Power, Energy and Mineral Resources Adviser Muhammad Fouzul Kabir Khan today said the interim government has been working to hold a good election for the welfare of the country. “The government wants to hold a good election so that voters can cast vote in favour the candidate or symbol of their choice in a fair and peaceful atmosphere,” he said. The adviser made the comments while answering to question of a journalist during his visit to the gas exploration side at Tartapara village in Madarganj Upazila of the district. About shutting down of a power plant, he said a national…
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At least 13 people were dead after flash flooding hit south-central Texas early Friday, officials said, with more than 20 girls at a summer camp still unaccounted for. “We have identified 13 fatalities,” Kerr County Sheriff Larry Leitha told a press conference after devastating floods swept through the region northwest of San Antonio, warning more casualties were likely. Some of the dead were children, Texas Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick said. “About 23” girls were unaccounted for from Camp Mystic along the Guadalupe River, which rose 26 feet (eight meters) in 45 minutes overnight, Patrick added. “That does not mean they’ve…
A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed today between the Ministry of Youth and Sports of Bangladesh and the World Ethnosports Union (WEU) to promote traditional sports and cultural cooperation. The MoU signing ceremony was held at the headquarters of the World Ethnosports Union in Istanbul, Türkiye, according to a message received here. The agreement was signed by the Youth and Sports Adviser of Bangladesh, Asif Mahmud Shojib Bhuyain, and the President of the World Ethnosports Union, Necmeddin Bilal Erdogan. Prior to the signing, the two leaders held a close bilateral meeting where they discussed the importance of traditional games…
Campaigning for Japan’s upper house election started Thursday, with unpopular Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba fighting to maintain the ruling coalition’s majority. Ishiba, 68, has been head of a minority government since October when he led the long-dominant Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) to its worst general election result in years. The ruling coalition of the LDP and the smaller Komeito party could lose its majority in the upper house too on July 20 when 125 of the 248 seats are up for grabs. If this happens, “Ishiba may need to step down, leading to a new LDP party leadership election and…
The International Crimes Tribunal (ICT)-1 today has set July 14 next for passing order on charge framing in a case filed under crimes against humanity over the killings of six innocent people in the city’s Chankharpul area on August 5, 2024. The three-member panel of the ICT-1 led by Justice Md Golam Mortuza Mozumder passed the order as the prosecution argued for framing charges and the defence, on the other hand, took part in the hearing on discharge petitions. Chief Prosecutor Muhammad Tajul Islam, prosecutors Mizanul Islam, BM Sultan Mahmud and Gazi MH Tamim took part in the hearing and…
Indonesian Ambassador to Bangladesh Arif Suyoko has said that his country is interested in importing jute and jute goods from Bangladesh. He also said they are exploring investment prospects and looking to enhance bilateral cooperation in the sectors of jute and agriculture. The Indonesian envoy made the remarks while visiting Hasen Jute Industries Limited at Naohata under Paba upazila in the district on Wednesday. A high-level delegation from the Indonesian Embassy accompanied him during the visit to the 100 percent export-oriented jute industry. Ambassador Suyoko said Bangladesh’s jute and jute goods are of higher quality than those of Indonesia. Therefore,…
Japan is to provide US$4.8 million (695 Japanese yen) as grant to Bangladesh’s Election Commission for its “ballot project” to sensitize voters and enhance the transparency in electoral process. The Japanese authorities today signed an agreement with the EC at the Nirbachan Bhaban at Agargaon in a function joined by Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) AMM Nasir Uddin, Japanese Ambassador SAIDA Shinichi, UNDP resident representative Stifan Liller and Japanese foreign ministry’s International Cooperation Bureau director-general Ishiizuki Hideo. The EC is implementing the US$18.53 million project sponsored by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) with commission officials saying Australia earlier on June…
Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus today congratulated the Bangladesh women’s football team for their historic success in qualifying for the 2026 Asian Cup finals for the first time. In a congratulatory message, he said: “This achievement is not only a source of pride for women’s football, but also for the entire nation; it is a unique example of our potential, talent and indomitable spirit”. The Chief Adviser hoped that this success would inspire future generations and further enhance Bangladesh’s status in international arena.
The United States has reiterated its strong support for the ongoing reform initiatives led by the interim government of Bangladesh under the leadership of Nobel Laureate Professor Muhammad Yunus during the celebration of U.S. Independence Day in Dhaka this evening. Speaking at the event, U.S. Chargé d’Affaires Tracey Ann Jacobson paid tribute to the courage and sacrifice of those involved in the student-led popular uprising of July-August last year, calling it a “foundation for the historic work we are witnessing now to rebuild the state and to restore democracy.” “The United States honors the sacrifices of those who gave their…
Police on Wednesday night arrested former lawmaker from Manikganj-1 constituency Naimur Rahman Durjoy from the capital’s Lalmatia area. A joint team of Manikganj police and Detective Branch (DB) of police apprehended Durjoy around 8:30pm on Wednesday. He is an accused in multiple cases filed with Sadar and Daulatpur police stations in Manikganj. Police Super of Manikganj district Yasmin Khatun confirmed media the arrest of Durjoy. Durjoy, was also a national cricket team player. He will be produced before the court today.
