A stent (ring) has been successfully placed in the heart of President Mohammed Shahabuddin on an emergency basis after a significant blockage was detected during his routine medical check-up in the United Kingdom (UK). The President’s physical condition is now stable. President’s personal physician Colonel Dr A K M Faizul Hoque, now staying in the UK, conveyed the information to the Bangabhaban press wing. He said an angiogram of the President was conducted this afternoon under the supervision of interventional cardiologist Dr Stephen Holley at Royal Papworth Hospital in Cambridge, United Kingdom. During the examination, a major blockage was detected…
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Iran’s chief negotiator said Tuesday that Washington must accept Tehran’s latest peace plan or face failure, after US President Donald Trump warned the truce in the Middle East war was on the brink of collapse. The war, which erupted more than two months ago with US-Israeli strikes on Iran, has spread throughout the Middle East and roiled the global economy despite the ceasefire, impacting hundreds of millions worldwide. Both sides have refused to make concessions and repeatedly threatened to resume fighting, but neither appears willing to return to all-out war. “There is no alternative but to accept the rights of…
Prime Minister Tarique Rahman today called upon the students to play active role in forging stabled political environment to move the country forward. The premier made the call while exchanging views with Dhaka University (DU) students at Professor Muzaffar Ahmed Chowdhury Auditorium at the Social Sciences Faculty on the campus here this noon. Tarique Rahman also urged students to learn a third language in addition to Bangla and English so that they can avail employment opportunities in different countries across the world. Around 156 students took part in the event. At the programme, the Prime Minister responded to different questions…
Prime Minister Tarique Rahman today sought support of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) member states to resolve the Rohingya crisis. The premier sought the help when ambassadors and high commissioners of OIC member states stationed in Dhaka paid a courtesy call on him at his Cabinet Division office in the Bangladesh Secretariat here this afternoon, said Prime Minister’s Deputy Press Secretary Jahidul Islam Rony. During the meeting, he said, envoys of the OIC member states congratulated Tarique Rahman on assuming office as Prime Minister. The OIC member countries also expressed their strong commitment to standing beside Bangladesh and strengthening…
An Executive Committee of the National Economic Council (ECNEC) meeting is being held today with Prime Minister Tarique Rahman in the chair. The meeting began at the Public Administration Meeting Room of the Cabinet Division in Bangladesh Secretariat here this morning, PM’ Deputy Press Secretary Sujan Mahmud said.
President Donald Trump warned the ceasefire in the Middle East war was on “life support” Monday after rejecting the latest counteroffer from Iran, which said its military stood ready to respond to any act of aggression. The president’s angry reaction to Iran’s position — delivered in response to a US proposal — sent oil prices soaring and dashed hopes that a deal could be quickly negotiated to reopen the Strait of Hormuz to commercial shipping. After slamming the reply as “TOTALLY UNACCEPTABLE,” Trump insisted the United States would see a “complete victory” over Iran, adding that the truce which has…
State Minister for Foreign Affairs Shama Obaed Islam left Dhaka this morning on an official visit to the United States before joining the 2nd Ministerial Conference on Peacekeeping in Morocco later this month. A foreign ministry’s official source said the state minister departed for the United States as part of her official engagements abroad. Following her programmes in the US, she is scheduled to attend the 2nd Ministerial Conference on Peacekeeping, to be held in Morocco from May 19 to 21. The source said the conference is expected to focus on strengthening global peacekeeping cooperation, enhancing operational capabilities and addressing…
Rajshahi City Corporation (RCC) has taken an initiative to rename the Rajshahi Botanical Garden as “Rajshahi Bird Park” as part of a broader plan to modernize and reorganize the recreational facility. The proposal is now awaiting approval from the Ministry of Livestock and relevant authorities. The park, formerly known as Rajshahi Central Park and Zoo, was renamed Rajshahi Botanical Garden in 2023. RCC officials said the latest initiative aims to transform the facility into a bird-focused sanctuary with improved environmental and recreational features. Currently, only a limited number of animals remain in the park, including two gharials, spotted deer and…
Prime Minister Tarique Rahman today called on the country’s universities to move beyond conventional teaching and place greater emphasis on research and innovation. “There has been growing discussion about whether our universities are maintaining global standards in education and research. Unfortunately, the reality is that in the 21st century, our universities have yet to reach the expected level in globally recognized university rankings in terms of education, research, and academic excellence,” he said. Noting that in global rankings, research publications, citations, and innovation are given significant importance, the premier said our educationists must think more deeply about where we stand…
As measles resurges among children across Bangladesh, public health experts opined placing community-based healthcare services at the center of the national response. Health professionals broadly agree that a coordinated, multi-sectoral approach—integrating vaccination, nutrition, primary healthcare and community-based epidemiological surveillance—is crucial to curb the outbreak. “The frontline is the first line,” said eminent epidemiologist and public health expert Prof. Dr. Pravat Chandra Barua underscoring that investing in community healthcare systems will not only curb the current measles resurgence but also strengthen Bangladesh’s overall capacity to respond to future public health threats. Dr. Barua, former Line Director of TB and Leprosy at…
