Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami Ameer Dr Shafiqur Rahman has urged the country’s ulama, or Islamic scholars, to play a more active role in guiding society through critical times. Speaking as the chief guest at a national ulama conference at IDEB Bhaban in Kakrail on Saturday, he said scholars should Continue Reading
Prime Minister and BNP Chairman Tarique Rahman made his first official visit to Chattogram, meeting political leaders and scholars while distributing relief to disaster-affected families. He began in Banshkhali, where he inaugurated a relief programme at Baharchhara seashore, providing homes and supplies to homeless and flood-affected families. He then travelled to Continue Reading
Saeed Ahmed Shakib Al Hasan, Bangladesh’s celebrated all-rounder, faces serious legal risks and public criticism after virtually attending a meeting with former prime minister Sheikh Hasina. Government officials have stressed that celebrity status and wealth do not place anyone above the law. Mohammad Aminul Islam, chief prosecutor of the International Crimes Continue Reading
Salahuddin Ahmed, the home minister of Bangladesh, has strongly criticised India for repeatedly allowing Sheikh Hasina, the ousted former prime minister, to speak from Indian territory. Speaking at a discussion titled “The Role of University Teachers in Ousting the Fascist Government” at Dhaka University’s Nawab Nawab Ali Chowdhury Senate Hall on Saturday, the minister Continue Reading
The formal construction of the 3rd terminal at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport in Dhaka began on December 28, 2019. Although it was expected to open about a year and a half ago, various complications have delayed its launch. The current government is working to open the terminal on December 16 this year, but aviation experts […]Continue Reading
Rafiqul Islam Selim/Md Javedul Islam, Chattogram Anwara is emerging as a major hub for investment, industrialisation, employment, housing and tourism. Infrastructure work has begun on the 800-acre China Economic and Industrial Zone (CEIZ), which is expected to attract around US$1.5 billion in Chinese investment and potentially create hundreds of thousands of jobs. Continue Reading
Faruk Hossain The BNP government, led by Prime Minister Tarique Rahman, is approaching the end of its first 180 days in office. At its first cabinet meeting on February 18, the Prime Minister announced a six-month action plan based on the election manifesto and warned ministers that their performance would be reviewed. The PM himself has […]Continue Reading
A large number of visitors flocked to the July Mass Uprising Memorial Museum on Friday, the first weekly holiday since its inauguration by Prime Minister Tarique Rahman on August 5. Heavy public interest drew crowds from early morning, but many visitors complained of inconvenience caused by confusion over opening hours, online ticketing issues, the lack […]Continue Reading
The government has appointed four new members to the Bangladesh Public Service Commission (PSC). They are Md. Nazrul Islam, Mohammad Ali, Md. Ferdous Hossain and Yasmin Gafur. The Public Administration Ministry issued separate notifications on Thursday, August 6, confirming their appointments. According to the notifications, the President appointed them as PSC members Continue Reading
Dhaka’s buildings are being assessed in phases to identify structural weaknesses and reduce earthquake risks, said Rajdhani Unnayan Kartripakkha (RAJUK) Chairman Md. Riaz-ul Islam.Speaking at a discussion titled “The Country at Earthquake Risk: What We Should Do” at the National Press Club on Saturday, he said building height alone does not determine earthquake risk. Continue Reading






















