Dhaka, June 14 – Terming the budget “pro-people” Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina yesterday said the Tk 5,23,190 crore outlay for FY2019-20 is pretty self-explanatory and there is no scope of confusion. “We prepared the budget for our common people, not…
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Bangladesh seeks China, others, help solve Rohingya crisis
Yuxi City (Yunnan), June 12 (UNB) – Bangladesh has raised the Rohingya issue in an international media forum here and sought more Chinese and other Asian nations’ involvement to solve the Rohingya crisis for regional peace and stability. Bangladesh stressed…
Bangladesh for Ulema body at OIC to help counter militancy
Dhaka, May 30 – Bangladesh on Thursday proposed a new platform for the Ulema to work together to counter extremism and terrorism at the Organisation of Islamic Countries (OIC) Council of foreign ministers. Foreign minister AK Abdul Momen emphasised that…
Nushrat murder: OC Moazzem Hossain seeks bail from HC
Dhaka, May 29 – Former Sonagazi officer-in-charge (OC) Moazzem Hossain on Wednesday filed a petition with the High Court seeking anticipatory bail after a tribunal ordered his arrest in a case over recording and circulating a video statement of slain…
HC seeks list of companies involved in milk adulteration
Dhaka, May 8 (UNB) – The High Court on Wednesday directed the Bangladesh Food Safety Authority (BFSA) to submit a list of the companies involved in adulteration of milk and curd within May 15. A bench of Justice Md Nazrul…
Dhaka seeks clear Rohingya repatriation roadmap from Yangon
Dhaka, May 7 (UNB) – Bangladesh has asked Myanmar to come up with a ‘clear roadmap’ for the repatriation of Rohingyas living in Cox’s Bazar and identify all the issues that are hindering and obstructing the repatriation process. “We’ve also…
Qatar seeks to transform diabetes care with ‘whole nation’ project
In an unremarkable office in a Doha hospital, a study is taking place which could transform the way Qatar deals with one of its most persistent health issues — diabetes. A small team led by professor Khalid Hussain has since…
Info Minister seeks global efforts for ‘Internet Ombudsman’
Dhaka, Feb 9 – Information Minister Dr Hasan Mahmud on Saturday said time has come to think globally and work together on how to deal with fake news and rumours on social media platforms through establishing an ‘Internet Ombudsman’ because…
Dhaka seeks ADB support for 50MW floating solar power project
Dhaka, Jan 11 – Dhaka awaits financial support from the Asian Development Bank (ADB) to a 50MW floating solar project in the Kaptai Lake in the Rangamati Hill District on Southeast Bangladesh, official sources say.
UNHCR seeks clarification from India over return of Rohingya
UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, has sought clarification from India over the return of Rohingya and regretted the India’s decision.
PM seeks cooperation of all in establishing ‘Sonar Bangla’
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Wednesday sought cooperation from all, including the officials of public and private organisations, in establish a poverty- and hunger-free ‘Sonar Bangla’ as dreamt by the Father of the Nation.
PM starts AL campaign, seeks chance to maintain dev pace
Tungipara (Gopalganj), Dec 12 – Terming the forthcoming general election crucial, Awami League President and Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Wednesday sought another chance to take the country forward keeping its head high in the world arena and continue its…