Information and Broadcasting Minister Andaleeve Rahman today expressed profound shock and sorrow at the death of eminent journalist Toufique Imrose Khalidi, Editor-in-Chief of bdnews24.com. In a condolence message, the minister said Khalidi was a pioneer of online journalism in Bangladesh and played an important role in the development of the country’s mass media and the advancement of modern online journalism. “The death of Toufique Imrose Khalidi is an irreparable loss to the country’s mass media,” the minister said. He prayed for the eternal peace of the departed soul and conveyed deep sympathy to the bereaved family. Khalidi, 59, died at…
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Civil Aviation and Tourism Minister M. Rashiduzzaman Millat tonight made a surprise visit to Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport, reviewing baggage delivery services and directing officials to improve passenger comfort and increase baggage trolleys. The minister visited the airport at around 10:30 pm and inspected the baggage belt area, said a press release. He spoke with passengers waiting to collect their luggage and asked how long they had waited after disembarking. He also sought their views on the baggage delivery process. Passengers expressed satisfaction with baggage delivery management and said they had received their luggage within the stipulated time, according to…
President Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir today expressed profound grief and shock at the death of Toufique Imrose Khalidi, editor-in-chief and publisher of bdnews24.com. In a message of condolence, the President prayed for the peace of the departed soul and conveyed his deepest sympathy to the bereaved family. The President said that Toufique Imrose Khalidi was a pioneer in the development of online and digital journalism in the country. With his death, the nation has lost an experienced, gracious and eminent media personality. His contributions to journalism and the media will be remembered for a long time. Recalling his personal memories…
LGRD and Cooperatives Minister Dr. Abdul Moyeen Khan today said if any mistake is identified in government activities, the authorities will take steps to correct it. “The government always welcomes constructive criticism. If any mistake is identified in government activities, the authorities will take steps to correct it,” he told a discussion on various development activities of the Department of Public Health Engineering (DPHE) at its auditorium in Kakrail here. Moyeen urged everyone to refrain from criticizing the government through false information or propaganda, said a press release. He also called upon all concerned to play a responsible role in…
G7 countries agreed Friday to release 100 million barrels of diesel and crude oil to ease global energy supply concerns, as President Donald Trump hailed the decision and said the US would not impose a threatened diesel export ban. The announcement came following a video conference of G7 leaders chaired by French President Emmanuel Macron after Washington stepped up pressure on Europe to release strategic reserves and threatened a diesel export ban. The talks, convened by Macron after a conversation with Trump, focused on coordinating a response to soaring fuel prices among the other G7 economies of Britain, Canada, Germany,…
Prime Minister Tarique Rahman today said the new government, having received a strong mandate from the people, is moving ahead with a clear action plan to fulfill its commitments over the next five years. “Our priorities are to protect national interests, maintain policy continuity, ensure economic stability and carry out institutional reforms. We are now moving directly from commitments to implementation,” he said. The prime minister was addressing the inaugural session of the three-day international conference ‘Bay of Bengal Conversation (BOBC) 2026’, organised by the Centre for Governance Studies (CGS), at Pan Pacific Sonargaon Hotel here this morning. This year’s…
Local Government, Rural Development and Co-operatives Minister Dr Abdul Moyeen Khan today hoped that the development cooperation between Bangladesh and Japan would strengthen further in the future while citing long times cooperation by Japan for the development process of Bangladesh. The minister expressed the hope when Japanese Ambassador to Bangladesh Saida Shinichi made a courtesy call on him at his ministry office in the secretariat here. During the call on, the LGRD and Cooperatives Minister highlighted the progress of different development projects run by the ministry. At the same time, the minister also expressed his gratitude to the government and…
Water Resources Minister Shahiduddin Chowdhury Anee today said the long-standing expectation of the people of Feni will be fulfilled with the inauguration of the Muhuri-Kahua Dam by Prime Minister Tarique Rahman tomorrow. The minister made the remarks while talking to journalists during an inspection of the inauguration site of the “Rehabilitation of Muhuri-Kahua Flood Control, Drainage and Irrigation Project under Feni District (1st Phase)” at Ghatghar in Mirzangar of Parashuram Upazila. He said the government has approved the project at a cost of Tk 1,542 crore to reduce the suffering of the people of Feni caused by the catastrophic 2024…
Finance Minister Amir Khosru Mahmud Chowdhury today said transactions through Bangla QR codes will be completely free of charge as the government moves to build a cashless Bangladesh and a digital economy. “There will be no fee or charge for transactions through Bangla QR. Any transaction made through the QR code will be completely free, with no additional cost,” he said. The minister made the remarks while inaugurating shopping through Bangla QR codes and inspecting QR-based transactions at Banani Kitchen Market in the capital, said a press release. Amir Khosru Mahmud Chowdhury said the government would bring people from all…
President Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir today urged China to increase investment in Bangladesh and further enhance cooperation in creating conditions for the safe, dignified and sustainable repatriation of the Rohingyas. He made the call when outgoing Chinese Ambassador to Bangladesh Yao Wen paid a farewell courtesy call on the President at Bangabhaban this morning, President’s Press Secretary Md. Sarwar Alam told BSS. During the meeting, the President praised China’s constructive role in the Rohingya crisis. “China’s initiatives would contribute to resolving the crisis and ensuring sustainable repatriation,” said the President. He called for increased cooperation and investment in various sectors,…
