Foreign Minister Dr. Khalilur Rahman has said that the Mecca Pact is a mechanism for the self-defence of the global Muslim community. It is an internal matter of our Muslim family. There is nothing for others to be concerned about regarding it. If invited, Bangladesh will consider it Continue Reading
The National Parliament descended into a tense situation during a question-and-answer session after several remarks by Home Minister Salahuddin Ahmed triggered heated exchanges and protests from opposition lawmakers. Expressing deep concern over the disorder, Speaker Hafiz Uddin Ahmed (Bir Bikram) said he was worried about the future of the Parliament. Presiding over Continue Reading
The 50th death anniversary of National Poet Kazi Nazrul Islam was observed through various programmes. On the occasion, Dhaka University authorities, teachers, students, officials and employees, as well as leaders and activists of the Bangladesh Jatiyatabadi Chhatra Dal, Dhaka University unit, separately placed floral wreaths at the poet’s grave and paid tribute on Continue Reading
Government assigns 30 ministers, state ministers and whips to 64 districts The government has assigned 30 ministers, state ministers and whips to 64 districts to oversee and coordinate overall government activities, including maintaining law and order, controlling corruption and drugs, ensuring good governance, transparency and accountability, and implementing public Continue Reading
Pakistan has made it clear that it is not obliged to comply with the unilateral economic sanctions imposed by the United States on Iran. Islamabad described Washington’s latest measures against Tehran as inconsistent with international law and stressed that crises should be resolved through dialogue and diplomacy. Pakistan Foreign Ministry spokesperson Tahir Andarabi made Continue Reading
A Muslim couple were allegedly forced to kneel and chant “Jai Shri Ram” and “Jai Gau Mata” after being accused of carrying meat in Bhubaneswar, the capital of India’s Odisha state. The incident reportedly took place on August 19, while a video of the incident surfaced on social media on August 23. The video shows […]Continue Reading
US-Bangla Airlines will resume flights on the Dhaka-Jashore route from September 9 following long-standing demands from residents of the greater Jashore region. The private airline will operate six flights a week, with two flights on each of three days. Flights will operate on Wednesday, Saturday and Thursday using 72-seat ATR 72-600 aircraft. Under the new […]Continue Reading
On Wednesday morning, Bhutanese King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck made a transit stop at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport in Dhaka before returning to his homeland. President Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir made a courtesy call on the King at the airport’s VVIP lounge during this short visit. The two leaders had friendly conversations about several kinds of […]Continue Reading
The Bangladesh Standards and Testing Institution (BSTI) has ordered the withdrawal of 10 products from the market after laboratory tests found they failed to meet Bangladesh Standards. Show-cause notices have also been issued to the companies concerned, asking why their BSTI licences for the products should not be cancelled. BSTI advised consumers on Wednesday (August […]Continue Reading
The third session of the 13th Jatiya Sangsad began by recalling the spirit of the August mass uprising that marked the victory of students and the public, as well as the assumption of office by the new president. The House paid deep tribute to all martyrs who sacrificed their lives in the July mass uprising […]Continue Reading






















