Author: Staff Reporter
The Bangladeshi government plans to seek the United Nations’ assistance in investigating the role of journalists over the past 15 years, according to Prime Minister’s Press Secretary Shafiqul Alam. Speaking on Friday at the inauguration of the “July Uprising Memorial Hall” at the Chattogram Press Club and a discussion titled “Bangladesh After the July Uprising: Challenges for the Media”, Alam said the government wants the UN to form an independent panel to assess how journalists operated during this period and what narratives they promoted. “We want a neutral assessment report. People deserve to know what really happened during…
BNP acting Chairman Tarique Rahman today said no one can turn Bangladesh into a subservient state if the rights of the people are established. “Not the interests of foreigners, but the interests of the countrymen must be ensured. Not Myanmar, India or any other country, Bangladesh is the first and foremost, this must be our only goal,” he said while virtually addressing a rally. Jatiyatabadi Sramik Dal organized the rally in front of BNP’s Nayapaltan central office on the occasion of the great May Day with its President Anwar Hossain in the chair. Sramik Dal Chief Coordinator Shamsur…
Showing respect and honouring the spirit of the labouring people who are contributing to the nation’s progress tirelessly, people from whole Bangladesh today observed the May Day with different kinds of arrangements. The day, declared a public holiday, is being observed across the globe as the International Workers Day. From the top officials of the government to the root level labouring people came together in rallies, discussions and seminars, renewing calls to uphold dignity and fair wages of the working people. The theme of the day this year is “Sramik Malik Ek Hoye Gorbo E Desh Natun…
Reiterating the interim government’s firm determination to build a new Bangladesh, Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus today urged the workers and owners to work together to build the new Bangladesh. He made the call while speaking at a function at Bangladesh-China Friendship Exhibition Center here marking the historic May Day and the National Occupational Health and Safety Day, 2025. Speaking as the chief guest, the Chief Adviser said with sacrifice of lives of students, workers and commoners, the 2024 July mass uprising created an aspiration of building a new Bangladesh. “The new Bangladesh could not be built…
BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir has reaffirmed his party’s commitment to ensuring the rights and freedoms of all Bangladeshi citizens, regardless of religion, caste, or background. Speaking as the chief guest at a plaque unveiling ceremony for the Sri Sri Shanidev Mandir at Kalibari Temple in Thakurgaon municipality, Fakhrul emphasized inclusivity and national unity. “Every person born in this country is a citizen of Bangladesh and should not be treated as a minority. Everyone deserves full rights and freedom,” he said. Calling for harmony and mutual respect, Fakhrul urged all communities to work together in…
Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus today distributed houses among the flood affected people of four districts in the country. A total of 300 houses, built under a special housing project for flood victims, were distributed among them in Feni, Noakhali, Cumilla and Chattogram districts. On behalf of the chief adviser, the deputy commissioners of the districts handed over the keys of houses among the beneficiaries. Prof Yunus virtually addressed the house handover ceremonies, arranged at the four districts from the Chief Adviser’s Office (CAO) here. A total of 110 houses were distributed among the beneficiaries in…
Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus today said the government’s efforts will continue to build a modern air force, ready to face any challenge to the country’s sovereignty and independence. He made the remark while addressing a function marking the exercise of Bangladesh Air Force at BAF Base Bir Uttam AK Khandker here. Noting that patriotism and professionalism are the main foundations of building a safe Bangladesh in the future, the Chief Adviser urged the Air Force personnel to focus on attaining modern capabilities and skills and increasing professional and technical capabilities. “With the united…
Today marks 34 years since one of the deadliest natural disasters in Bangladesh’s history. On April 29, 1991, a catastrophic cyclone and tidal surge struck the coastal regions of Chattogram and Cox’s Bazar with devastating force, killing an estimated 138,000 people and leaving more than 10 million others destitute. The day remains etched in the collective memory of the coastal population, many of whom still grieve the loss of their loved ones. The cyclone hit with winds reaching up to 250 km/h and tidal waves as high as six meters (about 20 feet), sweeping across areas like Sandwip, Banshkhali,…
In a major environmental initiative, Chattogram City Corporation will plant one million tree saplings across its 41 wards to mitigate the effects of natural disasters and preserve the environment, announced Mayor Dr. Shahadat Hossain. Speaking as the chief guest at a photo exhibition organized by the Chattogram Press Club on Tuesday, Mayor Shahadat highlighted the devastating impact of the 1991 cyclone ‘Meri-N’ that ravaged the coastal areas of Chattogram. The exhibition was held in memory of the tragic event, which claimed thousands of lives and left deep scars on the region. “The 1991 cyclone remains a painful memory…
Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus today asked the police to revive people’s trust in the force, saying that the law enforcing agency must have to play a significant role in holding a free and fair election. “We know police have various limitations and challenges – manpower and logistic shortage and inefficient budget, etc. But minimising the distance to be created between police and people during the 16 years and reviving the people’s trust in police force is our biggest challenge,” he said. The chief adviser made the remarks while speaking at the inaugural session of Police Week-2025 at…