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Prime Minister Tarique Rahman paid homage to the 1971 Liberation War martyrs

Prime Minister Tarique Rahman paid homage to the 1971 Liberation War martyrs by placing a wreath at the altar of the National Memorial in Savar, Dhaka, on Wednesday - a day after he took oath. — PID

Local polls will be held soon: Mirza Fakhrul

The government will move quickly to restore elected local administrations, Local Government Minister Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir has said, reports bdnews24.com.On Wednesday, his first day in office, Fakhrul said decisions on the polls would follow without delay, suggesting that long-delayed local government elections could be held soon as the country...

Zero tolerance for 'mob culture': Salahuddin Ahmed

Bangladesh's new Home Minister Salahuddin Ahmed has warned that "mob culture" will no longer be tolerated, stressing that demands must be raised through lawful processes rather than blocking highways, reports bdnews24.com.Speaking after a meeting with officials at the Secretariat on Wednesday, Salahuddin said "mob culture is over" in Bangladesh. "It...

Iqbal Mahmud orders steady power supply in Ramadan

Power Minister Iqbal Hasan Mahmud has ordered uninterrupted power supply during Ramadan to ensure that citizens can observe the month's rituals without disruption, reports bdnews24.com.Speaking at his Secretariat office on Wednesday, the newly sworn-in minister issued the directive just a day after the BNP formed the government with an absolute...

Goal to make edn system world-class: Ehsanul Haque

Newly-appointed Education, Primary and Mass Education Minister Dr ANM Ehsanul Haque Milon on Wednesday said the main goal of the new government is to upgrade Bangladesh's education system to international standards and ensure vocational education, reports BSS.He said steps will be taken to formulate a modern and scientific curriculum by...

Meeting people's expectations sole mission: Ariful Haque

Labour and Employment Minister Ariful Haque Chowdhury on Wednesday said the government must work in line with people's expectations and emphasised team-based efforts to achieve success, reports UNB."Our mission is one. People's expectations are high, and we must work accordingly," he said, adding that coordinated teamwork across the ministry would...

Asaduzzaman vows to prosecute corrupt officials

Law Minister Md Asaduzzaman has warned that anyone involved in corruption will face not only administrative measures but also legal action, reports bdnews24.com.On his first official day at the Secretariat on Wednesday, the minister addressed ministry officials in an introductory meeting, cautioning them against corrupt practices.Referring to claims of "corrupt...

Rabiul Alam focuses on efficient functionality

Sheikh Rabiul Alam, the minister for rail, road and shipping ministries, on his first day at office, focused on efficient institutional functionality of these three important ministries, as BNP's target is to ensure proper utilisation of the taxpayers' money."My priority at this moment is to ensure efficient functionality of these...

ICT services to reach every upazila: Mahbub Anam

Newly appointed Minister for Posts, Telecommunications and Information Technology Fakir Mahbub Anam said on Wednesday that transparency and accountability will be the guiding principles of the country's ICT sector.Speaking at a reception organised by the ICT Division at its conference room in the capital, the minister placed the highest emphasis...

We’ll get back to Zia's foreign policy: Khalilur Rahman

Newly appointed Foreign Minister Dr Khalilur Rahman on Wednesday said they want to get back to the foreign policy of martyred President Ziaur Rahman which was very positive and expansive, stressing that the government wants to maintain a good relationship with each country while at the same time protecting the...

We’ll present workplan to ensure media freedom: Zahiruddin Swapan

Information and Broadcasting Minister Zahiruddin Swapan visited the Jatiya Press Club (JPC) on Wednesday before going to his ministry at the Secretariat, reports UNB.State Minister for Home Yaser Khan Chowdhury accompanied him. They reached the Press Club at around 01:00 pm where its president Hasan Hafiz welcomed them.Later, the minister...

Nitai Roy for working with new dream to build new Bangladesh

Newly appointed Cultural Affairs Minister Nitai Roy Chowdhury on Wednesday stressed the need for working with new dream to build a new society and a new Bangladesh, reports BSS.To this end, he said, the country's heritages should be highlighted.The minister made the remarks while exchanging views with officials of departments...