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No hidden agenda behind Boeing deal: State Minister Kobir

No hidden agenda behind Boeing deal: State Minister Kobir

State Minister for Foreign Affairs Humaiun Kobir on Monday said there is no hidden agenda behind the latest agreement with Boeing

No hidden agenda behind Boeing deal: State Minister Kobir

State Minister for Foreign Affairs Humaiun Kobir on Monday said there is no hidden agenda behind the latest agreement with Boeing

PM returns home from New York

Prime Minister Tarique Rahman returned home on Sunday morning after wrapping up his five-day visit to the United States to attend the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA).

Salahuddin calls Salman Muqtadir’s BNP extortion allegation ‘sweeping’

Home Minister Salahuddin Ahmed on Sunday said the vandalism at content creator Salman Muqtadir’s studio in the capital stemmed from a land dispute, calling his allegation that the BNP is an extortionist party a “sweeping” claim

Home Minister orders action against police members linked to ‘fascist’ forces

Home Minister Salahuddin Ahmed on Saturday instructed the police to take action against members who remain in contact with “fascist” forces, saying those involved in such activities would face legal action, including treason cases.

Nationwide measles-rubella catch-up vaccination drive launched

The government has launched an intensified nationwide measles-rubella catch-up vaccination campaign targeting 3.4 million children aged 6-59 months who missed previous doses.

Police raid JaSaD office, detain scores over alleged AL meeting

Police detained scores of people in a sweeping raid on the Jatiya Samajtantrik Dal (JaSaD) headquarters in Dhaka’s Gulistan on Saturday

PM holds 30 engagements, talks with 11 countries during NY visit: Mahdi

Prime Minister Tarique Rahman held a total of 30 official engagements, including bilateral meetings with 11 countries, during his four-day New York visit

Dhaka-Washington sign strategic civil nuclear cooperation agreement

Bangladesh and the United States have signed a strategic civil nuclear cooperation agreement, according to a Facebook post by the BNP Media Cell on Saturday.

LGRD Minister urges students to focus on studies for brighter future

Local Government, Rural Development and Co-operatives Minister Dr Abdul Moyeen Khan on Saturday urged students to remain focused on their studies and attend classes regularly

Tarique, Erdogan discuss expanding Bangladesh-Turkiye trade, economic ties

Prime Minister Tarique Rahman and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan discussed ways to expand cooperation between Bangladesh and Türkiye in the areas of economy, trade and investment during a meeting in New York on Tuesday.

Local government allocates Tk370 crore for rooftop solar power

The Ministry of Local Government, Rural Development and Co-operatives has allocated Tk370 crore for rooftop solar power projects at local government institutions across the country, targeting around 300 megawatts (MW) of electricity generation.

PM’s first UNGA day reflects diplomatic, economic priorities: Mahdi Amin

Prime Minister Tarique Rahman has attended 10 scheduled programmes on his first day at the 81st United Nations General Assembly, covering Bangladesh’s diplomatic, regional, humanitarian and economic interests

HRW: Three laws weaken human rights safeguards in Bangladesh

Three laws passed by parliament in September have weakened human rights protections and backtracked on reform commitments made by the ruling Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP), Human Rights Watch (HRW) said Tuesday.

PM faces packed New York schedule; Rohingya and climate issues high on agenda

Prime Minister Tarique Rahman is set to have a packed schedule during his five-day stay in New York

Rohingya crisis a “grave human crisis”: UNGA President

President of the UN General Assembly's 81st session Dr Khalilur Rahman has described the Rohingya crisis as a “grave human crisis” and said violence will not solve any problem.