Bangladesh President Abdul Hamid
Could the President have done more during his tenure?
Despite his limited authority, President Hamid had the opportunities to do certain things and say certain things, but he did not.
Focus on research, creation of basic knowledge in IT: President
President Abdul Hamid today urged the concerned to focus more on regular research and creation of basic knowledge in the field of information technology.
President calls for national consensus on fundamental issues
President Abdul Hamid earnestly urges for taking concerted efforts to build national consensus among all irrespective of political parties, classes and professions regarding the fundamental issues of continuity of democracy, rule of law and uninterrupted socioeconomic development of the country
Remain alert so none can create anarchy using religion: President
President M Abdul Hamid calls upon the people, irrespective of religion, caste and creed, to remain alert so that none can create anarchy in society and misguide youths using religion.
Many public universities turn into private in evening: President
President M Abdul Hamid comes down heavily on the evening courses in public universities, saying that a section of teachers had turned university into a business institution disrupting its overall academic environment.
Ensure transparency in public, private sectors: President to CAs
President Abdul Hamid urges Charted Accountants to play a responsible role in ensuring transparency and accountability in public and private sectors
President for quick disposal of cases
President Abdul Hamid calls for taking effective measures to ensure quick disposal of cases.
Keep houses, surroundings clean to prevent dengue: President
President Abdul Hamid urges the authorities concerned to encourage people all to keep their houses and surroundings clean for preventing dengue.
Engage children in cultural practices, president to guardians
President Abdul Hamid calls upon the guardians to inspire their children to engage in cultural practices alongside their academic activities.
Don’t cheat people in name of hajj business: President
Inaugurating the Hajj programme-2019 at Ashkona Hajj Camp in Dhaka today, President Abdul Hamid asks the Hajj Agencies Association of Bangladesh (HAAB) not to cheat people in the name of hajj business.
President seeks CICA support to repatriate Rohingyas
President M Abdul Hamid has solicited support and cooperation from Conference on Interaction and Confidence Building Measures in Asia (CICA) partners to repatriate the forcibly displaced Rohingya people to their ancestral homeland in Myanmar with safety and dignity.
Rohingya Issue: Modi pledges continued support for Bangladesh
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi yesterday assured that New Delhi’s cooperation in resolving the protracted Rohingya crisis in Bangladesh would continue as President Abdul Hamid met him at Hyderabad House.
President, PM pay tributes to martyred intellectuals
President M Abdul Hamid and Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina pay rich tributes to the martyred intellectuals by placing wreaths at Mirpur mausoleum in Dhaka on the occasion of Martyred Intellectuals Day.
Meeting on Nov 4 to fix polls schedule
The Election Commission would hold a meeting on November 4 to fix the schedule for the upcoming national election, said Chief Election Commissioner KM Nurul Huda yesterday after meeting the president.
President promulgates RPO change ordinance
President Abdul Hamid promulgates the ordinance of the amendment to the Representation of the People Order (RPO) with provision of using Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs) in the elections.
5 DAGs relieved from service
President Abdul Hamid cancelled appointments of five deputy attorney generals (DAGs) and relieved them from service on grounds of
President approves Digital Security Act
President Abdul Hamid yesterday signed the Digital Security Bill into law amid widespread criticism that it curbs freedom of speech and expression and media freedom guaranteed by the constitution. President's Press Secretary Joynal Abedin confirmed this to The Daily Star yesterday afternoon.
Leave politics to politicians
resident Abdul Hamid yesterday urged all political parties to promote those who have an early orientation in politics, as it is not right to become a politician overnight, reports UNB.
Digital Security Bill sent to president
The much-debated Digital Security Bill 2018 was sent to the office of President Abdul Hamid yesterday for his assent, said sources at the Parliament Secretariat and the Bangabhaban.