US President Donald Trump on Sunday branded Iran’s terms for ending the Middle East war “totally unacceptable,” raising the likelihood of renewed conflict after weeks of negotiations. Iran had responded to Washington’s latest peace proposal earlier in the day, while warning it would not hold back from retaliating against any new US strikes or permit more foreign warships in the Strait of Hormuz. Trump himself provided no details on Tehran’s counterproposal, but in a brief post on his Truth Social platform made clear he was rejecting it. “I have just read the response from Iran’s so-called ‘Representatives.’ I don’t like…
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Finance Minister Amir Khosru Mahmud Chowdhury today said Bangladesh’s economy has to become more participatory and inclusive so that every citizen can take part in economic activities and share the benefits of development, stressing that cooperation from all stakeholders is essential to take the “Bangladesh story” to the global arena. “Political democracy alone is not enough. We also want democratisation of the economy,” he said, adding that every citizen has the right to participate in the country’s economic process and receive the benefits generated from it. The Finance Minister was addressing the ‘Stepping Forward’ the inauguration of RAISE-2 project held…
Prime Minister Tarique Rahman has sent gifts to a newlywed couple a day after making a surprise appearance at their wedding ceremony in the city by surprising the guests present there. On behalf of the Prime Minister, his Additional Press Secretary Atikur Rahman Ruman delivered the gifts to the newlywed couple’s residence in Gulshan here today, according to the Prime Minister’s Press Wing. At that time, he also conveyed the Prime Minister’s greetings to them. The newlywed couple and their family members were impressed by such a sincere gesture from the Prime Minister. They expressed their gratitude to the Prime…
Law, Justice and Parliamentary Affairs Minister Md Asaduzzaman today called for creating opportunities for skilled young lawyers to apply their expertise in the Supreme Court. “Skilled and talented young lawyers must be given opportunities to apply their professional expertise in the Supreme Court. Many newly enrolled barristers are highly competent, but due to the complexities of the Bar Council enrolment examination system, many talented law graduates are leaving the legal profession for corporate jobs,” he said. The minister said this while addressing as the chief guest at a programme titled “Transformation of Legal Practice Through Emerging Technologies and AI”, organised by barristers and corporate…
The Ziaur Rahman Foundation (ZRF) has formed a committee to observe the 45th martyrdom anniversary of BNP founder Shaheed President Ziaur Rahman with due respect and dignity. The foundation also called upon all concerned to take necessary preparations to mark the occasion appropriately. Professor Md. Lutfar Rahman has been appointed convener of the committee, while agriculturist Boazar Rahman will serve as member secretary. The joint conveners are Advocate Mohammad Ali, Professor Dr. Sheikh Monir Uddin Jewel, Engineer Umasha Umayan Moni Chowdhury, Rezaur Rahman Chowdhury Sumon and Dr. Parvez Reza Kankon. Professor Dr. Farhad Halim has been named executive director of…
Prime Minister Tarique Rahman has directed to make the six unused children’s hospitals operational quickly. The Prime Minister gave the directive as a media report headlined ‘Six children’s hospital buildings built at cost of Taka 320 crore remain unused’ drew his attention, PM’s Deputy Press Secretary Jahidul Islam Rony said tonight. The report was published on April 12 this year. The report read that although six modern hospital buildings were constructed in Rangpur, Khulna, Rajshahi, Barishal, Sylhet and Cumilla, they have remained unused for years. Rony said after reading the news, the Prime Minister held an emergency meeting with Health…
A militia attack killed at least 69 people in Ituri province in the conflict-torn northeast of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), local and security sources told AFP Saturday. For more than 30 years the mineral-rich eastern DRC has been a battleground between various armed groups, vying for control of its many mines. Two ethnic groups — the Hema and the Lendu — have been locked in a long-running violent conflict in Ituri, a gold-rich province that borders Uganda and South Sudan. Armed men affiliated with the Codeco militia (Cooperative for the Development of Congo), which claims to protect the…
A cruise ship hit with a deadly hantavirus outbreak arrived in Spain’s Canary Islands Sunday, where most of the nearly 150 people on board will be evacuated and flown home after weeks at sea. The Dutch-flagged MV Hondius arrived at the Spanish port of Granadilla escorted by a Civil Guard vessel, AFP journalists reported, confirmed by data from the maritime tracking service VesselFinder. Passengers and some of the crew are expected to evacuate before the ship, where an outbreak of hantavirus led to the deaths of three people, continues on its way to the Netherlands. Three passengers from the ship…
The awarding ceremony of the Bangladesh Police Medals (BPM) and President Police Medals (PPM) to 107 police personnel has been postponed ahead of the inauguration of Police Week 2026 tomorrow. Additional Inspector General of Police (Crime and Operations) Khondoker Rafiqul Islam told BSS tonight that the programme was deferred as the president, whose approval is required for the awards, left the country this morning. He also said the government order regarding the medals has not yet been issued. In addition, the government has decided to further scrutinize the selection process for the awards, he added. Police officials, however, confirmed that…
Prime Minister Tarique Rahman has said restoring people’s confidence in police and improving law and order is the priority of the government. The Prime Minister said in a message on the National Police Week-2026. A four-day programme marking the week begins tomorrow. The PM said a professional and responsible police force is very important to safeguard country’s stability and public confidence. The police week is a unique moment to fulfill the commitment of police to be a reliable force, he said. Tarique Rahman said the present government is implementing an elaborate programme to build a prosperous, self reliant and justice-based…
