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DHAKA : Prime Minister Tarique Rahman today issued a directive for intensifying the tree plantation programme across the country. The premier gave the directive while he was presiding over a meeting of the cell formed over planting 25 crore trees...

DHAKA : Power, Energy and Mineral Resources Minister Iqbal Hassan Mahmood today sought assistance from the United States to help meet the country’s energy demand in the current global context. “The government has been taking preparations to import energy from...

DHAKA : Britain looks forward to continuing to work closely together in the new chapter for Bangladesh, British High Commissioner Sarah Cooke said today after a meeting with Foreign Minister Dr. Khalilur Rahman. “I've just come from a very good...

DHAKA : Bangladesh and the United States today discussed avenues for strengthening cooperation in aviation sector development during a courtesy call by US Ambassador to Bangladesh Brent T. Christensen on Civil Aviation and Tourism Minister Afroz Khanam. State Minister for...

DHAKA : Home Minister Salahuddin Ahmed has sought Japan's cooperation in reforming and restructuring Bangladesh Police to further strengthen law enforcement and public safety. He made the call during a courtesy meeting with Japanese Ambassador to Bangladesh SAIDA Shinichi at the...

DHAKA : Bangladesh currently has sufficient refined fuel stock and is unlikely to face any immediate shortage even if shipments through the Strait of Hormuz are disrupted. "Fuel supply and demand is now normal. We have fuel oil in stock...

DHAKA : Highly appreciating the patriotism and professionalism of the Bangladesh Coast Guard, Prime Minister Tarique Rahman today called upon the force to remain fully prepared to safeguard the country's sovereignty. The premier made the call when Bangladesh Coast Guard...

DHAKA : Compliance with traffic signals by the Prime Minister and other top state officials has contributed to an increase in vehicle speed on the capital's roads, according to a report submitted to Prime Minister Tarique Rahman today. "A report...

The below is attributable to U.S. Mission Spokesperson Poornima Rai: Assistant Secretary S. Paul Kapur will arrive in Dhaka on March 3 on a two-day visit to strengthen U.S.-Bangladesh strategic ties.  During his visit, Assistant Secretary Kapur will meet with...

DHAKA : Prime Minister Tarique Rahman has directed the launch of a separate bus service for women in the capital. "Prime Minister Tarique Rahman directed Road Transport and Bridges Minister Sheikh Rabiul Alam to launch a separate bus service for...