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

China backs Iran ‘defending sovereignty’, vows to push for peace

March 2, 2026

China’s Foreign Minister Wang Yi told his Iranian counterpart on a call Monday that Beijing supports Tehran defending itself against US-Israeli strikes, as war spread across the Middle East, AFP reports. Hundreds have died in Iran since Saturday when the United States and Israel began striking dozens of targets in the country. Tehran responded by […]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

Iran’s Ali Khamenei, who based iron rule on fiery hostility to US and Israel, dies at 86

March 1, 2026

The 36-year rule of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei built Iran into a powerful anti-US force, spreading its military sway across the Middle East, while using an iron fist to crush repeated unrest at home. He was killed on Saturday, aged 86, Iranian state media announced, in air strikes by Israel and the US that pulverised his […]Continue Reading

Bangladesh denounces Israeli annexation move at OIC

February 27, 2026

NEWS DESK Bangladesh has strongly denounced Israel’s recent land legislation aimed at annexing occupied Palestinian territory, with Foreign Minister Dr Khalilur Rahman urging an immediate ceasefire in Gaza and reaffirming support for an independent Palestinian state. Addressing the Open-Ended OIC Executive Committee Meeting at the Level of Foreign Ministers in Continue Reading

Govt to deliver development benefits to every hilly resident: Dipen

February 27, 2026

NEWS DESK Chattogram Hill Tracts (CHT) Affairs Minister Dipen Dewan on Friday said the main goal of the government is to reach the benefits of development to every person in the hilly region. “We will work with everyone to accelerate the balanced development of the Chattogram Hill Tracts. No discrimination will be allowed in development […]Continue Reading

PM confers Ekushey Padak-2026

February 26, 2026

NEWS DESK Prime Minister Tarique Rahman on Thursday  morning distributed “Ekushey Padak-2026” among nine individuals and one music band in recognition of their outstanding contributions to various fields. The premier handed over the Ekushey Padak, the second highest civilian award of the country, at a ceremony at the Osmani Memorial Auditorium in Dhaka on the […]Continue Reading

PM Tarique Rahman attends office at Armed Forces Division for first time

February 24, 2026

NEWS DESK Prime Minister Tarique Rahman on Monday attended his office at the Armed Forces Division (AFD) in Dhaka Cantonment, marking his first visit there since assuming office. During the visit, the prime minister, alongside Chief of Army Staff General Waker-Uz-Zaman, adorned the rank badges of Lieutenant General Mir Mushfiqur Rahman and Major General Mohammad […]Continue Reading

Bangladesh Army undergoes a major reshuffle

February 24, 2026

NEWS DESK The Bangladesh Army saw a reshuffle in several key positions on Sunday. General Officer Commanding (GOC) of the Army Training and Doctrine Command (ARTDOC), Lt Gen Md Mainur Rahman, has been appointed Chief of General Staff of Bangladesh Army, according to the Ministry of Defence. The current Director General of DGFI, Major General […]Continue Reading

PM offers doa for language heroes at Shaheed Minar for first time in history

February 21, 2026

NEWS DESK After paying homage to the Language Movement martyrs, Prime Minister Tarique Rahman today offered prayers seeking forgiveness for the martyrs standing the Central Shaheed Minar premises in the city, setting a unique example in the country’s history. Traditionally, the head of the state and head of the government leave the Shaheed Minar just […]Continue Reading