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Research is vital to preserve, revitalise and develop mother languages: PM
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Tuesday stressed the need for research to preserve, revitalise and develop the mother languages of the world.
Making Bangla UN's official language require Tk 800 crore annually: Shahriar Alam
State Minister for Foreign Affairs Md Shahriar Alam on Tuesday said that Bangladesh would renew its efforts for making Bangla one of the official languages of the United Nations when the global body will go through a greater reform.
Banks will provide Tk103.5 for each dollar to repatriate export income
Banks will provide a special benefit of Tk0.50 for each US dollar to repatriate the export income of December and January by February 28.
Nation set to observe Language Martyr’s Day
The nation is set to observe 'Amar Ekushey', the Language Martyr's Day (Shaheed Day) and the International Mother Language Day on Tuesday, marking the supreme sacrifice of the language heroes for upholding the dignity of mother tongue Bangla.
Foreign Minister Abdul Momen leave for US
Foreign Minister AK Abdul Momen is scheduled to leave here for the US on Sunday night to attend several events there.
Bangladesh Business Summit, 2023 to be held in Dhaka in March
Bangladesh Business Summit, 2023 will be held in Dhaka in March, aiming to attract global investment in the country.
Constitution must be amended to deliver people's aspirations: Fakhrul
The latest presidential election has proved the current constitution needs to be amended, as it is not conducive to resolving the country’s problems, according to BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir.
TIB for reviewing Dhaka's power purchase deal with Adani Group
Transparency International Bangladesh (TIB) on Friday asked the Bangladesh government to reconsider and if necessary cancel what it calls the vague and inequitable power purchase agreement with Adani Group.
Awami League syndicate looting money by controlling goods market: BNP
BNP senior leader Amir Khosru Mahmud Chowdhury on Thursday alleged that the ruling-party-backed syndicate is hiking the prices of imported goods unusually by establishing its control on the market and supply chain.
Graft case proceedings against Mirza Abbas to continue
The Appellate Division of the Supreme Court today dismissed a petition of BNP Standing Committee Member Mirza Abbas, pleading to review the apex court order that had refused to quash graft case proceedings against him.
US wants stronger relationship with Bangladesh: Momen
Foreign Minister Dr AK Abdul Momen on Thursday said the United States wants to establish a stronger relationship with Bangladesh, leaving aside the “misunderstandings”.
BNP maintains silence on President-elect Shahabuddin
BNP has remained silent about the newly elected President, Md Shahabuddin, even after a meeting of its standing committee, maintaining the party’s ‘no-comment stance’ on the issue.
BNP reschedules its road march in capital to Feb 17
The BNP has moved up its road march in the capital city by a day, deciding to organise the programme on February 17 instead of February 18 ‘due to unavoidable reasons’.
Manna criticizes new president's nomination process by PM
Opposing the nomination process of the country’s new President by the Awami League’s Parliamentary Party (ALPP), Nagorik Oikya convenor Mahmudur Rahman Manna on Monday said it has manifested that the Prime Minister alone can appoint the head of the state.
Japan, IOM sign $5.7 million assistance to Rohingyas
Japanese Ambassador to Bangladesh Iwama Kiminori on Monday said Japan would continue to work towards durable solutions including early repatriation of Rohingyas to Myanmar, while cooperating with international organizations including IOM for better living conditions for refugees and host communities.