The Ziaur Rahman Foundation (ZRF) has formed a committee to observe the 45th martyrdom anniversary of BNP founder Shaheed President Ziaur Rahman with due respect and dignity. The foundation also called upon all concerned to take necessary preparations to mark the occasion appropriately. Professor Md. Lutfar Rahman has been appointed convener of the committee, while agriculturist Boazar Rahman will serve as member secretary. The joint conveners are Advocate Mohammad Ali, Professor Dr. Sheikh Monir Uddin Jewel, Engineer Umasha Umayan Moni Chowdhury, Rezaur Rahman Chowdhury Sumon and Dr. Parvez Reza Kankon. Professor Dr. Farhad Halim has been named executive director of…
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Prime Minister Tarique Rahman has directed to make the six unused children’s hospitals operational quickly. The Prime Minister gave the directive as a media report headlined ‘Six children’s hospital buildings built at cost of Taka 320 crore remain unused’ drew his attention, PM’s Deputy Press Secretary Jahidul Islam Rony said tonight. The report was published on April 12 this year. The report read that although six modern hospital buildings were constructed in Rangpur, Khulna, Rajshahi, Barishal, Sylhet and Cumilla, they have remained unused for years. Rony said after reading the news, the Prime Minister held an emergency meeting with Health…
A militia attack killed at least 69 people in Ituri province in the conflict-torn northeast of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), local and security sources told AFP Saturday. For more than 30 years the mineral-rich eastern DRC has been a battleground between various armed groups, vying for control of its many mines. Two ethnic groups — the Hema and the Lendu — have been locked in a long-running violent conflict in Ituri, a gold-rich province that borders Uganda and South Sudan. Armed men affiliated with the Codeco militia (Cooperative for the Development of Congo), which claims to protect the…
A cruise ship hit with a deadly hantavirus outbreak arrived in Spain’s Canary Islands Sunday, where most of the nearly 150 people on board will be evacuated and flown home after weeks at sea. The Dutch-flagged MV Hondius arrived at the Spanish port of Granadilla escorted by a Civil Guard vessel, AFP journalists reported, confirmed by data from the maritime tracking service VesselFinder. Passengers and some of the crew are expected to evacuate before the ship, where an outbreak of hantavirus led to the deaths of three people, continues on its way to the Netherlands. Three passengers from the ship…
The awarding ceremony of the Bangladesh Police Medals (BPM) and President Police Medals (PPM) to 107 police personnel has been postponed ahead of the inauguration of Police Week 2026 tomorrow. Additional Inspector General of Police (Crime and Operations) Khondoker Rafiqul Islam told BSS tonight that the programme was deferred as the president, whose approval is required for the awards, left the country this morning. He also said the government order regarding the medals has not yet been issued. In addition, the government has decided to further scrutinize the selection process for the awards, he added. Police officials, however, confirmed that…
Prime Minister Tarique Rahman has said restoring people’s confidence in police and improving law and order is the priority of the government. The Prime Minister said in a message on the National Police Week-2026. A four-day programme marking the week begins tomorrow. The PM said a professional and responsible police force is very important to safeguard country’s stability and public confidence. The police week is a unique moment to fulfill the commitment of police to be a reliable force, he said. Tarique Rahman said the present government is implementing an elaborate programme to build a prosperous, self reliant and justice-based…
State Minister for LGRD and Cooperatives Mir Shahe Alam today stressed the importance of physical exercise and sports alongside academic studies for the overall development of students. “Students must dream big. Regardless of the results, everyone should continue trying with determination. Alongside studies, special importance should also be given to physical exercise and sports,” he said. The state minister was addressing a scholarship award ceremony organized by Engineer M A Rashid Foundation at South Point School and College in the capital’s Baridhara area as the chief guest. At the programme, meritorious students were awarded scholarships, certificates and crests in recognition…
Chief Whip of the Jatiya Sangsad Md Nurul Islam Moni today said the country must build a society free from drugs, evil forces and fascism where people can lead a peaceful and beautiful life. “We have to build such a society where there will be no drugs, evil forces or fascism. People will live peacefully and we will be enlightened by the light of a new sun,” he said. The chief whip was addressing a programme organized by Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy with the support of the Ministry of Cultural Affairs marking the 165th birth anniversary of Nobel laureate poet Rabindranath…
BNP Secretary General and LGRD and Cooperatives Minister Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir today said rebuilding the country after pulling it out of destruction is now the new challenge for the government. “Today we face a huge challenge. We came to power amid a heap of destruction. Wherever you look, you hear that there is nothing left. That is the real situation. Rising from this destruction and rebuilding is not only challenge for the party but also for the government,” he said. The veteran BNP leader made the remarks this morning at an exchange-of-views meeting with district leaders of BNP, Jubo…
BNP Chairman and Prime Minister Tarique Rahman today sought the cooperation of his party’s grassroots leaders to implement the party’s election manifesto. “The government cannot succeed without the support and coordination of the party. So, we have to enter into a ‘new struggle’ to implement all the promises (we) made to the people before the election,” he said. The BNP chairman added: “One of our battles has ended. Now another battle has begun. That is to implement the commitments we made to the people”. He said this in his opening speech as the chief guest at a views-exchange meeting with…
