Government wants to establish sports as a profession: road transport minister
Road Transport and Bridges Minister Sheikh Rabiul Alam has said the government is committed to establishing sports, including football, not merely as a means of entertainment but as one of the ways of profession and earning a livelihood. He said ensuring…
Bangladesh may rise to ranks of world’s top 30 economies by 2030: EU ambassador
European Union (EU) Ambassador to Dhaka Michael Miller has described Bangladesh’s role in South Asia, the Bay of Bengal region and the entire Indo-Pacific region as extremely important. He said Bangladesh is now one of the most dynamic economies in…
‘Peace is the most powerful weapon in the world’ — LGRD minister
Local Government, Rural Development and Cooperatives (LGRD) Minister Dr Abdul Moyeen Khan has remarked that the most powerful weapon in the world is peace. Describing arts and culture as one of the most powerful vehicles of peace, he said sustainable…
Lottery system coming for posting of sub-registrars in Dhaka, says law minister
Law Minister Md Asaduzzaman has said an initiative is being taken to introduce a lottery system for the posting of sub-registrars in Dhaka city. He said this on Saturday at the inaugural ceremony of a workshop on the use of online divorce and nikah…
Government’s support for treatment of children with cleft lip and palate continues: ICT minister
The government is providing all-out support to ensure the normal development in society of children born with cleft lip and palate through proper treatment and rehabilitation, said Fakir Mahbub Anam, minister for posts, telecommunications, information…
Tourism minister turns up suddenly at Shahjalal airport, talks to passengers
Civil Aviation and Tourism Minister M Rashiduzzaman Millat has paid a surprise visit to Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport. During the visit on Friday night, the minister went round the airport’s luggage belt area and talked to passengers…
Bangladesh is emerging as an attractive investment destination, says PM
Prime Minister Tarique Rahman has said the newly elected government, which took office with a huge public mandate, has a five-year action plan in hand. He said safeguarding national interests, policy continuity, economic stability and institutional…
Prime minister at inauguration of ‘Bay of Bengal Conversation 2026’
Prime Minister Tarique Rahman has joined the inaugural ceremony of the international dialogue ‘Bay of Bengal Conversation 2026’. He arrived at the event, held in the Grand Ballroom of the Pan Pacific Sonargaon Hotel in the capital, at 9:15am…
Uranium consignment sets off for Rooppur under army guard
A convoy carrying uranium has set off from Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport for the Rooppur Nuclear Power Plant under the strict security of the army. This fuel brought for the first unit is being taken to Rooppur on three lorries. The convoy began…
Highest priority to safety and welfare of working women: Labour minister
Labour and Employment Minister Ariful Haque Choudhury has said the present government is working by giving the highest priority to the safety, protection of rights and overall welfare of working women. He said this on Friday morning while visiting the…