(BSS) – Directorate of Posts has started piloting of an entrepreneur-based franchise post office to implement the government’s 180-day action plan. In addition, it has taken preparations to supply more than 312 tonnes of seasonal fruits, integrate digital services and launch 14 fulfillment centres to provide logistical support in the e-commerce sector. Officials at the Directorate of Posts said in line with election manifesto of the incumbent BNP government, led by Prime Minister Tarique Rahman, the traditional institution is gradually transforming into a modern logistics service provider through these initiatives. Under the supervision of the Directorate of Posts, seven sector-based…
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British High Commissioner to Bangladesh Sarah Cooke today met Foreign Minister Dr Khalilur Rahman and discussed his priorities for the UN General Assembly (UNGA) Presidency alongside Rohingya and migration issues. During the meeting, Cooke sought to understand Khalilur’s priorities for his UNGA Presidency, according to a message issued by the British High Commission in Dhaka. The two sides also discussed the United Kingdom’s support for the Rohingya ahead of the ninth anniversary of the Rohingya crisis. Bangladesh-UK cooperation on migration also featured prominently in the discussion, the message said. The meeting reflected continued engagement between Dhaka and London on multilateral…
The government today decided to form a directorate to rehabilitate victims of extrajudicial killings and enforced disappearances during the rule of deposed prime minister Sheikh Hasina. “The state wants to formally recognize sacrifices of victims of enforced disappearances, extrajudicial killings and never returned to their families, killed brutally, lost eyesight, became disabled, or spent years in jail in false cases,” Liberation War Affairs Minister Ahmed Azam Khan said. Emerging from an inter-ministerial meeting at his office, Azam said the proposed directorate would formed the way a directorate was formed for the July Uprising victims “during the during the 17 years…
The government today allocated responsibilities between State Ministers for Foreign Affairs Humaiun Kobir and Shama Obaed Islam, MP, to assist the foreign minister in carrying out the ministry’s functions under his direction and supervision. Under the allocation, Humaiun Kobir, designated as State Minister for Foreign Affairs-1, will deal with bilateral and multilateral affairs, issues concerning non-resident Bangladeshis and any other matters assigned by the foreign minister. Shama Obaed Islam, designated as State Minister for Foreign Affairs-2, will oversee matters related to the Parliamentary Standing Committee on the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, human rights, research and innovation, environment and climate change,…
Cultural Affairs Minister Nitai Roy Chowdhury today said the government wants to unite diverse elements and present the identity of the country, nation and people before the world giving culture the highest dignity. “We want to give culture the highest dignity, unite diverse elements and present the identity of our country, nation and people before the world,” he said. He was speaking as the chief guest at the concluding programme of ‘Benuka’, organised at the National Music and Dance Centre auditorium of Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy as part of the celebration of Nazrul Year. Shilpakala Academy Director General Rezauddin Stalin said…
Oil prices fell on Monday as investors braced for details of a US plan to isolate the Iranian economy that President Donald Trump billed as the “most crushing” financial operation ever against Tehran. Asian stocks were mostly down in early trading, with South Korea’s tech-rich Kospi falling 1.4 percent after Samsung Electronics said it spent a massive $80 billion to buy back its own shares following weeks of turbulent trading. The chip giant’s shares, along with those of rival SK hynix, peaked in June on optimism for the artificial intelligence boom, but have since fallen amid investor jitters and a…
State Minister for Foreign Affairs Humaiun Kobir today said Prime Minister Tarique Rahman will visit India at an appropriate time following progress in bilateral discussions, with Bangladesh’s national interests remaining the foremost priority. “We will engage with India. We want a positive relationship. But it has to be done by prioritising Bangladesh’s national interests,” he told journalists after paying homage to the Liberation War martyrs at the National Memorial in Savar. Kobir, who was appointed state minister for foreign affairs yesterday, said Dhaka wants to maintain a positive and effective relationship with New Delhi as a close neighbour, but stressed…
(BSS) – Invest Bangladesh, the country’s new apex investment promotion agency, began operations today following the publication of the gazette notification under the Invest Bangladesh Act, 2026. The new authority has been formed through the merger of the Bangladesh Investment Development Authority (BIDA), Bangladesh Economic Zones Authority (BEZA) and Public-Private Partnership Authority (PPPA), bringing investment facilitation, policy coordination, economic zone development and public-private partnership functions under one institution, said a press release. Operating under the Prime Minister’s Office, Invest Bangladesh also unveiled its new brand identity today, marking the transition towards a unified national investment platform. “This is more than…
(BSS/AFP) – Iran on Saturday warned countries against participating in the United States’ “economic war” against the Islamic republic, saying they would be considered enemies. Washington has pushed its allies to jump aboard Donald Trump’s new campaign to isolate the Iranian economy, as the US President’s unpopular war drags toward the six-month mark. “We declare to all countries… do not join the economic war waged by the United States,” said Mohsen Rezai, the head of Iran’s supreme national security council, on state television. “Any country participating in the imposition of economic restrictions against us is considered an enemy,” he added.…
(BSS)- Newly Elected President Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir today received his first ceremonial salute and held his first official engagements at Bangabhaban office after taking charge. A smart contingent of the horse-mounted team of Bangladesh Police welcomed the president on his arrival at the Bangabhaban at 11 am and escorted him to the Credential Field. A smartly turned-out President Guard Regiment (PGR) contingent extended him a guard of honour as part of the welcoming ceremony. A combined military band comprising the Army, Navy and Air Force played a welcome tune. After presenting the guard of honour, President’s Military Secretary Major…
