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Nahid’s remarks on NCP rally blast were political: Zahed Ur Rahman

Prime Minister’s Information and Broadcasting Adviser Zahed Ur Rahman on Tuesday said National Citizen Party (NCP) Convener Nahid Islam’s remarks over the bomb attack at the party’s rally in Savar

At least 15 people killed so far in China storms

The death toll from devastating storms in parts of China rose to 15 on Tuesday, with hundreds more injured and tens of thousands evacuated, state media reported, as president Xi

Bangladesh seeks stronger UN support for peacekeeper, police deployments

Home minister Salahuddin Ahmed has sought stronger United Nations support for the deployment of Bangladeshi peacekeepers and police personnel to UN peacekeeping missions. He made the call during separate bilateral

33 senior police officials sent into forced retirement

The government has sent 33 senior officials of the Bangladesh Police into compulsory retirement. They include 14 deputy inspectors general (DIGs), 18 additional DIGs, including one supernumerary additional DIG, and

Prime Minister’s Gulshan residence declared Key Point Installation

The government has declared Prime Minister Tarique Rahman’s official residence in Gulshan a ‘Special Class’ Key Point Installation (KPI), bringing the property and its surrounding area under the highest level

Health minister orders mandatory labour rooms at all private hospitals, clinics

Health Minister Sardar Md Sakhawat Husain has directed all private clinics and hospitals across Bangladesh to establish labour rooms (delivery room) by Saturday, 11 July. He also warned that institutions

PM returns 10% of salary to state treasury, urges cabinet members to follow his example

Prime Minister Tarique Rahman is returning 10% of his monthly salary to the state treasury, following the example set by his father, BNP founder and former President Ziaur Rahman, Health

PM’s Saudi visit to boost ties, trade, investment: Foreign adviser

Prime Minister Tarique Rahman’s forthcoming visit to Saudi Arabia will open a new chapter in Bangladesh-Saudi Arabia relations by deepening diplomatic engagement and enhancing bilateral trade and investment, Foreign Affairs