Politics

Presidential Election today: Fakhrul hopes for happy, prosperous Bangladesh

TDS Desk: Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir expressed hope for building a happy, prosperous, and welfare-oriented nation. He shared his vision with the media on

Dipu Moni gets 12-hour parole after husband’s death

Staff Correspondent Former education minister Dipu Moni, who is currently in prison, has been granted 12 hours of parole following the death of her husband, Supreme Court lawyer Tawfique Nawaz.

Bangladesh-India ties to be based on equality: Rizvi

Staff Reporter: BNP Standing Committee member Ruhul Kabir Rizvi said on Wednesday that Bangladesh’s relations with India will be based on equality. “The government welcomes India’s friendly invitation if it

New president to take oath at Bangabhaban on Friday evening

TDS Desk: The newly elected president of Bangladesh is scheduled to take oath at the Darbar Hall of Bangabhaban at 7:30pm on Friday, August 21, Chief Whip of Parliament Nurul

Commerce minister unhappy with high costs of living

TDS Desk: Responding to a question about the market situation six months after taking office, Muktadir said energy and electricity prices, lending rates, productivity, transport, and infrastructure all influence commodity

Finance Minister: Minimum 2 yrs needed to resolve power, gas crises

Identifying the prolonged lack of gas exploration as a major cause, Khasru shared that new gas exploration initiatives are now underway, alongside active efforts in solar and coal-based power generation