Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) today announced an eight-day programme from May 25 to June 1 marking the 45th martyrdom anniversary of the party’s founder, Shaheed President Ziaur Rahman. BNP Senior Joint Secretary General Ruhul Kabir Rizvi made the announcement at a press conference held at the party’s central office in Nayapaltan this afternoon. Earlier, a joint meeting was held at the BNP central office to mark the anniversary. BNP Senior Joint Secretary General Ruhul Kabir Rizvi presided over the meeting, while BNP Joint Secretary General Habib-un-Nabi Khan Sohel, leaders of the executive committee, and leaders of affiliated organisations were present.…
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The government today appointed Additional Inspector General of Police (Additional IGP) Mosleh Uddin Ahmed as the new commissioner of Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP). A notification issued by the Ministry of Home Affairs said Mosleh Uddin Ahmed, currently serving as additional IGP of the Criminal Investigation Department (CID), has been transferred to the DMP as its commissioner. The order will take immediate effect, the notification added.
When it comes to women empowerment, Tangail district is gradually becoming an exemplary unit of women’s advancement in regard to financial solvency. Women entrepreneurs in the district are transforming the entire area’s economic landscape through fusion of traditional industries and modern technology, creating new opportunities in fashion, handloom, food processing, cosmetics, handicrafts and IT-based services. Women’s participation in Bangladesh’s socio-economic development is increasing steadily. Particularly in entrepreneurship, women are not only changing their own destinies but also reshaping families, society and local economies. Beyond Dhaka-centric initiatives, many successful women entrepreneurs are emerging at the district level, with Tangail standing out…
A high-level committee has been formed following the Prime Minister’s directives to keep the lakes in Gulshan, Banani and other areas of the capital clean and ensure smooth water flow. State Minister for Local Government, Rural Development and Co-operatives Mir Shahe Alam will serve as the head of the committee. The state minister announced the formation of the committee during a views-exchange meeting this afternoon at the conference room of the Local Government Division at Bangladesh Secretariat. The meeting aimed to resolve waterlogging in Dhaka metropolis, keep lakes and canals clean, ensure water flow, and enhance their beauty. Mir Shahe…
Here are the latest developments in the Middle East war: – Trump makes fresh threats – President Donald Trump issued a new warning to Iran on Sunday, saying the Islamic republic had to move quickly to end the conflict that has shaken the Middle East and sent energy prices climbing. “For Iran, the Clock is Ticking, and they better get moving, FAST, or there won’t be anything left of them,” Trump wrote on his Truth Social platform. “TIME IS OF THE ESSENCE!” The war began February 28, when US and Israeli forces launched major strikes on the Islamic republic, but…
Social Welfare and Women and Children Affairs Minister Professor Dr Abu Zafar Md Zahid Hossain today held a meeting with UN Women Deputy Executive Director, Assistant Secretary-General and Representative Nyaradzai Gumbonzvanda at his office here. The meeting focused on strengthening cooperation between Bangladesh and UN Women in women and child rights protection, social safety net programmes and implementation of government development priorities. The minister said the government is committed to expanding social protection to ensure food security and economic empowerment of women-headed and low-income families. He highlighted the Family Card programme for supporting vulnerable households. He also briefed the delegation…
Editors’ Council leaders today called on Prime Minister Tarique Rahman. The meeting was held at the Public Administration Meeting Room of the Cabinet Division in the Bangladesh Secretariat here, Prime Minister’s Deputy Press Secretary Jahidul Islam Rony told BSS. Information and Broadcasting Minister Zahir Uddin Swapon, State Minister Yasser Khan Choudhury, Prime Minister’s Adviser Dr Zahed Ur Rahman and Editors’ Council President and the New Age Editor Nurul Kabir, General Secretary and the Banik Barta Editor Dewan Hanif Mahmud, The Daily Star Editor and Publisher Mahfuz Anam, The Financial Express Editor Shamsul Huq Zahid, Manab Zamin Editor Matiur Rahman Chowdhury,…
Saudi Arabia’s Supreme Court announced on Sunday that Standing at Arafat, which marks the climax of the annual pilgrimage of Hajj, will be on Tuesday, Dhul Hijjah 9, corresponding to May 26, and the first day of the Eid Al-Azha celebrations will be on Wednesday, May 27. According to the Supreme Court statement, carried by the Saudi Press Agency (SPA), Monday, May 18, is the first day of Dhul Hijjah. The court made the announcement following the sighting of the crescent moon of Dhul Hijjah in the Kingdom. The Crescent Sighting Department of the Supreme Court took this decision after…
Qatar’s Labour Minister Dr Ali bin Samikh Al Marri today paid a courtesy call on Prime Minister Tarique Rahman. The Qatari minister met the premier at the State Guest House Jamuna here this evening, said PM’s Deputy Press Secretary Md Jahidul Islam Rony. During the meeting, Prime Minister’s Foreign Affairs Adviser Humayun Kabir and Qatar Foreign Ministry Ambassador Braik Saeed Al Samikh were also present.
A meeting of the National Economic Council (NEC) is being held with Prime Minister Tarique Rahman in the chair. The meeting began at 10:00 am today at the Bangladesh Planning Commission Auditorium in the city’s Agargaon area, PM’s Deputy Press Secretary Jahidul Islam Rony said. The meeting’s agenda includes discussion on the Annual Development Programme (ADP) for the 2026-27 fiscal year. The NEC meeting is scheduled to continue till 1:00 pm. Later, a press conference will be held on the outcome of the meeting.
