Foreign Minister Dr. Khalilur Rahman today reiterated Bangladesh’s solidarity with the people of Iran and expressed profound condolences over the death of the country’s Supreme Leader. He made the remarks when Iranian Ambassador to Bangladesh Jalil Rahimi Jahanabadi paid a courtesy call on him at the foreign ministry here, said a ministry’s press release. During the meeting, the Iranian envoy expressed sincere appreciation to the government of Bangladesh for sending a high-level delegation, led by the Jatiya Sangsad Speaker Hafiz Uddin Ahmad Bir Bikram to attend the state funeral of the late Supreme Leader of Iran, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, in…
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The extended part of the existing metro rail service up to Kamalappur will begin in April next year, officials said here today. “The commercial operation in the extended line will commence in April next year but the test run on the added tracks will start in January,” Dhaka Mass Rapid Transit Development Project’s director retired brigadier general Md Abdul Wohab told BSS. He said that the test run would be conducted throughout the entire route from Uttara North Station to Kamalapur, the country’s first metro rail route which officials call Line-6, during the nighttime after services during routine commuter hours.…
Jatiya Sangsad Speaker Hafiz Uddin Ahmad, Bir Bikram, returned home from Tehran tonight after attending the funeral of Iran’s late supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. The Speaker arrived at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport at around 11:00 pm on Sunday following his participation in the state funeral ceremony held in Tehran. Earlier, on July 2, the Speaker left Dhaka for Tehran to represent Bangladesh at the state funeral of the late Iranian leader. On behalf of the government and the people of Bangladesh, he paid tribute to Ayatollah Khamenei at the solemn ceremony held at Tehran’s Grand Mosalla, said a press…
The funeral procession for Iran’s late supreme leader Ali Khamenei and three family members began in Tehran on Monday, state television reported. “The funeral procession for the revered body of the martyred Imam and leader began a few moments ago in the capital,” Islamic Republic of Iran Broadcasting (IRIB) posted on Telegram, adding that it was attended by a “massive crowd” of mourners. Khamenei was killed on the first day of the US-Israeli war with Iran on February 28.
Erling Haaland scored two late goals to send Norway through to a first World Cup quarter-final with a stunning 2-1 win over Brazil that condemned the five-time champions to their earliest exit since 1990. Norway goalkeeper Orjan Nyland produced a sensational display and saved a first-half penalty from Bruno Guimaraes before Haaland struck twice in the last 11 minutes to shock Brazil at MetLife Stadium. Neymar pulled a goal back deep into stoppage time with Brazil’s second spot-kick of the match, his final contribution in a record-breaking international career, but one that ultimately never delivered World Cup glory. Haaland’s brace…
Ten-man England defeated Mexico 3-2 to reach the World Cup quarter-finals on Sunday after a gripping battle at the Estadio Azteca. Jude Bellingham scored twice and Harry Kane netted from the penalty spot as England held on grimly to secure a famous victory that sets up a quarter-final against Norway.
Ten-man England defeated Mexico 3-2 to reach the World Cup quarter-finals on Sunday after a gripping battle at the Estadio Azteca. Jude Bellingham scored twice and Harry Kane netted from the penalty spot as England held on grimly to secure a famous victory that sets up a quarter-final against Norway.
Saudi Arabian Ambassador to Bangladesh Dr Abdullah Zafer H. bin Abiyah today paid a courtesy call on Prime Minister Tarique Rahman. The meeting was held at the Cabinet Division in the Bangladesh Secretariat at 9:40 am, said Prime Minister’s Deputy Press Secretary Shahadat Hossain Shadhin. During the meeting, he said, the Saudi envoy handed over a letter from Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman Al Saud to the Prime Minister. The two sides discussed issues of mutual interest. Foreign Minister Dr Khalilur Rahman, Prime Minister’s Adviser on Foreign Affairs Humaiun Kobir and Saudi Deputy Ambassador to Bangladesh Ibrahim Abdullah were…
Foreign Minister Dr. Khalilur Rahman today congratulated US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and the people of the United States on the occasion of the country’s 250th Independence Day, reaffirming Bangladesh’s commitment to further strengthening bilateral relations. In a message posted on his official X account, the foreign minister said Bangladeshis joined Americans in celebrating the historic occasion and reaffirmed their shared commitment to the common values of freedom, democracy and rights. “Heartiest congratulations to Secretary Rubio and the people of the United States of America on the occasion of the 250th Birthday of the USA. Bangladeshis join Americans in…
Home Minister Salahuddin Ahmed will leave for New York early today to attend the fifth United Nations Chiefs of Police Summit (UNCOPS-V), scheduled to be held at the UN Headquarters on July 7-8. During the visit, the minister will attend the inaugural session of the summit on July 8 at the UN General Assembly Hall and participate in a number of high-level plenary sessions. This year’s summit will feature three key plenary sessions titled ‘The Future of United Nations Policing,’ ‘Innovation and New Technologies in UN Policing,’ and ‘Strengthening International Cooperation to Address Transnational Challenges.’ The home minister will also…
