Jamaat-e-Islami Secretary General Mia Golam Porwar yesterday said the newly-formed BNP government has acted against public expectations by appointing party-affiliated individuals as administrators to six city corporations.

A vibrant sunflower field at an agricultural farm in Tebunia of Pabna, operated by the Bangladesh Agricultural Development Corporation (BADC), has drawn a surge of visitors.

Former army chief General (retd) Iqbal Karim Bhuiya yesterday told International Crimes Tribunal-1 that he took no written action against Major General (relieved) Ziaul Ahsan, despite knowing him to be a “serial killer” based on intelligence from multiple sources.

Foreign Minister Dr Khalilur Rahman yesterday said Bangladesh’s foreign policy will be guided by independence, sovereignty, non-interference in internal affairs, mutual benefit and national dignity.

A day after assuming charge as minister for local government, BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir announced that the government was considering holding local government elections at the earliest possible time.

Understanding pressure, poor fittings and emergency response inside the home

Envoy conveys greetings from Chinese president, reaffirms commitment to deepen Dhaka-Beijing ties

Rab says dispute over vehicle queue, not extortion, led to fatal attack

Golam Porwar says BNP-led govt’s move defies public expectations

Urge govt to reassign the portfolio in line with the 1997 CHT Peace Accord

Says opportunists targeted businessmen, journalists and others

Adeeb says he has informed party leaders of his interest in the DNCC mayoral race

Issue was discussed during meeting between US ambassador and foreign minister

Party calls for cancellation of Dhaka-13 election result, and a judicial investigation

EC has not yet announced official schedule for the city corporation polls

After meetings with US, EU, and regional ambassadors, foreign minister outlines 'Bangladesh first' policy

Miller meets foreign minister, state minister and discusses all aspects of EU-Bangladesh relationship

Tajul Islam calls for work together in line with people’s expectations

Initiative aims to stop middlemen from exploiting farmers

Explosion reportedly caused by gas leak