BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir on Tuesday said that party's Acting Chairman Tarique Rahman will return to the country from London soon, if the health condition of chairperson and former Prime Minister Begum Khaleda Zia remains unchanged. According to BNP media cell, Fakhrul said
India has rescued and assisted over 150 people, including three Bangladesh nationals, through its combined operations, which are continuing in Sri Lanka following Cyclone Ditwah. In coordination with the Sri Lankan Air Force, Chetak helicopters from INS Vikrant and MI-17 helicopters of the Indian
With Bangladesh set to hold parliamentary elections alongside the referendum, the Election Commission (EC) is considering extending polling time by one hour and doubling the number of voting booths in each centre in an effort to ensure smooth voting and prevent delays in counting. On Tuesday, Elec
Chief of Army Staff General Waker-Uz-Zaman has reiterated his deep determination to develop the Army as a trained, disciplined and professional force equipped with modern weapons. He came up with this call while speaking at the ‘Presidential Parade’ marking the commissioning of the off
Bangladesh and Myanmar fishery sector leaders teamed up to help boost trade growth and market expansion of the fisheries industries of the two countries. In this connection, Bangladesh Frozen Foods Exporters Association (BFFEA) and Myanmar Fishery Products Processors and Exporters Association (MPE
The High Court on Tuesday issued a rule seeking explanation as to why guidelines for determining house rents in all city corporations including Dhaka have not been formulated. A High Court bench headed by Justice Shikdar Mahmudur Razi issued the rule after primary hearing of a writ petition in thi
BNP Standing Committee member Amir Khosru Mahmud Chowdhury on Tuesday said their party would prioritise investment at the grassroots level instead of megaprojects if it returns to power, ensuring that development benefits reach all citizens. “Many megaprojects have already been implemented.
As a section of government primary school teachers continue their work stoppage by boycotting annual exams over pay raises and grade complexities, while another group threatened to “lock” schools if their demands are not met. On Tuesday, several assistant teachers under the banner of t
Islami Andolan Bangladesh Ameer Mufti Rezaul Karim, better known as Charmonai pir, on Tuesday said that the July uprising did not take place to allow extortionists or killers to assume power. He made the remarks while addressing the divisional gathering of eight like-minded Islamic parties in Bari
The Pakistan government on Tuesday allowed Imran Khan’s sister to meet him in prison after a large number of party supporters gathered outside Rawalpindi’s Adiala Jail following speculation over his health and well-being. An unannounced ban was placed on meeting the 73-year-old former
A security cordon has been established around Evercare Hospital in Dhaka after former prime minister and BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia was declared a “Very Very Important Person” (VVIP) by the state. Police erected a barricade at the entrance of the hospital on Tuesday morning. Vehicles
Trust Bank PLC has recently signed an agreement with RANCON Cars Limited, the authorized distributor of PROTON Brand vehicles in Bangladesh. Md. Wahed Ibne Shahed, Head of the Retail Banking Division of Trust Bank and Anusha Khalid, Team Leader of RANCON Cars Limited, signed the agreement on behal
