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Prime Minister Tarique pledges peace, justice and equality in first address to nation

Dhaka, Feb. 18 -- In his first televised speech, Prime Minister Tarique Rahman has promised every Bangladeshi they will enjoy equal rights under his government, regardless of whether they voted for th... Read More


Khalilur promises to protect national interest through principled, balanced diplomacy

Dhaka, Feb. 18 -- Foreign Minister Khalilur Rahman has said the new government will conduct its foreign policy by firmly defending Bangladesh's national interest, guided by five "core principles". Th... Read More


Only three women in Tarique's cabinet, all first-time MPs

Dhaka, Feb. 18 -- Three women have been sworn in as ministers and state ministers in the new government led by Prime Minister Tarique Rahman, with all of them entering parliament for the first time. ... Read More


Prime Minister Tarique addresses the nation in his first national address after taking office

Dhaka, Feb. 18 -- The day after his swearing-in, Prime Minister Tarique Rahman is addressing the nation, outlining his government's vision and priorities. His speech is being broadcast live on state-... Read More


Price control, law, power supply prioritised for Ramadan: information minister

Dhaka, Feb. 18 -- The newly formed government has made controlling commodity prices its immediate priority before Ramadan, Information and Broadcasting Minister Zahir Uddin Swapan has said. Speaking ... Read More


ABM Abdus Sattar appointed principal secretary to Tarique Rahman

Dhaka, Feb. 18 -- Retired secretary ABM Abdus Sattar has been installed as principal secretary to Prime Minister Tarique Rahman. An order issued by Ministry of Public Administration on Tuesday says S... Read More


Amar Ekushey Book Fair kicks off on Feb 25, stall rents waived

Dhaka, Feb. 18 -- The Amar Ekushey Book Fair will start on Feb 25, cultural affairs minister Nitai Roy Chowdhury has announced. The decision came following a meeting between the fair organiser Bangla... Read More


Government orders closure of all schools during Ramadan

Dhaka, Feb. 18 -- After some initial back-and-forth, the education authorities have said all government and private primary, secondary, and lower-secondary schools will stay shut for the entire month ... Read More


Tarique's maiden national speech as PM rescheduled to 9:45pm

Dhaka, Feb. 18 -- Prime Minister Tarique Rahman's maiden national address has been rescheduled to 9:45pm on Wednesday. The speech was initially scheduled for 7pm, then revised to 6:30pm, before being... Read More


Tarique urges ministers to work above influence and nepotism

Dhaka, Feb. 18 -- Prime Minister Tarique Rahman has instructed his cabinet ministers to carry out their duties with absolute integrity, rising above any form of personal influence or nepotism. Emphas... Read More