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Historic March 7 today
Today is the historic 7th of March, a significant chapter in the history of Bangladesh’s liberation movement. On this day in 1971, Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman made a strong warning against the Pakistani rulers. Standing in front of millions of people at the Racecourse Ground in Dhaka (now Suhrawardy Udyan), he declared, “Ebarer sangram amader muktir sangram, ebarer sangram swadhinatar sangram [The struggle this time is a struggle for emancipation, the struggle this time is a struggle for independence]”.
PM seeks diplomatic support for Bangladesh’s candidate
Prime Minister Tarique Rahman has urged diplomats stationed in Dhaka to support Bangladesh’s candidate, Foreign Minister Dr. Khalilur Rahman, for the presidency of the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly.
Fuel to be sold under rationing system from Sunday: State Minister
Fuel oil will be sold under a rationing system from Sunday to ensure there is no long-term fuel crisis in the country, State Minister for Power, Energy and Mineral Resources Anindya Islam Amit has announced.
President's parliament address constitutionally mandated: Home Minister
The constitution provides for the President to address parliament sessions, Home Minister Salahuddin Ahmed has commented.
Govt issues instructions for fuel sale and purchase
The government has issued new directives regarding the purchase and supply of fuel from filling stations as panic over fuel oil has gripped people across the country.
447 killed, 1,181 injured in road accidents last month: Jatri Kalyan Samity
The country's roads turned into a death trap during February this year. A total of 447 people were killed and 1,181 injured in 448 road accidents throughout the month.
BNP holds training workshop for new MPs
The Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) has launched a two-day training workshop for its newly elected parliamentarians ahead of the 13th Jatiya Sangsad session.
Bangladesh reclaimed democracy at cost of thousands lives: President
President Mohammed Shahabuddin has said that Bangladesh returned to democracy at the cost of thousands of lives.
Tarique Rahman, UAE President hold phone talks on Middle East tensions
Prime Minister Tarique Rahman and UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan hold a conversation over phone to discuss implications of military escalation for regional security and stability in view of the ongoing war between Israel-US and Iran.
Ivy again denied bail in July Uprising murder case
A court in Narayanganj has rejected the bail petition of former Narayanganj City Corporation mayor Salina Hayat Ivy in a murder case filed over the death of Selim Mondol during the July Uprising in 2024.