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Mahdi: PM’s first UNGA day reflects diplomatic, economic priorities
Mahdi said the day’s engagements covered multilateral, regional and bilateral issues, the Rohingya crisis and development cooperation
Chattogram Board’s suspended HSC exams to resume July 27: Education Minister
The Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC) examinations under the Chattogram Education Board which were postponed due to flood and inclement weather will resume on July 27, said Education Minister Dr. ANM Ehsanul Hoque Milon on Thursday. A fresh schedule for the postponed examinations is being prepared and will be publishe
UNGA President-elect Khalilur meets European leaders in New York
President-elect of the 81st Session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) Dr. Khalilur Rahman has held separate meetings with senior leaders from Slovakia, Georgia and North Macedonia to exchange views on the priorities of the upcoming UN General Assembly session. Dr. Rahman, who is also Bangladesh Foreign Mini
"Students protest and stage blockades in Dhaka, Bogura, and Barishal, demanding the resignation of the Education Minister."
Students have demanded the resignation of Education Minister A N M Ehsanul Haque Milon in protest against the decision to hold the Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC) examination on Monday despite continuous heavy rainfall and widespread waterlogging. Students from various colleges across the country staged demonstratio
EU invites PM to address Global Gateway Forum
European Union Ambassador to Bangladesh Michael Miller today handed over an invitation from European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen for Prime Minister Tarique Rahman to deliver a keynote address at the Global Gateway Forum 2027. The invitation was conveyed during the envoy's courtesy call on Foreign Minister
Bangladesh highlights peace, democracy at Dakar forum
Desk News: Bangladesh has reaffirmed its commitment to democracy, global peace and inclusive development, with State Minister for Foreign Affairs Shama Obaed Islam highlighting key priorities at the Dakar International Forum on Peace and Security in Africa. Speaking at a high-level panel moderated by Senegalese Foreign
Law commission proposals to be executed in line with July Charter: Law Minister
Law, Justice and Parliamentary Affairs Minister Md. Asaduzzaman today said the recommendations of the Law Reform Commission would be implemented in line with the July Charter. The minister made the remarks after inaugurating a tree plantation programme and month-long tree fair on the old DC Court premises in Jhenaidah.
Experts stress mass awareness to prevent dengue
Public health experts and physicians have stressed creating mass awareness to prevent the dengue outbreak in the country. They advised preventing the spread of Aedes mosquitoes, avoiding mosquito bites and consulting a doctor instead of staying at home if one develops dengue fever. There is no alternative to awareness
Aviation, tourism projects must ensurecommunity participation: Afroza
Civil Aviation and Tourism Minister Afroza Khanam today said development projects should complement each other while ensuring effective participation and engagement of local communities in the areas where they are implemented. She made the remarks at a review meeting on ongoing projects and unapproved new projects incl
Barrister Mosharraf Hossain takes charge as CID chief
Additional Inspector General of Police (Addl IGP) Barrister Mohammad Mosharraf Hossain today formally assumed charge as the chief of the Criminal Investigation Department (CID). Earlier, he served as Director of the National Security Intelligence (NSI), according to a gazette notification issued here yesterday. A 15th