Who gets which portfolio in new cabinet

The Cabinet Division has issued a gazette notification appointing the Prime Minister and other members of the cabinet following their oath-taking ceremony. The notification was issued late Tuesday night (February 17).

ABM Abdus Sattar appointed principal secy to PM

Retired secretary ABM Abdus Sattar has been appointed as Principal Secretary to the Prime Minister on a contractual basis.

UK Under-Secretary of State Seema Malhotra calls on Tarique Rahman

UK Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State (Indo-Pacific) and Minister for Equalities Seema Malhotra has paid a courtesy call on newly elected Prime Minister Tarique Rahman.

Turkish deputy foreign minister meets new PM Tarique Rahman

Turkish Deputy Minister for Foreign Affairs Ambassador Berris Ekinci has paid a courtesy call on newly elected Prime Minister Tarique Rahman.

Indian MEA Secy meets Jamaat Amir

In a development that has drawn attention in diplomatic circles, India’s Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri held a courtesy meeting with Bangladesh’s Leader of the Opposition and Amir of Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami, Shafiqur Rahman, on the margins of the swearing-in ceremony of the new government in Dhaka.

Nepal's Foreign Minister calls on Tarique Rahman

Nepal's Foreign Minister Bala Nanda Sharma has paid a courtesy call on newly elected Prime Minister Tarique Rahman.

Bhutanese premier meets Tarique Rahman

Maldivian President calls on Tarique Rahman

Maldivian President Dr Mohamed Muizzu met newly elected Prime Minister Tarique Rahman at his Sangsad Bhaban office here after he took oath of office as the 11th Prime Minister of Bangladesh on Tuesday afternoon.

First stop after swearing-in: Tarique at parents’ graveside

Hours after taking the oath as Prime Minister, Tarique Rahman made a symbolic visit to the resting place of his parents, choosing reflection over celebration as his first public act in office.

Ramadan to begin in Saudi Arabia Wednesday

Saudi Arabia has officially announced that the holy month of Ramadan (1447 Hijri) will commence on Wednesday, February 18, with Muslims across the Kingdom set to observe the first fast.

Iran temporarily closes Strait of Hormuz

Iran announced the temporary closure of the Strait of Hormuz on Tuesday for live fire military drills in a rare show of force as its negotiators held another round of indirect talks with the United States in Geneva over its disputed nuclear programme.

Visa fraud ring busted in Kolkata, 2 Bangladeshis held

Police in Kolkata’s Newtown have uncovered a visa fraud racket accused of detaining Bangladeshi nationals and extorting money on the promise of arranging foreign visas.