Shahabuddin resigns as President citing ill health

President Mohammed Shahabuddin resigned from office on Friday, citing ill health, bringing an early end to his five-year term that was due to expire in April 2028.He submitted his resignation ...

Hafiz Uddin assumes charge as acting President

Speaker of Parliament Hafiz Uddin Ahmad on Friday assumed the responsibilities of the President in accordance with the Constitution following the resignation of President Mohammed Shahabuddin.President Shahabuddin submitted his resignation ...

UN General Assembly adopts Bangladesh-led Culture of Peace Resolution

United Nations General Assembly has adopted Bangladesh's flagship resolution, "Follow-up to the Declaration and Programme of Action on a Culture of Peace," reaffirming the international community's commitment to dialogue, tolerance, ...

US military says fires on tanker trying to evade Iran port blockade

The US military said Friday it had fired on and disabled a tanker ship that was attempting to evade the American blockade on Iranian ports."We disabled the tanker after the ...

PM eyes semiconductor sector as next economic driver after garments

Prime Minister Tarique Rahman on Saturday described the semiconductor industry as Bangladesh's next major economic growth engine after the ready-made garment sector, saying his government is laying the foundation for ...

Bangladesh next President to be elected at regular parliamentary session in September

Law, Justice and Parliamentary Affairs Minister Md. Asaduzzaman on Saturday said the new President will be elected at the regular parliamentary session scheduled for September.There is no need to convene ...

India's education minister Dharmendra resigns amid mounting student protests

India's Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan resigned on Saturday following days of intensifying nationwide student protests over alleged examination paper leaks and demands for accountability, marking the first major political concession ...

Research, innovation should be prioritised over political debate: Mirza Fakhrul

LGRD and Cooperatives Minister Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir today said research, innovation and productive activities should be given priority instead of political debate.The outcomes of research must reach the field ...

PM praises navy's role in safeguarding country's sovereignty

Prime Minister Tarique Rahman today lauded the professionalism and role of Bangladesh Navy in safeguarding the country's sovereignty as newly appointed Chief of Naval Staff Vice-Admiral Khondkar Misbah ul Azim ...

US pauses Iran strikes as diplomacy gains momentum, but uncertainty remains

The United States has suspended its airstrikes on Iran after nearly two weeks of escalating military operations, while diplomatic efforts have intensified in an attempt to prevent the conflict from ...