A high-level delegation of Asian Development Bank (ADB), led by its President Masato Kanda, today paid a courtesy call on Prime Minister Tarique Rahman. The meeting was held at the Prime Minister’s Office in Tejgaon in the capital this morning, said Prime Minister’s Deputy Press Secretary Zahidul Islam Rony. Finance Minister Amir Khasru Mahmud Chowdhury and Principal Secretary to the Prime Minister ABM Abdus Sattar were present at the meeting.
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Prime Minister Tarique Rahman has said Kazi Nazrul Islam is an unforgettable name in the national history as his advent in the dark age of a subjugated and oppressed nation was like a beacon of light- like a guiding lighthouse. At a time when the dying nation desperately needed an overwhelming talent to awaken, inspire, and empower it toward self-reliance, National Poet Kazi Nazrul Islam was that long-awaited and much-desired genius, the premier said in a message on the eve of the 127th birth anniversary of National Poet Kazi Nazrul Islam to be celebrated tomorrow. Tarique Rahman paid his rich…
President Mohammed Shahabuddin today paid rich tributes to national poet Kazi Nazrul Islam on his 127th birth anniversary, saying the poet’s ideals of equality, humanity, rebellion and love would continue to inspire people through generations. In a message issued on the eve of the birth anniversary of the national poet, the President described Nazrul as one of the brightest stars of Bangla literature and culture. “Nazrul made outstanding contributions to Bangla language and literature through his multifaceted creative works as a poet, musician, novelist, playwright, essayist and journalist as well,” the President mentioned. The Head of the State said Nazrul…
Information and Broadcasting Minister Zahir Uddin Swapon today said in the modern era, any information without data is merely a personal opinion or idea. “In the absence of accurate data, any public relations or publicity strategy becomes baseless,” he said. He called upon public relations officers to rely on specific and objective data in preparing any message. The information minister made the call while speaking as the chief guest at a training programme for Public Relations Officers (PROs) of various ministries at the conference room of the Press Information Department (PID) here this morning. Addressing the officials, he said, “The…
Home Minister Salahuddin Ahmed has expressed hope that the trial over the rape and murder of seven-year-old Ramisa in the capital’s Pallabi area will be completed within the next five to seven days. “The government would ensure the highest punishment for those involved in the brutal crime,” he said. He made the remarks while speaking at a dialogue organised by the Bangladesh Secretariat Reporters Forum (BSRF) at the Secretariat media centre. The event was chaired by BSRF President Masudul Hoque and attended by Principal Information Officer Syed Abdal Ahmed, while General Secretary Ubaidullah Badal moderated the programme. Ahmed said the…
By BSS Prime Minister Tarique Rahman today said that Bangladesh is steadily moving toward clean energy, a green economy and a self-reliant energy system. He said this while addressing the inaugural ceremony of the “Renewable Solar Power On-Grid Rooftop” initiative at the Jatiya Sangsad (JS) Bhaban here this morning. “Today we are inaugurating an initiative that is not only a power generation project, but also a symbol of Bangladesh’s sustainable future,” the premier said. He added, “Through the inauguration of the one-megawatt rooftop solar power system at the Sangsad Bhaban, we will be able to give a clear message that…
The price of jet fuel used in aircraft has been reduced by nearly Taka 40 per litre, with the new rate fixed at Taka 165.88 per litre for domestic flights. For international flights, the new price is set at USD 1.0823 per litre, a reduction of USD 0.256. The new rates will take effect after 12 midnight tonight and remain effective until further notice. The Bangladesh Energy Regulatory Commission (BERC) announced the decision in a statement issued today. According to BERC, the prices for both domestic and international flights were adjusted in line with the Bangladesh Energy Regulatory Act due…
Russia pounded Kyiv with a large missile and drone attack early on Sunday, killing one person and wounding 20, authorities said, after Moscow threatened retaliation for strikes in Russian-occupied eastern Ukraine. Multiple rounds of loud explosions were heard in the Ukrainian capital throughout the early hours of the morning, according to AFP journalists. “Tonight Kyiv region is once again enduring a mass enemy attack with strike drones, cruise missiles and ballistic missiles,” said Mykola Kalashnyk, the head of the regional ministry administration. The blasts caused a residential building near the government district to shake, while dozens of people took shelter…
Home Minister Salahuddin Ahmed today called for stronger international support and increased global funding under the United Nations (UN) framework to address the ongoing Rohingya crisis, describing the issue as a growing humanitarian and national security challenge for Bangladesh. The call came during a courtesy meeting between the Home Minister and UN Resident Coordinator ad interim Carol Flore-Smereczniak at the minister’s office at the Bangladesh Secretariat here. According to a ministry press release, the meeting was held in a cordial atmosphere and covered a range of bilateral and mutual interest issues, including the country’s law and order situation, Bangladesh’s participation…
