Chittagong port management and protection of the nation’s arteries

March 24, 2026

Mehadi Hassan Palash There has been considerable discussion and criticism during the interim government about handing over the responsibility of operating the New Mooring Terminal of Chittagong to foreigners. Starting from the chief advisor of the interim government to the current chairman of the Board of Investment, there has been a lot of activity openly […]Continue Reading

Hafiz Uddin Ahmed elected Speaker, Kayser Kamal Deputy Speaker of 13th Parliament

March 12, 2026

NEWS DESK Senior BNP parliamentarian Major (Retd.) Hafiz Uddin Ahmed, Bir Bikrom and Barrister Kayser Kamal were unanimously elected as the Speaker and the Deputy Speaker of the Parliament on Thursday. At the outset of the maiden session of the newly formed Parliament, MPs first elected Hafiz Uddin, six-time parliamentarian and Liberation War Affairs Minister […]Continue Reading

Dignitaries, diplomats fill galleries at maiden session of Parliament

March 12, 2026

NEWS DESK The first session of the 13th National Parliament saw the VVIP lounges on both sides of the Speaker and the surrounding visitor galleries packed with invited guests. Among those present in the VVIP gallery were Chief Adviser of the interim government Muhammad Yunus, former Law Adviser Asif Nazrul, and Chief Election Commissioner AMM […]Continue Reading

Parliament adopts condolence motion on death of Khaleda Zia, Khamenei, others

March 12, 2026

NEWS DESK The first session of the 13th Parliament on Thursday unanimously adopted a condolence motion expressing profound grief at the death of three-time Prime Minister Begum Khaleda Zia, 31 former lawmakers and several other eminent personalities. Former President AQM Badruddoza Chowdhury was among 31 ex-parliamentarians. Other noted personalities included former Indian Continue Reading

PM Tarique calls for meaningful parliament, constructive debate

March 12, 2026

NEWS DESK Prime Minister Tarique Rahman on Thursday called for making the 13th National Parliament meaningful, effective and vibrant through debates and constructive discussions. “This is the Parliament of the people of Bangladesh… independence and democracy-loving citizens of the country are looking to this Parliament with hope and expectation,” he said in his brief Continue Reading

PM inquires about Bangladeshi expats amid ongoing war in Iran, Middle East

March 2, 2026

NEWS DESK Prime Minister Tarique Rahman has taken updates on the condition of Bangladeshi expatriates in Iran and other Middle Eastern countries amid the ongoing war in the region. The premier inquired about the Bangladeshi nationals in the Middle East when Foreign Minister Dr Khalilur Rahman met him at the Secretariat on Sunday morning. Prime […]Continue Reading

Dhaka sees messages from Myanmar’s FM, AA chief positively

February 27, 2026

NEWS DESK Amid Bangladesh’s continued engagement, Myanmar’s Union Minister for Foreign Affairs Than Swe and Chairman of the United League of Arakan Twan Mrat Naing have congratulated recently appointed Bangladesh Foreign Minister Dr Khalilur Rahman which is seen positively by Dhaka. The head of the Arakan Army has sent a congratulatory letter to the Bangladesh […]Continue Reading

OIC leaders hopeful of political stability in Bangladesh under Tarique Rahman

February 27, 2026

NEWS DESK State Minister for Foreign Affairs Shama Obaed Islam on Friday said the government is working to ensure that Bangladeshi citizens can travel to India smoothly and the Indian side has shown a positive response. “The Ministry of Foreign Affairs is working on the issue of Indian visas for Bangladeshis. We have held talks […]Continue Reading

OIC leaders hopeful of political stability in Bangladesh under Tarique Rahman

February 27, 2026

NEWS DESK The global leaders, who attended the executive meeting of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC), have expressed the confidence that Bangladesh will speedily attain political stability and accelerated development under the able leadership of Prime Minister Tarique Rahman. They expressed full support to Bangladesh’s candidature for the Presidency of Continue Reading

PM Tarique Rahman calls for depoliticising education, research, arts

February 27, 2026

NEWS DESK Prime Minister Tarique Rahman on Thursday said education, research, arts and literature should remain free from political influence in a civilised society. “I believe that politicising education, research and the practice of arts and literature is never a mark of a civilised society,” he said while addressing the Ekushey Padak 2026 award ceremony […]Continue Reading