Russian and Ukrainian presidents Vladimir Putin and Volodymyr Zelensky looked set for a peace summit after fast-moving talks Monday between Donald Trump and European leaders that focused on the key issue of long-term security guarantees for Kyiv. Hopes of a breakthrough rose after Trump said he had spoken by phone with Russian counterpart Putin — whom he met in Alaska last week — following a “very good” meeting with the Europeans and the Ukrainian president at the White House. It would be the first meeting between the Russian and Ukrainian leaders since Moscow’s brutal invasion nearly three and a half…
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Staff Correspondent Kazi Shah Muzakker Ahmadul Hoque has been appointed Honorary Consul of the Republic of Croatia to Bangladesh. Croatian President Zoran Milanović nominated him for the position on May 29, 2025. The Foreign Ministry recently issued him exequatur, formally recognizing and authorizing him to undertake the responsibilities vested in him by the Republic of Croatia. “This appointment is both a privilege and a solemn responsibility that I embrace with great pride,” Muzakker told the media.
Under Rule 5 of the Air Pollution (Control) Rules, 2022, the government has declared the entire Savar upazila under Dhaka district as a ‘degraded air shed.’ The declaration was issued through a circular signed on August 17 by Dr Md. Kamruzzaman, Director General of the Department of Environment (DoE). According to the notification, from September 2025 onwards, all types of brick kilns in Savar — except Tunnel Kilns and Hybrid Hoffman Kilns — will be prohibited from operating, including brick burning and production activities. In addition, open burning of solid waste, issuance of location and environmental clearance for newly established…
Palestine Ambassador to Bangladesh Yousef SY Ramadan, today expressed his profound gratitude to the people of Bangladesh for their continued support to the people of his country. Mentioning the humanitarian crisis in Gaza, the ambassador said, “There is no food, no medicine. Children are the main victims.” The ambassador made the comments as he called on Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus at the State House Jamuna here. “The Government of Bangladesh has been a great support to Palestine. Many Bangladeshi people are sending money for food and medicine. Our people know this aid is coming from Bangladesh. We are truly…
Central Intelligence Cell (CIC) of the National Board of Revenue (NBR) has found Taka 40,000 crore assets, which were built in different countries of the world by siphoning off money from Bangladesh. The stolen assets were found by conducting searches in seven cities of five countries since January this year, CIC Director General Ahsan Habib told Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus here today. NBR Chairman Md Abdur Rahman Khan and the CIC Director General disclosed this information to the Chief Adviser at the State Guest House Jamuna here. Besides, 352 passports were found in nine countries, which were acquired by…
US President Donald Trump said late Sunday that Ukrainian leader Volodymyr Zelensky could chose to end the war with Russia “almost immediately,” but retaking Russian-occupied Crimea or joining NATO are off the table. “President Zelenskyy of Ukraine can end the war with Russia almost immediately, if he wants to, or he can continue to fight,” Trump posted on his Truth Social platform, on the eve of a White House meeting with the Ukrainian president and European leaders. “No getting back Obama given Crimea (12 years ago, without a shot being fired!), and NO GOING INTO NATO BY UKRAINE. Some things…
Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus today joined inaugural ceremony of the National Fisheries Week 2025 at the Bangladesh-China Friendship Conference Centre here. Fisheries and Livestock Adviser Farida Akhter and Secretary (Routine Duty) of the Ministry of Fisheries and Livestock Md Tofazzel Hossain were present on the occasion, among others.
Industries Adviser Adilur Rahman Khan today said that the green shipbuilding industry could become the country’s next forex giant after the Ready-Made Garment (RMG) sector. “If the garment sector is our first great leap into global trade, green shipbuilding can be our next great leap-delivering both economic growth and environmental stewardship. Globally compliant green ships carrying the ‘Made in Bangladesh’ brand with pride-this is not an impossible dream. It is within our grasp if we act now with vision, urgency, and unity,” he said. The adviser said this while speaking as the chief guest at a seminar on “Green Shipbuilding:…
Chief of Army Staff General Waker-Uz-Zaman today said Bangladesh is a country of communal harmony where rights to all are equal. “This is the Bangladesh of harmony where Hindus, Muslims, Buddhists, Christians, hill people, and Bengalis have lived together peacefully for centuries. On this auspicious day, our pledge should be to maintain this harmony and brotherhood forever. This country belongs to everyone. There will be no division here — not by religion, caste, or creed. We are all citizens of this land, and each of us has equal rights over it. Together, we look forward to a golden future,” he…
Law, Justice and Parliamentary Affairs Adviser Dr. Asif Nazrul today said that people used to go abroad for treatment when they felt helpless. “People are going abroad for treatment after becoming bored and helpless…” he said at the annual general meeting of the newly elected executive committee of the Bangladesh Private Hospital, Clinic and Diagnostic Owners Association at Shaheed Abu Sayed International Convention Center here. Addressing the owners of private hospitals, clinics and diagnostic centers, he said, “According to you, there is a market of four to five billion dollars in the medical sector. Can’t you capture this market? Why…
