Government’s commitment to uphold human rights and rule of law
State Minister for Foreign Affairs Shama Obaid reiterated Bangladesh’s firm commitment to democratic governance, sustainable development, peace and multilateral cooperation. On Thursday (May 14) in New York, in a meeting with Khaled Khyari, Assistant Secretary-General of the United Nations Department of Political, Peacebuilding and Peacekeeping Operations for the Middle East, Asia and the Pacific Region, […]
For the Farakka Dam, the then A. League government responsible: Mirza Fakhrul
বিএনপির মহাসচিব ও এলজিআরডিমন্ত্রী মির্জা ফখরুল ইসলাম আলমগীর বলেছেন, ফারাক্কা বাঁধের কারণে পানির ন্যায্য হিস্যা থেকে বঞ্চিত বাংলাদেশ। এর জন্য তৎকালীন আওয়ামী সরকার দায়ী। ১৬ মে ‘ফারাক্কা’ দিবসের তাৎপর্য এখনও অত্যন্ত প্রাসঙ্গিক। ১৫ মে গণমাধ্যমে পাঠানো বিবৃতিতে মির্জা ফখরুল বলেন, আজ থেকে ৪৯ বছর আগে মজলুম জননেতা মওলানা আবদুল হামিদ খান ভাসানীর ডাকে লাখো জনতা […]
Demonstrations in West Bengal against Muslim persecution and the trade deal with the United States
Jamiyate Ulamae Islam Bangladesh held a protest against the ongoing persecution of Muslims in West Bengal and the trade agreement with the United States. The protest march was held under the chairmanship of Jamiat Ulamae Islam Bangladesh senior vice-president Maulana Abdur Rab Yousufi at the north gate of the capital’s National Mosque Baitul Mukarram after […]
22 leaders resign from NCP
22 leaders and activists resigned simultaneously from the newly announced Chittagong Metropolitan Convening Committee of the National Citizen Party (NCP). The office secretary of the current committee, Mohammad Rafsan Jani Riaz, confirmed the resignation on Friday (May 15) morning. Earlier on Thursday (May 15) around 11:30 pm, the resignation of the four leaders was announced […]
‘Interim government did not tell Jamaat anything during agreement with America’
During the agreement with America, the interim government did not tell anything to the Jamaat. Shafiqur Rahman. He said, “I am still saying with great responsibility that not a single person from the then government has spoken to us on this issue. This is our position. He said this to mediapersons before attending the Sudhi […]
‘India is trying to intimidate Bangladesh by killing on the border’
Secretary General of the Khilafat Majlis. Ahmad Abdul Quader said that the Indian Border Guard Force (BSF) is repeatedly violating international law and human rights by shooting and killing Bangladeshi citizens at the border. India must immediately stop border killings and pay compensation for all killings. Even though border killings have stopped for a long […]
The probable date of Eid-ul-Azha has been revealed
Possible dates for Eid-ul-Azha, one of the main religious festivals of Muslims, have been announced in various countries. In some countries of the world, including the Middle East, there is a possibility of celebrating Eid-ul-Azha on May 27 (Wednesday), according to astronomical calculations. According to Saudi Arabian official calendar ‘Umm Al Qura’, the 29th day […]
Bangladesh-United States signed MoU on cooperation in energy sector
Bangladesh and the United States have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to strengthen strategic cooperation in the energy sector. This memorandum of understanding was signed at the United States Department of Energy in Washington DC on Thursday local time. Foreign Minister on behalf of Bangladesh. Khalilur Rahman and US Energy Minister Chris Wright signed […]
Tariq Rahman in traffic congestion resolution and traffic management meeting
A meeting was held under the chairmanship of Prime Minister Tariq Rahman on decongesting Dhaka city and modernizing traffic management. The meeting was held on Thursday (May 14) evening in the Public Administration meeting room of the Cabinet Division of the Bangladesh Secretariat. Prime Minister’s Deputy Press Secretary. Sujauddaula Sujan Mahmud gave this information. The […]
Measles child death: Dr. Muhammad Yunus and Noorjahan Begum protest demanding justice
Former chief adviser for infant mortality in measles epidemic. Lawyers protested in the court premises of Dhaka demanding the trial of Muhammad Yunus and health advisor Noorjahan Begum. The protest rally was held yesterday afternoon in the premises of the Metropolitan Sessions Judge Court. A group of pro-Awami League lawyers participated in the gathering. Lawyers […]