Editors’ worry to be discussed in cabinet
Three ministers on Sunday said that concerns expressed by journalists, including editors, over the Digital Security Bill would be taken into consideration and placed before a cabinet meeting for discussion.
US urges govt to consider changes to Digital Security Act: Bernicat
The United States has encouraged the Bangladesh government to consider changes to the recently passed Digital Security Act.
Padma Bridge to be renamed after Hasina: Obaidul
Road transport and bridges minister Obaidul Quader on Saturday said the Padma Multipurpose Bridge would be renamed after prime minister Sheikh Hasina as per public opinion.
BNP places action plan in today’s rally
Bangladesh Nationalist Party is finally set to hold its public meeting today at Suhrawardy Udyan in the capital where it will announce its action plan keeping in view the 11th parliamentary polls likely to be held in December.
BNP gets permission for Suhrawardy Udyan rally Sunday
Bangladesh Nationalist Party on Saturday got permission of Dhaka Metropolitan Police to hold a rally at Suhrawardy Udyan in Dhaka on Sunday.
Refrain from creating sufferings to people: Quader
Awami League general secretary Obaidul Quader on Saturday called on the political parties to refrain from creating sufferings to the by blocking roads to hold rallies.
China says Rohingya issue should not be ‘internationalised’
The Rohingya issue should not be complicated, expanded or ‘internationalised’, China's top diplomat said, as the United Nations prepares to set up a body to prepare evidence of human rights abuses in Myanmar.
Editors’ Council warns protests to continue if talks fail
Editors’ Council has postponed its human chain, scheduled for Saturday protesting against the passage of the Digital Security Bill, accepting information minister Hasanul Haq Inu’s request for talks on Sunday.
PM receives two international awards for hosting Rohingyas
Prime minister Sheikh Hasina has received two international awards — the IPS International Achievement Award and the 2018 Special Distinction Award for Leadership — for her humanitarian and responsible policy in hosting the Rohingyas and for her farsighted leadership over the Rohingya issue respectively.
Heads of state, int’l agencies expect Hasina to win next election: FS
Heads of state and different international agencies hoped that prime minister Sheikh Hasina would form the government again winning the next general election for the continuity of development and democracy.
