Bangladesh

A statement made in parliament by Jamaat-e-Islami leader and Nilphamari-4 lawmaker Abdul Muntakim has sparked debate after questions emerged regarding his claim that his father was martyred during the 1971 Liberation War. Speaking during a session of the National Parliament on Tuesday, Muntakim highlighted what he described as his family’s contribution to the Liberation War. He told lawmakers that his ...

Former British member of parliament and political commentator Simon Danczuk has expressed optimism about Bangladesh’s political future, describing Prime Minister Tarique Rahman as a “beacon of hope” for the country. In a recent interview with a media outlet, Danczuk shared his views on Bangladesh’s current political landscape and the future of relations between Bangladesh and the United Kingdom. He said ...

Bangladesh High Commissioner to Sri Lanka Andalib Elias paid a farewell call on Sri Lankan Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya as he prepares to conclude his diplomatic assignment in the island nation. During the meeting, the Sri Lankan prime minister appreciated the high commissioner’s efforts in further strengthening the longstanding and friendly relations between Bangladesh and Sri Lanka, according to a ...

Ten more districts across the country are set to be brought under the railway network as part of the government’s plan to expand rail connectivity, Road Transport, Bridges, Shipping and Railways Minister Sheikh Rabiul Alam said on Tuesday. The expansion will mainly cover districts adjacent to Dhaka as well as several districts in the southern region, he said at a ...

Ambassador Mushfiqul Fazal Ansarey, currently attached to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, has been admitted to the Combined Military Hospital (CMH) in Dhaka after experiencing sudden chest pain. Mofizur Rahman Ashik, former joint general secretary of the central committee of Jatiyatabadi Chhatra Dal, confirmed the matter. According to Ashik, Ansarey felt sudden chest pain at around 3pm on Monday and ...

Swiss aviation services company Swissport has expressed interest in participating in ground handling operations at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport (HSIA), as Bangladesh and Switzerland discussed expanding cooperation in the civil aviation sector. The interest was conveyed by Swiss Ambassador to Bangladesh Reto Renggli during a courtesy call on Civil Aviation and Tourism Minister Afroza Khanam and State Minister M Rashiduzzaman ...

The Executive Committee of the National Economic Council (ECNEC) today approved five projects involving an estimated cost of Tk7,003.36 crore. Of the total project cost, Tk4,536.10 crore will come from the government’s own resources, while Tk2,467.26 crore will be financed through project loans. The approval came from the 13th ECNEC meeting of the current fiscal year (FY26) held at the ...

The Bangladesh High Commission in Abuja showcased the country’s rich cultural heritage, tourism potential and export products at the inaugural Diplomatic Cultural Festival organised by Nigeria’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The festival, held on 13 June in Abuja, brought together representatives from more than 41 diplomatic missions, providing a vibrant platform for cultural exchange and international engagement. As part of ...

Zahed Ur Rahman, policy and strategy adviser to the Prime Minister, has said that his decision to return from Delhi Airport without entering India was a form of immediate protest. He made the remarks on Tuesday (16 June) during a press briefing at the conference room of the Information Department at the Secretariat. Responding to questions from journalists, he said ...

Prime Minister Tarique Rahman on Monday sought cooperation from the media in building a humane state and fostering human values among people. Speaking at a view-exchange meeting with executives and heads of news at electronic media outlets at the Public Administration Conference Room of the Cabinet Division at the Secretariat, the Prime Minister called on the media to play a ...