Bangladesh

Indian Air Chief calls for mutual cooperation

Indian Air Chief Marshal Rakesh Kumar Singh Bhadauria, CAS, IAF, today called on Bangladesh Air Chief Marshal Masihuzzaman Serniabat and other senior officers to discuss matters of mutual cooperation.
24 February 2021, 09:54 AM

Bangladesh, Japan saw strengthened relation in 2020 despite pandemic: envoy

Despite the pandemic affecting economies and health systems, Bangladesh and Japan last year saw a stronger relationship as the two peace-loving nations worked together for national and regional prosperity and stability.
24 February 2021, 08:58 AM

7 DU-affiliated colleges will hold exams, halls to stay closed: education ministry

Authorities will hold all ongoing and previously announced examinations of seven Dhaka University-affiliated colleges by maintaining health guidelines, the education ministry decided today.
24 February 2021, 07:24 AM

PM condoles Ibrahim Khaled's demise

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has expressed deep shock at the demise of eminent economist and banker Khondkar Ibrahim Khaled.
24 February 2021, 07:01 AM

US, Bangladesh discuss deepening cooperation on counter terrorism, defence, climate change

US and Bangladesh today discussed ways to deepen economic ties and cooperation on counter terrorism, defense and common challenges like climate change together.
24 February 2021, 05:57 AM

Syed Abul Maksud to be laid to rest today

Renowned columnist, researcher, essayist and writer Syed Abul Maksud's janaza and burial will be held today.
24 February 2021, 03:30 AM

President, PM mourn death of columnist Syed Abul Maksud

President M Abdul Hamid and Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina expressed profound shock and sorrow at the death of noted columnist, researcher and writer Syed Abul Maksud.
23 February 2021, 16:56 PM

70.35% interviewees in Kurigram have no device to attend online classes: survey

A new survey by South Asian Network on Economic Modeling (SANEM) and ActionAid Bangladesh conducted on four selected districts found that digital devices required to participate in online education was absolutely unavailable for 70.35 percent of students in Kurigram.
23 February 2021, 15:49 PM

Noted columnist Syed Abul Maksud no more

Noted columnist, researcher and writer Syed Abul Maksud today breathed his last at Square Hospital in Dhaka. He was 74.
23 February 2021, 13:43 PM

Al Jazeera report: Court asks complainant to withdraw sedition case

A Dhaka court today asked the complainant to withdraw a sedition case filed against four people including Swedish-Bangladeshi journalist and Netra News Editor-in-Chief Tasneem Khalil and Hungary-based entrepreneur Zulkarnain Saer Khan alias Sami over Al Jazeera’s report titled "All the Prime Minister's Men".
23 February 2021, 13:13 PM

24 Bangladeshis return home after serving jail term in Myanmar

Twenty-four Bangladeshis returned home through Cox’s Bazar’s Teknaf border today after serving jail for different terms in Myanmar.
23 February 2021, 12:43 PM

Will build our own fighter jets: PM

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today expressed a desire to build fighter jets in Bangladesh, to protect its sovereignty.
23 February 2021, 07:45 AM

National University postpones all exams

All types of examinations under the National University have been postponed until further notice.
22 February 2021, 17:11 PM

Sarwar Mahmood appointed new Bangladesh envoy to Spain

The Government of Bangladesh has appointed Mohammad Sarwar Mahmood as the next ambassador to Spain.
22 February 2021, 15:58 PM

Bangladesh-US ties: Momen-Blinken talks in Washington on Wednesday

Foreign Minister Dr AK Abdul Momen is scheduled to leave Dhaka tonight for Washington where he will have a series of meetings, including one with US Secretary of State Antony J Blinken.
22 February 2021, 15:14 PM

Bangladesh invites UAE leaders to Mujib Year and 50th independence anniversary celebrations

Bangladesh has invited UAE leaders to join the celebrations of Mujib Year and the 50th anniversary of independence this year.
22 February 2021, 14:36 PM

Cabinet clears Bangladesh Patent Bill 2021

The cabinet today approved the draft of ‘Bangladesh Patent Bill 2021’, aiming to make the century-old patent law more time-befitting.
22 February 2021, 13:11 PM

Mohammad Shahid’s parliament seat vacated

Parliament seat of independent MP Mohammad Shahid Islam alias Kazi Papul has been vacated today.
22 February 2021, 12:01 PM

Assess whether situation is conducive to reopen educational institutions: PM

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has instructed the authorities concerned, including the education ministry, to examine whether the situation at present is conducive for reopening educational institutions.
22 February 2021, 08:56 AM

PM stresses on properly learning mother tongue

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today put utmost importance on learning the mother language which protects both history and tradition.
21 February 2021, 15:13 PM