Six months after forming the government, Prime Minister Tarique Rahman has expanded his cabinet by inducting four new ministers and two state ministers.

Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir was sworn in as Bangladesh's 23rd President on Friday evening in a ceremony at the Darbar Hall of Bangabhaban.

Veteran politician Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir is set to be sworn in as the 23rd President of Bangladesh this evening.

Voting in Bangladesh's much-anticipated presidential election began Thursday afternoon at the Jatiya Sangsad Bhaban from 2pm to 5pm without a break.

Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir has outlined his vision for a "happy and prosperous" Bangladesh as the BNP veteran prepares for a presidential election he is widely expected to win.

Prime Minister Tarique Rahman announced that the government will cover all educational expenses to provide free education for women up to the honours level.

Prime Minister Tarique Rahman has expressed a strong commitment to establishing Bangladesh as a welfare-oriented state and urged citizens to keep their trust in the BNP government.

A discussion meeting, prayer session cake-cutting ceremony and sweets distribution were organized by the Gacha Metro Thana Sramik Dal to mark the 82nd birth anniversary of former three-time prime minister

Md. Ismail Zabiullah from Kamalnagar Upazila in Laxmipur has been nominated to the National Standing Committee BNP's highest policymaking forum sparking celebration among party leaders and activists in the district.

The BNP has appointed four leaders to its national standing committee, the party's highest policymaking forum as according to a statement issued Saturday by Assistant Office Secretary Munir Hossain.