Irene Khan reiterates prime minister’s call for political solution to Rohingya crisis
Irene Khan, Bangladesh’s permanent representative and ambassador to the United Nations, has reiterated Prime Minister Tarique Rahman’s call for the international community to come forward more strongly to resolve the Rohingya crisis and to…
Deprived primary school candidates to get appointment letters by 1 October: Education minister
Those deprived of appointment at government primary schools will get their appointment letters in hand by 1 October, said Education Minister Dr A N M Ehsanul Hoque Milon. He said 817 people deprived of primary appointments remain so far. He gave this…
Mirpur July killings: Formal charge against 19 including Kamal Majumder, Elias Mollah
A formal charge has been submitted against a total of 19 people, including former state minister for industries Kamal Ahmed Majumder, in a crimes against humanity case filed over the killings carried out in the capital’s Mirpur during the…
International Right to Information Day being observed today
Today, 28 September, is International Right to Information Day. The day is observed across the world every year to bring to the fore the importance of citizens’ right to know information, transparency, accountability and access to reliable…
Rabies deaths will fall if awareness grows, says state minister for livestock
State Minister for Fisheries and Livestock Sultan Salahuddin Tuku has said the number of rabies infections and deaths can be brought down considerably if proper measures are taken. According to him, preventing the disease is more important than…
Police will investigate if case is filed with specific extortion allegation: Home minister
Content creator and influencer Salman Muqtadir was a victim in the vandalism of his studio – that is what police have found initially. However, a more detailed investigation into the incident is needed. The legal process for filing a GD or a case is…
Commerce minister proposes Chattogram-Kunming road, cargo flights and joint research centre
Bangladesh has put forward a set of proposals to deepen cooperation with China’s Yunnan province in the trade, investment, agriculture, energy and technology sectors. Commerce Minister Khandaker Abdul Muktadir has proposed building a direct road…
Technology-based education will widen primary students’ learning opportunities: Bobby Hajjaj
State Minister for Primary and Mass Education Bobby Hajjaj has held a meeting with Unicef’s Global Director of Education Pia Rebello Britto at the United Nations headquarters. The meeting took place on Friday (25 September), New York local time, at…
Information adviser stresses media literacy to curb disinformation
Dr Zahed Ur Rahman, information adviser to the prime minister, thinks media literacy, or media awareness, is essential to prevent the spread of disinformation alongside ensuring the protection of the country’s people. He said this at a discussion…
New police unit to curb cybercrime next week
Home Minister Salahuddin Ahmed has said a separate ‘Cyber Security Unit’ will be formed next week to enhance the capacity of the police in tackling cybercrime. He made the announcement on Saturday in his speech as the chief guest at the…