Bangladesh will introduce martial arts in Classes 4 and 5 at primary schools to strengthen children’s physical and mental development and teach self-defense, a government official said Friday.
National Citizen Party (NCP) leader Nasiruddin Patwary said Tarique Rahman had failed to demonstrate that he could lead Bangladesh and should not be given control of the country.
A mechanical failure at a liquefied natural gas terminal in Moheshkhali has deepened Bangladesh’s gas shortage, disrupting electricity generation, factories and transportation.
Former prime minister Sheikh Hasina will face legal action if she returns to Bangladesh, law minister Md Asaduzzaman said Thursday, adding that authorities would act within the powers granted by law.
Bangladesh’s International Crimes Tribunal chief prosecutor rejected a Human Rights Watch report questioning the fairness of tribunal proceedings, calling it “biased” and “one-sided.”
Bangladesh is working to become a regional aviation hub linking South Asia with the wider world, civil aviation and tourism minister Afroza Khanam said Monday.
