Staff Correspondent Recently, Norwegian Ambassador Håkon hosted a warm gathering of Bangladeshi Alumni from Norwegian universities, where around 30 professionals from different arenas attended. Stories of life- changing experiences, fond memories of Norway, and the impact of higher studies and research filled the evening with inspiration. The Alumni also expressed desire to remain connected.
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Staff Correspondent On December 17, the Embassy organized a ceremonial celebration at the Chancery which was attended by the officials of the Embassy and a few students. In the evening, a reception was hosted which was attended by the diplomatic corps in Dhaka, authorities of the Bangladesh, businesses, media, travel agents, hoteliers, Bhutanese in Bangladesh including students, other influential individuals and friends of Bhutan. As the Chief Guest, the reception was graced by Sk. Bashir Uddin, Adviser, Ministry of Commerce and Ministry of Textiles & Jute. The reception displayed and served Bhutanese food, beverages, water and fruit juices. The Drukair…
Staff Correspondent The government has extended the Hajj registration deadline for 2025 to December 26 to avoid last-minute hassles. The Ministry of Religious Affairs made an announcement in this regard today. The ministry in a notice said the registration period for both government and private Hajj pilgrims now runs until December 26, 2024. During this period, pilgrims can complete their initial registration by depositing Taka 3 lakh and then finalise their registration by paying the full amount for the Hajj package. Pilgrims must complete all necessary procedures within the stipulated timeframe.
DJ desk Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus will leave here for Egypt tonight on a two-day state visit to attend D-8 Summit scheduled to be held on December 19. “A flight of Emirates Airlines carrying the chief adviser and his entourage will depart Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport at 1 am tonight,” CA’s Deputy Press Secretary Abul Kalam Azad Majumder said. The summit will be held under the theme “Investing in Youth and Supporting SMEs: Shaping Tomorrow’s Economy.” Talking at a press briefing at the Foreign Service Academy here, Azad said apart from Bangladesh, the heads of government of some other…
Staff Correspondfent Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus will deliver a speech at Al-Azhar University in Cairo December 19. “The chief adviser is scheduled to deliver an address at Al-Azhar University on December 19,” chief adviser’s Deputy Press Secretary Abul Kalam Azad Majumder told BSS. When Grand Imam of Al-Azhar Al Sharif Ahmed Eltayeb called on Prof Yunus at the Ritz Carlton Hotel in the Azerbaijan capital Baku on November 12, 2024, he invited the Bangladesh chief adviser to deliver an address at Al-Azhar University. Prof Yunus will leave here tonight for Egypt on a two-day state visit to attend D-8…
DJ Desk Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky meets Wednesday with NATO chief Mark Rutte and key European leaders in Brussels to discuss “next steps” on Russia’s war as Donald Trump prepares to take office in the United States. The gathering due in the evening was set to bring together German Chancellor Olaf Scholz, Polish leader Donald Tusk, Italian premier Giorgia Meloni and Denmark’s Mette Frederiksen and could also include French President Emmanuel Macron. British foreign minister David Lammy is also expected to attend, as are EU chiefs Ursula von der Leyen and Antonio Costa. The huddle comes just over a month…
The government has extended an invitation to United Nations (UN) Secretary General António Guterres to visit Bangladesh in 2025 to witness firsthand the Bangladesh’s ongoing transformation. Permanent Representative of Bangladesh to the United Nations Ambassador Muhammad Abdul Muhith conveyed the invitation on behalf of Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus during a farewell call at the UN Headquarters in New York on Tuesday, according to a message received here today. The UN secretary general reaffirmed his full support for the interim government led by Professor Yunus and expressed optimism about Bangladesh’s continued active role in promoting multilateralism within the UN system.…
Staff Correspondent The home ministry is forming a committee to re-investigate the Bangladesh Rifles massacre, says Home Advisor Jahangir Alam Chowdhury. “An investigation committee will be formed within the next five working days to ensure justice in the BDR massacre,” he said. “This committee will consist of retired members of the judiciary, civil service, armed forces and police.” Stating that the committee could consist of five, seven or nine members, Jahangir added: “Armed forces personnel will be greater in number.” “We are forming a fresh inquiry committee.” Regarding the committee, Jahangir said that although everyone is vocal about the issue,…
Dj Desk A teenage student opened fire Monday at a school in the northern US state of Wisconsin, killing two and wounding several others before being found dead, officials said. Shon Barnes, police chief in the state capital Madison, told a news conference that a teacher and a teenage student died at the Abundant Life Christian School, a private religious school for children aged five to 18. He declined to share the gender or exact age of the suspect, who attended the school of around 400 pupils, saying “as difficult as today is, that’s still someone’s child that’s gone.” US…
Staff Correspondent Information and Broadcasting Adviser Md Nahid Islam today said that people are experiencing the taste of real victory in the country after the fall of the Awami fascism in 2024. “Through the victory of 2024, the people are enjoying the taste of real victory as the country is now free from Awami fascism,” he told journalists after paying glowing tributes to the martyrs of the 1971 Liberation War by placing wreaths at the National Memorial in Savar, marking the 54th Victory Day. “Even though, the country’s independence came in 1971, it (the independence) was unprotected. The victory of…
