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.

May 11, 2015
May 11, 2015

JS goes into budget session June 1

The 10th parliament goes into its second budget session on June 1.

May 9, 2015
May 9, 2015

Leading from the front

That our Sangsad has become dull and drab since the ascension to Bangabhaban of the previous Speaker would be discourteous to the existing fellows that constitute our house of parliament, but it is a fitting compliment to our president Abdul Hamid.

May 8, 2015
May 8, 2015

President, PM greet Tulip, Rushanara, Rupa

President Abdul Hamid and Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today congratulated Tulip Siddiq, granddaughter of Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, Rushanara Ali and Rupa Huq for winning the UK parliamentary polls.

March 25, 2015
March 25, 2015

President invites Khaleda on Independence Day

President Abdul Hamid invites BNP Chief Khaleda at his official residence Bangabhaban in Dhaka to attend programme marking the Independence Day tomorrow

March 9, 2015
March 9, 2015

President, PM greet Tigers

The president and prime minister have congratulated Bangladesh Cricket Team for their victory against England in the World Cup.

March 9, 2015
March 9, 2015

President, PM greet Tigers

President Abdul Hamid and Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina congratulate the National Cricket Team for their victory against England in the World Cup

February 25, 2015
February 25, 2015

Indian foreign secy to visit Bangladesh Mar 2

India’s Foreign Secretary S Jaishankar will visit Bangladesh on March 2, as part of his Saarc touraimed at restarting New Delhi’s neighbourhood outreach diplomacy

February 13, 2015
February 13, 2015

Mr President, Can't you do Something?

Last Monday, Nagorik Samaj, a platform of civil society members sent separate letters to President Abdul Hamid, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and the BNP chief Khaleda Zia requesting them to take initiative to hold talks to resolve the ongoing political crisis.

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