Cabinet secretary Sheikh Abdur Rashid, who had been preparing to host the swearing-in ceremony of the newly elected lawmakers at the Bangabhaban, has been replaced, reports bdnews24.com.In a statement on Saturday, the Cabinet Division said the remaining term of Rashid's...
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In a move to bolster data-driven policymaking, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) has asked the Ministry of Commerce (MoC) to compile and submit a comprehensive report on Myanmar's trade relations with Bangladesh and other major global economies.An official said...
BAGERHAT, Feb 14 (BSS) - A public rally was held in Mongla on Saturday demanding effective and scientific initiatives to protect the world heritage Sundarbans.On the occasion of Sundarbans Day, 'Dharitree Rakshay Amara', 'Sundarban Rakshay Amara' and Waterkeepers Bangladesh jointly...
On the occasion of Sundarbans Day, a coalition of leading environmental and research organisations officially announced Sundarbans Summit 2026, a national platform dedicated to protecting the world's largest mangrove forest and strengthening collective climate action.Ahsan Rony, Founder and Executive Director...
As many as 99 candidates from different political parties, including Tarique Rahman, have won victory after participating for the first-time in the Jatiya Sangsad (JS) polls held February 12, reports BSS.In the polls, as many as 10 young leaders of...
BNP Chairman and chief patron of Amra BNP Poribar, Tarique Rahman, has extended support to a housewife who was reportedly divorced for voting for the 'Sheaf of Paddy' in the 13th national parliamentary election held on Thursday, reports BSS.Following Tarique...
Elected members of the new parliament will be required to take two separate oaths following the approval of constitutional reforms in the national referendum, according to Ali Riaz, chief advisor's special aide.He said the requirement was set out in the...
FE REPORTExpressing "deep concern" over post-election violence, the Nagorik Coalition has urged the interim government to ensure citizens' safety and bring those responsible to justice.In a statement issued to the media on Saturday, the platform said that, apart from a...
FE REPORT The Election Commission has published the gazette notification of the Members of Parliament elected in the 13th National Parliamentary Election. The gazette was issued on Friday night by Election Commission (EC) Senior Secretary Akhtar Ahmed.The gazette contains the...
The BNP is planning to invite Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi to the swearing-in of party chief Tarique Rahman as prime minister after its landslide victory in the Feb 12 election, reports bdnews24.comIn an interview with Indian news channel WION,...
Ramna Park in the capital fills with a vibrant crowd of men and women in colourful attire on Saturday, celebrating the first day of Falgun and Valentine's Day. — FE Photo
FE REPORTIn a move party leaders describe as a message of unity and democratic maturity, Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) Chairman Tarique Rahman is set to visit the residences of key political rivals this (Sunday) evening.The planned courtesy calls on Shafiqur...
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Foreign observers in their separate observations have termed the Feb 12 national election as peaceful and credible.The European Union's chief election observer has described Bangladesh's 13th parliamentary elections as "credible and competently managed", calling them a pivotal step towards restoring...
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Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus congratulates Tarique Rahman, chair of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP), on securing an absolute majority in the general election that yielded results he describes as a "historic milestone" in Bangladesh's democratic transition.In a message of...
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Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami (BJI) will move to the Election Commission (EC) for recounting the ballots of 30 constituencies and demand announcement of fresh results. It also called for suspension of gazette and oath-taking.The party also alleged widespread vote rigging, intimidation of...
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US Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Saturday congratulated the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP), its chairman Tarique Rahman, and the people of Bangladesh following the party-led alliance's landslide victory in the 13th national parliamentary election.Like several other world leaders, Mr...
World leaders and diplomatic missions have congratulated BNP Chairman Tarique Rahman on his party's decisive election victory, expressing readiness to work closely with the new government to strengthen bilateral ties and regional cooperation.Congratulatory messages poured in from India, China, the...
The oath-taking ceremony of the newly elected members of parliament will take place on Tuesday, reports bdnews24.com.Parliament Secretariat Secretary Kaniz Moul confirmed the date on Saturday.Another official said the new government may take oath the same day.Buoyed by a decisive...
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Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) and prime minister-apparent Tarique Rahman prioritizes national unity, economic reforms and the rule of law under is upcoming government. He explains that national unity is the collective strength of the country and both the government and...
Former president of Ghana Nana Akufo-Addo, chairperson of Commonwealth Observer Group, sharing its preliminary observations on the 13th Jatiya Sangsad election at a press conference at a city hotel on Saturday. — FE photo Story on Page 1
CHAPAINAWABGANJ, Feb 14 (UNB): Two people were killed and three others injured in an explosion while they were allegedly making bombs at Fatapara in Sadar upazila of Chapainawabganj district early Saturday.The identities of the deceased could not be known yet.The...
As the process of forming the 13th Jatiya Sangsad gets underway following the national election, public attention has once again turned to the state privileges enjoyed by members of parliament (MPs), reports UNB.The Election Commission (EC) has published the two...
The United Nations (UN) has congratulated Bangladesh on holding the elections and a referendum and reiterated its commitment to supporting Bangladesh in its effort to build a peaceful and prosperous future, reports UNB. "The Secretary-General, António Guterres, as he often...
On Saturday marks Pahela Falgun, the first day of spring and the eleventh month of the Bangla calendar, a time that symbolises renewal, vibrancy and cultural pride for Bangladeshis, reports UNB.Spring, often described as the king of seasons, arrives with...
Senior Indian diplomat Sandeep Chakravorty, currently the country's ambassador to Indonesia, is expected to be appointed as the next high commissioner (HC) to Bangladesh, Indian media report.The move comes as New Delhi seeks to recalibrate ties with Dhaka following a...
Newly-elected MPs from various constituencies in the 13th Jatiya Sangsad election paid a courtesy call on BNP Chairman Tarique Rahman at the party's Gulshan office in the capital on Saturday. — Focus Bangla
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The Bangladesh Telecommunication Regulatory Commission (BTRC) has issued a revised set of "Regulatory and Licensing Guidelines for Geosynchronous Orbit (GSO) Satellite Operator", replacing the 2022 "Regulatory and Licensing Guidelines for Satellite Operator in Bangladesh" with a more specialised and compliance-oriented...
DINAJPUR, Feb 14 (BSS): After a three-day hiatus, including a weekly holiday due to the 13th National Parliamentary Election, import-export activities at Hili Land Port here resumed on Saturday.Md. Abdur Rahman, administrative officer of Panama Port Limited, confirmed that operations...
The Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA) on Saturday extended heartfelt congratulations to BNP Chairman Tarique Rahman on the party's historic landslide victory in the 13th National Parliamentary Election, reports BSS.In a congratulatory message, BGMEA President Mahmud Hasan Khan...
Prime Bank PLC has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with R.S. Gold Ltd to offer exclusive benefits of electric two-wheelers for its Women Banking 'Neera' customers.A formal signing ceremony marking this collaboration was recently held at the bank's corporate...
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