Swapon named PM’s political adviser
Zahir Uddin Swapon has been appointed political adviser to Prime Minister Tarique Rahman with the rank and privileges of a minister, following his resignation as...
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BOU VC congratulates Fakhrul on Presidency
Bangladesh Open University Vice-Chancellor Professor Dr Mohammad Siddiqur Rahman Khan has congratulated Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir on his election as Bangladesh’s 23rd President. In a...
NU moves to bring back Rover Scouting course
The National University (NU) has moved to reintroduce a Rover Scouting course in its undergraduate (pass) and honours curricula, aiming to strengthen students’ ethical, social...
Mecca Pact: Strategic hedging for Bangladesh
A proposal to bring Bangladesh into the Saudi Arabia-Pakistan-Türkiye ‘Mecca Defence Pact’ has triggered a fresh debate over the changing balance of power in South...
Fakhrul sworn in as 23rd president
Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir became Bangladesh’s 23rd president on Friday, formally taking charge as head of state in a ceremony at Bangabhaban that marked the...
Coal gets the nod as gas runs short
Prime Minister Tarique Rahman has directed the power, energy and mineral resources ministry to prioritise coal-fired power generation to free up more gas for industries,...
Six join Cabinet in 1st major reshuffle
Prime Minister Tarique Rahman has begun the first major restructuring of his Cabinet since taking office, inducting four ministers and two state ministers six months...
Dhaka signals interest in Mecca Pact
Bangladesh is considering joining a Saudi Arabia-led economic and defence framework that could deepen its strategic and economic links with key Muslim-majority economies, while potentially...
Bihar concern clouds renewal
The future of the 1996 Ganga Water Treaty between Bangladesh and India is facing a fresh complication, with a senior Indian politician opposing its renewal...
Hasina’s stay in Delhi clouds ties
The continued presence of deposed former prime minister Sheikh Hasina in India remains a major point of contention in Bangladesh-India relations, casting uncertainty over Prime...
India retracts notice on PM’s welcome
Bangladesh-India ties remained in focus as the two countries continued discussions over a possible visit by Prime Minister Tarique Rahman to New Delhi, with India...