Finance Minister Amir Khosru Mahmud Chowdhury has declined to comment on the departure of economist Ahsan H Mansur from Bangladesh Bank, which was marked by protests and agitation. Asked on Thursday whether the manner of the governor’s exit was “right”, the minister repeatedly sa
Iran pledged to show flexibility at indirect talks with the United States on their longstanding nuclear dispute on Thursday, with Tehran under pressure to agree to a deal or face US military strikes. The third round of talks in Geneva, which began on Thursday morning, will discuss Iran's nuclear p
Without warning or explanation, the Bangla Academy has left poet Mohon Raihan empty-handed at the Amar Ekushey Book Fair, withholding the literature award for which he had been selected. The poet left the ceremony bewildered, alleging that a decades-old poem about Colonel Taher had barred him from
The government will soon recruit 100,000 health workers to improve the quality of healthcare across the country, State Minister for Health and Family Welfare MA Muhit has said. During a visit to the Sirajganj 250-bed General Hospital on Thursday afternoon, he emphasised that the health sector has
Home Minister Salahuddin Ahmed on Thursday said the government is taking steps to prevent artificial increases in commodity prices and to dismantle syndicates that have controlled the sector for the past 10 to 15 years. “Instead of following traditional methods, we will ensure the security o
The Election Commission (EC) has postponed the observance of the 8th National Voter Day scheduled to be held on Monday next (March 02). In a letter on Thursday, the EC directed the central celebration committee and its field-level offices keep all programmes of the 8th National Voter Day suspended
With Eid travels approaching, the Ministry of Shipping has announced a strict 10-day ban on sand-laden freight vessels and small dinghy boats to prevent accidents on inland waterways. Speedboats are prohibited at night, while daytime passengers must wear life jackets, bdnews24.com reports.
The US Central Intelligence Agency has posted on social media new Farsi-language instructions for Iranians wishing to securely contact the spy service. The CIA recruitment effort comes amid a massive buildup of US military forces in the Middle East that President Donald Trump could order to attack
Amid the grandeur of the Amar Ekushey Book Fair’s inauguration, Prime Minister Tarique Rahman has called for a bold step: transforming the annual celebration of Bengali literature into an international literary festival, showcasing Bangladesh’s language and culture to the world. He spo
Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami Ameer Dr Shafiqur Rahman on Thursday called on all political and social organisations, regardless of party affiliation, to work together for the sake of peace, order and national development. He made the remarks during a meeting with senior law enforcement officials in D
The supply of eggs has exceeded demand for eggs, causing a low price, which has been sustained for months. When egg prices were high, government officers alleged that the egg market was controlled by a syndicate. Low prices have proven this allegation false. At its sales centre in Ashulia near Dha
Home Minister Salahuddin Ahmed today (Thursday) said that 180 vacant sergeant posts will be filled soon as part of efforts to strengthen law enforcement. He said the recruitment process would be expedited to ensure the vacancies are filled without delay, enhancing policing efficiency and public sa
