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…
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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…
(BSS)- Prime Minister’s wife and Vice President of the Ziaur Rahman Foundation Dr Zubaida Rahman today expressed her aspiration to spread Zia Memorial Library to villages. At the same time, she called for building the habit of book reading among children and juveniles saying “If the habit of reading books is developed among children, they will acquire values, justice, honesty, dedication, and tolerance. Their tendency to respect others will also grow up.” Dr Zubaida said this while inaugurating ‘Zia Memorial Book Fair-2026’ as the chief guest at the Bangla Academy premises in the city today. The central committee of the…
(BSS) – The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) has sought records related to the appointment, promotion and transfer of officials and employees under the Youth and Sports Ministry during the tenure of former adviser Asif Mahmud Sajib Bhuiyan. Assistant Director of the ACC’s Public Relations Department Md Tanzir Ahmed confirmed the information to journalists today. As part of its investigation into allegations of corruption and irregularities, the commission today sent a letter to the secretary of the Youth and Sports Ministry seeking the relevant information and records. The letter instructed that the requested information and documents be sent to the ACC by…
(BSS) – Chinese Ambassador to Bangladesh Yao Wen today paid a courtesy call on Prime Minister’s Defence Adviser Brigadier General (retd) Dr AKM Shamsul Islam at his office at the Armed Forces Division (AFD) in Dhaka Cantonment. During the meeting, they discussed ways to further strengthen and accelerate existing military and defence cooperation between Bangladesh and China, said an Inter Services Public Relations (ISPR) Directorate press release this evening.. The discussions covered advanced professional training for AFD members of the two countries, exchanges in military education and enhancement of technological capabilities. They expressed hope that increased exchanges of experience and…
(BSS) – President Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir today extended his heartfelt greetings and felicitations to the Hindu community in Bangladesh on the occasion of Janmashtami, to be celebrated tomorrow. In a message issued here today, the President urged all to draw lessons from the philosophy of Sri Krishna and work together to build a non-communal and united society. He called upon everyone, including members of the Hindu community, to come forward for the welfare of disadvantaged and distressed people. Terming Janmashtami, which marks the birth of Sri Krishna, one of the major religious festivals of the Hindu community, he said…
