Two Bangladeshi nationals have died and 24 others were wounded after a missile hit King Khalid International Airport in the Saudi capital, Riyadh. The Bangladesh Embassy in Riyadh confirmed this on Sunday night (11 October). Of the injured Bangladeshis, 11 are migrant workers and 13 are Umrah pilgrims.
Prime Minister Tarique Rahman today said the government is pursuing clear policies and action plans to ensure education, safety, dignity and a brighter future for girls.
President Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir today called for raising social awareness to prevent child marriage, child abuse and violence against girls and eliminate all forms of discrimination against them.
Prime Minister Tarique Rahman today invited Japanese business conglomerate Marubeni Corporation to invest in Bangladesh's information technology (IT), fertiliser and energy sectors, highlighting his government's moves to harness the country's economic potential and attract domestic and foreign investment.
The government has issued new directives on observing and celebrating national and international days. In a circular issued by the Cabinet Division on Sunday, October 11, emphasis was laid on making the observance of days cost-effective and effective. At the same time, observing November 7 as 'National Revolution and Solidarity Day' and a government holiday on the occasion has also been mentioned.
Speaker of the National Parliament Hafiz Uddin Ahmed Bir Bikram returned to Dhaka today after attending the 153rd IPU Assembly held in Arusha, Tanzania.