Visiting Chief of Naval Staff of Indian Navy Admiral R K Dhowan today lauded Bangladesh Navy for its efforts to turn the force into three-dimensional one under the dynamic leadership of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina. The Indian naval chief came…
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Dhaka, Delhi explore naval cooperation for maritime security
India wants to explore new avenues for naval cooperation with Bangladesh towards achieving comprehensive maritime security in the Bay of Bengal. Indian Navy chief Admiral RK Dhowan is already in city on a four-day visit and met President Abdul Hamid…
Monument to be built for Indian soldiers: Minister
The government has planned to construct a monument in honour of the Indian army personnel who sacrificed their lives for Bangladesh’s liberation in 1971. Liberation War Affairs Minister AKM Mozammel Haque said this while responding a starred question from Nazmul…
Regulator indeed – Cell coverage to Khaleda’s office restored
Khaleda Zia’s office yesterday came under the coverage of GrameenPhone as the connection was restored at Gulshan-2 and Baridhara enclave. Shamsuddin Didar, member of BNP chairperson’s media wing confirmed it saying that they are now getting Grameen Phone connection. He…
Barbed wire fences around change Khaleda’s office look
BNP chairperson Khaleda Zia’s Gulshan office took a new look as barbed wires were raised on the boundary walls of the House yesterday to strengthen the security of the office, according to BNP sources. The extra security measures has been…
ISPR urges caution in presenting info about Armed Forces
The Inter Service Public Relations (ISPR) on Sunday requested all concerned to take enough cautionary steps before making any comment or presenting any sort of information over the Armed Forces. In a press release, the ISPR said some media houses…
Police opens visitors’ register at Khaleda’s office gate
Police yesterday opened a registration log book in front of BNP Chairperson’s Gulshan office to preserve details of visitors. Shamsuddin Ahmed Didar, a member of chairperson’s media wing, confirmed it saying that the city SB opened the register at about…
‘Airing content to instigate burning people to death punishable’
It is being observed that some miscreants and terrorist individuals or organizations are throwing petrol, octane, gunpowder and such ignitable substances at transports causing huge damage to public life and property to create panic among the people and put country’s…
Police capable to avenge killings – DIG
Deputy Inspector General(DIG) of police of Chittagong range Shafiqul Islam has said the police force has “the capability to avenge one killing with two”. The DIG made the comment at a meeting titled “Resisting Sabotage and Law and Order Situation”…
Reshuffle in police administration
In a reshuffle of the police administration, five senior police officials were given new postings on Sunday. According to a Home Ministry notification, Deputy Inspector General (DIG) Mohammad Abul Kashem of the Police Headquarters has been appointed the Additional IG…
Rab rewad up to Tk one lakh for info on ‘anarchists’
The Rapid Action Battalion (Rab) announced reward in eight categories ranging from Tk 10,000 to Tk one lakh for information leading to the arrest of those involved in subversive activities. Director General of Rab Benazir Ahmed made the announcement at…
BGB members may fire shots to stop bombing: Gen Aziz
The members of Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) carrying ‘lethal weapons’ during their patrols in a number of districts to tackle blockaders will fire shots in self-defence, said its director general Maj Gen Aziz Ahmed on Thursday. “BGB carries lethal weapons,…
Clashes over medical college prompt curfew in Rangamati
The administration clamped a curfew in Rangamati district following rising tension over the opening of a medical college there. Deputy Commissioner Shamsul Arefin said the curfew was imposed at 7:30pm on Sunday. Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina officially inaugurated 11 medical…
PM addresses nation Monday marking on year of election
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina will address the nation at 7.15pm on Monday. PM’s Press Secretary AKM Shameem Chowdhury said, the Prime Minister will make the address marking completion one year of the general election held on January 5, 2014.
90 million voters now in Bangladesh, latest list shows
The latest draft voter list was published today with an additional 46,72,176 voters. Secretary at the Election Commission (EC) Md Sirajul Islam told the press. By the latest count, the total number of voters now stands at 9,06,23,706 persons. Of…
Shahidul Haque new IGP, Benazir Rab DG
In a major reshuffle in the police administration, the government has made AKM Shahidul Haque new Inspector General of Police. Shahidul Haque who was serving as the additional IGP (Admin) at the Police Headquarters replaced Hassan Mahmood Khandker after over…
Military hardware import on cards to modernise army: PM
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Wednesday said a process is under way to procure significant amount of military equipment from various countries including China and Serbia to make Army more modern, time befitting and all-round. She stated this while addressing…
Armed forces shall fulfil people’s hopes, aspirations: PM
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Thursday said her government has been working to establish a professional and well-trained armed forces and expressed the optimism that the Armed Forces will keep intact its role in future for fulfilling the hopes and…
Jatiya Press Club polls deferred to secure contest by all
An extraorfinary general meeting (EGM) of the National Press Club on Monday decided to hold the bianniel general meeting and election of its managing committee by 31 March next, as against the schedule to get it done by 30 December,…
DCC polls not possible in Jan, says CEC
Chief Election Commissioner Kazi Rakibuddin Ahmad on Tuesday said it is not possible to arrange polls to bifurcated Dhaka City Corporation in January next. “Why should I hold election in January? We’ll need more time to take our preparations. Time…
Military, police better not work together as in Rab: US official
A senior US official has apparently suggested that the military and police had better not work together, as they now do at RAB – but if they have to, there should be adequate oversight and accountability. The US assistant secretary…
JS adopts motion thanking PM for winning South-South Award
Parliament on Sunday unanimously adopted a thanksgiving motion on Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina’s receiving the South-South Cooperation Visionary Award of the United Nations. Ruling Awami League MP Barrister Fazle Noor Taposh placed the motion and initiated discussions on it.
Santu Larma threatens non-cooperation movement
Parbatya Chattagram Jana Sanghati Samiti (PCJSS) has threatened to wage a non-cooperation movement from May 1, 2015, if the government fails to take concrete steps to ensure the full implementation of the CHT Peace Accord 1997 within April 30, 2015.…
Cyber crimes unit for Bangladesh Police soon: Minister
State Minister for Home Affairs Asaduzzaman Khan Kamal on Thursday said a cyber crimes unit of police will be formed soon for dealing with cyber crimes in the country. “We’re reshuffling the police administration to modernize the force as criminals…
Hill Tracts rival groups fight in Rangamati, one killed
A man was killed in a gunfight between two factions of Parbatya Chattagram Jana Sanghati Samity (PCJSS) over establishing supremacy at Jeeptali Talutdarpara in Baghaichhari upazila on Tuesday. The victim was identified as Shyamol Chakma, 35. Marisha zone BGB officials…
No space here for Indian, Myanmar separatists: Asad
State Minister for Home Affairs Asaduzzaman Khan on Saturday said the government will not allow the separatists of neighbouring India and Myanmar to operate from the country. He said this while talking to reporters after a views exchange meeting with…
PM Sheikh Hasina addreses Armed Forces Day reception
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Friday said that the present government wanted to see a disciplined, skilled, modern and well-equipped armed force in the country. “Our government wants to see a disciplined, skilled, modern and well-equipped armed force and for…
President, PM pay homage to Armed Forces’ heroes
Presidet Abdul Hamid and Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Friday paid rich tributes to members of the Bangladesh Armed Forces who made supreme sacrifices in the Liberation War in 1971. The President, who is also the Supreme Commander of the…
Armed Forces Day on Friday
The Armed Forces Day marking the establishment of Bangladesh armed forces during the country’s Liberation War will be observed Friday with due solemnity and festivity. On this day in 1971, Bangladesh Armed Forces comprising Army, Navy and Air Force were…
None voted on Jan-5, voterless polls no democracy: Dr Kamal
Noted jurist Dr Kamal Hossain on Wednesday said he did not find anyone till date who cast vote in the January-5 general election and observed, holding a ‘voter-less’ election is not democracy. He was addressing a discussion, titled ‘1972 Constitution…