“Chuknagar Genocide Day”, commemorating the country’s largest and worst killings of human beings at Chuknagar here during the Liberation War in 1971, is being observed today. To mark the day, local administration, ‘Chuknagar Ganahattya Smrity Rakkha Parisad’ has chalked out different programs, including placing of wreath at the Chuknagar Srityshoudha, a memorial built in memory of Chuknagar massacres victims, and discussion this morning. The eventual victory of December 16, 1971 was the outcome of nine months of sustained successful armed resistance of the nation but the period was marked by a series of genocides and the Chuknagar Massacre is believed…
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Prime Minister Tarique Rahman today chaired an important meeting on the development and environmental protection of the Gulshan-Banani-Baridhara lake in the city. The meeting was held at the Prime Minister’s Cabinet Division office in the Bangladesh Secretariat here this afternoon, said the Prime Minister’s Press Wing. During the meeting, detailed discussions were held on preventing water pollution in Gulshan Lake, maintaining environmental balance, beautification efforts and enhancing civic amenities centered around the lake. Concerned officials presented the current condition of the lake and shared their opinions on various sustainable development plans and initiatives centering the lake. Housing and Public Works…
Bangladesh and Morocco have agreed to deepen bilateral cooperation in trade, investment, agriculture, skills development and multilateral affairs. The agreement was reached in a meeting between State Minister for Foreign Affairs Shama Obaed Islam and Moroccan Foreign Minister Nasser Bourita in Rabat on Tuesday, said a Foreign Ministry’s press release here. “Under the leadership of Prime Minister Tarique Rahman, Bangladesh is keen to deepen its engagement with African nations and elevate its partnership with Morocco to a new horizon of cooperation, shared prosperity and strategic opportunity,” Shama Obaed told the Moroccan foreign minister. The two leaders stressed the importance of…
Prime Minister Tarique Rahman joined the 46th National Rally of Bangladesh Ansar and Village Defence Party (VDP) here this morning. The premier arrived at the parade ground of the Bangladesh Ansar and VDP Academy at Safipur of Kaliakair upazila in the district around 10:00 am. On his arrival, the prime minister was received by Home Minister Salahuddin Ahmed, Senior Secretary of the Home Ministry Manzur Morshed Chowdhury and Director General of Bangladesh Ansar and VDP Major General Abdul Motaleb Sazzad Mahmud. Tarique Rahman, later, paid tribute to the martyrs of the Great War of Liberation in 1971 by placing wreaths…
US President Donald Trump said he was postponing a planned attack on Iran scheduled for Tuesday at the request of Gulf leaders amid “serious negotiations” with Tehran. Trump’s sudden announcement on social media on Monday came after Iran said it had responded to a new US proposal aimed at ending the war. Trump said he would “hold off on our planned Military attack of the Islamic Republic of Iran, which was scheduled for tomorrow,” in a message on his Truth Social network. The US president said he had been asked to do so by the leaders of Qatar, Saudi Arabia…
Russian President Vladimir Putin arrives in Beijing on Tuesday for a summit with Chinese leader Xi Jinping, looking to deepen a strategic partnership stretching from Scandinavia to Southeast Asia. Underpinning the two nuclear powers’ relations is China’s economic heft complemented by Russia’s vast oil production, likely at the forefront of talks this week. Here’s what to know ahead of the meeting: – Firm friends, frequent visits – Putin is a regular visitor to China and has met Xi dozens of times, with the two leaders often calling to extend messages, condolences and congratulations — including birthday wishes. This week marks…
Bangladesh and the United States have reaffirmed their commitment to further strengthening bilateral partnership across various areas of mutual interest. The discussion was held when State Minister for Foreign Affairs Shama Obaed Islam met US Assistant Secretary of State for South and Central Asian Affairs S. Paul Kapur at the Department of State on Monday, according to a message received here today. During the meeting, the two sides discussed issues relating to bilateral cooperation and shared interests, underscoring the importance of deepening Bangladesh-US engagement in multiple sectors. They reiterated their commitment to advancing the longstanding partnership between the two countries…
Prime Minister Tarique Rahman today opened a three-day nationwide “Land Service Fair-2026” in the capital. He formally inaugurated the fair around 11:19 am by pressing a button at the ‘Bhumi Bhaban’ in the city’s Tejgaon area. He also unveiled the covers of three publications of the Ministry of Land. Following the inauguration, the fair began simultaneously across all districts and upazilas, which will continue until May 21. The main theme of this year’s fair is “Citizen-friendly automated land management, secure land and prosperous future”. The main objective of the fair is to familiarize citizens with new land services and provide…
The Khulna City unit of Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) has announced a six-day programme marking the 45th death anniversary of its founder and Shaheed President Ziaur Rahman, Bir Uttam, the proclaimer of independence and pioneer of multi-party democracy. The decision was taken at a joint meeting held at the party office here this evening. As part of the programme, black badges will be worn, black flags hoisted and party flags kept at half-mast on May 30. A doa mahfil and discussion meeting will also be held on the day. The programmes will continue until June 4. The observances also include…
Bangladesh and Singapore have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening bilateral cooperation in police reform, cyber security, counterterrorism and investment expansion. The commitment came during a meeting between Home Minister Salahuddin Ahmed and Singapore’s Non-Resident High Commissioner Derek Loh at the Secretariat today, said a press release of the ministry. The meeting focused on law enforcement cooperation, professional training and capacity building of Bangladesh Police, cybercrime prevention, countering transnational extremism, real-time information sharing, trade and investment expansion, and mutual legal assistance in criminal matters. Salahuddin described Bangladesh-Singapore relations as “close and multidimensional,” saying the partnership is built on mutual trust, friendship…
