(BSS)- The government has administered measles vaccines to 1,97,71,720 children across the country in five months under ongoing measles-rubella vaccination programme. This figure exceeded the initial target of vaccination by about 10 percent. When the country witnessed a measles outbreak at the end of March this year, the government swiftly launched an emergency vaccination programme on April 5 covering 30 upazilas in 18 districts at the first phase. The second phase of vaccination began on April 12 in four major city corporations (Dhaka South, Dhaka North, Barishal, and Mymensingh), and at the final third phase, the ongoing nationwide measles-rubella vaccination…
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Civil Aviation and Tourism Minister M Rashiduzzaman Millat today said the government has started work to transform Bangladesh’s aviation sector into a regional hub, considering its importance to the country’s trillion-dollar economy vision. “Under the leadership of Prime Minister Tarique Rahman, we have started working to transform the country’s aviation sector into a regional aviation hub,” he said. The minister was addressing a conference titled “World-Class Aviation for Bangladesh’s Economic Advancement,” organised by Bonik Barta at the United Convention Centre in the capital’s Kurmitola. Millat said the government has set a target of turning Bangladesh into a trillion-dollar economy by…
Religious Affairs Minister Kazi Shah Mofazzal Houssain Kaikobad has said the power and gas sectors have been destroyed over the past 18 years. “The government is working to rebuild the power and gas sectors from this rubble and bring them back to normal. The current crisis will be resolved soon,” he said. He made the remarks while addressing the opening ceremony of the “Month-long Islamic Book Fair-2026,” organized by the Publications Department of the Islamic Foundation at the eastern premises of Baitul Mukarram National Mosque today on the occasion of Holy Eid-e-Miladunnabi (SAW) 1448 Hijri. Expressing firm optimism, Kaikobad said…
Satkhira Press Club leaders paid a courtesy call on Law, Justice and Parliamentary Affairs Minister Md Asaduzzaman at Satkhira Circuit House tonight. The meeting was attended by former Satkhira Press Club president Momtaz Ahmed Basi, incumbent president Abul Kashem, general secretary Asaduzzaman, joint general secretary M. Belal Hossain and executive committee member Asaduzzaman Sardar, among others. Earlier, Law Minister Md. Asaduzzaman arrived in Satkhira in the evening.
Water Resources Minister Md Shahid Uddin Chowdhury Anee today said the Padma Barrage and Teesta Master Plan are the major undertakings of the government that will contribute to building a new Bangladesh. The minister made the remarks while addressing the ‘Fresher’s Orientation-26’ of North South University (NSU) at the main campus of the university as the chief guest. Referring to the government’s plans, he said efforts are being made to implement the commitments outlined in the election manifesto despite the country’s difficult circumstances. The government has undertaken a number of plans to rebuild the country in a new way, he…
Prime Minister’s Education and Primary and Mass Education Adviser Mahdi Amin has said the government is bringing about a revolutionary change in the country’s education system to produce world-class skilled human resources and a technology-driven future generation. “From the next academic year, modern subjects such as artificial intelligence (AI), robotics, machine learning and cybersecurity are being given special priority in textbooks for grades six to ten. At the same time, technical education is being institutionally integrated with mainstream education and made compulsory for all students,” he said. He made the remarks while speaking at a plenary session of ‘Bangladesh Innovation…
Jatiya Sangsad Speaker Hafiz Uddin Ahmad, Bir Bikram, today said that ousted prime minister Sheikh Hasina was the mastermind behind enforced disappearances and killings during her tenure. He made the remarks while addressing a view-exchange meeting organised by members of Nagorik Somaj (civil society) in Lalmohan. Describing Sheikh Hasina as the ‘world’s best actress’, Hafiz Uddin alleged that she used to invite relatives of people who had disappeared or been killed to Ganabhaban, console them and assure them that their loved ones would return, despite knowing their whereabouts. “Based on the evidence and testimonies of disappeared persons before the International…
(BSS/AFP) – Within a matter of days, Yemen’s Houthis have swept south and seized the strategic Bab al-Mandab Strait, cementing their rise as a force to be reckoned with in the constellation of Iran-backed armed groups across the Middle East. Once considered a relatively isolated religious and military movement, the Houthis now hold all of Yemen’s Red Sea coast, as well as significant territory in the country’s north, including the capital Sanaa. Minority community The Houthis belong to the Zaidi community, an offshoot of Shia Islam, which is a minority in Yemen’s mostly Sunni population. They rose up in the…
Prime Minister Tarique Rahman today called upon the country’s youth to join hands in rebuilding the state and combating dengue, saying their collective strength and determination can bring about meaningful change in the country. “If such a large youth population of a country wants to change the country, it is possible. Our young generation showed the world on August 5, 2024 that they can bring change. The youth started the change from there,” he said. The Prime Minister said this while inaugurating a three-month nationwide dengue prevention and cleanliness campaign at the South Plaza of Jatiya Sangsad Bhaban this morning.…
Staff Correspondent : Bangladesh’s aviation industry must undergo sustained development and modernisation to support the country’s ambition of becoming a US$1 trillion economy by 2034, speakers and industry stakeholders said at Policy Conclave Aviation 2026. The policy conclave, organised by The Daily Bonik Barta under the theme “World-Class Aviation for Bangladesh’s Economic Development,” brought together policymakers, aviation professionals, diplomats, investors, business leaders and other stakeholders to examine the sector’s potential, challenges, investment opportunities and policy priorities. According to the event brief, Bangladesh’s aviation industry employs more than 475,000 people and contributes about US$5.3 billion annually to the country’s GDP, equivalent…
