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Professional competence, merit to be criteria for promotions: PM

August 23, 2026 0

Prime Minister Mr. Tarique Rahman has said that professional skills and merit, rather than political ideology, will be the main considerations in the promotion of officers of the Bangladesh Navy and Air Force. He made the remarks while formally inaugurating the ‘Navy and Air Force Selection Continue Reading

Zahir Uddin Swapan submits joining letter to PM

August 23, 2026 0

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

Qatari Emir’s Congratulations to President Mirza Fakhrul

August 23, 2026 0

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

Allama Fultali Criticizes Appointment of New State Minister for Religious Affairs

August 23, 2026 0

The selection of Mohammad Shamim Kaiser Linkon, Member of Parliament for Gaibandha-4, as the State Minister for Religious Affairs has deeply alarmed Allama Mufti Gias Uddin Choudhury Fultali, Chairman of Darul Fikr wal Ifta Al Islami Bangladesh. The country’s majority Muslim population, who believe their fundamental religious identity, traditional legal precedents, Continue Reading

Professional Competence and Merit to be Basis for Promotion

August 23, 2026 0

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

Prime Minister inaugurates Navy and Air Force Selection Board

August 23, 2026 0

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 receives guard of honour on his first working day at Bangabhaban

August 23, 2026 0

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

Free Eye Care for Thousands in Bhasantek and Korail Slums

August 23, 2026 0

During a day-long medical camp on Saturday, August 22, the Ziaur Rahman Foundation (ZRF) offered free eye care services to about 1,000 impoverished inhabitants of Dhaka’s Vasantek, Korail, and Sattala slum neighbourhoods. Dr. Zubaida Rahman, Vise President of ZRF, launched the program, which provided free comprehensive eye exams, consultations, prescription drugs, Continue Reading

Balaghal ula bi-kamalihi, Kashafad-duja bi-jamalihi

August 23, 2026 0

A. K.M. Fazlur Rahman Munshi Hazrat Ka’b al-Ahbar’s (R.A.) narrative also contains this. I asked Hazrat Umar ibn al-Khattab (R.A.), ‘I know a community that, had this verse been revealed to them, would have celebrated that day as an Eid (a day of festival)’. ‘Which verse is that?’ questioned Hazrat Umar (R.A.). I answered, ‘The Continue Reading

Contractual Hiring: A Quick Fix for ACC’s Workforce Shortage

August 23, 2026 0

Saeed Ahmed Bangladesh’s Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) is facing an operational breakdown due to an extreme scarcity of experienced personnel, which stems from a 16-year direct recruitment freeze from 1995 to 2011. Internal promotions stopped, and direct recruiting was suspended once it changed from a Bureau. Temporary deputations, a tactic employed by commissions Continue Reading