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Communal harmony will strengthen further during this year's Durga Puja : Home Affairs Adviser

Dhaka, Sept. 23 -- Home Affairs Adviser Lieutenant General (Retd.) Md. Jahangir Alam Chowdhury said that Durga Puja is a religious festival and its sanctity must be preserved. This year's Puja will fu... Read More


Bangladesh ready to hold free, fair polls, CA tells US envoy

Dhaka, Sept. 23 -- Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus today said his government is prepared to ensure a free, fair, and peaceful general election in the first half of February in Bangladesh as he ... Read More


Macron recognizes Palestinian state at landmark UN summit

Dhaka, Sept. 23 -- French President Emmanuel Macron recognized a Palestinian state at the United Nations on Monday, spurring a wave of Western moves to defy Israel in making the landmark - if symbolic... Read More


Belgium queen, ex-British PM meet CA

Dhaka, Sept. 23 -- Her Majesty Queen Mathilde of Belgium met Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus on the sidelines of an event at the UN headquarters here today. Former British Prime Minister Gordo... Read More


'Not afraid of this', NCP leader Akhtar says after harassment by AL in NY

Dhaka, Sept. 23 -- Claiming that they have a target of Awami League, National Citizen Party (NCP) Member Secretary Akhtar Hossen on Monday vowed that the Awami League would not be able to make a comeb... Read More


Australia reaffirms support for inclusive development in Cox's Bazar

Dhaka, Sept. 23 -- Australia has reiterated its commitment to supporting inclusive development in Cox's Bazar by strengthening the capacity of the NGO Affairs Bureau to ensure greater transparency and... Read More


New Syria leader, in US, plays down Israel normalization

Dhaka, Sept. 23 -- Syria's new leader Ahmed al-Sharaa, visiting New York for the UN General Assembly, voiced hope Monday for a security deal that eases tensions with Israel but he played down the pros... Read More


Saudi FM calls for all countries to recognize Palestinian state

Dhaka, Sept. 23 -- Saudi Arabia's Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan called Monday for all countries to follow a slew of Western countries and recognize a Palestinian state. "We call on all ot... Read More


CA consoles family of Bangladesh-origin slain NY policeman Didarul

Dhaka, Sept. 23 -- Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus has expressed his deep condolences to the family of Bangladeshi-origin US police officer Didarul Islam, who was killed in a gunman's attack he... Read More


Govt to ensure full support for injured firefighters: Home Adviser

Dhaka, Sept. 23 -- The government will provide the best possible treatment and full support to the firefighters injured in the chemical warehouse fire in Tongi, said Home Affairs Adviser Lt Gen (retd)... Read More