Aga KHan Development Network (AKDN) has expressed keen interest in further strengthening its longstanding partnership with Bangladesh particularly in the areas of education, healthcare, women’s empowerment, renewable energy and humanitarian cooperation. AKDN Diplomatic Representative Farouk S. Adatia said this during a courtesy call on State Minister for Foreign Affairs Shama Obaed Islam at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs here, said a ministry’s press release here. During the meeting, Adatia praised the rejuvenation of Bangladesh’s foreign policy since the new government assumed office in February. He congratulated Bangladesh on the election of Foreign Minister Dr Khalilur Rahman as President of the…
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Home Minister Salahuddin Ahmed today said in Jatiya Sangsad that a search committee would be formed anytime to recommend names for reconstitution of the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC). He also expressed his optimism that a stronger anti-graft body will be established. “Maybe you think the government is not sincere. The government was sincere. A search committee will be formed. An anti-corruption commission will be constituted,” he said. The Home Minister said this while speaking during the discussion on the cut-motions over additional demands for the ACC in the supplementary budget for the 2025–26 fiscal year in the House. He said the…
Belgium and Egypt drew 1-1 in their World Cup opener on Monday after a second-half Belgian equalizer spoiled Mohamed Salah’s 34th birthday. Emam Ashour opened the scoring early in the first half in Seattle, before Romelu Lukaku came off the bench after the hour to force Egypt’s Mohamed Hany into an own goal. With the draw, seven-time Africa Cup of Nations champions Egypt’s wait for a first victory at a World Cup goes on. This is their fourth participation in the global showpiece and with Group G fixtures to come against Iran and New Zealand, they will hope to break…
Prime Minister Tarique Rahman’s daughter Barrister Zaima Rahman on Monday visited the Bangladesh Krira Shikkha Protisthan (BKSP) in Savar on the outskirt of the capital and played football with women players. A video of Zaima Rahman playing football at the BKSP has gone viral on social media, drawing widespread praise for her enthusiasm for the sport. Many social media users commented that the video, shared during the FIFA World Cup period, reflected Bangladesh’s deep-rooted passion for football. Prime Minister’s Additional Press Secretary Atikur Rahman Ruman said, “Barrister Zaima Rahman visited BKSP at the invitation of the institution’s authorities. She visited…
Finance Minister Amir Khosru Mahmud Chowdhury has directed officials concerned to ensure the implementation of the Family Card programme remains free from any political or partisan influence, aiming to guarantee transparency and fairness in beneficiary selection. The directive came at the fourth meeting of the Cabinet Committee on Family Card Distribution held today at the conference room of the Ministry of Finance at Bangladesh Secretariat. The meeting reviewed and approved the administrative expenditure for implementing the Family Card programme. It also finalized the Family Card Piloting Implementation (Amended) Guidelines 2026 and reviewed the draft Family Card Implementation Policy, 2026 and…
The third meeting on reducing traffic congestion and modernising the traffic management system was held today with Prime Minister Tarique Rahman in the chair. The meeting was held at the Public Administration Conference Room of the Cabinet Division in the Bangladesh Secretariat here this morning, said Prime Minister’s Deputy Press Secretary Jahidul Islam Rony.
Biman Bangladesh Airlines will resume direct flights on the Dhaka-Narita-Dhaka route from July 27 after completing regulatory requirements, restoring Bangladesh’s only non-stop air link with Japan following a year-long suspension. Civil Aviation and Tourism Minister Afroza Khanom Rita announced the development at a press conference at the Department of Information today, saying the resumption of the route remains a priority of the government amid expanding economic, trade and people-to-people relations between Bangladesh and Japan. The minister said Biman had initially planned to restart operations by June 30, but the Japan Civil Aviation Bureau (JCAB) sought nearly 45 days to complete…
Primary and Mass Education Minister Dr ANM Ehsanul Huq Milon today said the government has a plan to include country’s Ebtedayee Madrashas under the coverage of monthly pay order (MPO) gradually if all the criteria’s are properly met. The minister said this while responding to a starred question made by opposition Bangladesh Jamaat-e Islami lawmaker M Qamrul Hasan of Mymensingh-6 at the Jatiya Sangsad here with Deputy Speaker Barrister Kayser Kamal in the chair. Presently, the country has a total of 8,486 individual Ebtedayee Madrasha. To bring these Ebtedayee Madrashas under the coverage of the MPO, the “Independent Ebtedayee Madrasah Establishment,…
Bangladesh has welcomed the finalization of a peace agreement between the United States (US) and Iran, expressing hope that the deal will help restore regional stability and strengthen peace, security and development. “Bangladesh has consistently been calling for de-escalation and resolution of the conflict through dialogue and diplomacy and appreciates the efforts of all parties and facilitators that contributed to this positive development,” said a foreign ministry’s statement here today, Bangladesh expressed hope that the agreement would be implemented in good faith and proves durable and sustainable. The foreign ministry said that peace and stability in the Middle East are…
The third meeting on reducing traffic congestion and modernising the traffic management system was held today with Prime Minister Tarique Rahman in the chair. The meeting was held at the Public Administration Conference Room of the Cabinet Division in the Bangladesh Secretariat here this morning, said Prime Minister’s Deputy Press Secretary Jahidul Islam Rony.
