Current Affairs
Ishraque wages ‘war’ against price-hike before Ramadan
State Minister for Liberation War Affairs Ishraque Hossain has pledged strict action against market syndicates and those hoarding goods to spike prices during Ramadan.
Prime minister vows to establish rule of law, equal rights
Prime Minister Tarique Rahman has addressed the nation with a comprehensive message outlining his government’s priorities, pledging to restore democracy, strengthen the rule of law, equal rights, curb corruption, and build a self-reliant and humane Bangladesh.
FICCI congratulates Bangladesh’s new government, pledges support for growth
The Foreign Investors’ Chamber of Commerce and Industry (FICCI) warmly congratulated the newly formed government of Bangladesh following the swearing-in of the Cabinet, including Honorable Prime Minister Tarique Rahman and Members of Parliament.
Returning to Ziaur Rahman's foreign policy: Foreign Minister
Foreign Minister Dr. Khalilur Rahman has said that Bangladesh’s foreign policy will be guided by principles of mutual respect for sovereignty, non-interference in internal affairs, national dignity, and reciprocal benefit, rejecting any one-sided arrangements. He emphasized that the country would carefully safeguard its national interests in all diplomatic engagements.
All schools to go on vacation from February 19-March 26
Ramadan vacations will start in secondary schools from tomorrow, February 19. The vacations will continue until March 26. The Ministry of Education issued a notification in this regard on Wednesday (February 18) night.
‘Robot Dog’ goes viral, BGB says it’s a light-fitted bicycle
A video of a 'robot'-like object being seen on a CCTV camera late at night in Milni Bazar, a border market in Bhurungamari Upazila of Kurigram, has gone viral on Facebook. This has created curiosity and panic in the area.
Amar Ekushey Book Fair to start on February 25, no rents for stalls: Cultural Minister
The Amar Ekushey Book Fair is set to start on February 25. Culture Minister Nitai Roy Chowdhury has said that no rents will be required for setting up stalls at this year's fair.
BNP to present 180-day plan to the public: Zahed Ur Rahman
BNP has a pre-planned roadmap for the first 180 days after assuming power, which will be presented to the public soon, said Prime Minister's Adviser Zahed Ur Rahman.
PM's address to nation rescheduled
Prime Minister Tarique Rahman's maiden address to the nation has been rescheduled for 9.45pm today, according to a press release issued by the Information and Broadcasting ministry this evening.
Advocate found dead at home in Manikganj
Police have recovered the hanging body of Manikganj District Judge's Court lawyer Shahidul Islam. The body was recovered from a rented house in Char Beutha area of Sadar upazila on Tuesday night.