The proposal to replace secularism with pluralism in Bangladesh’s constitution has sparked significant debate, touching on issues of governance, social harmony, and the state’s commitment to equality. While pluralism as a concept offers a promising framework for fostering inclusivity and mutual respect in a diverse society, the practical implications of this shift warrant careful scrutiny.…
Malaysia was among the first states to recognize Uzbekistan’s independence and establish diplomatic relations with our country on February 21, 1992. The foundational principles of these relations were enshrined in the April 3, 1993 Joint Communiqué of Uzbekistan and Malaysia. The two states maintain a productive dialog at the highest level, which contributes to strengthening…
President Shavkat Mirziyoyev held a meeting on the draft State Program for the “Year of Environmental Protection and Green Economy. Over the past three years, 16 large solar and wind power plants with a total capacity of 3.5 gigawatts have been commissioned in various regions, alongside the construction of 35 small hydropower plants. The industrial…
Chief adviser Dr Muhammad Yunus has said students who led the uprising in July will form a party and they are already organising people across the country. He made the statement in an interview with Gideon Rachman, chief foreign affairs commentator of the Financial Times, on the sideline of the World Economic Forum’s annual meeting…
The government has provided clarification regarding the recently signed heads of agreement (HOA) with US-based Argent LNG for the potential import of up to 5 million tonnes of liquefied natural gas (LNG) annually for 20 years. In a statement issued today, Chowdhury Ashik Mahmud Bin Harun, executive chairman of the Bangladesh Investment Development Authority (BIDA),…