Speaker of the Jatiya Sangsad, Hafiz Uddin Ahmad, Bir Bikram, today said that bureaucrats must act as servants of the people rather than rulers in order to make democracy meaningful. He said deputy commissioners play a significant role in establishing democracy in the country, as they serve as returning officers in every national election. Referring to the past, the Speaker said the election system during the previous 16 years under the Awami League government was marked by unprecedented corruption and irregularities. He stressed that deputy commissioners can play a strong role in ensuring free and fair elections, including parliamentary polls,…
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State Minister for Primary and Mass Education Bobby Hajjaj today stressed the need for practical, research-based solutions to address challenges in Bangladesh’s education sector. “Beyond theoretical discussions, effective initiatives based on real problem-solving research are essential,” he said while speaking at the unveiling of his book ‘Bangladesh er Shikkha Sangskar er Ruprekha: The Learning Nation’ at the Bangladesh-China Friendship Conference Center in the capital. He said fundamental research and its application in the education sector remain limited and need urgent expansion. “Education is the nation’s most important investment and a basic human right. The system must be modern, effective and…
Egypt today reaffirmed its commitment to expanding cooperation with Bangladesh across all sectors, particularly in skilled manpower recruitment, energy, agriculture and cultural exchanges. The assurance came when, Ambassador of Egypt to Bangladesh Omar Mohie Eldin Ahmed Fahmy paid a courtesy call on State Minister for Foreign Affairs Shama Obaed Islam at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs here today, said a press release here. During the meeting, both sides reaffirmed the longstanding friendship and growing bilateral relations between the two countries and discussed ways to further broaden cooperation in areas of mutual interest. The state minister expressed appreciation to the government…
The Prime Minister’s Education Assistance Trust has invited applications for one-time medical grants for poor and meritorious students seriously injured in accidents. Students studying from Class VI to undergraduate or equivalent levels can apply for the May-June 2026 phase starting today (Monday), with the deadline set for June 30. The information was disclosed in a notice issued by the stipend wing of the trust. According to the notice, applicants must submit their applications online through the designated link of the e-Medical Grant Management System (https://www.eservice.pmeat.gov.bd/medical) by 11:59 pm on June 30. To be eligible, injured students must have obtained at…
A ceasefire between Iran and the United States was teetering Monday as the two countries traded fire over the strategic Strait of Hormuz and the United Arab Emirates reported attacks for the first time since the truce was declared nearly a month ago. A day after President Donald Trump announced an operation to escort trapped vessels through the strait, Fox News quoted him as threatening that Iran would be “blown off the face of the earth” if it attacks US ships. Iran appeared undaunted as it vowed to keep exerting control over the Strait of Hormuz, the narrow waterway through…
Information and Broadcasting Minister Zahir Uddin Swapon today said journalism must serve the people and should not function as a propaganda tool for any vested interests. He made the remarks while addressing the Charge Handover and Farewell Ceremony 2026 of the Jahangirnagar University Journalists’ Association (JUJA) held at the Senate Hall of the university. “Journalism is not merely a profession; it is a responsible field that stands for humanity, democracy, and truth,” he said, adding that there is a fundamental difference between a propaganda outlet of any corporate entity and a genuine media institution working for the welfare of the…
Prime Minister Tarique Rahman today held a meeting with officials of concerned officials of the textile ministry and stakeholders on the closed factories under the Textile and Jute Ministry. The meeting was held at the Prime Minister’s Office in Bangladesh Secretariat this morning, Prime Minister’s Additional Press Secretary Atiqur Rahman Rumon said. He said the meeting discussed various issues, including the way for reopening of closed factories. Textiles and Jute Minister Khandaker Abdul Muktadir, Prime Minister’s Political and Industrial Affairs Adviser Ruhul Kabir Rizvi, State Minister for Textiles and Jute Shariful Alam, Bangladesh Investment Development Authority (BIDA) Executive Chairman Chowdhury…
Home Minister Salahuddin Ahmed has said that the government is adopting a strict, lawful approach to improve the country’s law and order situation and restore public confidence. At a briefing, after a high-level meeting at the Home Ministry in Bangladesh Secretariat, he noted that rebuilding discipline in institutions inherited in a fragile state will take time, but progress is on track. The briefing followed a meeting of the National Committee on Coordination, Management and Law and Order related to Forcibly Displaced Myanmar Nationals at the Home Ministry in Bangladesh Secretariat here. The meeting was attended by Social Welfare Minister Prof.…
Prime Minister Tarique Rahman has asked the concerned authorities to ease project approval process to attract local and foreign investors. At the same time, he assured of providing necessary cooperation to those who sincerely want to invest in government-run factories that have been closed for long time. The Prime Minister said this at a meeting at Prime Minister’s Office in the Cabinet Division at Bangladesh Secretariat here today. The meeting was held with officials of the ministries and departments concerned to discuss the present status of the closed factories under the Textiles and Jute Ministry and what steps need to…
Foreign Minister Khalilur Rahman and outgoing Indian High Commissioner Pranay Verma today reviewed ongoing bilateral developments and expressed optimism over the future direction of Bangladesh-India relations. High Commissioner Verma paid a farewell call on the foreign minister at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Dhaka, according to an official release issued by the Indian High Commission here. During the meeting, the two sides briefly reviewed recent developments in bilateral relations and expressed confidence that the partnership would continue to grow, driven by the new capabilities and evolving aspirations of both nations. The outgoing envoy reiterated India’s intention to work closely…
