Dhaka on Thursday reacted sharply to Delhi's recent comments on elections, law and order and minority issues, stressing Bangladesh believes that these are purely its internal matters. "Such comments from India are unwarranted and tantamount to interference in the internal affairs of another country," Spokesperson at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs
National
UN chief Guterres in city with packed schedule
United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres arrived in Dhaka on Thursday with a packed schedule for Friday and Saturday, featuring a series of meetings and greater engagements in Cox's Bazar Rohingya camp, before his departure on Sunday morning. Foreign Affairs Adviser MdTouhidHossain received the UN chief after his arrival at HazratShahjalal International
Stay ready to face LDC graduation challenges: Yunus
Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus on Thursday directed all concerned to remain prepared for facing any possible challenges as the country graduates from LDC next year. Dr Yunus made the directive during the meeting of the Council of Advisers, said his Press Secretary ShafiqulAlam. Accordingly, the Press Secretary said, a number of
BNP weighs street protests as it smells election delay plot
Netrokona Press Club: No drum in Dhuli’s hand
Russia seeks continuity in gas exploration efforts
Russia on Tuesday sought the cooperation of Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus to ensure continuity in the work of state-owned Russian company Gazprom International in gas exploration. The Russian Ambassador to Bangladesh, Alexander G. Khozin, placed the request when he met the Chief Adviser at the State Guest House Jamuna. Gazprom has
Constitution Reform Commission focused on seven objectives
The Constitutional Reform Commission while recommending for constitutional amelioration has focused on seven main objectives to establish an effective democracy, ensuring fundamental human rights and accountability. The seven objectives are- (1) Building a non-discriminatory democratic system, ensuring equality, human dignity and social justice as promised during the War of Liberation in 1971
Shahbagh erupts in protests against rapes
The streets of Shahbagh reverberated with slogans on Tuesday as students from 20 different colleges in Dhaka staged a dawn-to-dusk blockade, demanding justice for rape victims and stringent punishment for perpetrators. Under the slogan "Raise Your Voice Again, Dig the Rapists' Graves," the protest took place in front of the National
Turkey’s Koç Group reaffirms commitment to Bangladesh
Senior executives from Turkey’s Koç Group visited Dhaka to strengthen business ties in the region. Turkey’s leading investment holding company, Koç Holding, has reaffirmed its commitment to Bangladesh through a high-profile visit from senior executives of Koç Holding, Beko and Aygaz. The delegation included Mr. Levent Çakıroğlu, CEO of Koç Holding; Dr.
bKash offers instant cashback for iftar payment at five-star hotels
Customers will get instant cashback for one Iftar buffet by paying for two Iftar buffets through bKash payment at selected five-star and four-star hotels throughout the month of Ramadan, a press release said Tuesday. No special cards are needed to make Iftar moments with friends and family even more special. Till