The US will pause escorting commercial ships through the Strait of Hormuz barely a day after it began doing so, US President Donald Trump said Tuesday, citing a desire to reach a peace deal with Iran. Despite an uptick in military activity in recent days, Trump said “great progress has been made” toward a deal with Tehran and that the ship-guiding operation “will be paused for a short period of time to see whether or not the Agreement can be finalized and signed.” The announcement came hours after Secretary of State Marco Rubio said the United States had completed its…
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The much-talked about ‘pillow scandal’ corruption report of the Rooppur Nuclear Power Plant project, which took place during the fascist government, made its room in the 38 reports of various government departments and entities submitted to Prime Minister Tarique Rahman today. In 2019, the ‘pillow scandal’ graft came to light in the purchase of furniture and electronic equipment at the ‘Green City’ residential building of the Rooppur Nuclear Power Plant project. Each pillow was procured at Taka 5,957. A huge amount of money was embezzled by procuring pillows and other items. Confirming the matter, Prime Minister’s Press Secretary Abu Abdullah…
Speaker of the Jatiya Sangsad, Hafiz Uddin Ahmad, Bir Bikram, today said that bureaucrats must act as servants of the people rather than rulers in order to make democracy meaningful. He said deputy commissioners play a significant role in establishing democracy in the country, as they serve as returning officers in every national election. Referring to the past, the Speaker said the election system during the previous 16 years under the Awami League government was marked by unprecedented corruption and irregularities. He stressed that deputy commissioners can play a strong role in ensuring free and fair elections, including parliamentary polls,…
State Minister for Primary and Mass Education Bobby Hajjaj today stressed the need for practical, research-based solutions to address challenges in Bangladesh’s education sector. “Beyond theoretical discussions, effective initiatives based on real problem-solving research are essential,” he said while speaking at the unveiling of his book ‘Bangladesh er Shikkha Sangskar er Ruprekha: The Learning Nation’ at the Bangladesh-China Friendship Conference Center in the capital. He said fundamental research and its application in the education sector remain limited and need urgent expansion. “Education is the nation’s most important investment and a basic human right. The system must be modern, effective and…
Egypt today reaffirmed its commitment to expanding cooperation with Bangladesh across all sectors, particularly in skilled manpower recruitment, energy, agriculture and cultural exchanges. The assurance came when, Ambassador of Egypt to Bangladesh Omar Mohie Eldin Ahmed Fahmy paid a courtesy call on State Minister for Foreign Affairs Shama Obaed Islam at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs here today, said a press release here. During the meeting, both sides reaffirmed the longstanding friendship and growing bilateral relations between the two countries and discussed ways to further broaden cooperation in areas of mutual interest. The state minister expressed appreciation to the government…
The Prime Minister’s Education Assistance Trust has invited applications for one-time medical grants for poor and meritorious students seriously injured in accidents. Students studying from Class VI to undergraduate or equivalent levels can apply for the May-June 2026 phase starting today (Monday), with the deadline set for June 30. The information was disclosed in a notice issued by the stipend wing of the trust. According to the notice, applicants must submit their applications online through the designated link of the e-Medical Grant Management System (https://www.eservice.pmeat.gov.bd/medical) by 11:59 pm on June 30. To be eligible, injured students must have obtained at…
A ceasefire between Iran and the United States was teetering Monday as the two countries traded fire over the strategic Strait of Hormuz and the United Arab Emirates reported attacks for the first time since the truce was declared nearly a month ago. A day after President Donald Trump announced an operation to escort trapped vessels through the strait, Fox News quoted him as threatening that Iran would be “blown off the face of the earth” if it attacks US ships. Iran appeared undaunted as it vowed to keep exerting control over the Strait of Hormuz, the narrow waterway through…
Information and Broadcasting Minister Zahir Uddin Swapon today said journalism must serve the people and should not function as a propaganda tool for any vested interests. He made the remarks while addressing the Charge Handover and Farewell Ceremony 2026 of the Jahangirnagar University Journalists’ Association (JUJA) held at the Senate Hall of the university. “Journalism is not merely a profession; it is a responsible field that stands for humanity, democracy, and truth,” he said, adding that there is a fundamental difference between a propaganda outlet of any corporate entity and a genuine media institution working for the welfare of the…
Prime Minister Tarique Rahman today held a meeting with officials of concerned officials of the textile ministry and stakeholders on the closed factories under the Textile and Jute Ministry. The meeting was held at the Prime Minister’s Office in Bangladesh Secretariat this morning, Prime Minister’s Additional Press Secretary Atiqur Rahman Rumon said. He said the meeting discussed various issues, including the way for reopening of closed factories. Textiles and Jute Minister Khandaker Abdul Muktadir, Prime Minister’s Political and Industrial Affairs Adviser Ruhul Kabir Rizvi, State Minister for Textiles and Jute Shariful Alam, Bangladesh Investment Development Authority (BIDA) Executive Chairman Chowdhury…
Home Minister Salahuddin Ahmed has said that the government is adopting a strict, lawful approach to improve the country’s law and order situation and restore public confidence. At a briefing, after a high-level meeting at the Home Ministry in Bangladesh Secretariat, he noted that rebuilding discipline in institutions inherited in a fragile state will take time, but progress is on track. The briefing followed a meeting of the National Committee on Coordination, Management and Law and Order related to Forcibly Displaced Myanmar Nationals at the Home Ministry in Bangladesh Secretariat here. The meeting was attended by Social Welfare Minister Prof.…
