National,Administrations
The portfolios of two ministers and state ministers have been reassigned in the cabinet, according to a gazette issued by the Cabinet Division on Wednesday.The gazette states that the reshuffle was made under Rule 3(iv) of the Rules of Business, 1996.According to the notice, Minister Mohammad Aminur...
National,Politics,Jatiya Sangsad
Home Minister Salahuddin Ahmed said on Wednesday said the review process of 133 ordinances issued during the tenure of the interim government is now at its final stage.“Consensus has already been reached on four ordinances related to “July protection”, including those providing ind...
National,Politics
The opposition party Jamaat-e-Islami on Wednesday claimed that a proposal from the ruling side to repeal the referendum ordinance has stalled a decision on the matter by the special parliamentary committee appointed to review the 133 ordinances issued during the period of the interim government.Acco...
National,Diplomachy
Indian President Droupadi Murmu has said India looks forward to working closely with Bangladesh to further strengthen the bilateral partnership and to advance regional peace, stability and prosperity.“On behalf of the government, the people of India and on my own behalf, I extend warm greeting...
National,Power, Energy, Oil, Gas,Politics
Information and Broadcasting Minister Zahir Uddin Swapan on Wednesday said there is no fuel shortage in the country and urged people not to engage in panic buying or hoarding amid global uncertainties.“Global developments, particularly disruptions linked to fuel supply routes such as the Strai...
National
The nation is set to celebrate this year's Independence and National Day on Thursday with elaborate programmes and due respect.The armed struggle for national independence formally began in the early hours of March 26 following the brutal crackdown on the unarmed Bengalis on the ‘black nig...
National,Politics,Administrations
Prime Minister Tarique Rahman on Wednesday urged the people of the country to uphold the spirit of national unity, mutual tolerance and patriotism to further accelerate the development of the country.In a message marking the great the Independence and National Day to be observed on March 26, he also...
National,Politics,Corruption
The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) on Wednesday filed a petition seeking to show former army officer and former Member of Parliament Masud Uddin Chowdhury arrested in a case over alleged embezzlement of Tk 119 crore by sending workers to Malaysia.ACC Assistant Director Abul Kalam Azad submitted th...
National,Business & Commerce,Diplomachy
Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation (BIMSTEC) Secretary General Indra Mani Pandey has said business to business relations are important for enhancing intra-BIMSTEC trade and investment.Welcoming recent launch of India leadership of BIMSTEC Business Council,...
Congratulating Bangladeshi friends on Independence Day, Russian Ambassador to Bangladesh Alexander Grigoryevich Khozin has expressed optimism that cooperation with the new government of Bangladesh will yield the best results for the benefit of the two countries and people.“We appreciate that, ...
National,Politics,Law & Justice
The special parliamentary committee reviewing a large number of ordinances has so far examined more than 120, with its final report expected to be submitted on March 29, Law Minister Asaduzzaman Khan said on Wednesday.“We have worked on nearly all the ordinances. A few need further in-depth di...
National,Weather,Environment & Nature
Bangladesh is likely to see an additional 24 deaths per 100,000 people each year due to rising temperatures by 2050, says a new report on Wednesday that places Bangladesh among the 25 most affected countries globally for heat-related mortality.The new report from the Climate Impact Lab finds that cl...
Bangladesh has sought Switzerland’s cooperation in recovering funds laundered abroad and advancing police reforms.The cooperation was sought during a meeting between Home Minister Salahuddin Ahmed and Swiss Ambassador to Bangladesh Reto Renggli at the Secretariat on Wednesday.During the meetin...
Two Russian Navy ships-Rezkiy and Sovershenny-arrived at the Chittagong port on Tuesday on a four-day goodwill visit.Chief Staff Officer of Chittagong Naval Region welcomed the captains, officers and sailors of the ships.The Minister-Counsellor of the Russian Embassy Vyacheslav Sentyurin and Russian...
National,Law & Justice
Barrister Ruhul Quddus Kajal has been appointed as the 18th Attorney General of Bangladesh.Law, Justice and Parliamentary Affairs Ministry issued a notification in this regard on Wednesday.Barrister Ruhul Quddus was appointed under the article 64(1) of the Constitution, said the notification.The app...
National,City
The body of an unidentified man was found near the mosque of the new building of Dhaka Medical College on Wednesday morning.The man aged around 49 was taken to the hospital’s emergency department around 10:30 am in an unconscious condition where the attending doctors declared him d...
National,Politics,Diplomachy,Women & Children
Prime Minister Tarique Rahman’s wife Dr Zubaida Rahman has joined a global summit in Washington, DC, focusing on children’s welfare and development.The two-day “Fostering the Future Together: Global Coalition Summit” began on Tuesday, with first ladies and spouses of leaders ...
National,Administrations,Business & Commerce,Economy
Gold prices in Bangladesh have been cut by Tk 5,482 per bhori, with the price of 22-carat gold now set at Tk 241,445, according to the Bangladesh Jewelers Association.In a statement issued on Wednesday morning, BAJUS said the new prices were fixed considering the overall market situation, particular...
The government has appointed two Information Cadre officials as Deputy Press Secretary and Assistant Press Secretary to the President.Deputy Chief Information Officer of the Department of Information Molla Ahmed Kutubuddin has been appointed as Deputy Press Secretary to the President on deputation, ...
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