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.

October 15, 2015
October 15, 2015

JS goes into session Nov 8

The 10th parliament goes into its eighth session on November 8.

September 25, 2015
September 25, 2015

Bangladesh unique example of religious harmony: President Hamid

President of Bangladesh Abdul Hamid urges all on the occasion of holy Eid-ul-Azha to remain alert so that no one can make any evil gain using religion.

August 16, 2015
August 16, 2015

JS goes into session Sept 1

President Abdul Hamid convenes the seventh session of the 10th parliament on September 1 exercising his power bestowed upon him by article 72 (1) of the Constitution.

August 15, 2015
August 15, 2015

President, PM pay homage to Bangabandhu

President Abdul Hamid and Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina pay homage to Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman by placing wreaths at the portrait of the great leader in front of Bangabandhu Memorial Museum at Dhanmondi road No. 32 this morning, marking National Mourning Day.

August 10, 2015
August 10, 2015

Bangladesh, Vietnam eye extending ties in security

President Abdul Hamid today meets his Vietnam counterpart Truong Tan Sang and discusses security, connectivity, trade, investment, tourism and culture.

August 3, 2015
August 3, 2015

2 HC judges take oath Wednesday

President Abdul Hamid confirms services of two High Court judges, as their two years’ tenure as additional judge will expire tomorrow.

July 18, 2015
July 18, 2015

Eid-ul-Fitr's appeal conducive to building peaceful society: President

President Abdul Hamid says Eid-ul-Fitr's appeal is unique to build a peaceful and friendly society as the people of all strata.

July 14, 2015
July 14, 2015

Asaduzzaman, Yeafesh, Nurul take oath as ministers

In a major reshuffle, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina inducted three new faces into her cabinet and promoted two junior ministers as full ministers.

June 7, 2015
June 7, 2015

In photos: Modi’s second day in Dhaka

With an aarti at Dhakeshwari Temple, visiting Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi started the second day of his maiden trip in Dhaka.

June 7, 2015
June 7, 2015

Honour to Vajpayee great pride for India: Modi

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi says it is a matter of great pride for India to receive BJP leader Atal Bihari Vajpayee’s award for his contribution in Bangladesh’s Liberation War.