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President seeks increased Japanese investment in emerging sectors
President Mohammed Shahabuddin on Wednesday urged Japan to enhance its investment in Bangladesh, particularly in emerging sectors such as automobiles, ICT, medical equipment, light engineering, consumer electronics and tourism. The president made the call during a meeting with newly appointed...
Trump would have been convicted if not elected
US President-elect Donald Trump would have been convicted of illegally trying to overturn the result of the 2020 presidential election - which he lost - if he had not successfully been re-elected in 2024. According to the man who led US government investigations into him, the evidence against...
President urges Kosovo to import top-quality RMG, pharmaceuticals from Bangladesh
President Mohammed Shahabuddin on Tuesday urged the Republic of Kosovo to import top-quality ready-made garments (RMG) and pharmaceutical products at affordable prices. He made the call as the new ambassador of Kosovo to Bangladesh, Lulzim Pllana, presented his credentials to the president at...
Nicolas Maduro takes oath for third term amid fraud allegations
Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro was sworn in for a third six-year term on Friday, following a controversial election in which his opponent, Edmundo Gonzalez, accused him of voter fraud and declared himself the legitimate winner, as reported by Al Jazeera. Maduro begins his new term despite...
Supreme Judicial Council submits report on Masuda Bhatti to president
The Supreme Judicial Council (SJC) has submitted a report to the president concerning information commissioner Masuda Bhatti. On Friday, BSS reported that the supreme Courts website announced the reports submission on Thursday, stating, The SJC has sent a report to the president on an...
Biden cancels Italy trip to focus on LA fires response
President Joe Biden on Wednesday (Jan 8) canceled his upcoming trip to Italy to focus on the federal response to wildfires raging across Los Angeles, which have razed hundreds of homes and forced thousands to evacuate, reports AFP. After returning this evening from Los Angeles, where earlier...
South Korea investigators seek to extend Yoon's arrest warrant
South Korean investigators will seek an extension of a warrant to arrest impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol, an official said on Monday, as an anti-graft agency asked police to take over efforts to execute the arrest of the embattled leader. The requests come after a failed attempt to serve the...
Ukraine hopes to withstand war with West’s help: Kazakh President
Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev said Russia is militarily invincible while Ukraine is trying to withstand in the armed conflict with the Wests help at least not to lose in it. He said it in an interview with the Ana tili (Native Language) newspaper on Friday. The situation is unique....
South Korea investigators in standoff to arrest President Yoon
South Korean investigators sought to arrest impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol at his residence Friday over a failed martial law bid, but local media reported security forces were blocking their attempts. Yoon, who has already been suspended from duty by lawmakers, would become the first sitting...
Banking sector needs reformation: BKMEA chief
Bangladesh Knitwear Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BKMEA) President Mohammad Hatem said the countrys banking sector needs reformation as lack of reform is the biggest crisis in the country from the perspective of trade and commerce. If the banking sector is not reformed, the countrys...
South Korea's Yoon vows to 'fight till end'
South Koreas impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol has sent a letter rallying his supporters saying he would fight till the end as he faces an attempt by authorities to arrest him over his short-lived December 3 martial law, a lawyer said on Thursday. I am watching on YouTube live all the hard work...
Musk insults German President Steinmeier
The DW reported billionaire Elon Musk on Tuesday extended his record of personal insults against European politicians with a new post taking a swipe at the countrys President Frank-Walter Steinmeier. The comments from Musk, an ally of US President-elect Donald Trump, referred to Steinmeier...
Former US president, humanitarian Jimmy Carter dies at 100
Jimmy Carter, the 39th president of the United States and a global humanitarian, passed away on Sunday at his home in Plains, Georgia. He was 100. His son, Chip Carter, confirmed the news, saying the former president died peacefully in the afternoon, reports AJC. Carter, the longest-living U.S....
Putin apologizes to Azerbaijani president for downed jet
Daily Star reported Russian President Vladimir Putin has publicly apologized to his counterpart in Azerbaijan for a major error which saw a fighter jet crash down to the ground. The Russian leader sent his regret to the Azerbaijani president after a lengthy phone call with him on Christmas day....
German president dissolves parliament
German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier dissolved parliament on Friday and confirmed the expected date for the early general election prompted by the collapse of Olaf Scholzs government last month, reports BSS. Scholzs coalition was brought down by internal fights over how to revive Europes...
South Korea MPs file motion to impeach acting president
South Koreas opposition lawmakers have filed a motion to impeach the countrys prime minister and acting leader Han Duck-soo, less than two weeks after parliament voted to impeach President Yoon Suk Yeol, BBC reported. The follow up comes after Han refused to appoint constitutional court judges...
President for strengthening bond of communal harmony
President Mohammed Shahabuddin on Wednesday urged all to strengthen the bond of communal harmony in establishing a non-discriminatory, corruption-free and justice-based state, reports BSS. He made the remarks while exchanging greetings with members of the Christian community at a reception...
Sarwar Alam appointed as President's new Press Secretary
Md Sarwar Alam, a former information cadre officer has been appointed as the press secretary to the President, in the rank of secretary on a two-year contract. The Ministry of Public Administration confirmed his appointment in a notification signed by ministrys Deputy Secretary Abul Hayat ....
Palestinian envoy meets President, thanks Bangladesh for support
Palestinian Ambassador to Bangladesh Yousef Ramadan paid a courtesy visit to President Mohammed Shahabuddin at Bangabhaban on Monday, expressing gratitude for Bangladeshs solidarity with the Palestinian people. During a briefing, Presidents Press Secretary Joynal Abedin shared that Ambassador...
Timor-Leste President calls upon global leaders to work towards establishing peace
President of Timor-Leste José Ramos-Horta on Tuesday shared his valuable insights on the challenges of peace in the contemporary world including the Rohingya crisis and its impact in the region. He urged world leaders to contribute from their position for a sustainable peace and tranquility in...
President hosts Victory Day reception at Bangabhaban
President Mohammed Shahabuddin and First Lady Dr. Rebeka Sultana hosted a reception at Bangabhaban today, marking Bangladeshs 54th Victory Day, reports UNB. The event was attended by a diverse gathering of distinguished guests, including Chief Justice Syed Rafaat Hassan, members of the council...
President pays homage to war heroes on Victory Day
President Mohammed Shahabuddin today (Monday) paid rich tributes to the martyrs of the 1971 Liberation War by placing a wreath at the National Memorial in Savar, marking the 54th Victory Day. The Head of the State laid the wreath at the altar of the National Memorial with the rise of the sun at...
Timor-Leste President seeks to boost trade ties with Bangladesh
Timor-Leste President Jose Ramos-Horta expressed hope over greater cooperation between Bangladesh and his country in the coming days to expand economic and trade relations on Sunday, reports UNB. He said in a joint press conference at the Chief Advisers Office after the bilateral meeting with...
CA, Timor-Leste President hold fruitful meeting, eye closer ties
Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus and Timor-Leste President Jose Ramos-Horta on Sunday held fruitful discussions and shared their ideas to take the relations between the two countries to a new height. They witnessed the signing of two instruments- MoU on bilateral consultations mechanism and...
Biden calls alliance with S. Korea ‘linchpin for peace’ in region
US President Joe Biden underscored the strength of the US relationship with South Korea during a call Saturday with Prime Minister Han Duck-soo, who became acting president after the impeachment of Yoon Suk Yeol, reports BSS. President Biden expressed his confidence that the Alliance will remain...
South Korea opposition chief urges swift court ruling on President Yoon's impeachment
South Koreas opposition leader called the Constitutional Court to make a quick decision on the effort to remove President Yoon Suk Yeol from office on Sunday, a day after parliament voted to impeach him over a short-lived attempt to impose martial law. Yoons powers will be on hold until the...
Bangladesh rolls out red carpet welcoming President José Ramos-Horta
President of Timor-Leste José Ramos-Horta was accorded a red carpet reception on his arrival here on Saturday night on a three-day official visit, reports UNB. Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus received President Ramos-Horta at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport on his arrival around...
China's President to attend Macau 25th handover anniversary next week
Chinese President Xi Jinping will visit Macau next week to attend an event celebrating 25 years since the former Portuguese colony was handed over to China, state news agency Xinhua reported on Saturday. Xi will also attend the inauguration of Macaus incoming administration and conduct an...