Dr Khalilur Rahman on Sunday said that Bangladesh has no secret agreement with the United States, adding that whatever agreements exist have already been made public."There is no secret agreement with the United States; whatever agreements exist have already been made public,&q...

National,Diplomachy

US ambassador calls on PM

US Ambassador to Bangladesh Brent T. Christensen on Sunday paid a courtesy call on Prime Minister Tarique Rahman.The US envoy met the premier at his Cabinet Division office in the Bangladesh Secretariat here this noon, said Prime Minister's Additional Press Secretary Atikur Rahman Ruman.During t...

National,Power, Energy, Oil, Gas

Govt ensures stable fuel supply thru diversified imports

The government has taken multiple measures to maintain a steady and uninterrupted energy supply across the country, insulating the sector from global uncertainties and preventing any fuel crisis.To minimize risks associated with disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz, fuel imports are being sourced thr...

National,Sports,Football

Bangladesh clinch SAFF U-20 Championship title

Bangladesh clinched title of SAFF U-20 Championship beating India by 4-3 goals in penalty shoot-out in the nail-biting final held at National Football Stadium in capital Mal‚, Maldives on Friday.The match rolled into a tie breaker after the regulation time ended in a goalless draw. American ex...

National,Power, Energy, Oil, Gas

No fuel crisis in country as its import, supply normal: Shahe Alam

State Minister for Local Government, Rural Development and Cooperatives Mir Shahe Alam on Friday said there is no fuel crisis in the country, while the fuel import and supply system is normal. “The government has taken a plan for the next three months. In addition, some new steps have bee...

National,Business & Commerce,Power, Energy, Oil, Gas,Administrations

Govt cuts expenditure, reduces office hours, orders markets shut after 6pm

The government has taken a set of decisions to cope with the impact of the current global situation and ensure fuel oil stability.According to the decisions, all government and private offices will operate from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm. Besides, the banking activities will continue from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm...

National,Diplomachy

Pakistan high commissioner meets cultural affairs minister

Pakistan High Commissioner to Bangladesh Imran Haider on Thursday met Cultural Affairs Minister Nitai Roy Chowdhury at the minister’s office in the Bangladesh Secretariat here.State Minister for Cultural Affairs Ali Newaz Mahmood Khyom was present at the meeting, said an official handout. ...