Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus today exchanged Christmas greetings with representatives of the Christian community at the State Guest House Jamuna here on the occasion of Christmas. Religious Affairs Adviser Dr AFM Khalid Hossain, head of Catholic Christians of Bangladesh Archbishop Bejoy N D’Cruze, President of the National Christian Fellowship of Bangladesh Bishop Philip P Adhikary, Trustee of the Christian Religious Welfare Trust Dr Benedict Alo D’ Rozario, President of the National Council of Churches in Bangladesh Christopher Adhikari and other prominent leaders of the Christian community were present on the occasion, said the Chief Adviser’s Press Wing this evening.…
Author: diplomaticjourna_diplomaticjourna
Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) Acting Chairman Tarique Rahman has left London for home by a regular Biman Bangladesh Airlines flight. A regular Biman Bangladesh Airlines flight carrying the BNP acting chairman departed from Heathrow Airport in London for home on Wednesday evening (London time). Tarique Rahman is returning home after a long 17 years in exile in the UK. His wife Dr. Zubaida Rahman and daughter Zaima Rahman are accompanying him. The aircraft carrying the BNP acting chairman is scheduled to arrive at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport in Dhaka at 11:50am today. Before landing in Dhaka, the aircraft will make…
As a step toward building a ‘New Bangladesh’ after the bloodstained July mass uprising, the reform of the country’s Constitution and internal institutions became the center of attention for all. For this reason, the word ‘reform’ became the most discussed term in the post-uprising period. However, although there was no clear outline of reforms before the nation at the beginning, the preliminary outline in front was BNP’s declared 31-point outline for repairing the state. BNP announced this on July 13, 2023, aiming at reforming the Constitution and the state system and achieving economic emancipation. After assuming office on August 8,…
Chief Election Commissioner A M M Nasir Uddin today said there is no scope for any failure in carrying out the grave responsibility in organizing a free, fair and acceptable election at this critical juncture of the country. He made the remarks while addressing at an exchange of views meeting on election management with returning officers and field administration officials this morning at the auditorium of the Election Commission Building in the capital’s Agargaon, marking the referendum and the 13th Jatiya Sangsad Election, 2026. In true sense, almost all those who effectively keep the government functional at the field level,…
Russia and China on Tuesday criticized the United States for its military and economic pressure on Venezuela, telling the UN Security Council it was “cowboy behavior” and “intimidation.” Venezuela, which requested the emergency council meeting with the backing of Moscow and Beijing, accused Washington of “the greatest extortion known in our history.” The United States has deployed a major military force in the Caribbean and has recently intercepted oil tankers as part of a naval blockade against Venezuelan vessels it considers to be under sanctions. At Tuesday’s meeting, US Ambassador Mike Waltz responded to the criticism by saying “the United…
Ahead of the upcoming parliamentary election and referendum, the Ministry of Cultural Affairs has produced eight songs for the country’s eight divisions. The song produced for the Dhaka division was released today, said the Chief Adviser’s Press Wing tonight. The song has been sung by renowned Stoic Bliss artist Kazi.
The government has taken extensive security measures for the return of Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) Acting Chairman Tarique Rahman, who is scheduled to arrive in Dhaka from London on December 25 after 18 years. Home Adviser Lieutenant General (Retd.) Md. Jahangir Alam Chowdhury said that maximum security will be ensured in and around the capital to facilitate Tarique Rahman’s safe arrival. He stated that all necessary preparations have already been completed and law enforcement agencies have been instructed to remain fully alert and coordinated. Emphasizing the government’s stance, he said maintaining public security remains a top priority. Inspector General of…
Home Adviser Lieutenant General (retd) Md Jahangir Alam Chowdhury today said armed security personnel have been assigned to 20 individuals, including the editors of The Daily Prothom Alo and The Daily Star to ensure their personal safety and security. He made the remarks while replying to a question after a meeting of the Committee of Advisory Council on law and order at the Bangladesh Secretariat here. “The gunmen were provided to 20 individuals upon their applications,” the Home Adviser said, adding that the decision was taken based on a list prepared by a committee comprising representatives from the Directorate General…
Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus has directed law enforcement agencies to swiftly arrest those involved in the killing of Osman Hadi and others engaged in illegal activities and keep the law and order situation normal at any costs before the national elections. “Ahead of the upcoming national election, the law and order situation must be kept normal at any cost,” he said. The Chief Adviser made the instructions while addressing a meeting to review the country’s overall law and order situation at the State Guest House Jamuna here on Sunday, said Chief Adviser’s Press Wing this morning. Home Affairs Adviser…
US President Donald Trump said Monday it would be “smart” for Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro to step down, as US naval forces pressed a blockade on the South American country’s oil wealth. Venezuela’s key ally Moscow, however, expressed its “full support” for Maduro’s government, as Washington has dialed up military operations and threats against Caracas. Asked by reporters at his Florida home if Washington’s threats were designed to force Maduro to leave office after 12 years, Trump said: “That’s up to him, what he wants to do. I think it would be smart for him to do that.” But he…
