Central Desk
PM off to Doha to attend Qatar Economic Forum
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina left here this afternoon for Doha on a three-day official visit to attend the Qatar Economic Forum (QEF) 2023 to be held on May 23-25.
UK provides additional £2.3 million for Rohingya in Bangladesh
The UK is providing an additional £2.3 million or Tk over 300 million in humanitarian support for the Rohingya refugees and host communities in Bangladesh.
Govt destroyed the election system by using state machinery: Fakhrul
BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir on Sunday said the people have no interest in the city polls being held under the Election Commission which is regulated by the government.
829 Hajj pilgrims reach Saudi Arabia
A total of 829 hajj pilgrims from Bangladesh reached Saudi Arabia by two flights today to perform the holy Hajj this year.
Countries investing heavily in Myanmar should come forward to solve Rohingya crisis: Momen
Foreign Minister Dr AK Abdul Momen today (May 20, 2023) urged countries, who are heavily investing in Myanmar, to come forward for a sustainable solution to the Rohingya crisis for their own interests and to protect their investment.
Bangladesh elected to governing council of UNESCAP body on tech transfer
Bangladesh has been elected to the governing council of the Asian and Pacific Centre for Transfer of Technology (APCTT) of the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (UNESCAP).
Derailment snaps Sylhet’s rail link with Dhaka, rest of the country
Train communication between Sylhet and Dhaka and rest of the country remained suspended since Saturday morning as a train derailed at Kamalganj upazila in Moulvibazar district.
BNP is preparing for arson terrorism in name of road march: Quader
Awami League General Secretary Obaidul Quader on Friday said BNP is taking preparation secretly for resorting to arson terrorism in the name of road march.
Challenging legality of president’s election: SC fines petitioner Tk 1 lakh for ‘wasting its time’
Appellate Division of the Supreme Court on Thursday (May 18, 2023) rejected a writ petition filed challenging the legality of the election of Md Shahabuddin as president of the country.
PM Hasina lauds community clinics for reaching healthcare services to common people
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Thursday said her government has been able to provide healthcare services at the door steps of the common people up to the rural areas due to the community clinics.
Alternative security for envoys to be discussed by this or next week: FS
Foreign Secretary Masud Bin Momen today said the government will share information on alternative security services that the Ansar can provide with diplomatic missions in Dhaka either tomorrow or Sunday.
Niko graft case: Khaleda Zia files petition to cancel charge framing
BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia filed a petition today, seeking directives to cancel the charge framing order in the Niko graft case.
Rains disrupts work day in Dhaka
A bout of heavy rain drenched Dhaka city this morning, disrupting commute and the work day in general.
Sheikh Hasina’s 43rd Homecoming Day today
Today marks the 43rd Homecoming Day of Awami League President and Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina.
US providing $250,000 to assist Cyclone Mocha emergency relief efforts: Peter Haas
The United States is providing $250,000 to assist Cyclone Mocha emergency relief efforts in the most severely affected areas.