Posts, Telecommunications and Information Technology Minister Faqir Mahbub Anam today said the government has no plan to sell the state-owned mobile operator Teletalk, stressing that the company must remain under government ownership to ensure healthy competition in the country’s telecom market. Replying to a supplementary question from BNP lawmaker in reserve seats Sanjida Yasmin during the question-answer session in the Jatiya Sangsad, the minister said initiatives are underway to expand Teletalk’s network and improve its service quality through government and foreign financing. The House, presided over by Speaker Hafiz Uddin Ahmad, Bir Bikram, was informed that four mobile operators—Teletalk, Grameenphone,…
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Prime Minister Tarique Rahman has directed all relevant agencies and field administration officials to work with the highest level of vigilance and coordination to protect the lives and properties of people affected by waterlogging caused by heavy rainfall, ensure the prompt delivery of relief and medical services, and effectively manage the evolving situation. He issued the directives while addressing a virtual meeting, held via the Zoom platform, from his office in the Bangladesh Secretariat this noon, said PM’s Deputy Press Secretary Md Suzauddhowla Sujon Mahmud. Divisional Commissioners, Deputy Inspectors General (DIGs) of Police, Deputy Commissioners (DCs), Superintendents of Police (SPs),…
Prime Minister Tarique Rahman today inaugurated a tree plantation campaign by planting coconut and neem saplings along the bank of the newly re-excavated Sarikal–Batajor Canal in Batajor Union of Gournadi upazila in the district. A munajat (prayer) was offered following the inauguration of the tree plantation campaign. Earlier, the Prime Minister arrived at the canal bank at around 10:00 am today. The canal, which flows beside Batajor Bazar, is locally known as the Batajor Canal. On the eastern side of the market, it connects with the Miar Char River through the Sarikal River. Housewives and farmers gathered along one side…
Information and Broadcasting Minister Jahir Uddin Swapon has expressed profound shock and sorrow at the death of former Acting President, former Jatiya Sangsad Speaker, veteran politician and BNP Standing Committee member Barrister Jamiruddin Sircar. In a condolence message issued today, he said Barrister Jamiruddin Sircar made significant contributions to the development of parliamentary democracy in the country and throughout his long political career, he performed various important responsibilities with honesty, wisdom, and dedication. The information minister further remarked that Sircar’s demise is an irreparable loss to the nation’s political landscape. “The nation will always remember with deep respect his role as…
Deputy Speaker of the Jatiya Sangsad Barrister Kayser Kamal today expressed deep sorrow at the death of former Acting President and former Speaker Barrister Jamiruddin Sircar. In a condolence message issued today, the Deputy Speaker prayed for the eternal peace of the departed soul and conveyed his profound sympathy and condolences to the bereaved family. Barrister Jamiruddin Sircar was born on December 1, 1931, in Nayabari village under Tetulia upazila of Panchagarh district. He passed away at Bangladesh Specialized Hospital in the capital’s Shyamoli area at 4:19 am today. He was 94, said a press release of the Jatiya Sangsad…
Julian Alvarez scored a breathtaking goal as Argentina battled past 10-man Switzerland 3-1 after extra-time on Saturday, setting up a mouthwatering World Cup semi-final against bitter rivals England. Fans of the South American team dominated the stands in Kansas City and were celebrating as early as the 10th minute when their hero Lionel Messi set up Alexis Mac Allister’s opener. Switzerland levelled midway through the second half through Dan Ndoye but minutes later disaster struck when Embolo was sent off after picking up a second yellow card for simulation. The match went to extra-time and Switzerland snuffed out wave after…
The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) has launched anticipatory humanitarian assistance and shock-responsive social protection programmes in Bandarban ahead of peak flood risks to help vulnerable communities better withstand the impacts of flooding. Under its Anticipatory Action (AA) programme, WFP has disbursed Tk 5,000 to each high-risk household through mobile financial services before floodwaters reach critical levels, based on weather forecasts and pre-agreed trigger indicators, said a press release here today. Simultaneously, the UN agency activated its Shock-Responsive Social Protection (SRSP) programme, providing emergency cash top-up assistance to vulnerable families already covered under the government’s social protection schemes. Implemented…
Torrential monsoon rains that continued throughout the night left several parts of the capital under water today, crippling traffic movement and causing widespread sufferings for commuters. According to the Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD), Dhaka recorded 97 mm of rainfall in the 24 hours leading up to 6:00 am today. , The city’s drainage systems collapsed in many areas due to the continuous heavy downpour. BMD Assistant Meteorologist Afroza Sultana confirmed the 24-hour recording and added that an additional 82 mm of rainfall was recorded in the city between 6:00 am and 12:00 pm today. She warned that the rain is…
Prime Minister Tarique Rahman today expressed profound shock and sorrow at the death of former Acting President and veteran politician Barrister Jamiruddin Sircar. “I express my profound grief and deep sorrow at the death of former Acting President, former Speaker of the Jatiya Sangsad, Language Movement veteran, member of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) National Standing Committee, and veteran politician Barrister Jamiruddin Sircar,” he said in a condolence message this morning. Prime Minister’s Press Secretary AAM Saleh Shibly conveyed the condolence message to BSS, saying the premier also prayed to Almighty Allah for the eternal peace and forgiveness of Jamiruddin…
Former Acting President, former Speaker, BNP Standing Committee Member and senior lawyer Barrister Jamiruddin Sircar has passed away. He breathed his last at a private hospital in the capital at 4:19 am today, a press release from the Supreme Court said. Barrister Jamiruddin Sircar was 94. Barrister Jamiruddin was born on December 1, 1931, in Nayabari village of Tetulia upazila of Panchagarh district. He is survived by one daughter and two sons. His son Barrister Muhammad Nawshad Zamir was elected Member of Parliament from Panchagarh-1 constituency in the 13th Jatiya Sangsad Election. He obtained MA and LLB degrees from Dhaka…
