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…
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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…
Prime Minister Tarique Rahman today called upon police personnel to try their best to ensure peace and security of the country’s people. “Ensuring peace and security of the country’s people depends largely on the role of the police. You should try your best to ensure the safety of lives and property of the people-this is what the government expects from you,” he said. Tarique Rahman, also ruling BNP chairman, made the call while addressing the inaugural ceremony of the Police Week 2026 at the Rajarbagh Police Lines ground here this morning. Urging the police members to commit themselves to a…
Prime Minister Tarique Rahman today inaugurated Police Week 2026 at Rajarbagh Police Lines here. The theme of this year’s Police Week is “Amar Police, Amar Desh, Sobar Agey Bangladesh (My Police, My Country, Bangladesh Comes First)”. The Prime Minister inaugurated the four-day event this morning with the annual parade at the Rajarbagh Police Lines ground. Earlier, the premier arrived at the event venue around 8:55 am while Home Minister Salahuddin Ahmed, Inspector General of Police (IGP) Md Ali Hossain Fakir and Parade Committee President Additional IGP AKM Awlad Hossain welcomed him. The inaugural ceremony began with the playing of the…
Education and Primary and Mass Education Minister Dr ANM Ehsanul Hoque Milon today said education, not concrete or steel, would be the main foundation for building a stronger bridge between Bangladesh and China as the two countries deepen cooperation in higher education, governance and development. “Education will be the construction material to build a bridge between Bangladesh and China,” he said while addressing the opening session of the “China-Bangladesh Round Table on Governance Experience Exchange” at a city hotel this morning. The day-long conference was organised by the Centre for China Studies of Dhaka University in collaboration with the Shanghai…
Commerce Minister Khandakar Abdul Muktadir today said clauses in international trade deals can be amended if they are later found to be contrary to Bangladesh’s national interest during implementation. “Bilateral agreements between sovereign states are fundamentally different from private contracts and cannot be changed or cancelled unilaterally at will. Such agreements are formed on the basis of mutual benefit and generally contain provisions that allow adjustments if necessary,” he said. The Minister made the remarks while talking to reporters after inspecting the proposed “Zila Parishad Natural Park” project in the Baishtilla area adjacent to Sylhet Airport. In his speech, Muktadir said that a contract between two individuals…
