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Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus will leave here tomorrow for Bangkok to join the sixth Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation (BIMSTEC) Summit. “A flight of Biman Bangladesh Airlines carrying the Chief Adviser and his entourage will depart Hazrat Shahjalal international Airport at 9am tomorrow,” Chief Adviser’s High Representative on Rohingya and priority issues Dr Khalilur Rahman told a press briefing here ahead of BIMSTEC Summit in Bangkok, Thailand. The briefing was held at the Foreign Service Academy this afternoon. Dr Khalilur said the BIMSTEC Summit 2025 will focus on seven key pillars…
Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif called Bangladesh’s Chief Adviser, Professor Muhammad Yunus, today to exchange Eid-ul-Fitr greetings, the Chief Adviser’s Press Wing confirmed. During the conversation, Sharif extended his best wishes to the people of Bangladesh on the occasion of the Muslim festival and invited Prof Yunus to visit Pakistan at a convenient time in the coming months. In response, Prof Yunus also conveyed Eid greetings to the people of Pakistan. Sharif further informed that Pakistan’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister, Ishaq Dar, is scheduled to visit Bangladesh in April to discuss matters of mutual interest.…
BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia exchanged Eid-ul-Fitr greetings with party leaders virtually from London on Monday night. She was joined by BNP Acting Chairman Tarique Rahman and senior party members in an event organized at the party’s Chairperson’s office in Gulshan. Khaleda Zia, who has been in London for medical treatment since January 8, connected via video call at 9 PM, greeting BNP’s standing committee, central committee, and affiliated organization leaders with “Eid Mubarak.” She engaged in warm conversations with them while expressing her best wishes. Tarique Rahman also extended Eid greetings to the party members, while BNP Secretary…
Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus has underscored the need for peace and unity in Bangladesh, urging both citizens and international allies to support efforts toward national harmony. Speaking at a gathering at the Chief Adviser’s Office in Tejgaon on Monday, where he exchanged Eid-ul-Fitr greetings with dignitaries, Dr. Yunus emphasized that peace is essential for ensuring a secure and prosperous future. “Peace in Bangladesh is extremely important. We must always keep it in mind. We want peace for our country, our nation, and the world,” he said. The event was attended by government advisers, military chiefs, political…
A tragic collision between two passenger buses in Lohagara, Chittagong, on Eid-ul-Fitr claimed the lives of five people and left at least 15 others seriously injured. The accident occurred at around 7:25 AM on Monday (March 31) near the Chunati Jangalya Mazar Gate area. The deceased have been identified as Md. Jahed, the son of Md. Parvez from the Padua Union’s Ahdar Manik area, Rifat (29), the son of Alam from the same area, Nazim, the son of Nurul Islam from Char Para, Zian Hossain Appu, the son of Amir Hossain from Sukhchhari Moulavipara, and Siddique, the son of…
Sholakia ground in Kishoreganj saw an extraordinary gathering of approximately 6 lakh worshippers for the 198th Eid-ul-Fitr prayer on Monday, making it one of the largest congregations in recent memory. The prayer ceremony, which began at 10:00 AM, was led by Mufti Abul Khayer Mohammad Saifullah. The President of the Sholakia Eidgah Management Committee confirmed the record turnout, noting that about 600,000 devotees participated in the prayers. Following the prayer, special prayers were offered for the martyrs of significant historical events, including the 1952 Language Movement, the 1971 Liberation War, and the 2024 People’s Uprising, as well…
Thousands of people gathered in Dhaka on Monday for a lively Eid-ul-Fitr procession organized by the Dhaka North City Corporation (DNCC), spreading festive cheer across the city. The procession began at 9:00 AM from the old Trade Fair grounds near the Bangladesh-China Friendship Exhibition Centre, led by Local Government Adviser Asif Mahmud Shojib Bhuyain and DNCC Administrator Mohammad Ejaz. The vibrant march made its way through Agargaon and the Khamar Bari intersection, culminating at Manik Mia Avenue. To ensure safety, police Counter Terrorism and SWAT teams closely monitored the event. The procession was a visual spectacle, featuring…
On the occasion of Eid-ul-Fitr, Chief Adviser Prof. Muhammad Yunus urged the nation to foster unity and closeness to build a new Bangladesh. Speaking briefly before offering Eid prayers at the National Eidgah in Dhaka, Yunus emphasized that the sacrifices of those who lost their lives or were injured during the July uprising would not go in vain. He reaffirmed that the dream of a new Bangladesh would be realized, despite challenges, through collective effort and unity. “Despite various hurdles, we will overcome the challenges before us and build a united Bangladesh, Insha Allah,” Yunus stated. …
Two people were killed and two others injured in a shooting attack on a private car in Chattogram early Saturday morning. The incident occurred around 2:45 a.m. near the entrance of Bakalia Access Road in the Chandgaon area under the Chawkbazar police station. The deceased have been identified as Bakhtiar Uddin Manik and Md Abdullah, both aged between 30 and 35. Manik, a resident of Rangunia Upazila, was reportedly driving the car at the time of the attack, while Abdullah was from Hathazari Upazila. The injured, identified as Robin and Hridoy, are being treated at Chattogram Medical College Hospital.…
Bangladesh has announced plans to deploy a rescue team to assist in relief efforts following a devastating earthquake in Myanmar. A team from the Bangladesh Armed Forces will depart for Myanmar on Sunday, traveling by special aircraft to deliver essential medicines, relief supplies, and medical assistance in the wake of the disaster, according to the Inter Services Public Relations Directorate (ISPR) on Saturday. The United Nations reported that Myanmar is facing a severe shortage of medical supplies, hindering rescue operations. Essential items such as trauma kits, blood bags, anesthetics, and medicines are urgently needed. The UN’s humanitarian agency,…