The present government is giving equal importance to all kinds of indoor and outdoor games, to take Bangladesh’s sports sector to new heights. As part of this initiative, the “First Division Badminton League 2026″ has begun at Shaheed Tajuddin Ahmad Indoor Stadium in Paltan today (Friday). State Minister for Youth and Sports Md. Aminul Haque formally opened the meet as the chief guest. Speaking as the chief guest during the inauguration ceremony, Aminul said the present government is prioritizing all sports equally. To ensure professionalism among athletes, 300 players from 28 federations have already been brought under a monthly salary…
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State Minister for Information and Broadcasting Yasser Khan Choudhury today said the people of Bangladesh will remain safe under the leadership of Prime Minister Tarique Rahman. He made the remarks while speaking as the chief guest at the foundation stone-laying ceremony of the Ganggail Union Land Office in Nandail Upazila of the district. The state minister said the government has already started working to fulfil the commitments made to the people during the last election. Yasser, also a BNP lawmaker from Mymensingh-9, urged party leaders and activists to maintain organisational discipline and devote themselves to public service. He also called…
Brazil today formally backed Bangladesh’s bid for the presidency of the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly and assured support for Dhaka’s aspiration to join BRICS, marking a major strategic breakthrough in bilateral ties. The development came during a high-level meeting between Prime Minister’s Foreign Affairs Adviser Humayun Kabir and Celso Amorim, chief adviser to the Brazilian President at Pal cio do Planalto in Bras¡lia, according to a message received here. During the meeting, both sides pledged to elevate Bangladesh-Brazil relations into a multidimensional strategic partnership anchored in stronger political engagement, economic cooperation, multilateral coordination and Global South solidarity.…
Information and Broadcasting Minister Zahir Uddin Swapon has said those who do not know how to embrace diversity of ethnicity, religions and languages or who try to forcibly create division here, are anti-state elements. “Just as every organ of the body is indispensable, our motherland is formed through the combination of the diverse ethnic communities, religions, and language groups. Embracing this diversity is the true form of patriotism,” he said. He made the remarks at the “Biju, Boisuk, Sangrai, Bisu, and Changkran Post-Festival Reunion and Reception 2026” held at the Chittagong Hill Tracts Complex on Bailey Road in the capital.…
Prime Minister Tarique Rahman left here by road for Chandpur this morning on a daylong tour to join a series of programmes, including inauguration of canal re-excavation, Family Card distribution and party meeting. “The Prime Minister’s motorcade began its journey from his Gulshan residence in the city around 8:45 am,” said Prime Minister’s Additional Press Secretary Atikur Rahman Ruman. According to the tour schedule, on his way to Chandpur, Tarique Rahman, also ruling BNP chairman, will address a street rally at Lakshmipur Bazar ground in Barura upazila of Comilla district at 11:30 am. He is scheduled to inaugurate the Khordda…
The BNP-backed Blue Panel achieved a landslide victory in the election of the Supreme Court Bar Association (BCBA) for the 2026-27 term, securing 13 out of 14 executive committee posts, including the key positions of President and Secretary. Following two days of voting, the results were announced at around 2 am on Thursday at the SCBA auditorium after vote counting through a digital tabulation system. The announcement was made by the election sub-committee convener, retired Justice Md Miftah Uddin Chowdhury. Barrister A.M. Mahbub Uddin Khokon (MP) was elected President, while Mohammad Ali won the post of Secretary from the Blue…
Bangladesh Securities and Exchange Commission (BSEC) has adopted an integrated short, medium, and long-term action plan to restore investors confidence as part of implementing Prime Minister Tarique Rahman’s 180-day programme. When asked about the matter, BSEC Director and spokesperson Md. Abul Kalam told BSS that under this integrated plan, the commission has already started work with special emphasis on market reform, technology-based surveillance, investor education and enhancing institutional capacity. He said the commission has already taken several measures to reform the capital market and implement the government’s electoral commitments. The main objective of these measures is to restore good governance,…
State Minister for LGRD and Cooperatives Mir Shahe Alam has said that the problems and potentials in the agricultural sector must be properly identified and addressed through integrated planning. He said agriculture plays a vital role in Bangladesh’s economy, food security and rural livelihood development. The state minister also highlighted the activities of the Rural Development and Cooperatives Division, saying it has made significant contributions to strengthening the rural economy and creating agriculture-based employment opportunities. He made the remarks while speaking as chief guest at a seminar titled “Agricultural Mechanization & Irrigation in Bangladesh: Opportunities & Constraints,” organised by the…
State Minister for Expatriates’ Welfare and Overseas Employment Md Nurul Hoque today called for immediate steps to stop the growing trend of irregular migration by sea routes from Bangladesh to Europe and other countries, describing the practice as extremely dangerous. He urged both public awareness and proactive involvement of law enforcement agencies to curb the trend. “The tendency of undertaking risky sea-route migration must be stopped. Those who are pushing young people toward risky migration and death at sea will face government action,” he said. The state minister made the remarks while addressing a national workshop as the chief guest,…
US President Donald Trump will seek trade wins during final meetings with Xi Jinping on Friday at a superpower summit overshadowed by the Chinese leader’s uncharacteristically sharp warning on Taiwan. The US leader is hoping to seal business deals in sectors including agriculture, aviation and artificial intelligence, but will also look for geopolitical progress in areas including the Middle East war. Trump’s overtures to Xi, whom he described as a “great leader” and “friend”, have so far been met with more muted tones by the Chinese leader. The warm handshakes and pomp a day earlier was overshadowed by a blunt…
