Current Affairs
Cabinet Division issues notification appointing ministers-state ministers
The Cabinet Division has issued the official notification appointing ministers and state ministers of the new Bangladesh government.
Prime Minister Tarique Rahman pays tribute at National Martyrs’ Memorial
Prime Minister Tarique Rahman payed homage to the martyrs of the Liberation War at the National Martyrs’ Memorial in Savar on the first working day of his government.
Ramadan begins around 50 villages in Chandpur
Residents of nearly 50 villages in Chandpur began observing Ramadan on Wednesday (February 18) after the moon was sighted in Saudi Arabia, local religious leaders confirmed.
Tarique Rahman to assume office, chair first cabinet meeting today
Prime Minister Tarique Rahman will formally assume office at the Bangladesh Secretariat today (February 18), and chair his first cabinet meeting at the Bangladesh Secretariat.
Shaheed Dr Zoha Day today
Shaheed Dr. Zoha Day is being observed today (February 18) across the country in memory of Rajshahi University chemistry department Professor Dr. Shamsuzzoha, who was killed by Pakistani army on this day in 1969 during a protest of students opposing military rule.
Iran announces temporary closure of Strait of Hormuz
Iran says it has temporarily closed the Strait of Hormuz, one of the world’s most important oil shipping routes, as part of ongoing military exercises.
Abdus Sattar appointed PM's principal secretary
Former secretary ABM Abdus Sattar appointed as Principal Secretary to the Prime Minister for a one-year term.
Interim government dissolved
With the formation of the BNP government, the advisory council of the interim government led by Dr. Muhammad Yunus has been dissolved.
Prime Minister Tarique visits graves of parents
After taking oath as the Prime Minister of the People's Republic of Bangladesh, Tarique Rahman visited the graves of his father, martyred President Ziaur Rahman, and his mother, Begum Khaleda Zia.
Yaser Khan Chowdhury became state minister for information and broadcasting
Yaser Khan Chowdhury has been appointed as the State Minister for Information and Broadcasting in the newly formed cabinet.