Ijtema Maidan brought under stringent security: IGP

Inspector General of Police (IGP) Baharul Alam Wednesday said they have brought the Ijtema ground at Tongi in Gazipur under tight security measures ahead of the Biswa Ijtema to be held in three phases from January 31 (Friday). “Considering the overall situation, the security arrangements at Ijtema Maidan have been strengthened

Advisory council approves draft ordinance for repealing security for family of Father of the Nation

The Advisory Council meeting on Thursday gave final approval to the draft "Security of Family Members of the Father of the Nation (Repeal) Ordinance, 2024" subject to vetting by the Legislative and Parliamentary Affairs Department. Interim Government Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus chaired the meeting at state guesthouse Jamuna. As per the

Security measures taken for Eid-ul-Azha in Khulna

Khulna Metropolitan Police (KMP) has taken stringent security measures for the peaceful celebration of Eid-ul-Azha. The measures were taken at a view-exchange meeting at the KMP headquarters on Sunday afternoon with KMP Commissioner Md. Mozammel Haque in the chair. KMP Commissioner Md. Mozammel Haque said we've already deployed mobile teams to monitor

DMP bolsters security measures ahead of Pahela Boishakh celebrations

Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) Commissioner Habibur Rahman has emphasised the absence of specific threat information related to Pahela Boishakh celebrations but confirmed comprehensive precautionary measures during a security briefing at Ramna Park's Ramna Botomul. The DMP Commissioner spoke to reporters on Saturday as he reviewed the preparations for the festivities marking

World leaders greet PM at Munich Security Conference

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina's presence at Munich Security Conference (MSC) 2024 has drawn huge attention among the world leaders and they greeted her for reelecting as the premier of Bangladesh. "The presence of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has drawn huge attention among the world leaders. They (world leaders) greeted her (for

Kim oversees missile tests as N. Korea boosts maritime security

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un oversaw the test firing of a "new-type surface-to-sea missile", state media reported Thursday, part of a purported fresh drive to ramp up maritime border security. So far this year, Kim has declared South Korea his country's "principal enemy", jettisoned agencies dedicated to reunification and outreach,

UK to strengthen ties with Bangladesh on trade, security

British High Commissioner to Bangladesh Sarah Cooke on Wednesday said that the UK would work with Bangladesh to further strengthen Dhaka-London ties on trade and security partnership fronts. "We discussed working together, strengthening UK Bangladesh ties, boosting our trade and investment, strengthening our security partnership," she told reporters after holding a