Army deployed in Dhaka, 5 other cities
The Ministry of Home Affairs on Monday announced the planned deployment of the army in six districts and metropolitan areas as authorities stepped up security,...
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PM urges Malaysia to open labour market, hire more Bangladeshi workers
Prime Minister Tarique Rahman today urged the Malaysian government to open the labour market as soon as possible and recruit more Bangladeshi workers. “I requested...
PM opens Malaysia part of Asia tour
Malaysia rolled out a red carpet for Prime Minister Tarique Rahman on Sunday as he arrived in Kuala Lumpur on his first official overseas visit...
This year’s tally reaches 9 as two more dengue deaths reported
Two deaths were reported from dengue in the 24 hours until Sunday morning, raising the number of fatalities from the mosquito-borne disease in Bangladesh to...
Teesta, trade high on China agenda
Bangladesh is aiming to strengthen economic, strategic and development cooperation with Malaysia and China through Prime Minister Tarique Rahman’s first overseas visit since assuming office...
Dhaka, Beijing to sign 15-17 instruments during PM’s visit: FS
Bangladesh and China are expected to sign 15 to 17 bilateral instruments during Prime Minister Tarique Rahman’s upcoming visit to China, with discussions on the...
Rohingya crisis takes rising toll on Bangladesh
Today marks the World Refugee Day, a reminder of the plight of millions of displaced people worldwide. The day holds particular significance for Bangladesh, which...
Strategic diplomacy in focus as PM visits China
China is set to accord Prime Minister Tarique Rahman a high-level welcome during his upcoming four-day state visit, in what is being seen as a...
PM urges SSF to ensure security without distancing him from people
Prime Minister Tarique Rahman on Thursday called on the Special Security Force (SSF) to maintain a balance between ensuring the security of the head of...
Energy budget still fossil fuel heavy: CPD
The government’s stated position that it will avoid importing liquefied natural gas (LNG) at high prices appears at odds with several provisions in the proposed...
Ayat murder in Chattogram: Prime accused Abir sentenced to death
A Chattogram court on Wednesday sentenced prime accused Abir Ali to death for killing five-year-old girl Alina Islam Ayat four years back. Judge of Chattogram...
PM calls for politics beyond revenge
Prime Minister Tarique Rahman on Tuesday called for an end to what he described as a “mentality of revenge”, urging all stakeholders to prioritise national...