By Staff Correspondent : It was a great honour to serve as Secretary General of the Consular Corps in Bangladesh (CCB) and Honorary Consul of the Republic of Croatia to Bangladesh at the Welcome Reception in Honour of H.E. Shama Obayed Islam, Honorable State Minister for Foreign Affairs, Government of the People’s Republic of Bangladesh, who graciously attended as the Chief Guest. The evening brought together more than 70 representatives from the international diplomatic and consular community, including Ambassadors, High Commissioners, Consuls General, Honorary Consuls General, Honorary Consuls, Heads of International Organizations, senior government officials, and distinguished business leaders. We…
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LGRD and Cooperatives Minister and BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir has urged people to become more aware of their responsibilities as citizens, saying the government alone cannot do everything in a country of 200 million people. “Every person should be aware and develop himself as a citizen. If I am not a citizen and do not fulfill my responsibilities, it is not possible for the government to do everything,” he said. The minister made the remarks while exchanging views with the management committee of the 250-bed Thakurgaon General Hospital on Monday afternoon. Mirza Fakhrul said the government is…
Civil Aviation and Tourism Minister Afroza Khanam today said the government is working to transform Bangladesh into a regional aviation hub connecting South Asia with the wider world. “Our goal is to establish Bangladesh as a regional aviation hub that will connect South Asia with the wider world,” she said. The minister was addressing as the chief guest at an event titled “Saudia and HSBC: Powering Global Connectivity-Celebrating Saudia’s Journey in Bangladesh” at a city hotel this evening. Afroza said Bangladesh is entering a new era in its aviation journey under the leadership of Prime Minister Tarique Rahman, with the…
Bangladesh and the United States today discussed cooperation in preserving the history of the 1971 Liberation War and the July 2024 Uprising, alongside welfare and rehabilitation programmes for the families of martyrs and injured fighters. The issues came up during a meeting between Liberation War Affairs Minister Ahmed Azam Khan and US Ambassador to Bangladesh Brent T. Christensen at the minister’s office, according to a press release. The minister and senior ministry officials welcomed the ambassador before holding detailed discussions on efforts to preserve the historical records of the Liberation War and the July Uprising. During the meeting, the ministry…
Prime Minister Tarique Rahman today said Bangladesh could become a beautiful and prosperous nation if today’s children grow into capable and responsible citizens. “If today’s children can build themselves properly for the future, only then will it be possible to build a beautiful and prosperous Bangladesh,” he said. The Prime Minister made the remarks while addressing the closing and prize-giving ceremony of ‘Notun Kuri Sports 2025-26’ at the Bangladesh Army Stadium in the city this afternoon. Addressing the children and young athletes, the Prime Minister said his government is working to build the country in the right direction, but that…
Several major US semiconductor stocks fell on Wall Street on Monday, following a report of a technological breakthrough that could accelerate the growth of China’s computer chip industry. According to the website The Information, Chinese company Shanghai Yuliangsheng is making immersion deep ultraviolet (DUV) lithography machines. The process uses ultraviolet light to etch microscopic circuits onto silicon. Contacted by AFP, Yuliangsheng did not immediately respond, nor did SiCarrier or Huawei, two companies with ties to the group. Producing DUV machines would allow China to free itself from its dependence on ASML, which is subject to export restrictions outside the European…
US President Donald Trump on Monday voiced optimism at the prospects for a negotiated peace deal with Iran, as the two sides held their fire for a third consecutive day. Fighting between the longtime foes has been paused since Friday after 13 nights of renewed US strikes on the Islamic republic sparked by a breakdown in diplomacy over Iran’s blockade of the Strait of Hormuz. But the US leader expressed hope that renewed diplomacy could bring an end to the war that began in late February with a wave of US-Israeli strikes, rattling both the region and the global economy.…
Chief Whip of the Jatiya Sangsad Md Nurul Islam left Dhaka for the United Kingdom today on a personal and family visit. He departed Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport at 6:50 am along with his wife. According to a press release issued by the Bangladesh Jatiya Sangsad Secretariat, the Chief Whip is scheduled to return home on August 4.
Civil Aviation and Tourism Minister Afroza Khanam today described Japan as a longstanding and trusted friend of Bangladesh, acknowledging its steadfast support during difficult times and significant contribution to the country’s development. “Japan is an old and trusted friend of Bangladesh. Japan has stood by Bangladesh during difficult times,” she said while addressing the “Japan-Bangladesh Business Women Conference” as the chief guest at a city hotel this evening. Afroza said Bangladesh and Japan are working together towards mutual prosperity, noting Tokyo’s significant contribution to the country’s infrastructure development and technological advancement. The conference brought together representatives from Bangladesh and Japan…
Labour and Employment Minister Ariful Haque Choudhury today said skilled manpower and a safe working environment are the main keys to the country’s prosperity. “Our future generation is highly talented and full of potential. With proper guidance, they will take the country a long way forward. Seeing today’s young winning students, I am very optimistic about their future,” he said. The minister made the remarks as the chief guest at a prize distribution ceremony of essay and article writing competitions organised for college and university students marking the “Great May Day and National Occupational Health and Safety Day 2026” at…
