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Bangladesh elected as UNHCR Executive Committee Bureau Chair for the first time
Bangladesh has been elected as the Chair of the UNHCR Executive Committee Bureau for the first time.
MP attends parliament in afternoon after PM's 'scolding' in Sylhet in morning
A few members of the party's parliament arrived at Sylhet Osmani International Airport to welcome the Prime Minister and BNP Chairman Tarique Rahman. The Prime Minister expressed annoyance at seeing them. At that time, Sylhet-6 constituency MP Emran Ahmed Chowdhury greeted and shook hands with the Prime Minister. Then the Prime Minister asked, 'Why are you here? There is no parliament today?' They replied that they were. Then the Prime Minister said, 'Then go to parliament. I will go to Moulvibazar, you have no work here. You go to parliament.'
NGO affairs bureau office declared tobacco-free to protect public health
To safeguard public health and protect non-smokers from the harmful effects of second-hand smoke, the NGO Affairs Bureau has officially declared its office premises a completely smoke and tobacco-free zone in accordance with national guidelines.
PM explains ‘I Have a Plan’
Explaining the ‘I Have a Plan’ quote in Parliament, Prime Minister Tarique Rahman said that the government’s goal is to build a self-reliant, climate-resilient, technology-driven and farmer-centric modern agricultural system.
Another barrage on Teesta River is under consideration: PM
Prime Minister Tarique Rahman has told Parliament that the government is considering construction of another barrage on the Teesta River to conserve water during the dry season.
Rohingya repatriation depends on Myanmar's goodwill: Foreign Minister
Foreign Minister Dr. Khalilur Rahman has said that Rohingya repatriation is a complex, sensitive and multidimensional international issue. He said that the solution to this crisis depends largely on the security situation in Rakhine State, pressure from the international community and above all, the goodwill of the Myanmar authorities.
Trade deal with US will further strengthen Bangladesh's position: Minister
Foreign Minister Khalilur Rahman has expressed hope that the recently signed Agreement on Reciprocal Trade (ART) with the US will play an important role in attracting foreign investment, strengthening energy security and strengthening the country's position in the global supply chain.
Education Ministry seeks nominations for Begum Rokeya Award 2026
The Education Ministry has sought nominations for the 'Begum Rokeya Award 2026' from Bangladeshi women who have contributed to various fields including women's education, women's rights, women's socio-economic development, women's awakening through literature and culture, and rural development.
News of setting up universities in every constituency baseless
The news titled ‘Government plans to establish a university in every parliamentary constituency’ is untrue, baseless and misleading, said Education Minister ANM Ehsanul Haque Milon. This information was given in a press release by the Ministry of Education on Wednesday (June 17).
Prices of rice, essential commodities remain stable: Commerce Minister
There is no scope for increasing prices after the budget as the supply situation is satisfactory, Commerce Minister Khandaker Abdul Muktadir has said.