Govt to offer alternative facilities by Ansar to foreign missions: Foreign Secretary
Foreign Secretary Masud Bin Momen on Tuesday said the government will offer the services of the Ansar – a paramilitary auxiliary force – to the foreign missions in Dhaka as alternatives as the withdrawal of “additional security escort” for four diplomats came into effect.
National | 16 May 2023, 07:06 pm, Tuesday
Dhaka-Cox’s Bazar train to start operation by Sept: Railway Minister
Railway Minister Nurul Islam Sujan on Tuesday said that Dhaka-Cox's Bazar train will start operation by September this year.
National | 16 May 2023, 07:00 pm, Tuesday
Postponed SSC exams on May 27, 28
The Secondary School certificate (SSC) and equivalent examinations postponed due to cyclonic storm Mocha will be held on May 27 and 28 respectively.
Education | 16 May 2023, 06:53 pm, Tuesday
Not foreigners, people to decide who will come to power: Quader
Awami League General Secretary and Road Transport and Bridges Minister Obaidul Quader today said not the foreigners but the people will decide who will come to the power.
Politics | 16 May 2023, 06:48 pm, Tuesday
Economic cooperation needed among countries in South and Southeast Asia: PM tells Korean envoy
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Tuesday (May 16, 2023) called for economic cooperation among the countries in South and Southeast Asia for mutual benefits of the people in the regions.
National | 16 May 2023, 04:46 pm, Tuesday
Indo-Pacific Strategies and Bangladesh
The term ‘Indo-Pacific’ refers to a geopolitical region encompassing the Indian Ocean and the western and central Pacific Ocean, including the seas around Indonesia, Australia, and the eastern coast of Africa.
Opinion | 16 May 2023, 04:08 pm, Tuesday
As per Vienna Convention, host country must ensure protection of all diplomatic personnel: US State Dept
The United States has said the safety and security of their diplomatic personnel and facilities are of utmost importance.
National | 16 May 2023, 02:35 pm, Tuesday
No additional security escorts for foreign diplomats: Momen
Foreign Minister Dr AK Abdul Momen today said the government does not want to discriminate in terms of providing additional security escorts to any foreign diplomat in Dhaka, but they can avail such facilities in exchange for payment.
National | 15 May 2023, 09:06 pm, Monday
Awami League expels Jahangir Alam permanently
The ruling Awami League (AL) today permanently expelled former general secretary of the party's Gazipur city unit Mohammad Jahangir Alam.
Politics | 15 May 2023, 08:53 pm, Monday
Safeguards are needed to protect vulnerable people under IMF-backed reforms: Debapriya
Debapriya Bhattacharya, public policy analyst and distinguished fellow of Centre for Policy Dialogue (CPD), said on Monday that when the IMF takes a reform programme for a country, sometimes inequality increases, because of the conditions they attach.
Economy | 15 May 2023, 08:36 pm, Monday
Ukraine hails 'first success' of offensive around Bakhmut
Ukraine on Monday welcomed its troops' advances in areas near frontline town Bakhmut, the scene of the longest and fiercest fighting since Russia's invasion, reports AFP.
International | 15 May 2023, 07:17 pm, Monday
PM condoles death of legendary film actor Farooque, MP
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today expressed deep shock and sorrow at the death of legendary film actor, parliament member of Dhaka-17 and valiant Freedom Fighter Akbar Hossain Pathan, popularly known as Farooque.
National | 15 May 2023, 07:14 pm, Monday
Erdogan Takes Early Lead In Turkish Election
President Recep Tayyip Erdogan took an early lead on Sunday in Turkey's landmark election, state media reported, although the final outcome was likely to change substantially, reports AFP.
International | 15 May 2023, 07:07 pm, Monday
US won’t comment on ‘participatory polls’ in Bangladesh: State Dept official
The United States is not concerned about participation of any particular party in Bangladesh’s next elections but it wants the polls to be fair and held in a congenial environment, a senior visiting State Department official has said.
National | 15 May 2023, 07:01 pm, Monday
Dhaka alone experiencing over 600 MW of load shedding
Dhaka has alone been experiencing more than 600 MW of load shedding during daytime when demand for electricity remains relatively low than nighttime.
National | 15 May 2023, 06:56 pm, Monday
Election-time govt can include opposition MPs in Parliament: PM
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Monday said the next general election will be held in the country following the Westminster system of Britain.
National | 15 May 2023, 06:53 pm, Monday
HC orders ACC to probe graft allegations against BFF President Salahuddin, others
The High Court today ordered a probe into allegations of corruption, money laundering and embezzlement against Bangladesh Football Federation (BFF) President Kazi Salahuddin, Senior Vice-President Abdus Salam Murshedy, former general secretary Abu Naim Sohag and other officials of the organisation.
Sports | 15 May 2023, 03:05 pm, Monday
Work sincerely as country's development isn't hampered: PM
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today asked new Bangladesh Civil Service (BCS) cadre officers to work with patriotism and sincerity as country's development spree conducted by the government for the last 14 years isn't hampered in anyway.
National | 15 May 2023, 02:52 pm, Monday
Veteran actor Farooque passes away at 74
Veteran actor and Dhaka-17 MP Akbar Hossain Farooque, has passed away at the age of 74.
Entertainment | 15 May 2023, 02:30 pm, Monday
Australia prepares to outlaw corporal punishment
The most common, single most horrific regret any parent can take to his or her grave I suspect (but many do) is that of subjecting the child they love-their own flesh and blood, their gift from God-to corporal punishment. The thought seems preposterous.
Opinion | 15 May 2023, 02:12 pm, Monday