Tarique Rahman

Bilateral meeting held between PM and Turkish President Erdogan

Prime Minister Tarique Rahman held a bilateral meeting with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan in Antalya. The talks began at 7:15 pm local time today at the Maxx Royal Hotel, said PM's Deputy Press Secretary Hasan Shiplu...

PM reached Istanbul to attend the COP31 world leaders' summit

Prime Minister Tarique Rahman reached Istanbul en route to Antalya this afternoon on a three-day official visit to Turkiye to attend the COP31 World Leaders' Summit, where he will address a plenary session and hold bilateral meetings on the sidelines...

The message is loud and clear, we are on the streets: PM

We are on the streets, have to remain on the streets: PM

Bangladesh Prime Minister Tarique Rahman said on Monday that the government would take necessary steps under the existing Bangladesh-India extradition treaty if ousted prime minister Sheikh Hasina wished to return to the country. “The message is loud and clear: we are on the streets. We have to rem

Govt plans to build six 100-bed hospitals for workers in industrial areas: PM

The government plans to build six 100-bed hospitals exclusively for workers in six industrial areas to ensure healthcare services for labourers, Prime Minister Tarique Rahman told the National Parliament on Monday. The hospitals will initially be constructed in Tongi, Ashulia, Kaliakair, Narayangan

PM urges young BCS officers to serve people with honesty, efficiency and humanity

Prime Minister Tarique Rahman today urged young BCS officers to serve people with honesty, efficiency and humanity, stressing that no citizen should face harassment in public services, and asking them to stay politically neutral and not compromise integrity for postings or promotions...

PM mourns death of 7 Bangladeshis in Saudi road accident

Prime Minister Tarique Rahman today expressed deep shock and sorrow over the death of seven Bangladeshi nationals in a road accident in Saudi Arabia. The Premier, in a condolence message this morning, said, "I express my deep shock and sorrow over the death of seven Bangladeshi nationals...

PM seeks frontline role of Gram Police to prevent crime

Prime Minister Tarique Rahman has said Gram Police can play a key role in keeping villages safe by passing on early information about crime to the local administration and law enforcers, and announced a pay rise, a new mobile allowance and other benefits for the force...

PM wishes Nov 7’s revolutionary spirit serve as guiding force for building future Bangladesh

Prime Minister Tarique Rahman has wished that the revolutionary spirit of November 7 serve as the inspiration and guiding force for building the future Bangladesh. He made the wish in a message on the occasion of the Historic National Revolution and Solidarity Day to be observed tomorrow. The p

Fuel infrastructure to be built from Mongla to north: PM

Prime Minister Tarique Rahman has said energy infrastructure will be developed from Mongla to northern Bangladesh to ensure adequate electricity and gas supplies and accelerate economic activity across the region.

PM to visit Khulna, Bagerhat tomorrow

Prime Minister Tarique Rahman will visit Khulna and Bagerhat tomorrow to attend a series of programmes, including inaugurating the second season of the nationwide ‘Notun Kuri Sports’ initiative in Khulna. He will leave Dhaka by helicopter for Mongla at 9:00 am and travel by road to Khulna after com

Cabinet approves Public Holiday's for 2027

Cabinet has approved a 2027 holiday schedule providing for 29 days of general and executive-order leave, with seven falling on weekly holidays, resulting in 22 effective days off. The schedule was approved at a Cabinet meeting chaired by Prime Minister Tarique Rahman on Monday...

PM for comprehensive preparations to address earthquake risks

Prime Minister Tarique Rahman today directed the authorities concerned to strengthen preparations, identify vulnerable buildings and enhance emergency rescue capability to deal with potential earthquake risks. He gave the directives at a meeting on earthquake preparedness and response held at the P

PM calls for vigilance to ensure industrial operations, public safety

Prime Minister Tarique Rahman has called for heightened vigilance to ensure smooth operation of factories and industries and protect people's lives and property amid concerns over attempts to create instability in the... “He (Prime Minister) said that factories and industries must operate pro

PM heads Dhaka after aircraft fault fixed

Prime Minister Tarique Rahman departed Tokyo for Dhaka on Thursday night after a mechanical fault in a Biman Bangladesh Airlines VVIP flight delayed his return from a four-day official visit to Japan. A Biman Bangladesh Airlines flight carrying the prime minister, his wife Zubaida Rahman and member

PM’s flight delayed after a mechanical fault at Narita

Prime Minister Tarique Rahman’s return journey to Dhaka was delayed after a mechanical fault was detected in a Biman Bangladesh Airlines VVIP flight at Japan’s Narita International Airport. The BG 377 aircraft was grounded after a spoiler malfunction warning appeared while it was taxiing towards...

PM visits Toyota's Motomachi factory in Japan

Prime Minister Tarique Rahman today visited Toyota's Motomachi factory in Nagoya, Japan, as part of his four-day official visit to the country. During the visit at noon local time, the prime minister, accompanied by his wife Dr Zubaida Rahman, toured the factory and observed its vehicle assembly...