The USS Gerald R. Ford aircraft carrier, dispatched to the Middle East ahead of the outbreak of war with Iran, returned home to the United States on Saturday after a 326-day deployment, the Pentagon said. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth was on hand in Norfolk, Virginia to welcome home the largest aircraft carrier in the world, the US military said on X. It was the longest deployment for a US carrier strike group since the Vietnam War. The Ford’s deployment saw it take part in US operations in the Caribbean, where Washington’s forces have carried out strikes on alleged drug-smuggling boats,…
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Information and Broadcasting Minister Zahir Uddin Swapon today said the government will take steps to renew the Ganga Water Treaty ahead of its expiry in December, prioritizing Bangladesh’s national interest. He said the government would continue strong diplomatic efforts, in coordination with all stakeholders, to ensure Bangladesh’s rightful share of transboundary river waters through existing international frameworks and protocols. The minister made the remarks while speaking as the chief speaker at a discussion marking Maulana Abdul Hamid Khan Bhashani’s historic Farakka Long March Day, organised by the “Bhashani Janashakti Party” at the Central Shaheed Minar in the capital this afternoon.…
BNP Chairman and Prime Minister Tarique Rahman chaired an organizational meeting with the leaders of BNP and its associate bodies in Chandpur tonight. The meeting began at 8 pm at the Chandpur Club, which lasted for one and a half hours, according to the Prime Minister’s Press Wing. Organizational matters were discussed during the closed-door meeting. Chandpur District BNP President Sheikh Farid Ahmed Manik and lawmakers Mominul Haque and Rasheda Begum Hira were present on the stage. During the meeting, Tarique Rahman listened to the leaders’ views regarding the party’s organizational situation at the local level and gave necessary directives.…
BNP Secretary General and LGRD minister Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir has said that the historic Farakka Long March organized by Maulana Abdul Hamid Khan Bhasani from Rajshahi to Kansat border of Chapai-Nawabganj to protest the unilateral withdrawal of Ganges river water by India is a symbol of harmony against hegemony. “The long march is a symbol of how a nation can be well-organized to stand against international conspiracy and hegemony,” he said. Fakhrul Islam made the remarks at a discussion organized by the Bhasani Janashakti Party at the Central Shaheed Minar this afternoon marking the historic Farakka Long March Day.…
Prime Minister and BNP Chairman Tarique Rahman today said the country’s people will resist any conspiracy to obstruct the implementation of the ruling party’s electoral commitments. “As long as the people continue to support us, we – the BNP – will, InShaAllah, continue working for the people and the country. We will not deviate from that path even by an inch,” he said. The Prime Minister made the remarks while addressing a public gathering around 4:45 pm after inaugurating the re-excavation of ‘Bishwa Canal’ adjacent to Ghosher Hat in Kumarduli village of Shah Mahmudpur Union of Chandpur Sadar Upazila. Noting…
By Staff Correspondent : Measles cases are beginning to decline in 30 upazilas under 18 districts identified as hotspots due to the government’s accelerated drive to contain the spread of measles infection. In most of these upazilas, the daily number of measles cases has dropped to below double digits, relevant sources said. According to the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS), measles infections among children have significantly decreased in the areas where vaccination campaigns were initially conducted. Under the special campaign launched on April 5, children aged 5 to 59 months were vaccinated, resulting in a noticeable reduction in new…
By Staff Crrespondent : Prime Minister Tarique Rahman today called upon the country’s people to take a vow to rebuild the country. “From today, our only task should be nation-building and rebuilding the state. Let this be our pledge,” he said. “We have one goal and one purpose. We do not just want to dream. We want to make plans. We want to adopt plans that will move the country forward and change the people’s fate,” the premier added. Tarique Rahman, also ruling BNP chairman, made the remarks while addressing a public rally this afternoon after inaugurating the re-excavation programme…
By Asma Parvin : Prime Minister Tarique Rahman today urged the countrymen to remain vigilant, saying that a group is spreading confusion in the country in the name of politics. “A group is spreading confusion in the country in the name of politics. You should stay alert,” he said while addressing the Family Card distribution ceremony at Chandpur Government College ground here this afternoon. Noting that BNP does the politics of changing the people’s fate, Tarique Rahman, also BNP chairman, said, “BNP’s politics means dredging canals, increasing agricultural production, building new mills and factories, creating employment opportunities, ensuring healthcare and…
State Minister for Land and Hill Tracts Affairs Mir Mohammad Helal Uddin emphasized that serving people is the ultimate religion. He praised Prime Minister Tarique Rahman for his dedication to public welfare. He urged everyone to work together to push Bangladesh towards development. Mir Helal made these remarks during his speech as the chief guest at the inauguration of the National Homeopathic Convention-2026 organized by the Central Committee of Bangladesh Homeopathic Council at Bangladesh Porjoton Corporation Hotel on Station Road in the city today. Mir Helal urged homeopathic doctors for practicing wholeheartedly to contribute to human welfare. He emphasized the…
US President Donald Trump on Friday warned Taiwan against declaring formal independence after concluding his visit to China, whose leader Xi Jinping had pressed him not to support the self-ruling island. Trump ended the state visit claiming to have made “fantastic” trade deals, although the details were vague, and he did not appear to secure any breakthrough with China over his stalemated war on Iran. Trump invited Xi for a reciprocal visit to Washington in September, signalling both sides will likely seek stability in the often turbulent relationship between the world’s two largest economies. On a key issue for Xi,…
