Bangladesh

Staff Correspondent: Road Transport and Bridges Minister Obaidul Quader today said that the demands and statements of the quota protesters contradict the constitution and the fundamental principles of state governance. He asserted that the law regarding the quota system will proceed in its own pace.Quader made these remarks during a…

Industry Desk: Awami League General Secretary and Road Transport and Bridges Minister Obaidul Quader on Saturday sat with a delegation of the public university teachers, aiming to end the stalemate in universities due to their indefinite strike that started on July 1 protesting Prattay pension scheme. The meeting began at…

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina will hold a press conference on Sunday to discuss the outcomes of her recent visit to China. The briefing is scheduled for 4 pm at her official residence, Ganabhaban, as per a release from her press wing. Prime Minister Hasina visited Beijing from July 8 to…

Industry Desk: For the first time, Bangladesh are participating in the Malaysia International Machinery Fair. The 35th edition of the fair is being held at Malaysia International Trade and Exhibition Centre in Kuala Lumpur, the Malaysian capital from July 11-13. Bangladesh is participating in the 35th Malaysia International Machinery Fair…

Industry Desk: Environment, Forest and Climate Change Minister Saber Hossain Chowdhury called upon the United Nations to be more responsive to the needs of the developing countries, especially the most vulnerable ones in addressing those challenges. “For Bangladesh, issues like sea level rise, salinity intrusion and glacial melt are matters…

Industry Desk: Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) has predicted light to moderate rains across the country including in Dhaka in 24 hours commencing 9 am on Saturday. “Light to moderate rain/thunder showers accompanied by temporary gusty wind is likely at most places over Mymensingh, Chattogram and Sylhet divisions; at many places…

Industry Desk: Foreign Ministers from the BIMSTEC Member States jointly met Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi on Friday.He had “fruitful discussions” with the group of Ministers on further strengthening the regional cooperation in diverse areas including connectivity, energy, trade, health, agriculture, science, security and people to people…

Staff Correspondent: Public Administration Minister Farhad Hossain today said that legal action would be taken against any officials proven to have been appointed through leaked questions from the Public Service Commission (PSC). He made the statement during a press briefing at the Secretariat. In response to questions from journalists, Minister…

Staff Correspondent: Strict action will be taken against individuals who block roads in the name of the ‘Blockade,’ Additional Police Commissioner (Crime and Ops) Dr. Mahid Uddin warned today.Addressing a press conference at the Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) Media Center, he emphasized that causing public suffering through road blockades is…

Industry Desk: A vested group is instigating students, said Public Administration State Minister Farhad Hossain. “People who do not want betterment of the country are instigating the anti-quota protest,” the minister told reporters during a press briefing at the Secretariat today (11 July). He said, “There is nothing to hold…