Staff Correspondent The council of advisers today adopted a condolence motion on the death of Civil Aviation, Tourism and Land Adviser AF Hassan Ariff. The condolence motion was adopted at a special meeting of the council held at the Chief Adviser’s Office (CAO) here. Forest, Environment and Climate Change Adviser Syeda Rizwana Hasan placed the condolence motion at the meeting, which was adopted unanimously. Speaking at the meeting, Rizwana said Hassan Ariff would be buried at Mirpur Martyrs’ Intellectual Graveyard at 10:30 am tomorrow next to the grave of Bir Shreshtha Hamidur Rahman. At the onset of the meeting, a…
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Staff Correspondent Foreign Secretary Md Jashim Uddin today called for collaborative global action to tackle shared challenges in implementing the Global Compact for Migration (GCM) aiming to ensure safe and regular migration. He made the remark while speaking at the National Consultation for the Regional Review of the Global Compact for Safe, Orderly and Regular Migration (GCM) at Hotel InterContinental in the capital, said a foreign ministry’s press release here. The Bangladesh Migration Compact Taskforce, supported by the International Organization for Migration (IOM) in Bangladesh, under the joint leadership of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Ministry of Expatriates’…
DJ Desk Fact-checking body Rumor Scanner has debunked the fake claim regarding international sanctions on the army and Hasina’s return to the country which was propagated using Bangla daily Kaler Kantho’s logo on the free domain site of Blogspot. The fact checking watchdog called false the claims using the Kaler Kantho logo about the international ban on the army and Hasina’s return to the country. In an investigation it found that actually Kaler Kantho did not publish any news regarding international sanctions on the army and Hasina’s return to the country. Rather, this fake claim was propagated using the…
staff correspondent Bangladesh and the World Bank (WB) signed two financing agreements totaling US$900 million today to help the country achieve environment sustainability, climate resiliency, including in urban infrastructure and inclusive growth. “Bangladesh is one of the most vulnerable countries to climate change, impacting the people, whether they live in rural areas or in cities,” said Abdoulaye Seck, World Bank Country Director for Bangladesh and Bhutan, said a press release. He said, “These two financings will Bangladesh achieve green growth and build climate resiliency, across the sectors, including urban infrastructure. The World Bank remains a committed partner to help Bangladesh…
Staff Correspondent Eminent Pakistani signer Rahat Fateh Ali Khan today paid a courtesy call on Information and Broadcasting Adviser Md. Nahid Islam at Bangladesh Secretariat. Nahid Islam, also the adviser of ministry of posts, telecommunications and information technology, mentioned Rahat Fateh Ali Khan as a talented person, saying he is not only an asset of Pakistan, but also of the music world of the subcontinent and the whole world. He has many fans in Bangladesh. Extending his gratitude to Rahat Fateh Ali for gracing the musical concert at the Army Stadium in Dhaka Saturday, the advisor said there was a…
Dj Desk A ceasefire agreement in the Gaza Strip is imminent, with most of its terms already agreed upon, a senior official from the Palestinian Islamic Jihad movement told Xinhua on Saturday. The official, who required anonymity, said the proposed agreement outlines a gradual cessation of hostilities and the withdrawal of Israeli forces from the Gaza Strip, with the final deal also including a comprehensive prisoner-for-hostage exchange and a permanent end to the war between Hamas and Israel. Although some contentious points are still being negotiated, they are not expected to be a major obstacle to reaching a final agreement,…
Pope Francis on Saturday condemned the bombing of children in Gaza as “cruelty”, sparking a sharp response from Israel which accused him of double standards. The pontiff made his remarks a day after the rescue agency in Gaza said an Israeli air strike had killed seven children from one family. “Yesterday they did not allow the Patriarch (of Jerusalem) into Gaza as promised,” the pope told members of the government of the Holy See. “Yesterday children were bombed. This is cruelty, this is not war. “I want to say it because it touches my heart.” In a statement, an Israeli…
DJ Desk Incoming US president Donald Trump on Saturday slammed what he called unfair fees for US ships passing through the Panama Canal and threatened to demand control of the waterway be returned to Washington. He also hinted at China’s growing influence around the canal, a worrying trend for American interests as US businesses depend on the channel to move goods between the Atlantic and Pacific oceans. “Our Navy and Commerce have been treated in a very unfair and injudicious way. The fees being charged by Panama are ridiculous,” he said in a post on his Truth Social platform. “This…
Staff Correspondent Recently, NASA’s Chief Astronaut, Joseph M. Acaba , has concluded a successful visit to Bangladesh after successful engagements with youth, academia, government officials, and media. His engagements included interactive sessions with students, where he inspired young minds to pursue careers in space science, robotics, STEM, research, and education. Acaba discussed the role of space exploration in advancing technology and addressing global challenges, such as the climate crisis. Acaba also participated in media interviews, where he shared insights on NASA’s contributions to global science and technology, and how Bangladesh can benefit from collaborative efforts in space exploration and technology…
Staff Correspondent Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) acting Chairman Tarique Rahman has expressed deep shock and sorrow at the death of the Interim Government’s Land, Civil Aviation and Tourism Adviser A.F. Hassan Ariff. In a condolence message, the BNP acting chairman said in the current political situation, the demise of an experienced lawyer like him has created a vacuum in the country. Tarique Rahman hoped Hassan Ariff’s contribution to the country’s legal arena will always be remembered by his colleagues and future generations of lawyers. The BNP acting chairman said his views on the rule of law will be a source…
