February 17, 2026

Uzzal Hossain Appointed PM’s Protocol Officer-1

Dhaka: Md. Uzzal Hossain, Senior Assistant Secretary of the Ministry of Public Administration, has been appointed on deputation as Protocol Officer-1 to the Prime Minister’s office.

According to Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha, a notification issued by …

Never Compromised on Ethics, Commerce Adviser Says

Dhaka: Commerce Adviser Sk. Bashir Uddin on Monday said he never compromised on ethics during his time in office. ‘I came here with a very negative impression about you. Today I am leaving with gratitude. I believe you are an asset to the country. You…

Maldivian President Meets Bangladesh’s New Prime Minister

Dhaka: Maldivian President Dr Mohamed Muizzu met newly elected Prime Minister Tarique Rahman at his Sangsad Bhaban office after Rahman took oath as the 11th Prime Minister of Bangladesh this afternoon. The meeting signifies an important diplomatic eng…

Pakistan Planning Minister Calls on PM

Dhaka: Pakistan’s Federal Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives Ahsan Iqbal Chowdhury today paid a courtesy call on new Prime Minister Tarique Rahman. Chowdhury met the premier at his Sangsad Bhaban office here this evening after …

Forex Reserves Stand at $34.54 Billion

Dhaka: Bangladesh’s foreign exchange reserves have stood at $34.54 billion. But, as per the International Monetary Fund (IMF) methodology under the Balance of Payments and International Investment Position Manual (BPM6), Bangladesh’s foreign exchange …