Reflecting on his educational journey, Finance and Planning Minister Amir Khosru Mahmud Chowdhury said that he fondly recalls engaging in sports on both the large and small fields of his school, as well as taking part in regular assemblies during his academic years. “It is a fortunate opportunity to reconnect with that institution, providing a ‘refreshing’ experience amid the hectic nature of politics. I am delighted to return to such an environment after a long time, surrounded by classmates, teachers, and others linked to the school,” he said. The minister came up with the comments as the chief guest while…
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(BSS/AFP) – Hamas called on Arab and Muslim countries on Friday to oppose a proposal from two Israeli ministers to remove Palestinians from the Gaza Strip and send them abroad. “Escalating statements by ministers in the Israeli government regarding the continued adoption of plans to displace the Palestinian people from the Gaza Strip represent an extremely dangerous development,” Hamas spokesman Hazem Qassem said in a statement. He called on “Arab and Islamic countries to take serious and unified action to confront these plans and adopt effective positions and measures to thwart them”. Israeli far-right National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir…
Minister for Law, Justice and Parliamentary Affairs Md. Asaduzzaman today said that knowledge-based politics is essential to take the nation forward and to build a future generation. “Political slogans alone are not enough for the upcoming Gen-Z era,” he said while addressing the “Zia Smriti Boimela-2026 as the chief guest at Bangla Academy premises here this afternoon. Noting that the name ‘Zia Smriti Pathagar’ aptly reflects its objectives, he said the initiatives undertaken in honour of heroic freedom fighters, Sector Commander and former President Ziaur Rahman, would elevate nationalist politics to a new height. Asaduzzaman said that the country’s major…
LGRD and Cooperatives Minister Dr Abdul Moyeen Khan has said the history of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) and Bangladesh are almost identical. The minister made the remarks as the chief guest at a discussion at the Handloom Board Institute auditorium in Narsingdi today, marking the 48th founding anniversary of the BNP. He said the ideology of Bangladeshi nationalism founded by Shaheed President Ziaur Rahman upholds the rights and dignity of all citizens irrespective of religion, caste or ethnicity. “Embracing this ideology, BNP has been moving forward politically for the past 48 years,” he said. Moyeen Khan said Ziaur Rahman…
President Donald Trump said Friday that the Iran war was “small potatoes” for the United States, in his administration’s latest bid to play down the conflict ahead of crucial midterm elections. Trump’s comments came a day after Vice President JD Vance said that “I wouldn’t call it a war” despite an upsurge in clashes between Iran and the United States over the Strait of Hormuz. “A lot of people don’t call it a war. I call it a military conflict because it’s small potatoes for us,” Trump told reporters in the Oval Office when asked about Vance’s remarks. “It’s not…
Social Welfare and Women and Children Affairs Minister Abu Zafar Md Zahid Hossain today called for a united social movement against drugs, gambling, terrorism and other crimes to build a crime-free society. “Alongside the administration, general people must come forward to build a society free from drugs, gambling, terrorism and other crimes. These crimes can be eliminated by raising awareness at every level of society and building strong social resistance,” he said. The minister said this while addressing a views exchange programme as the chief guest at the conference hall of Nawabganj Upazila Parishad in the district here this afternoon.…
Finance and Planning Minister Amir Khosru Mahmud Chowdhury today said a new model has been initiated as a pilot project in two wards of Patenga to resolve water crisis in the city. “Chattogram city dwellers have been experiencing crisis of clean water…Residents in marginalized wards are enduring significant difficulties due to this water shortage, which emerged as a major concern for the community,” he said. The minister said this while addressing as the chief guest at the signing ceremony of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on the project at the Radisson Blu Hotel in the city this morning. The MoU…
Janmashtami, one of the major religious festivals of the Hindu community commemorating the birth of Lord Sri Krishna, was celebrated across the country today with due religious fervour, traditional rituals and colourful festivities. According to Hindu belief, Lord Krishna was born on the eighth day of the dark fortnight in the Bangla month of Bhadra. Devotees believe that he incarnates in every age to protect the virtuous, resist evil and establish truth, justice and harmony in society. Marking the occasion, different religious, cultural and social organisations chalked out elaborate programmes including discussions, prayers, processions and distribution of prasad. In Rangamati, a discussion meeting and a colourful Mangal Shobhajatra…
Law, Justice and Parliamentary Affairs Minister Md Asaduzzaman today said people of all religions in the country are observing their respective faiths peacefully, without any hindrance or fear. “There will be no room for creating minimum obstruction in practicing religion or observing religious rituals and ceremonies. Those involved in such activities will be brought under the law immediately after receiving the information,” he said. He made the remarks at a Janmashtami programme held at Mathbari Temple in Shailkupa of Jhenaidah today. Addressing the Hindu devotees present, the minister said,“Lord Sri Krishna appeared 5,000 years ago and was born with the…
(BSS) – Posts, Telecommunications and Information Technology Minister Faqir Mahbub Anam today sought stakeholders’ cooperation and suggestions to finalise three cyber-related laws, stressing the need for strong laws and public awareness to protect people from cyber invasion. He made the remarks at a press conference held at the ICT Division Conference Room marking 180 days of the BNP government. Faqir Mahbub Anam, also Science and Technology Minister, said the Cyber Security Act, Personal Data Protection Act and National Data Management Act had been approved by the National Parliament. “We want to discuss these further with the stakeholders and turn them…
