Holy Ramadan begins

The holy month of Ramadan of 1447 Hijri will begin in the country tomorrow, as the new moon was sighted in the sky of Bangladesh today.

The decision was taken at a meeting of the National Moon Sighting Committee at the conference room of the Islamic Foundation (IF) at Baitul Mukarram National Mosque here this evening, Muhammad Nizam Uddin, deputy director of Public Relations of IF, told BSS.
He said the moon was sighted in Netrokona, Sirajganj and Cox’s Bazar districts this evening.
Ramadan is the ninth month in the I...

PM vows to establish rule of law, equal rights

Prime Minister Tarique Rahman today addressed the nation with a comprehensive message outlining his government’s priorities, pledging to restore democracy, strengthen the rule of law, equal rights, curb corruption, and build a self-reliant and humane Bangladesh.

“Not party or political influence or force, but the rule of law will be the final word in governing the state,” he said in his maiden televised address to the nation after assuming office. State-run broadcaster BTV aired the address at 9.45 pm. <...

Country restarts democratic course as Tarique Rahman sworn-in as PM

Bangladesh resumes its democratic journey today after a long 15 years of autocratic rule of Sheikh Hasina as Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) Chairman Tarique Rahman was sworn-in as Prime Minister with its party’s landslide victory in 13th national polls. Tarique Rahman charismatically led his party to win in 211 seats in the parliamentary elections widely endorsed by the world, including the European Union (EU) election observers as they called the polls fair and credible saying no instance of fraudulence or vote rigging was found.

Business leaders urge swift reforms, stability

Bangladesh’s business community is urging the incoming Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) government to restore stability, tame inflation, reform the banking sector and create conditions for the recovery of private investment. “The election result, with about a 60% mandate, brings a sense of stability and renewed confidence,” said Sharif Zahir, managing director of apparel maker Ananta Group and chairman of UCB Bank. “For businesses, the immediate priority is maintaining law and order and ensuring policy continuity. Stability is the foundation of investment.”

Newly elected MPs, cabinet members to take oath tomorrow

All 297 newly elected members of parliament (MPs) of the 13th Jatiya Sangsad (JS) will take oath at Jatiya Sangsad (JS) here tomorrow. The lawmakers will first take oath as the members of parliament (MPs) and then as the members of the Constitutional Reform Council, said a press release of JS Secretariat today. Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) AMM Nasir Uddin is expected to administer the oath to the lawmakers at the Oath Room of the Sangsad Bhaban at 10 am, the release said. Cab...

Climate change could cut fashion profits by 34pc

Despite the increasing political rhetoric surrounding global warming, the financial impact of climate change is becoming increasingly difficult for corporate executives to ignore, according to a recent report by the Apparel Impact Institute. The report said that supply chain disruptions, rising energy costs, and rising raw material prices due to climate change are having a direct impact on company revenue and profits.
According to the report, if inaction on climate issues co...
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