Author: Desk Report
The Bangabandhu National Stadium (BNS) has officially been renamed as the National Stadium, Dhaka, as confirmed by a circular from the National Sports Council (NSC) on Saturday. The circular, signed by NSC Secretary Aminul Islam, announced the change. Originally built in 1954 as Dhaka Stadium in Paltan, the venue has hosted numerous significant international sporting events over the years. The stadium, which is owned and maintained by the NSC, was renamed Bangabandhu National Stadium during the Awami League government’s tenure between 1996 and 2001. This recent renaming is part of a broader trend of rebranding various sports facilities,…
Potato exports from Bangladesh are experiencing a rebound following an unusual slump last fiscal year, driven by a significant decline in local prices. The increased exports bring hope that Bangladesh’s potato trade could return to levels seen over the past decade. For the past nine years since FY16, Bangladesh had consistently exported about 50,000 tonnes of potatoes annually, according to the Department of Agricultural Extension (DAE). However, exports fell sharply to 12,112 tonnes last year. So far in the current fiscal year, exports have already reached 11,055 tonnes within the first seven months, with major destinations including Malaysia,…
A sudden fire broke out on the gas pipeline in front of Bipolob Udyan, in the city of Chattogram. The fire is seemed to have been caused by a leak in the gas pipe, according to the Karnaphuli Gas Distribution Company Limited (KGDCL). The company has shut off the gas supply in the surrounding areas while workers work to resolve the issue. Mohammad Shafiul Azam Khan, the General Manager of the Engineering Services Division at KGDCL, stated, “We think the leak occurred due to excavation work by T&T. The fire was caused by this leak. We are now shutting…
Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus today said that the interim government’s efforts would be futile without the necessary reforms to the state structure. Speaking at the first meeting of the National Consensus Commission with political parties at the Foreign Service Academy, he said, “We have no chance to fail (over reforms). We don’t want to fail.” He also noted the global support for Bangladesh’s interim government, mentioning that countries of all sizes have offered assistance. “Once we talk to them (global leaders), they ask, ‘What do you seek? We will give all…we do not want to leave…
Syeda Rizwana Hasan, Advisor to the Ministry of Environment, Forests, and Climate Change, has emphasized the vital role of cultural practices in ensuring the sustainable development of the environment and society. She highlighted the interconnectedness of culture and the environment, stating that a healthy cultural practice can contribute positively to environmental conservation. She made these remarks as the chief guest at the inauguration of “Ananda Academy for Performing Arts” in the Baridhara area of the capital on Saturday (February 15). Rizwana Hasan said, “Culture is one of the key tools in shaping human consciousness. A person with a…
Bangladesh Jatiyo Party (BJP) Chairman Andalib Rahman Partha has expressed his opposition to holding local elections before the national elections. He made this statement on Saturday (February 15) after attending a meeting of the National Consensus Commission. In his remarks, Partha highlighted the past six months under the current interim government, noting the widespread support from both political leaders and the international community. “We, along with the leaders and activists from all over Bangladesh, stand by this government. The international community, including the United Nations, is with us,” he said. He also pointed out that after the UN’s report,…
The second phase of the interim government in Bangladesh has officially begun with the first meeting of the National Consensus Commission, according to the press secretary of the chief adviser, Shafiqul Alam. He emphasized that the new Bangladesh, which started after the coup, has received full support from around the world. Major countries have expressed their support, telling Bangladesh, “Whatever you need, we are with you.” Alam made these remarks on Saturday (February 15) during a conversation with journalists at the Foreign Service Academy in the capital, Dhaka, after the first meeting of the National Consensus Commission with…
The first meeting of the newly formed National Consensus Commission with political parties commenced this afternoon at the Foreign Service Academy in the capital. A delegation from the BNP, led by Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir, is among the participants, alongside representatives from other political parties. The interim government established the seven-member commission on Thursday, tasked with engaging political parties to discuss recommendations from six reform commissions focusing on political, constitutional, and electoral changes. The commission’s members include experts heading various reform commissions, such as Prof. Ali Riaz for constitutional reforms, Abdul Muyeed Chowdhury for public…
The Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) has predicted that the weather will remain mainly dry with a partly cloudy sky over the country in the next 24 hours, starting from this morning. Light rain or drizzle is expected in one or two places in the Chattogram and Sylhet divisions. Moderate to thick fog may develop late at night and persist into the morning, with the night temperature expected to drop by 1-2°C. The day temperature is forecasted to remain nearly unchanged. The maximum temperature recorded yesterday in Patuakhali was 31.6°C, while Tetulia saw the lowest temperature at 11.2°C…
The holy night of Shab-e-Barat, known as the night of fortune, will be observed across the country today with deep religious fervor and devotion. Islamic Foundation (IF) has organized various religious activities at the Baitul Mukarram National Mosque in Dhaka, including waz (religious sermons), doa-mahfils, recitations from the Holy Quran, and Hamd-Naat. Religious Affairs Adviser Dr. AFM Khalid Hossain will deliver an Islamic sermon at 6:35 pm, highlighting the significance of Shab-e-Barat. Special prayers and munajat will be held at mosques nationwide after Maghrib and Esha prayers.