Ambassador of Nepal to Bangladesh Ghanshyam Bhandari and Ambassador of Bhutan to Bangladesh Dasho Karma Hamu Dorjee called on Shama Obaed Islam, state minister for foreign affairs at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Sunday. The envoys congratulated the state minister on her assumption of the office and expressed their governments’ deep interest to work with the new Government of ...

Iran struck Gulf infrastructure on Sunday, hitting fuel tanks at Kuwait’s international airport and damaging a desalination plant in Bahrain as Tehran pressed its missile and drone campaign against its neighbours into a second week. Two border guards were also killed “while performing their national duty”, Kuwait’s interior ministry said without elaborating on the circumstances. Neighbouring countries have borne much ...

Minister of Labour and Employment and Expatriates’ Welfare and Overseas Employment Ariful Haque Chowdhury has warned of taking strict action against those involved in the deteriorating law and order in Sylhet. He said, the Prime Minister has declared a zero-tolerance policy against terrorists and extortionists. Therefore, such activities will not be tolerated in any way.” The minister said this to ...

Health Minister Sardar Mohammad Sakawat Hossain Bakul has underscored the importance of providing journalists with timely information, warning that withholding data leaves society “in the dark.” During a visit to Kaliganj Upazila Health Complex in Gazipur on Saturday, the minister highlighted the critical role of journalists in uncovering societal issues and ensuring government accountability. The minister emphasized that there should ...

Lionel Messi moved to the brink of another goalscoring milestone as Inter Miami bagged their second win of the Major League Soccer (MLS) season with a 2-1 victory over DC United on Saturday. Messi, who scored twice in Miami’s Florida derby win over Orlando last week, bagged his third goal of the season with a deft chipped finish in the ...

“Let’s go to war,” Prime Minister Tarique Rahman said with a smile as he stepped out of his residence on Sunday morning to begin the first working day of the week. The brief but striking remark surprised officials waiting outside his Gulshan residence. Moments later, they realised he was referring to the daily struggle of running the country and tackling ...

Food Minister Aminur Rashid Yasin said the government will take initiatives to export Bangladeshi food products to Japan, adding that stronger food safety standards will help the country expand its presence in global markets. He made the remarks on Sunday during a meeting in the capital with a delegation led by Ichiguchi Tomuhide, chief representative of Japan International Cooperation Agency. ...

Home Minister Salahuddin Ahmed has said that decorative illuminations will not be arranged nationwide during this year’s Independence Day celebrations, as the government seeks to prevent potential fuel shortages and promote electricity conservation. The minister made the announcement on Sunday after a meeting with relevant ministries and agencies. He said two separate meetings were held to ensure security and maintain ...

Former prime minister Khaleda Zia has been honoured with the ‘Best Indomitable Woman’ award posthumously for her outstanding contribution to the advancement of democracy in Bangladesh. Barrister Zaima Rahman accepted the award on behalf of Khaleda Zia at a ceremony marking International Women’s Day at Osmani Memorial Auditorium in the capital on Sunday. Mohammad Shahabuddin handed over the awards to ...

Eight vessels carrying gas and petroleum products have arrived at Chattogram Port, offering temporary relief to Bangladesh’s fuel supply chain amid rising tensions and conflict in the Middle East. According to port authorities, the tankers anchored at the port on Sunday morning. Officials said the vessels had crossed the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz before 28 February, prior to disruptions ...