Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Wednesday emphasized on worldwide translation of creative Bengali literature for the readers of other languages and cultures across the globe.
Category: Int’l relations
New gas connections to household consumers soon
After nearly three years of suspension, the government has finally decided to provide new gas connections to household consumers soon.
New-born deaths lower than India
More than 300,000 babies die within 24 hours of being born in India each year from infections and other preventable causes, a report said Tuesday.
Violence not acceptable, have dialogue: Mozena
US Ambassador to Bangladesh Dan Mozena on Monday reiterated his call for the political leaders to reach out to each other to engage in dialogue to resolve the ongoing crisis.
OIC praises Dhaka’s support to scientific research
The Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) Monday appreciated Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina’s special support to scientific research and development of science and technology.
Malek wins unopposed Naogaon-5 by-polls
The Election Commission (EC) on Monday declared Awami League candidate Abdul Malek MP unopposed in the by-election to Naogaon-5 constituency.
India, China withdraw troops from Himalayan face off
India and China simultaneously withdrew troops from camps a few meters apart in a Himalayan desert on Sunday, apparently ending a three-week standoff on a freezing plateau where the border is disputed and the Asian giants fought a war 50…
B’desh needs commitment; social dialogue: ILO
Echoing its DG’s call to translate the horror and regret into urgent actions to prevent further tragedy, visiting ILO Deputy Director General (DDG) Gilbert Fossoun Houngbo said here on Saturday Bangladesh needs a commitment to address the labour rights and…
Death toll from building collapse now 569
The death toll from the disastrous Rana Plaza collapse reached 569 on Saturday morning with the recovery of 30 more bodies from the ruins of the collapsed eight-storey building.
Bangladesh garment sector concerns Congresswoman
Congresswoman Grace Meng, the first ever Asian-American from New York elected in the present Congress, expressed her concern over negative impact in Bangladesh garment sector after Savar building collapse.
OIC secy-general due today
Secretary General of the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) Ekmeleddin İhsanoğlu will arrive here on Saturday.
President visits collapsed building, victims
President Abdul Hamid today visited the collapsed Rana Plaza here as well as Enam Medical College Hospital and Combined Medical Hospital (CMH) at Savar Cantonment to see for himself the injured of the tragic incident.
End unlawful violence against protesters: HRW
With new protests planned for the days coming, Human Rights Watch (HRW) on Friday urged the Bangladesh government to ensure that the security forces immediately end their practice of using excessive force against protesters.
Iranian president Ahmadinejad arrested
Iranian president Mahmoud Ahmadinejad was arrested and held for seven hours Monday and warned to keep silent about matters detrimental to the Islamic regime before he was released, according to a source within the Revolutionary Guard’s intelligence unit.
Savar municipal mayor suspended
Savar municipality mayor Mohammad Refayet Ullah was suspended for not taking action immediately after cracks found in Rana Plaza. The Local government ministry issued an order to this effect on Thursday. At least 433 garments workers were found dead in…
US ‘wants to help improve working conditions’
The US will continue to engage with its companies to discuss what role they can play in improving the working conditions in Bangladesh as businesses operating in the collapsed Savar building appear to have links to numerous companies in the…
EU eyes improved labour conditions after Savar tragedy
The European Union voiced strong concern over labour conditions in Bangladesh after a building collapse at Savar that killed four hundreds of factory workers.
ILO team visits building collapse site
A high-profile International Labour Organization (ILO) team visited Savar on Wednesday to offer its support and expedite action by all parties following the collapse of the Rana Plaza Building in Savar.
New Speaker urges opposition to join JS
Voicing her hope that she will be able to play an effective role, newly elected Speaker Dr Shirin Sharmin Chaudhury on Wednesday urged the opposition to join parliament and play their role in the House.
Ensure workplace safety, workers’ welfare: PM
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Wednesday asked the country’s mill and factory owners to ensure the safety and overall welfare of their workers if they want to do business.
May Day observed amid protests by workers
A week after the Savar building collapse, the historic May Day was observed in the country on Wednesday with garment workers staging peaceful demonstrations demanding punishment of the killers of their fellow-workers in the tragic incident.
May Day today
The historic May Day will be observed on Wednesday in the country as elsewhere across the world with a pledge to establish the rights of workers.
Country made qualitative change in HR regime: Dipu
Foreign Minister Dr Dipu Moni has said Bangladesh has made a significant qualitative change in the normative and institutional framework in its human rights regime.
Rajshahi, Khulna, Barisal, Sylhet city polls June 15
Elections in Rajshahi, Khulna, Barisal and Sylhet City Corporations will be held on June 15.
Bangladesh Water Protection Bill passed
Parliament on Sunday passed the ‘Bangladesh Water Bill, 2013’, seeking coordinated development, management, extraction, distribution, usage, protection and conservation of water resources in the country.
PM’s Relief Fund receives Tk 5mn for Savar victims
Bangladesh Finished Leather, Leather Products and Footwear Exporters’ Association on Saturday donated Tk 5 million to the Prime Minister’s Relief Fund for the Savar building collapse victims. Association President Syed Nasim Monjur handed over a cheque for the amount to…
US ready to help, wants better working conditions
The US government says it is ready to assist Bangladesh at the time of present situation regarding Savar building collapse and has wished a quick recovery of those injured in the in the tragic incident.
UK minister Warsi wants govt to work with all parties
Senior British Foreign Office Minister Baroness Warsi wants the government of Bangladesh to work with all parties on dialogue that supports free, fair and inclusive elections, as this is an important year for the country with parliamentary elections due by…
Arrest of Rana Plaza, 5 garment unit owners: PM
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Friday ordered immediate arrest of Sohel Rana, the owner of ‘Rana Plaza’, along with the owners of five garment factories that were housed in the building which collapsed Wednesday morning leaving over 300 people killed.
Rescue to continue till today: GOC of 9th Div
GOC of 9th Infantry Division Major General Hasan Suhrawardy Bir Bikram on Thursday said the rescue operation would be conducted till Friday as per the direction of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina.