The visiting Chairman of Pakistan’s Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee (CJCSC), General Sahir Shamshad Mirza, paid a courtesy call on Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus at the State Guest House Jamuna late Saturday.
During the meeting, they discussed a wide range of issues concerning Bangladesh–Pakistan relations, including the growing importance of bilateral trade, investment, and defence cooperation.
Thailand, Cambodia ink expanded ceasefire deal
The leaders of Thailand and Cambodia signed an expanded ceasefire deal on Sunday, watched over by US President Donald Trump, who landed in Malaysia for the ASEAN Summit and to oversee a series of pivotal trade talks on the sidelines.
Thai Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul and his Cambodian counterpart Hun Manet signed the agreement at a ceasefire ceremony in front of a sign that read "Delivering Peace", building on a truce signed three months ago.
"This declaration, if fully implemented, will provide the building blocks for a lasting peace, but more importantly, it will begin the process of mending our ties," Hun Manet said.
"Our border communities have been divided b...
German ambassador meets Info Adviser
German Ambassador to Dhaka Ruediger Lotz today met with Information and Broadcasting Adviser Md Mahfuj Alam at his office at Secretariat on Monday. [caption id="attachment_34203" align="alignleft" width="522"]German Ambassador to Dhaka Ruediger Lotz today met with Information and Broadcasting Adviser Md Mahfuj Alam at his office at the Secretariat. Photo: PID[/caption]
During the meeting, Mahfuj Alam said that the government is working towards holding the national elections in the first half of Februar...July Charter to be signed today
The ‘July National Charter 2025’ is scheduled to be signed today (Friday) afternoon, with the interim government anticipating it will mark a moment of celebration for the nation. The signing ceremony will take place at the South Plaza of the Jatiya Sangsad Bhaban at 4 pm. Ahead of the event, the Chief Adviser’s press wing on Thursday announced a ban on drone activity in the parliament area during the event, urging all parties to comply with the security measures.Chief Adviser Prof Muhamm...
Death toll rises to 16 in Mirpur inferno
The death toll from the devastating fire at a garment factory and a chemical warehouse in Shialbari area of Mirpur in Dhaka has risen to 16 as of Tuesday evening.The fire broke out at the four-story ‘Anwar Fashion’ garment factory and a neighbouring tin-shed chemical warehouse. Firefighters have been spraying wate...Fire Service officials and others fear the toll may climb further. The fire, which began around 11:30 am, is yet to be fully brought under control, according to the Fire Service.
Gaza deal signed amid hope in Middle East
US President Donald Trump hailed a “tremendous day for the Middle East” as he and regional leaders signed a declaration Monday meant to cement a ceasefire in Gaza, hours after Israel and Hamas exchanged hostages and prisoners. [caption id="attachment_34143" align="alignleft" width="856"]
- US President hails ‘tremendous day for the Middle East’ at gathering of world leaders in Sharm El-Sheikh
- Trump meets with Palestinian president Mahmud Abbas
