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DHAKA : The newly-formed government of Bangladesh has received congratulations and full support from 47 countries during discussions on Bangladesh at the 356th Governing Body session of the International Labour Organization (ILO) in Geneva. The countries expressed their commitment to...

SANGSAD BHABAN : Home Minister Salahuddin Ahmed today categorically said that there will be no 'mob culture’ in Bangladesh. The minister also warned that programs like road blockades will not be allowed in the name of pressing for demands. The Home...

DHAKA : Prime Minister Tarique Rahman will inaugurate the ‘Farmer Card’ distribution programme on a pilot basis on April 14 on the occasion of Pahela Baishakh-1433 Bangla Calendar. The premier himself disclosed the matter while he was addressing the inaugural...

DHAKA : Prime Minister Tarique Rahman today inaugurated the sports allowance and sports card programmes for national athletes at the Shapla Hall of the Prime Minister's Office (PMO) in the city's Tejgaon area. The premier inaugurated the monthly allowance programme...

SANGSAD BHABAN : Prime Minister Tarique Rahman today joined the third sitting of the maiden session of the 13th Jatiya Sangsad (JS) here. The premier took his seat five minutes prior to the session resumed at 3pm after the vacation...

DHAKA : Home Minister Salahuddin Ahmed has sought France’s cooperation in police reform and capacity building. He made the appeal when French Ambassador to Bangladesh Jean-Marc Séré-Charlet paid a courtesy call on him at his ministry office in the Bangladesh...

SANGSAD BHABAN : Newly-elected Deputy Speaker Barrister Kayser Kamal today expressed his high optimism that the Jatiya Sangsad (JS) would be transformed into a dignified, effective and truly democratic institution through neutrality, cooperation of its members and adherence to parliamentary traditions. Delivering his introductory...

DHAKA : Prime Minister Tarique Rahman today visited offices of different ministries at the Bangladesh Secretariat here this morning. Before entering his Cabinet Division office in the secretariat, the premier visited the offices of the Ministry of Power, Energy and...

People have begun returning to Dhaka after the extended holidays surrounding Eid and Independence Day, bringing the capital gradually back to its usual rhythm. Traffic on the streets has increased compared with the past few days, but the city’s familiar...

DHAKA : Foreign Minister Dr Khalilur Rahman has said Bangladesh has embraced multilateralism as a cornerstone of its foreign policy since joining the United Nations, reaffirming its commitment to global peace, security and cooperation. The remarks came as the Bangladesh...