Forty more COVID-19 cases were reported across the country during the last 24 hours as of Thursday morning. According to the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS), a total of 432 samples were tested across the country, for a positivity rate of 9.26 per cent. The country’s total fatalities remained unchanged at 29,481 as no death was reported during the period. Besides, the country's…

Dr Saima Wazed was confirmed on Tuesday as the World Health Organization (WHO) Regional Director for the Southeast Asia by the WHO Executive Board in Geneva, Switzerland. Also the daughter of Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, Saima begins a five-year term on February 1. She is the first from Bangladesh and the second woman regional director of WHO Southeast Asia Region, according to a WHO press…

Foreign Minister Hasan Mahmud on Tuesday said BNP has gone “insane,” from global leaders congratulating the new government under the leadership of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina. “I had 17 bilateral meetings during my visit to Ugandan capital Kampala, though we were there for two days only. And I exchanged greetings with at least another 17 as we were in the same hall. Each and every…

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has sought more investments from the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) in Bangladesh to march ahead the measures taken by her government for socio-economic advancement of the countrymen. "Make more investment in Bangladesh to take forward the initiatives taken by us for socio-economic advancement of the people," the Prime Minister's speech writer M Nazrul Islam quoted her…

Foreign Minister Hasan Mahmud on Monday firmly dismissed the possibility of engaging in discussions with those who instigate violence and anarchy in the nation. "Dialogue is pointless with individuals who burn people alive and incite anarchy, rather than practising legitimate politics," he declared to the press. This strong statement came in response to inquiries about the Awami League's strategy…

Mild cold wave is sweeping over the districts of Madaripur, Gopalgonj, Dinajpur, Barishal and Bhola and it may abate from some places.  Weather may remain dry with temporary partly cloudy sky over the country, said a met office forecast for the next 24 hours begins from 9am Tuesday, BSS reports. Moderate to thick fog may occur over the country during night to morning and it may continue till…

Finland Prime Minister Petteri Orpo has congratulated Sheikh Hasina on her reelection as Prime Minister of Bangladesh. In a greeting letter wrote to her, the Finland premier said "I wish to extend to you my congratulations on your renewed term as the Prime Minister of Bangladesh and the formation of a new government for your country," reports BSS. He added, "The friendly relations between our countries…

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Tuesday said the absolute win of Awami League in the January 7 election was the victory of Bangladesh, its people, and continuation of democracy and development. The prime minister was addressing several hundred expatriate AL leaders from across the globe gathered at her official residence Ganabhaban to congratulate her on her party's fourth consecutive win in the parliamentary…

Awami League President and Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Monday said the government has taken steps to buy essential commodities in advance for upcoming Ramadan to ensure people do not face problems. "We've taken measures to purchase in advance whatever is needed during the month of Ramadan," she said. The premier said this in her introductory speech while chairing a joint meeting of Awami League…

A mild cold wave is sweeping over eight districts of Rangpur division and Rajshahi, Pabna, Naogaon, Chuadanga and Kushtia districts. According to Bangladesh Meteorological Department, the lowest temperature 8.9 degrees Celsius was recorded in the northern district of Naogaon on Saturday morning. Meteorologist Bazlur Rashid said the mild cold wave will continue next two or three more days. The BMD…

Bangladesh Awami League President and Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Monday said the government has taken steps to buy the essentials in advance for upcoming Ramadan so that people don't face problems. “We’ve taken measures to purchase in advance whatever is needed during the month of Ramadan,” she said. The premier said this in her introductory speech while chairing a joint meeting…

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has congratulated Sheikh Hasina on being reelected as Prime Minister of Bangladesh. “On the occasion of your inauguration as Prime Minister of the People's Republic of Bangladesh, I would like to send you, on behalf of the Italian Government, my congratulations on your prestigious assignment,” Meloni wrote. Given the long tradition of friendship between…

Russia has congratulated the people of Bangladesh on the successful completion of the national election. Official representative of the Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs Maria Zakharova in a statement on Friday said, “The results of the parliamentary election held in Bangladesh on January 7 have been summarised. Out of 300 parliamentary seats, 222 were won by the ruling Awami League (AL),…