The probe body formed to investigate the devastating the fire at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport (HSIA) cargo village today submitted its report to the Chief Adviser Professor Mumahhad Yunus, stating that the fire was originated from an electrical short circuit. “The fire at the HSIA’s cargo village was not an act of sabotage. It originated from an electrical short circuit,” referring to the probe report, Chief Adviser’s Press Secretary Shafiqul Alam said at a briefing at the Foreign Service Academy here this afternoon. The home secretary handed over the probe report to the Chief Adviser, he said, adding, later, the…
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Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus today expressed deep concern over the devastating fire in the city’s Karail slum and extended his sympathy to the affected families, assuring that the government will provide all necessary support for their rehabilitation. “The suffering of the families, who have lost their homes in the Karail slum fire, is a matter of sorrow for all of us. The government will ensure all necessary assistance for their rehabilitation,” he said. In a message issued tonight, the Chief Adviser conveyed his heartfelt condolences to the affected families and wished a speedy recovery to those injured in the…
The newly appointed Ambassador of France to Bangladesh, Jean-Marc Séré-Charlet, has expressed France’s readiness to initiate a new phase in its bilateral relations with Bangladesh, underscoring the strong alignment of interests between the two nations, particularly in the areas of democracy, development, and regional cooperation. Ambassador Séré-Charlet made the remarks during a courtesy call on Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus at the State Guest House Jamuna this afternoon, said Chief Adviser’s Press Wing. The Ambassador stated that Bangladesh stands at an important juncture as the nation approaches towards a historic national election. “This is a timely moment for France and…
Bangladesh and the United Nations today emphasised strengthened cooperation with the Maldives to ensure the rights, security and welfare of immigrant workers, mostly Bangladeshis, in the Maldives. The discussion was held during a meeting between UN Resident Coordinator in Maldives Hao Zhang and Bangladesh High Commissioner to the Maldives Dr Md Nazmul Islam in Mal, on Monday, according to a message received here today. During the meeting, both sides discussed ways to expand ongoing collaboration among the UN, Bangladesh and the Maldives, placing particular focus on safeguarding migrant workers and ensuring their access to essential services and legal protection. The…
Chief Justice Syed Refaat Ahmed today said a well-trained lawyer plays an indispensable role as a vital pillar of an effective justice system. “The justice process advances with far greater clarity when lawyers regularly update their knowledge and strengthen their preparation. This allows judicial time to be used more efficiently and ultimately enhances their ability to deliver justice timely,” he said. The Chief Justice was addressing the inaugural ceremony of the ‘Continuing Professional Development (CPD)’ for advocates and ‘Digital BLT Online Platform’ as chief guest at the Supreme Court auditorium this evening. Refaat Ahmed said a well-trained lawyer is not…
Information and Broadcasting Adviser Md. Mahfuz Alam today said the mass media must take a strong stance against rumors and misinformation. “At the same time, people’s distrust in the mass media must be removed,” he said while addressing a workshop on ‘Prevention of bad journalism in the media and presentation of objective news’ with the participation of members of Dhaka Reporters Unity (DRU) at the Bangladesh Press Council in the city. The workshop was organized by the Bangladesh Press Council. Highlighting the prevalence of rumors, Mahfuj said, “Rumors and misinformation are being spread knowingly. The prevalence of misinformation has intensified…
Former Prime Minister and BNP Chairperson Begum Khaleda Zia is currently under intensive observation at Evercare Hospital in the capital. She was admitted to the hospital Sunday night around 8 pm after experiencing sudden respiratory distress. A medical board led by specialist physician Professor Shahbuddin Talukder is overseeing her treatment. Professor FM Siddiqui, another member of the medical board, told journalists that Begum Zia is suffering from a chest infection, which has caused severe breathing difficulties. Several diagnostic tests have already been conducted and doctors have decided to keep her under close observation for the next 24 hours. From London,…
Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus today urged the experts to provide written recommendations within the shortest possible time on the government’s required steps regarding earthquake preparedness. “We do not want to sit idle, nor do we want to take any unscientific steps. Please submit your recommendations quickly in written form; the government is ready to take all necessary measures,” he said while presiding over an emergency meeting on earthquake preparedness. The meeting was organized at the Chief Adviser’s Office (CAO) in the city’s Tejgaon area in the wake of several earthquakes felt last Friday and Saturday, said Chief Adviser’s Press…
The United States pressed Ukraine to accept its proposals to end the war with Russia during talks in Geneva, a senior official told AFP, despite Kyiv’s protests that the plan conceded too much to Moscow. The official, speaking on condition of anonymity, said Washington did not directly threaten to cut off aid if Kyiv rejected its proposals, but that Ukraine understood this was a distinct possibility. The US plan, originally made up of 28 points, would see Ukraine effectively cede its eastern Donetsk and Lugansk regions to Russia and slash the size of its military — demands that Kyiv has…
Bhutanese Prime Minister Tshering Tobgay, currently on an official visit to Bangladesh, has sent a bouquet to Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) Chairperson and former Prime Minister Begum Khaleda Zia. This evening at 8:00 pm, a BNP delegation led by Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir met with Tshering Tobgay at Hotel Intercontinental here. Following the meeting, the Bhutanese Prime Minister sent the bouquet through Mirza Fakhrul as a gesture of goodwill for Begum Khaleda Zia. BNP Media Cell member Shayrul Kabir Khan said the bouquet was handed over to the hospitalized BNP Chairperson by the party Secretary General. Earlier, Mirza…
