Dhaka has clarified its position on speculation over Prime Minister Mr Tarique Rahman’s possible visit to New Delhi. After Indian media reported that Mr Rahman could visit India from August 23 to 25, his Press Secretary Saleh Shibli told Reuters on Friday that the Bangladesh government had not Continue Reading
Six ministers and state ministers have joined the cabinet of the government led by Prime Minister Mr Tarique Rahman. Their oath-taking ceremony was held at Bangabhaban on Friday evening, shortly after the president took his oath. Among the six new appointees, four are ministers and two are state ministers. The new ministers are Dr Abdul […]Continue Reading
Sarsina Darbar Sharif Pir Saheb Alhaj Hazrat Maulana Shah Abu Nasr Nesaruddin Ahmad Hossain has expressed deep concern and protest over reports that Gaibandha-4 MP Mohammad Shamim Kaisar Lincoln may be appointed state minister for religious affairs. In a statement, the Sarsina Pir Saheb urged the prime minister to consider the religious views, aqeedah and […]Continue Reading
Former BNP secretary general Mr Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir has been sworn in as the country’s 24th president. He took the oath at 7:37pm on Friday (August 21) at the Durbar Hall of Bangabhaban. Earlier, Cabinet Secretary Nasimul Gani conducted the oath-taking ceremony on behalf of the president. He said the president’s oath would be […]Continue Reading
Pakistan President Mr Asif Ali Zardari has congratulated Mr Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir on his election as President of Bangladesh. Mr Zardari expressed confidence that Bangladesh would continue to progress and serve the welfare of its people under his leadership. Mr Zardari said Pakistan and Bangladesh share close bonds based on their common history, religion […]Continue Reading
Making MP Shamim Kaisar Lincoln, who follows the La-Madhhabi doctrine, state minister for religious affairs would go against the expectations of the country’s ulema and the general Muslim population, said the Ulema Mashayekh Bangladesh at a press briefing. Maulana Muhiuddin Rabbani, secretary general of the International Majlis-e-Tahaffuz-e-Khatme Nabuwwat Continue Reading
Prime Minister Mr. Tarique Rahman has directed Energy Secretary Md Ziaul Haque to take necessary measures to tackle the severe gas crisis. He summoned the energy secretary yesterday, Thursday, to learn about the causes of the crisis and the current supply situation. A source at the Energy Division said the prime minister sought an update […]Continue Reading
Hasan-Uz-Zaman The theft of artificial intelligence (AI) automated cameras just hours after their activation to restore order on the Dhaka-Chittagong Highway has sparked intense fear and concern among the public. Earlier, components of AI cameras were also stolen at 300 Feet in Dhaka. Because these cameras installed for security purposes remain exposed, questions have been Continue Reading
A M Imdadul Islam In the history of Bangladesh’s development, agriculture is not merely an economic sector; it is one of the principal foundations of the nation’s self-reliance, struggle, resilience, and success. After independence, a country that was heavily dependent on foreign aid to address food shortages has today emerged before the world as a […]Continue Reading
Kamrul Hasan Darpan The survival of any country’s government depends on economic stability. This is one of the core principles of a government’s survival. A government that can keep people’s lives comfortable and prosperous and ensure their well-being builds a strong foundation of popularity. When the opposite happens, the government’s foundation weakens. The belief takes Continue Reading






















