The US Senate passed a largely symbolic resolution Tuesday calling for an end to President Donald Trump’s war with Iran, delivering a fresh rebuke to the White House as it tries to negotiate a lasting settlement with Tehran. The House-passed measure, adopted by the Senate in a 50-48 vote, directs Trump to remove US forces from hostilities with Iran unless Congress explicitly authorizes military action. Because the measure is a “concurrent resolution,” it does not go to Trump’s desk for signature and carries disputed legal force. But its passage still puts both chambers of Congress on record against a conflict…
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Prime Minister Tarique Rahman today called upon the leaders around the world to deliver on their commitments for the millions whose lives are at stake due to climate change. “It is time to turn climate pledges into actions, and commitments into results, so that the world can embrace the future with confidence. We hope COP31 will rise to this challenge, and Bangladesh stands ready to play its part,” he said. The Prime Minister said this in his opening remarks at a session titled “Climate Leadership in a Shifting Global Landscape” at the World Economic Forum’s (WEF) 17th Annual Meeting of…
The Organization of American States (OAS) on Tuesday urged the release of political prisoners in Cuba, Nicaragua and Venezuela and offered to monitor future elections in those countries. Hundreds of opposition members are imprisoned in the three nations, which are governed by leftist leaders. Cuba pledged in March to release prisoners following an agreement with the Vatican, while Venezuela’s interim president, Delcy Rodriguez, is overseeing an ongoing release of prisoners. The OAS General Secretariat made an “urgent call for the unconditional release of all persons detained for political reasons” in the three nations, according to a statement issued in Panama…
Bangladesh Bank (BB) is set to launch the ‘Bangla QR’ (Quick Response) code system on July 1, aiming to simplify, standardize and expand digital transactions across the country as part of its broader push toward a cashless economy. The central bank believes the initiative will transform the country’s payment ecosystem by creating a unified, low-cost and inclusive digital transaction platform that can be used by businesses of all sizes, from major shopping malls to roadside vendors. Under the new system, merchants will be able to accept payments through a single QR code, eliminating the need for multiple QR codes issued…
Prime Minister Tarique Rahman today joined the plenary session of the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Dalian, a port city in Liaoning province in China as an invited guest. The plenary session titled “Innovating at Scale” began at the Dalian International Conference Centre in the city at 9:00 am (local time), according to Prime Minister’s Additional Press Secretary Atiqur Rahman Rumon here. President and CEO of the World Economic Forum Alois Zwingli delivered the opening speech at the session. The session was also attended by Chinese Prime Minister Li Qiang, South Korean Prime Minister Kim Min-seok, Kazakh Prime Minister Olzhas…
Prime Minister Tarique Rahman is going to China tonight on an official visit amid growing expectations of expanding long-standing economic and development cooperation between the two friendly countries. The visit has raised hopes and optimism among government and business circles for enhanced cooperation in trade, investment, technology and infrastructure development. Stakeholders believe the visit would create new opportunities to further strengthen bilateral relations in trade, infrastructure, industrialization, energy, the digital economy and technology sectors. Bangladesh and China are already deeply engaged in infrastructure development and manufacturing cooperation. The prime minister left for Malaysia on Sunday on a two-day visit, his…
Lionel Messi became the World Cup’s all-time leading goalscorer on Monday to fire Argentina into the last 32 as a severe thunderstorm forced France to sit through a two-hour weather delay before joining the South Americans in the knockout rounds. Messi, who had tied Miroslav Klose’s record of 16 goals with a brilliant hat-trick against Algeria last week, bagged the 17th and 18th goals of his World Cup career in a 2-0 win over Austria in Texas. The eight-time Ballon D’Or winner, who turns 39 on Wednesday, had blown a chance to break the record after eight minutes when he…
In a significant step towards improving the country’s business climate and easing local business approvals, the government is moving to gradually integrate trade licence services of city corporations and municipalities with the national investment service system. The initiative will allow entrepreneurs to apply for trade licences, pay fees, complete renewals, obtain approvals and track application progress through online platforms, reducing the need for repeated visits to local offices and cutting delays in service delivery. Finance Minister Amir Khosru Mahmud Chowdhury recently disclosed the plan in parliament, saying the government is also taking a series of measures to strengthen investor confidence,…
A state-owned cargo ship – ‘MV Banglar Joyjatra’ – of Bangladesh Shipping Corporation (BSC) today successfully crossed the internationally risky Strait of Hormuz. The ship is currently moving towards the waters of Fujairah port in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) to complete safe bunkering and necessary clearance procedures. All the 31 crew working on the ship are Bangladeshi citizens, who are completely safe, a handout said. ‘MV Banglar Joyjatra’ entered the waters of the Middle East on January 26. Initially, the ship was loaded with 39,000 tonnes of steel coils from Mesaieed Port in Qatar and brought those to Jebel…
A red carpet was rolled out as Prime Minister Tarique Rahman arrived here tonight from Kuala Lumpur concluding his two-day official visit to Malaysia. A special Biman Bangladesh Airlines flight carrying the Prime Minister and his spouse Dr Zubaida Rahman landed at Dalian Zhoushuizi International Airport at 11:05 pm local time, PM’s additional press secretary Atikur Rahman Ruman said. Liaoning Province Vice Governor Bai Ying, Chinese Ambassador in Dhaka Yao Wen and Bangladesh Ambassador to China Md. Nazmul Islam welcomed Bangladesh premier and his spouse at the airport. From the airport, the Prime Minister in ceremonial motorcade was taken to…
