President Abdul Hamid

The bird out of the cage, at last

With President Mohammed Shahabuddin taking the oath of office, the era of president Abdul Hamid came to an end yesterday.

Why the president’s speech is so relevant

Politics of confrontation must end

'Respect for teachers diminishing'

President Abdul Hamid today said that respect for teachers in the society is gradually shrinking due to the activities of some vice-chancellors and teachers.

Politics on backward trajectory: President Abdul Hamid

President Abdul Hamid today said politics in Bangladesh is now on a backward trajectory and some opportunists have made politics a profession.

President Abdul Hamid arranges special JS session for November 8

President Abdul Hamid today convened the special session of parliament scheduled for November 8 marking Mujib Borsho, the birth centenary of Father of Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman.

Coronavirus outbreak: Independence Day programme at National Memorial cancelled

The government has decided to cancel all Independence Day programmes at the National Marty’s Memorial in Savar and the reception programme at Bangabhaban amid fears over the coronavirus.

Perform your duties with honesty, President urges VCs

President Abdul Hamid urges the Vice-Chancellors of public universities to perform their duties with dedication and honesty and stay away from corruption and irregularities.

President, PM pay tributes to Liberation War martyrs

President Abdul Hamid and Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina pay tributes to the martyrs of the Liberation War by placing wreaths at the National Memorial marking the 49th Victory Day.

President gives assent to 3 bills

President Abdul Hamid gives his assent to three bills adopted in the budget session of the 11th Jatiya Sangsad.

January 20, 2016
January 20, 2016

Parliament session to continue till Feb 29

The ninth session of the 10th parliament will continue till February 29, according to a decision made by the business advisory committee of the national parliament.

January 13, 2016
January 13, 2016

President turns nostalgic, seeks solitary environment

Feeling ‘confined’ in tight security, President Abdul Hamid today has turned a bit nostalgic at his Kamalpur village home in Kishoreganj saying he wants to pass a few days there in a solitary environment.

December 31, 2015
December 31, 2015

President, PM greet nation on New Year's Eve

President Abdul Hamid and Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina greet the countrymen on the occasion of New Year 2016.

December 30, 2015
December 30, 2015

There might be int'l incitement

There might be “international instigation” behind the recent rise in militant activities in Bangladesh, President Abdul Hamid told BBC Bangla yesterday.

December 26, 2015
December 26, 2015

Ensure neutrality, sincerity to establish rule of law: President

Terming judges as conscience of the nation, President Abdul Hamid urges them to remain neutral and utmost sincere in establishing the rule of law in the country.

December 25, 2015
December 25, 2015

Christmas celebrated with due fervour

Christian community celebrates Christmas Day in Bangladesh as elsewhere across the world, commemorating the birth of Jesus Christ.

November 30, 2015
November 30, 2015

Energy Secretary Abu Bakar passes away

Energy and Mineral Resources Division Secretary Abu Bakar Siddique died of cardiac arrest at Square Hospital in the capital early today at the age of 58.

November 14, 2015
November 14, 2015

Dhaka strongly condemns Paris attacks

President Md Abdul Hamid and Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina strongly condemn the terrorist attacks in Paris that killed 140 people and left many others injured.

November 2, 2015
November 2, 2015

Ordinance issued making munipal polls partisan

President Abdul Hamid issues an ordinance amending the local government law making municipal polls partisan.

October 23, 2015
October 23, 2015

Holy Ashura tomorrow

The holy Ashura, commemorating the martyrdom of Hazrat Imam Hussain (RA), will be observed in the country tomorrow with due religious fervour and solemnity.