Category: Miscellaneous

Army earned people's confidence through their performance: PM

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today said people's trust and confidence are crucial factors for army and the military in Bangladesh earned that with their performance.

Sheikh Hasina isn't afraid of anyone's threat: Quader

Awami League (AL) General Secretary Obaidul Quader today said Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina is not afraid of visa policy and anyone's threat.

17 die as bus plunges into pond in Jhalakathi; 35 injured

At least 17 people including seven children and five women were killed and 35 others injured when a bus plunged into a roadside pond at Chhatrakanda in Sadar upazila of Jhalakathi district on Saturday.

Dhaka calls on UN Secretary-General to convey OIC’s deep condemnation on burning of Holy Quran

Permanent Representative of Bangladesh to the United Nations in New York Ambassador Muhammad Abdul Muhith has said they deeply condemn the repeated incidents of the public burning of Holy Quran in a few countries as they insult the sacred values of Muslims worldwide.

Country to enter new era of efficient oil import with Single Point Mooring

Country’s system of importing fuel oil will enter a new dimension within this year which will save time and huge amounts of money. The offloading of fuel oil from mother vessels will be done through Single Point Mooring (SPM) that will save at least Tk 800 crore per annum.

Putin says Russia will use 'all means' to protect Belarus from attack

Russian President Vladimir Putin warned on Friday that Moscow will use any means at its disposal to protect ally Belarus against possible attacks.

Another accused remanded in case over attack on Hero Alam

A Dhaka court today placed another accused on three-day remand in case lodged over attack on independent candidate Md Ashraful Hossain Alam, popularly known as Hero Alam, during Dhaka-17 by-polls on Monday.

National polls as per constitution: Hasan

Information and Broadcasting Minister and Awami League Joint General Secretary Dr Hasan Mahmud today said parliamentary polls will be held as per the constitution of the country and current government will perform duties of poll-time government.

British-Bangladeshi diaspora and development dialogue held in London

In persuasion of Bangladesh's progress, a momentous dialogue was held in London on Thursday to foster greater integration with the British-Bangladeshi community.

General Election to be held as per constitution: Obaidul Quader

Awami League General Secretary Obaidul Quader on Friday reiterated that the upcoming general election will be held as per the provision of the constitution. “Apart from this, Awami League will not allow anyone's conspiratorial ambitions to be implemented,” he told a meeting at the party's central o

Hasan urges HR organizations to listen to wailings of victims of Zia’s atrocities

Information and Broadcasting Minister and Awami League Joint General Secretary Dr Hasan Mahmud today urged the human rights organizations from home and abroad and friendly countries to listen t

AL's one-point demand is to hold election as per constitution: Quader

Awami League General Secretary Obaidul Quader today reiterated that the next parliamentary elections would be held under the Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina's government in line with the country's constitution.

US Under Secretary Zeya to meet PM Hasina Thursday

US Under Secretary for Civilian Security, Democracy, and Human Rights Uzra Zeya is scheduled to meet Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina at her official residence on Thursday morning.

Fakhrul announces ‘one-point’ demand to oust govt

BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir on Wednesday formally announced a ‘one-point’ movement with a goal to remove Awami League from the power to hold the upcoming national elections under a neutral government.

Bangladesh starts trade with India in rupees with opening two LCs today

Bangladesh finally started trade transactions in Indian rupees (INR) today. The move is being seen as an initiative to reduce the dependence on US dollars in international trade.

BNP's declaration of one-point movement bears no importance: Hasan

Information and Broadcasting Minister and Awami League (AL) Joint General Secretary Dr Hasan Mahmud today said BNP's fresh announcement of movement to press one-point demand is not much important as the party often declares one-point movement.

PM urges int'l community to work together to achieve public health goals

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today called upon the international community to work together to achieve the public health goals aiming to improve the ability of countries with fewer resources to handle their health risks. "Now, it is the time to work together globally to achieve the public health go

Trade in Rupee with India will start a new era of trade in different currencies: Experts

Next year SSC and equivalent exams will be held according to full syllabus. Each subject test will be conducted for three hours and full marks. SSC and equivalent exams are scheduled to begin in the first week of February.