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Investment in agri research vital for food security: Fakhrul

LGRD and Cooperatives Minister Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir has said ensuring food security for the nation remains a formidable challenge, underscoring the need for greater investment in agricultural research to achieve that objective, report agencies.He made the remarks while addressing an orientation programme of the freshers at Sher-e-Bangla Agricultural University...

Shafiqur stresses safe working environment for journalists

SYLHET, Jul 26 (UNB): Opposition Leader and Jamaat-e-Islami Ameer Dr Shafiqur Rahman on Saturday called for ensuring a safe working environment for journalists, saying justice for slain journalist Turab is crucial to restoring public confidence in the rule of law.He made the remarks while speaking to reporters after paying tribute...

Former President Shahabuddin leaves Bangabhaban

Former President Mohammed Shahabuddin has left Bangabhaban with his family. His motorcade departed the presidential residence at around 2:25 pm on Sunday and comprised 18 vehicles, including the former president's car and those of law enforcement agencies.Journalists from various media outlets gathered outside Bangabhaban, while curious onlookers also lined the...

FM conveys PM Tarique's warm greetings to Maldives President

Foreign Minister Dr Khalilur Rahman conveyed Prime Minister Tarique Rahman's warm greetings to President of Maldives Dr Mohamed Muizzu and thanked him for attending the swearing-in ceremony of Bangladesh's newly elected government in February, reports UNB.He also expressed profound appreciation for President Muizzu's support for his candidature for the presidency...

'Power Parents-2026' programme

Social Welfare Minister Dr AZM Zahid Hossain and Information and Broadcasting Minister Zahir Uddin Swapon hand over a cheque for financial assistance to the parents of a physicallly impaired child at the 'Power Parents-2026' programme at Bangladesh Shishu Academy in the capital on Sunday. — PID

CEC to hold talks with Acting Speaker on presidential election

The Election Commission (EC) has begun preparations to elect Bangladesh's next president following the resignation of Mohammad Shahabuddin, report agencies.Chief Election Commissioner AMM Nasir Uddin is set to meet Acting Speaker Kayser Kamal soon as part of the process.Shahabuddin resigned on Friday, citing serious illness. Under the Constitution, Speaker Hafiz...

Probe report against Hasina, 10 others submitted to ICT

The prosecution on Sunday submitted its probe report before the International Crimes Tribunal (ICT) against 11 people, including deposed prime minister Sheikh Hasina, over the killing of former Jubo League leader Ekramul Haque in reported crossfire in Cox's Bazar in 2018, report agencies.The prosecution submitted the report before the ICT-2,...

Charges pressed against ex-MP Saiful, 18 others

The prosecution on Sunday pressed charges against 19 people, including former lawmaker Saiful Islam, before the International Crimes Tribunal (ICT) in a crimes against humanity case involving the killing of university student Shaikh Ashabul Yamin in Savar during the July 2024 mass uprising, report agencies.The prosecution submitted the formal charges...

Rafiqul Islam Miah’s condition critical even after surgery

BNP Standing Committee member and former minister Rafiqul Islam Miah remains in critical condition despite undergoing successful esophageal surgery in a city hospital, reports UNB.The surgery was conducted on Saturday by a medical board formed for his treatment at Evercare Hospital, said his personal political secretary Moksedur Rahman Abir on...