6+ day, 14+ hour ago   (415+ words) Three people died with measles symptoms across Bangladesh in the 24 hours ending 8am Monday, taking the total number of deaths linked to confirmed measles and measles symptoms to 997 since April 10, the Directorate General of Health Services said. No deaths from confirmed…...

1+ week, 1+ day ago   (491+ words) Prime Minister Tarique Rahman today said some political parties and individuals are trying to create anarchy by spreading confusion on some recent crisis. “Of course, there are some problems in the country. But by taking advantage of these problems, some…...

2+ week, 17+ hour ago   (855+ words) State Minister for Foreign Affairs Humaiun Kobir today said Bangladesh sees no risk in joining the Mecca Defence Pact and it would not restrict Bangladesh’s engagement with other partners. “This is a unique pact that, presenting new opportunities,” he told…...

2+ week, 19+ hour ago   (647+ words) President Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir has said all criminals involved in enforced disappearances should be brought to justice, no matter how powerful they are. “There would be no more ‘Aynaghar’ in independent Bangladesh and every criminal involved in enforced disappearance…...

3+ week, 19+ hour ago   (332+ words) Newly Elected President Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir today received his first ceremonial salute and held his first official engagements at Bangabhaban office after taking charge. A smart contingent of the horse-mounted team of Bangladesh Police welcomed the president on his…...

3+ week, 2+ day ago   (330+ words) President-elect Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir will take oath as the country's 23rd President at the Darbar Hall of Bangabhaban at 7:30 pm today. The Acting President, Prime Minister, Chief Justice, cabinet members, foreign dignitaries, and civil and military officials are expected to…...

3+ week, 2+ day ago   (451+ words) Bangladesh recorded three more deaths with measles symptoms in the 24 hours to 8am Friday, raising the total number of deaths linked to measles and measles-like symptoms since 15 March to 928, according to a measles bulletin issued by the Directorate General of Health…...

3+ week, 3+ day ago   (129+ words) Bangladesh’s Election Commission on Thursday night issued a gazette declaring Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir elected as the country’s 23rd President, according to an official notification. The gazette was signed by Election Commission Secretary Akhtar Ahmed on the order of the Chief…...

3+ week, 3+ day ago   (258+ words) BNP candidate Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir has been elected the 23rd President of Bangladesh after securing 255 votes, according to the official result announced by Chief Election Commissioner AMM Nasir Uddin. Mirza Fakhrul defeated Oli Ahmad, the candidate backed by the 11-party…...

3+ week, 5+ day ago   (891+ words) State Minister for Foreign Affairs Shama Obaed Islam today said Bangladesh is continuing its diplomatic efforts to resolve the protracted Rohingya crisis, which has become increasingly complicated amid geopolitical and regional realities. “We are continuing our diplomatic efforts,” she told…...