Despite political differences and debates, everyone must remain united in national interest, Home Minister Salahuddin Ahmed has said, stating that the National Parliament will be the centre of discourse.
Prime Minister Tarique Rahman has said future endeavours will be aimed at changing the fate of the people. He made the remarks at an iftar mahfil organised by Jamaat-e-Islami in honour of distinguished personalities at the China-Bangladesh Friendship Conference Centre on Saturday afternoon, February 28.
State Minister for Liberation War Affairs Ishraque Hossain has expressed his interest in contesting the Dhaka South City Corporation mayoral election if nominated by BNP.
The government has already decided to award poet Mohon Raihan the previously suspended Bangla Academy Literary Award. However, he will announce whether he will accept the prize at a press conference on Sunday.
Professor Muhammad Yunus, former chief adviser of the interim government, has left his official residence, the state guest house Jamuna.
US and Israeli forces have launched military operations in Iran. Tehran has retaliated by attacking American installations and military forces in the Middle East.