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Putin seeks ‘security architecture’ for Asia
Russian President Vladimir Putin said he wanted to build a "reliable security architecture" in the Asia-Pacific region during a state visit to Vietnam yesterday, part of a trip to Asia seen as show of defiance to the West.
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PM leaves for Delhi today on 2-day visit
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina is scheduled to leave Dhaka for New Delhi today on a two-day visit aimed at advancing the bilateral relationship following the general elections in both countries this year.
During the state visit,…
Graft Claims: Discussions on former DMP chief speculative
Home Minister Asaduzzaman Khan Kamal yesterday said the discussions about former Dhaka Metropolitan Police Commissioner Asaduzzaman Mia's graft allegations appeared to be based on speculation.
"As far as I know, the discussions are…
113th birth anniversary of poet Sufia Kamal today
The 113th birth anniversary of poet Begum Sufia Kamal, founding president of Bangladesh Mohila Parishad and a pioneer of Bengali women's emancipation, will be observed across the country tomorrow in a befitting manner.
Different…
Asim Saha, Ekushey Padak-winning poet and novelist, no more
Ekushey Padak-winning poet and novelist Asim Saha passed away this afternoon while undergoing treatment at Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University (BSMMU) hospital in the capital. He was 75.
"Asim Saha breathed his last at around…
People can’t even celebrate Eid properly: GM Quader
Jatiya Party Chairman GM Quader today accused government's mismanagement for the hardship of people and said a significant portion of the population can't even participate in festivities like Eid.
"The majority of our people is suffering…
PM exchanges Eid greetings with AL leaders
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today exchanged greetings with the party leaders on the occasion of Eid-ul-Azha.
Sheikh Hasina, also Awami League President, exchanged greetings with the leaders of AL and associate organisations at her…
Modi greets Hasina on Eid-ul-Azha
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has sent a letter to his Bangladeshi counterpart Sheikh Hasina, conveying his warmest greetings on the occasion of the Eid-ul-Azha.
In the letter, Modi said, "The festival reminds us of the values of…
Stand by the underprivileged: president
President Mohammed Shahabuddin has called upon the affluent section of society to stand by the poverty-stricken and underprivileged people of the country and the Palestinians.
"Stand by the poverty-stricken and underprivileged people…
PM honours freedom fighters and martyrs’ families with Eid gifts
On the auspicious occasion of Eid-ul-Azha, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has extended heartfelt greetings to all freedom fighters of the country, recognising their sacrifices for the nation.
Continuing her tradition of honouring war…