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Met office predicts light to moderate rainfall

Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) today (September 12) predicted light to moderate rainfall in all eight divisions, as monsoon is fairly active over Bangladesh. According to the met office bulletin, light to moderate rain or thunder showers accompanied by temporary gusty wind

Obaidul Hasan made acting Chief Justice

Supreme Court’s Appellate Division senior-most judge Obaidul Hassan has been made the acting Chief Justice of the country as Chief Justice Hasan Foez Siddique went to Saudi Arabia to perform Umrah. The Law, Justice and Parliamentary Affairs Ministry issued a gazette notification

62 nabbed in 44 cases after DMP's anti-narcotics drive in 24-hr

The Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) in different operations in the last 24 hours till 6 am Tuesday (September 12) arrested 62 persons for their alleged involvement in selling and consuming drugs. Being informed, the DMP’s police and detective units conducted the anti-drug

Bangladesh-UK 5th strategic dialogue today

Bangladesh and the United Kingdom (UK) are set to hold the 5th strategic dialogue in Dhaka today (September 12) to discuss shared commitment to developing a modern economic partnership. Meanwhile, UK Permanent Under-Secretary of the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO)

Bangladesh-France joint statement focuses on 4 Ps

French President Emmanuel Macron left Dhaka today (September 11) at 2:48pm for Paris after finishing two-day visit to Bangladesh. A bilateral meeting was held between the two nations head regarding regional and economic issues.  Meanwhile, two countries issued a joint statement

Two Bangladeshis named in Vogue Business 100 Innovators 2023

Two Bangladeshis Mostafiz Uddin founder of ‘Bangladesh Apparel Exchange’ and Tawhida Shiropa founder ‘Moner Bondhu’ have been listed in Vogue Business 100 Innovators 2023. Both of them have been selected in the list as a ‘Sustainability Thought

French President Macron leaves Dhaka

French President Emmanuel Macron has left Dhaka after his two days state visit to Bangladesh. He started his journey towards Paris by a flight from Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport in Dhaka at 2:48pm today (September 11). Foreign Minister Dr AK Abdul Momen saw him off at the

Bangladesh-UK 5th strategic dialogue tomorrow

Bangladesh and the United Kingdom (UK) are set to hold the 5th strategic dialogue in Dhaka tomorrow (September 12) to discuss shared commitment to developing a modern economic partnership. Meanwhile, UK Permanent Under-Secretary of the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office

Light to moderate rain likely over country: Met office

Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) predicted light to moderate rain or thundershowers accompanied by temporary gusty wind is likely to occur at most places across the country in 24 hours commencing at 9 am today (September 11). According to the Met office bulletin, Mild heat

France reiterates commitment to stand by Bangladesh: PM

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina said France reiterated commitment to standing by Bangladesh people and government in the implementation of Vision-2041 by continuing privileges for Bangladesh to the trade facilitation of the European Union under GSP+ scheme. "Therefore, on behalf of

Dhaka, Paris sign two instruments

Bangladesh and France today (September 11) signed two instruments regarding Bangabandhu-2 Satellite and improvement of urban infrastructure in Bangladesh. The instruments were signed and exchanged in presence of Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and French President Emmanuel

Sagar-Runi murder: Probe report submission deferred for 101st time

A Dhaka court today (September 11) deferred till October 15 the deadline for submitting the probe report of a case filed over the murders of journalist couple Sagar Sarowar and Meherun Runi in February 2012. This is the 101st extension of the submission deadline. Dhaka Metropolitan

French President Macron pays deep homage to Bangabandhu

Emmanuel Macron, the first French president to visit Bangladesh in 33 years, on Monday (September 11) paid deep homage to the memories of Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman. He placed a wreath at the portrait of Bangabandhu at the Bangabandhu Memorial Museum at

Philip Barton due today to join 5th UK-Bangladesh strategic dialogue

UK Permanent Under-Secretary of the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) Sir Philip Barton will arrive in Dhaka today for a two-day visit. Sir Philip's main focus will be the fifth UK-Bangladesh Strategic Dialogue chaired by Bangladesh's Foreign Secretary Masud

Meeting between Sheikh Hasina, Emmanuel Macron underway

The meeting between Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and French President Emmanuel Macron began this morning (September 11). The meeting on diversifying the existing relationship started at the Prime Minister's Office (PMO) in the capital. Earlier, on his arrival at the

Anti-narcotics drive: 40 cases filed as DMP arrests 53 in 24-hr

The Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) in different operations in the last 24 hours till 6 am Monday (September 11) arrested 53 persons for their alleged involvement in selling and consuming drugs. Being informed, the DMP’s police and detective units conducted the anti-drug campaign

3 of a Bangladeshi family killed in UK road crash

Three members of a British Bangladeshi family were killed in a road accident in the United Kigdom’s (UK) Leicestershire.  The deceased were identified as Alamgir Hossain Saju, 30, his 9-year-old son Zakir Hossain and four-year-old daughter Myra Hossain.  The incident

Bangladesh, French to elevate ties to strategic partnership: PM

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today said bilateral relations between Bangladesh and France will reach a strategic engagement for the shared prosperity of all. She said: "I am confident that our bilateral relations can move to strategic engagements for the shared prosperity for all

French President Macron arrives in Dhaka

French President Emmanuel Macron has arrived in Dhaka on a two-day visit from New Delhi, to further intensify the trade and diplomatic relations. Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina received the French President at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport with a bouquet of flower. A red

Jatiya Sangsad session resumes

The sitting of the Jatiya Sangsad (JS) resumed at 4.52 pm today with Speaker Dr Shirin Sharmin Chaudhury in the chair. The day's proceedings began with recitation from the Holy Quran. BDST: 1759 HRS, SEP 10, 2023 MN