On January 22nd, 2024, the handover ceremony of the Golden Great Wall Commemorative Medal by the Ministry of Public Security of the People's Republic of China to the Minister of Home Affairs of Bangladesh was held at the Ministry of Home Affairs. Ambassador Yao Wen attended and handed over the commemorative medal and certificate of honor on behalf of the Chinese side. Honorable Mr. Asaduzzaman Khan, Member of Parliament and Minister of Home Affairs together with 80 senior officials from Bangladeshi police attended the ceremony. Ambassador Yao Wen conveyed the cordial greetings from Chinese State Councilor and Minister of Public Security Wang Xiaohong to Honorable Mr. Asaduzzaman Khan. He emphasized that the Ministry of Home Affairs of Bangladesh has made outstanding contributions over the past years in ensuring the personal and property safety of Chinese citizens in Bangladesh and promoting cooperation in the fields of law enforcement and security between China and Bangladesh. In this regard, the Ministry of Public Security of China conferred Honorable Mr. Asaduzzaman Khan with the Golden Great Wall Commemorative Medal. China is willing to work with Bangladesh to continue to deepen cooperation in law enforcement and security, safeguard the legitimate rights and interests of citizens of the two countries and advance China-Bangladesh Strategic Partnership of Cooperation. Honorable Mr. Asaduzzaman Khan kindly requested Ambassador Yao to convey his heartfelt thanks and cordial greetings to Chinese State Councilor and Minister of Public Security Wang Xiaohong, and said that the awarding of Golden Great Wall Commemorative Medal by the Ministry of Public Security of China is a great honor for the Ministry of Home Affairs of Bangladesh and himself, which is a vivid manifestation of the friendly cooperation between Bangladesh and China in law enforcement and security. The Ministry of Home Affairs of Bangladesh will, as always, make every effort to ensure the safety of Chinese citizens and enterprises in Bangladesh. Bangladesh is willing to work with China to push bilateral cooperation in law enforcement and security to a new level.

Bangladesh men’s team won bronze at 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou, China, after beating Pakistan by five wickets on Saturday, October 07. The men in red and green ensured the third position as scored 65 in five overs. It is second medal of this event, first one is coming from women's cricket. The Tigresses had beaten their Pakistan counterparts too to claim the first bronze medal.

Winning a medal by an athlete in her very first international event doesn’t always happen. But Devika Sarma of Guwahati is an exception here. Nineteen-year-old Devika recently won a bronze medal in the South Asian Junior Triathlon Championship in Pokhara, Nepal. This was her maiden attempt at an international event after taking up triathlon in 2021. “It means a lot to me. For me to go there, participate and win a medal is a morale booster. I’m high in confidence after the championship,” Devika told The Assam Tribune on Sunday. Assam Triathlon Association (ATA) on Sunday felicitated Devika for her achievement. Devika further said meeting and interacting with the athletes from different countries was also a learning experience. “Definitely, the experience was great. Interacting and observing players from different countries was a huge experience. I could also realize the shortcomings in cycling and running. So, overall it was enriching,” she added. Devika, a student of Cotton University, is now aiming to participate in the selection trials for the Asia Triathlon U23/Junior Championships to be held in Japan in June this year. Earlier, Devika was into Aquathlon but she started to take triathlon seriously in 2021. Now she wants to leave a mark in the game. “I want to go step by step. I want to do well in the upcoming events and then in the national games. Then I would like to do well in international events,” she added. Devika trains at Dolphin Swimming Training Centre. She runs at the Judges’ Field, SAI Field and Sarosojai Sports Complex besides doing cycling on the road. Assam Triathlon Association president JN Dutta Baruah and secretary Arup Krishna Thakuria sought everyone’s cooperation to populrise the sports so that more youths come forward to participate in triathlon. On the felicitation programme which was held at the Assam Olympic Association conference hall in Guwahati on Sunday, several known sports organisers including Bishnuram Nunisa, Bhabajyoti Goswami, Kailash Sarma, Alok Tripathi, Shiladitya Dev and veteran sports journalist Balendra Mohan Chakraborty among others were present. Source: The Assam Tribune

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today received the medal and citation of IDF Global Ambassador for Diabetes. Foreign Minister Dr AK Abdul Momen handed over the medal to her at her official residence Ganabhaban this morning. State Minister for Foreign Affairs Md. Shahriar Alam, PM’s ambassador-at-large Mohammad Ziauddin, Principal Secretary M. Tofazzel Hossain Miah and Senior Secretary of Foreign Ministry Masud Bin Momen were present. On December 5, 2022, Sheikh Hasina was named as the "Global Ambassador for Diabetes" by the International Diabetic Federation (IDF) at the opening ceremony of the World Diabetes Congress 2022 held in Lisbon, Portugal. Bangladesh Ambassador to Portugal Tarik Ahsan on behalf of the Prime Minister, received the certificate of the honorary title in Lisbon. The honorary title of Global Ambassador for Diabetes was conferred as recognition of PM Hasina’s contribution to improving the lives of people with diabetes. As the global ambassador, she will represent the voice of people living with diabetes worldwide for two years. Sheikh Hasina had earlier received various international awards and recognitions, including MDG Award, South-South Award, Vaccine Hero Award for her prudent leadership and contribution in taking healthcare services to people's doorsteps.

Bangladesh Women’s cricket team clinched the gold medal in the ongoing 13th South Asian Games (SA Games) on Sunday beating Sri Lanka in the final by two runs at Pokhara in Nepal on Sunday. Bangladesh Women’s best success in SA Games was winning a silver previously. But this time, they bagged their first gold medal in the event riding on the superb bowling effort. Sri Lanka won the toss in the final and opted to field first. Bangladesh were dismal with the bat as they posted only 91 runs for eight in 20 overs. Murshida Khatun and Ayesha Rahman- the opening pair failed to impress as they were departed in just 16 runs. Ayesha posted only two runs while Murshida scored 14 runs. The middle-order disappointed to pose a strong batting show as Bangladesh fell into big trouble losing five wickets just in 36 runs. Farjana Haque and Ritu Moni failed to score any run in the match. Nigar Sultana was the best batter of Bangladesh scoring 29 runs off 38 balls with two fours and one six. Sanjida Islam and Fahima Khatun contributed with 15 each. Eventually, Bangladesh posted a below-par total of 91 runs for eight in 20 overs. Umesha Thimashini bagged four wickets conceding eight runs in four overs with two maidens. Sathya Sandeepani, Tharika Sewwandi, Kavisha Dilhari and Malsha Ranathunga took one wicket each for Sri Lanka as well. In reply, Sri Lanka tumbled for 89 for nine in 20 overs. Bangladesh scalped two wickets in the last over to seal the game for Bangladesh. Earlier, Bangladesh removed both of Sri Lankan openers in just 11 runs. However, their captain Harshitha Madavi scored 32 and Lihini Apsara scored 25, but their efforts went in vain due to the poor batting of the other batters. Nahida Akter took two wickets conceding 9 runs in four overs while Jahanara Alam, Salma Khatun and Khadijatul Kubra bagged one wicket each. Four out of nine Sri Lankan batters were run out in this game. Earlier, Bangladesh beat Sri Lanka, Nepal and Maldives to pave the way to the final. Eventually, they emerged the unbeaten champions of the event and clinched their first-ever gold medal in the SA games. Source: UNB AH

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina said, Bangladesh police have to play pioneer role to eradicate drugs and to create safe roads like curbing militancy. She said this while inaugurating the activities of police week at Rajarbag Police Lines Parade Ground in the capital on Monday. Sheik Hasina said, Bangladesh police is the role model in the world. This flow of success has to be continued. The country is advancing. So we want to take the country ahead with cooperation from all. She said, Awami League government has taken zero tolerance policy to check militancy-terrorism. Police have to be careful so that no innocent person fall victim to harassment by them. Informing that the government has taken multipurpose steps to create safe roads the Prime Minister said, Bangladesh police have to play pioneer role to ensure safe roads through creating public awareness and applying the existing laws vividly. At that time the premier also mentioned that Bangladesh police are playing praiseworthy role to provide security for more than 10 lakh evicted Myanmar nationals under cooperation from other agencies. The Prime Minister said, the number of women police members has risen to mentionable rate and stands at more than seven percent. Women police members are successfully discharging their duties in different posts including in the United Nations. I am expressing greetings to the women police members in this regard. The five days long police week has begun throughout the country keeping ahead the theme ‘Let’s create unity of police-people, let’s eradicate drugs-militancy’. In recognition of courageous and heroic activities of Bangladesh police members the Prime Minister handed over prizes to 349 members of police and Rapid Action Battalion (RAB). This year 40 police members were awarded Bangladesh Police Medal (BPM) and 62 were awarded President Police Medal (PPM). Besides, for revealing mysterious important cases, controlling crimes, efficiency, dutifulness, honesty and discipline 104 police members were awarded ‘Bangladesh Police Medal (BPM)- Service’ and 143 were awarded ‘President Police Medal (PPM)-Service’. AH