Japan has congratulated Foreign Minister Dr. Khalilur Rahman on his election as President of the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA), expressing confidence in his leadership and pledging closer cooperation with Bangladesh in multilateral forums. In a message, the Embassy of Japan in Bangladesh extended its warmest congratulations to Khalilur Rahman on his election to the prestigious post. “We wish him every success as he undertakes this important responsibility,” the embassy said. Japan also expressed its eagerness to further strengthen the Japan-Bangladesh Strategic Partnership through closer collaboration at the United Nations and other multilateral platforms. “We look…
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The US House of Representatives has backed a resolution seeking to halt American military action in Iran — a symbolic move that deals a political blow to President Donald Trump as efforts to find a deal with Tehran stagnate. Weeks of complicated talks marked by sharp rhetoric and flare-ups of violence have not managed to reach a deal to end the war and reopen the Strait of Hormuz, which is essential to oil supplies. Washington and Tehran have sent divergent message in recent days, with Iran saying Wednesday “no tangible progress” was made, while Trump again voiced optimism by telling…
BNP Secretary General and Local Government, Rural Development and Cooperatives minister Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir today said the responsibility of BNP leaders and workers has increased a lot as they have to repay for the trust the people laid on BNP chairman Tarique Rahman in the last election. He made the remarks while addressing as the chief guest a public reception organized at Kumarpur High School grounds after the inauguration of the temporary office of Bhuli Upazila Parishad in Thakurgaon this afternoon. He said the fall of the previous dictatorial government has proven that one cannot remain in power by…
Lieutenant General Mohammad Asadullah Minhazul Alam today paid a call on Prime Minister Tarique Rahman before departing for Cyprus to take up his appointment as Force Commander of a United Nations (UN) peacekeeping mission there. He met the premier at his Cabinet Division office in the Bangladesh Secretariat here. Prime Minister’s Defence Adviser Brigadier General (Retd.) Dr. AKM Shamsul Islam was present at the meeting. Minhazul Alam is scheduled to leave Dhaka on June 5 for the United Nations Headquarters in New York. After completing official formalities there, he will assume charge as the 23rd Force Commander of the United…
Finance and Planning Minister Amir Khosru Mahmud Chowdhury today said the government is planning to make the country’s economy more inclusive and participatory by reducing unnecessary regulatory complexities in trade and business, strengthening digitalisation of public services, reforming port management and promoting the creative economy. “The country’s economic activities have long been dominated by a limited group while excessive regulatory mechanisms increased the cost of doing business,” he said, adding that the government has initiated deregulation measures to remove unnecessary restrictions. The finance minister made the remarks as chief guest at a roundtable discussion held at a hotel in the…
A meeting on the Dhaka-Narayanganj-Demra (DND) Embankment was held today with Prime Minister Tarique Rahman in the chair to find solutions to the long-standing water-logging problem in the embankment area. The meeting was held at the Prime Minister’s Cabinet Division office in the Bangladesh Secretariat here this afternoon, said Prime Minister’s Deputy Press Secretary Md Suzauddhowla (Sujon Mahmud). He said the meeting discussed in detail the long-standing water-logging problem in the DND embankment area and possible ways to resolve it. After the meeting, Water Resources Minister Md. Shahiduddin Chowdhury Anee said that the DND embankment area had long suffered from…
A meeting on the Dhaka-Narayanganj-Demra (DND) Embankment was held today with Prime Minister Tarique Rahman in the chair to find solutions to the long-standing water-logging problem in the embankment area. The meeting was held at the Prime Minister’s Cabinet Division office in the Bangladesh Secretariat here this afternoon, said Prime Minister’s Deputy Press Secretary Md Suzauddhowla (Sujon Mahmud). He said the meeting discussed in detail the long-standing water-logging problem in the DND embankment area and possible ways to resolve it. After the meeting, Water Resources Minister Md. Shahiduddin Chowdhury Anee said that the DND embankment area had long suffered from…
Prime Minister Tarique Rahman today congratulated Foreign Minister Khalilur Rahman on his election as the President of the 81st Session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA). “Many congratulations to our Minister of Foreign Affairs, Khalilur Rahman, on his election as the President of the 81st Session of the United Nations General Assembly,” the premier wrote on his X handle (former Twitter) tonight. This achievement reflects Bangladesh’s increasing contribution and credibility on the global stage, Tarique Rahman wrote. “We believe he (Foreign Minister) will proudly represent Bangladesh and forge connectivity, dialogue, and cooperation in addressing multilateral, shared challenges. We wish…
Maldives President Dr Mohamed Muizzu has congratulated Bangladesh Foreign Minister Dr Khalilur Rahman on his election as President of the 81st Session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA), describing it as a proud moment for Bangladesh and the wider region. “I wish you every success in this important role,” President Muizzu said in a congratulatory message sent to Dr Khalilur following the election held at the UN Headquarters in New York on Tuesday. Expressing confidence in the Bangladeshi foreign minister’s leadership, the Maldives president said the General Assembly would continue to serve as a vital platform for all member…
The US military said Tuesday that it had “successfully defeated” a series of Iranian missile and drone attacks in the Gulf and conducted self-defense strikes on Iran’s Qeshm Island. US Central Command also denied claims by Iran’s Revolutionary Guards that they had struck the headquarters of the US Navy’s Fifth Fleet in Bahrain and a separate air base in the region. “Iran launched several ballistic missiles toward regional neighbors; however, all failed to hit their intended targets,” Centcom said in a statement. “Two Iranian missiles fired at Kuwait fell short or broke apart en route, and three missiles launched at…
