The European Union (EU) and the Group of 77 and China (G77) have reaffirmed their support for Bangladesh's smooth, sustainable and irreversible graduation from the UN's Least Developed Country (LDC) category, backing the country's ongoing reform agenda and transition efforts.
A low-pressure area over the northwestern Bay of Bengal is expected to intensify, bringing increased rainfall across parts of Bangladesh over the coming days, according to the Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD).
Prime Minister Tarique Rahman has directed the authorities to name a suitable road in the capital in memory of the former Emir of Qatar, Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani. The Prime Minister has issued verbal instructions to the Ministry of Local Government, Rural Development and Co-operatives (LGRD) and the Dhaka City Corporation to take the necessary measures.
Information and Broadcasting Minister Zahir Uddin Swapon has emphasized the swift implementation of the Ninth Wage Board to ensure professional security, honorable salaries and allowances, and job stability for journalists. He also highlighted the necessity of state policy support to safeguard the investments of media owners and entrepreneurs.
The traditional Sri Sri Jagannath Dev's Rath Yatra, one of the major religious festivals of the Hindu community, was celebrated in the capital with a colorful procession and solemn religious rituals on Thursday.
Rear Admiral Khondkar Misbah-ul-Azim has been appointed as the Chief of the Navy. This was announced in a message sent by the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) on Thursday (July 16).