Chief Adviser Professor Dr Muhammad Yunus has said importance of the language movement in the history of nation’s liberation struggle is immense as through this movement the foundation of a non-communal, democratic, language-based nation and state system was laid. “Although the ‘Rashtrabhasha Bangla’ movement was initiated to protect dignity of the mother tongue of Bengalis,…

The Vice Minister for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of Italy, Maria Tripodi, on Wednesday reaffirmed firm support of the Italian government for the Bangladesh Interim Government in its efforts to carry forward the ongoing reform initiatives. Tripodi announced her support when she met Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus at the State…

The Amar Ekushey Boi Mela is supposed to be a celebration of books, ideas, and Bengali culture. But it has become the centre of a heated debate that goes beyond literature. Yesterday, Sabyasachi Prokashoni’s stall was shut down following an altercation over Taslima Nasrin’s books. Apparently, Taslima’s books must be shunned. This raises questions about…

The Police Headquarters has said that strict action will be taken if anti-social elements threaten any peace-loving citizen, and strict legal action will be taken against them. In a statement, the PHQ said that it has recently come to the attention of the police that anti-social elements are issuing various types of threats to people…

Information and Broadcasting Adviser Nahid Islam has said jobs for family members of the July martyrs will not be based on the quota system as it will not be followed in any competitive recruitment test.  “With providing one-time financial assistance, monthly allowances and jobs for family members of the July martyrs have been announced. But,…