Foreign-policy

Foreign Affairs State Minister Shama Obaed Islam has said that at the upcoming United Nations General Assembly session, Prime Minister Tarique Rahman will highlight the country’s national interests under the government’s “Bangladesh First” foreign policy. The state minister said this year’s General Assembly session is extremely important for Bangladesh. She said it represents a new journey, new possibilities and new aspirations. She made the remarks on Saturday afternoon after a rally or...

Mahdi Amin, spokesperson for the Prime Minister’s Office, has claimed that the current BNP government is on an endless path toward establishing democratic values and good governance. He said, “After a long wait, the 13th National Parliamentary Election held on February 12 ensured the people’s power in a free, fair and impartial manner. This truly representative government of the people took oath on February 17. The government’s 180 day journey is a direct reflection of accountability, tra...

The government wants to preserve the legacy of July in the nation’s collective memory, and a public discussion is needed on whether insulting July should be treated as a criminal offense, Prime Minister’s Information and Broadcasting Adviser Dr. Zahed Ur Rahman said on Tuesday. Speaking at a press briefing at the Secretariat on the progress of various government initiatives, Zahed announced that July 16 will be observed as Martyrs’ Day. Referring to derogatory remarks about July, the advi...