Former information minister Mr. Zahir Uddin Swapan has submitted his joining letter to Prime Minister Mr. Tarique Rahman as his political adviser. He submitted the joining letter at the Prime Minister’s Office at Bangladesh Secretariat on Sunday afternoon. The Prime Minister’s Office confirmed the matter.Mr. Swapan resigned as information minister last Friday. Continue Reading

Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, the emir of Qatar, congratulated Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir on taking the oath of office as Bangladesh’s president. The Emir of Qatar congratulated President Mirza Fakhrul and wished him well in carrying out his responsibilities as head of state. Sheikh Tamim expressed optimism that in the days ahead, ties […]Continue Reading

According to Prime Minister Tarique Rahman, the only criteria for elevating Navy and Air Force officers would be professional competence and merit; political ideology or personal preferences will not be taken into account during the selection process. This statement was delivered on Sunday during the official opening of the ‘Navy and Air Force Selection Continue Reading

The Navy and Air Force Selection Board was formally established on Sunday morning, August 23, at Air Force Headquarters, with Prime Minister Tarique Rahman serving as the principal guest. In addition to formally bestowing the Admiral rank badge on Navy Chief Khondaker Misbah Ul Azeem, eligible officers with the ranks of Captain, Commander, and Lieutenant […]Continue Reading

Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir arrived at Bangabhaban around 11:00 a.m. on his first working day to undertake official responsibilities. According to personal official Yunus Ali, he was welcomed in accordance with state etiquette upon his arrival and given a Guard of Honour by a contingent of the President Guard Regiment (PGR). After that, he went […]Continue Reading

The appointment of Gaibandha-4 lawmaker Mohammad Shamim Kayser Lincoln as state minister for religious affairs has triggered strong resentment and protests on social media and among religious scholars, Islamic leaders and Sufi figures across the country. Various quarters have alleged that the newly appointed state minister is an advocate of the Ahl-e-Hadith or Salafi Continue Reading

Bangladesh Jamiat-e-Ahl-e-Hadith has expressed its sincere gratitude to Prime Minister Tarique Rahman and his government for appointing Mohammad Shamim Kaiser Lincoln as the newly appointed State Minister for Religious Affairs, describing him as a deserving candidate. The organization also extended its heartfelt congratulations and best wishes to the newly appointed state Continue Reading