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.
PM meets president, apprises country’s situation
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina makes a courtesy call on President Abdul Hamid at Bangabhaban and apprises him of the country’s overall situation.
President hosts Iftar for PM, eminent citizens
President Abdul Hamid hosts an iftar party in the honor of the prime minister, judges, cabinet members, MPs, diplomats, eminent citizens and high civil and military officials at Bangabhaban.
Historic Mujibnagar Day being observed
The historic Mujibnagar Day is being observed today marking the formation of Bangladesh's first government that led the War of Liberation in 1971.
PSC digitising all activities for transparent recruitment
The Public Service Commission (PSC) is digitising its all activities to ensure accuracy in recruitment process, its Chairman Ekram Ahmed tells President Abdul Hamid.
Daily Star’s role earns kudos
Dignitaries from the country and abroad today hailed The Daily Star for its unflinching commitment for journalism and the development of Bangladesh.
Democracy needs active role of newspapers: President
President Abdul Hamid calls upon all newspapers to continue their contributions to the development of the country through responsible journalism. Addressing a programme marking the 25th anniversary of The Daily Star, he says all the media must work to fight extremism and terrorism.
Golam Rahman new chief info commissioner
The government appoints Dr M Golam Rahman, a Prof of Mass Communication and Journalism Department of Dhaka University, as the chief information commissioner.
Work hard to push Bangladesh ahead, President asks students
President Abdul Hamid says there must be relentless efforts, self criticism and cooperation to turn Bangladesh into a middle income nation by 2021 and a developed nation by 2041.
President asks police to work for people's welfare
President Abdul Hamid asks the members of Bangladesh Police to give special attention while discharging their duties so that no one is harassed.
President believes govt to maintain peace overcoming challenges
President Abdul Hamid says he firmly believes that the government will maintain peace, discipline and stability in the state and society overcoming all challenges.
