President urges avoiding controversy over Hasina’s resignation

President Mohammed Shahabuddin has urged the people to refrain from creating any further controversy surrounding the resignation of former prime minister Sheikh Hasina. This appeal comes in light of a media campaign quoting the President, which has resulted in widespread confusion among citizens regarding the circumstances of Hasina's departure, according to

Is America ready to elect a Black woman president?

It’s the big question that has loomed over Kamala Harris’ presidential campaign from the start: is the United States ready for a Black woman president? I get asked this almost every time I speak about American politics. And it’s a question that pundits, observers and experts keep asking, without ever landing

President urges all to stand by flood victims

President Mohammed Shahabuddin on Monday called upon the people of the country to stand by the people of the  flood-affected area during this crisis of the country. “People in flood affected areas are living inhumane life.These helpless people need multiple support including food, water and medicine for survival  alongside safe shelter.

President for taking necessary steps to ensure justice

President Mohammed Shahabuddin Sunday urged judges of the Supreme Court (SC), led by the Chief Justice, to take necessary steps so that the people can get speedy justice. The President came up with the call as a five-member judges delegation of the Supreme Court's Appellate Division led by Chief Justice Syed

President appoints Syed Refat Ahmed as new Chief Justice

President Mohammed Shahabuddin today appointed High Court Judge Syed Refat Ahmed as Bangladesh's new Chief Justice as incumbent Chief Justice Obaidul Hassan resigned in the afternoon. "Under the authority vested upon him under Article 95 (1) of the Constitution, the President has appointed High Court's judge Syed Refat Ahmed as the

President asks police to resist looting

President Mohammed Shahabuddin Wednesday asked the police to become stricter in resisting anarchic situation and looting in the country. "Each police member should maintain the 'chain of command' and perform their duties with high morale and bravery . . . And the IGP must take necessary steps in this regard," he

Fakhrul urges President to form the interim govt

BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir on Tuesday urged the President to form the interim government by Tuesday without further delay. "I would like to emphasise that the task of forming a non-partisan government should be completed within 24 hours. As this period is rapidly coming to a close, I

President releases fish fries in Bangabhaban pond

President Mohammed Shahabuddin today released different species fish fries in the 'Shinha (lion) Pond' of Bangabhaban here. The head of the state released the fish fingerlings this noon coinciding with the National Fisheries Week-2024 as Fisheries and Livestock Minister Md. Abdur Rahman was present. As many as 4718 fish fries of different

Obamas endorse Kamala Harris for president

Barack Obama has endorsed Vice-President Kamala Harris to be the Democratic presidential nominee, ending days of speculation over whether he would support her. Former President Obama and ex-First Lady Michelle Obama said in a joint statement that they believe Ms Harris has the "vision, the character, and the strength that this