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Development expenditure of 10 ministries and divisions zero in July

In July, the first month of the current fiscal year 2026-27, 10 ministries and divisions could not spend any money despite having allocations for development projects. As a result, the implementation rate of the Annual Development Programme (ADP) during this period stood at only 0.69 percent.

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Crime

ASI arrested with 5,310 yaba pills in the capital

Southkhain Thana police arrested Assistant Sub-Inspector Md. Shafiqul Islam of Pallabi Thana of Dhaka Metropolitan Police and his accomplice Wasim along with 5,310 yaba pills on charges of drug trafficking.

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National

Repatriation only sustainable solution to Rohingya crisis: Defence Adviser

Prime Minister's Defence Adviser Brigadier General (Retd) Dr A K M Shamsul Islam has said there is no alternative to safe and dignified repatriation for a lasting solution to the Rohingya crisis.

2 months ago 678 views

National

3 ministers to hold parliamentary duties in PM's absence

The government has allocated responsibilities for conducting the activities of the Prime Minister's Office in parliament. If Prime Minister Tarique Rahman is absent, three ministers will perform this duty in turn.

2 months ago 708 views

Economy

Goal to build trillion-dollar economy by 2034: Science and Technology Minister

With the aim of transforming Bangladesh into a strong, knowledge-based and innovation-driven trillion-dollar economy by 2034, the 'Bangladesh Innovation Fair 2026' will be held at the Novo Theatre in Dhaka from September 12 to 14.

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Politics

Opposition leader holds exchange of views with media editors

Dr. Shafiqur Rahman, Opposition Leader in the National Parliament and Ameer of Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami, has held an exchange of views with editors of national newspapers.

2 months ago 795 views

National

Government will be more efficient with AI, citizen services will be easier: Public Administration Adviser

Prime Minister's Adviser on Public Administration Md. Ismail Zabihullah said that through the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI), the government will be able to make more efficient and faster decisions, and citizen services will become easier.

2 months ago 792 views

National

Abdus Shahid did not compromise on democracy and media freedom

Journalist leaders commented that late journalist Abdus Shahid, former president of Dhaka Journalists Union (DUJ), never compromised on democracy, media freedom and establishing journalists' rights.

2 months ago 787 views

National

Call for Stronger Regional Cooperation to Tackle South Asia’s Climate Risks

Environment, Forest and Climate Change State Minister Sheikh Faridul Islam has called for stronger regional cooperation to address the shared climate risks facing South Asia.

2 months ago 694 views

National

Health minister instructs forming committee for infection prevention and control

Health and Family Welfare Minister Sardar Md. Sakhawat Hossain has instructed to quickly form an effective committee for infection prevention and control.

2 months ago 971 views

Bangladesh-India Trade Ties: Initiative to Reopen Land Ports and Border Haats

Economy

Focus on lifting yarn import restrictions and promoting joint investment •

Bangladesh-India Trade Ties: Initiative to Reopen Land Ports and Border Haats

Bangladesh and India have discussed reopening closed border haats, bringing land ports back to full operational capacity and lifting existing restrictions on the import of yarn by land to further strengthen bilateral trade relations.

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National

Bangladesh Seeks US Cooperation in Water and Waste Management

The Bangladesh government has expressed interest in utilising US experience and technical expertise in water management, waste management, renewable energy and agricultural cold storage, among other sectors.

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National

Target to Halve Road Accidents by 2030: Sheikh Rabiul Alam

Road Transport and Bridges, Railways and Shipping Minister Sheikh Rabiul Alam has said Bangladesh can halve the number of road accidents and related deaths by 2030 by increasing awareness among drivers and pedestrians, ensuring effective enforcement of laws and providing prompt emergency medical services after accidents.

2 months ago 788 views

National

Joint Efforts by Culture and Tourism Ministries Could Raise GDP Growth to 7-8%: Culture Minister

Culture Affairs Minister Nitai Roy Chowdhury has said coordinated efforts by the Ministry of Cultural Affairs and the Ministry of Civil Aviation and Tourism could increase the tourism sector’s contribution to GDP growth to 7-8%.

2 months ago 746 views

Economy

Bangladesh-India Bilateral Trade Stands at Nearly $13 Billion: Commerce Minister

Commerce Minister Khandaker Abdul Muktadir has said bilateral trade between Bangladesh and India currently stands at nearly $13 billion. He said India is Bangladesh’s second-largest trading partner after China.

2 months ago 743 views

Law Justice

Death penalty upheld for two accused in Nusrat murder case, life imprisonment for four

The High Court has upheld the death sentence for two accused in the sensational Nusrat Jahan Rafi murder case in Sonagazi, Feni. At the same time, four accused were sentenced to life imprisonment and ten were acquitted.

2 months ago 1,005 views

Politics

Opposition Leader Dr Shafiqur Rahman Holds Meeting with Editors

Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami Ameer and Opposition Leader Dr Shafiqur Rahman is holding a meeting with editors of various national newspapers and news organisations.

2 months ago 831 views

National

Despite political tensions, economy will not be affected: Indian High Commissioner

Indian High Commissioner to Bangladesh Dinesh Trivedi has said that despite political tensions between Bangladesh and India, it will not affect the economic relationship between the two countries.

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National

Tarique Rahman to go to the United States on September 21 to attend UN session

Prime Minister and BNP Chairman Tarique Rahman will go to New York, USA on September 21 to attend the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly. This will be his first visit to the United States after 20 years.

2 months ago 1,071 views

National

5 deaths from dengue in a day, 839 hospitalized

Five people died from dengue in the last 24 hours in the country. During the same period, 839 people were hospitalized with dengue. This is the highest single-day hospitalization record this year.

2 months ago 783 views

Development expenditure of 10 ministries and divisions zero in July

ASI arrested with 5,310 yaba pills in the capital

Repatriation only sustainable solution to Rohingya crisis: Defence Adviser

3 ministers to hold parliamentary duties in PM's absence

Goal to build trillion-dollar economy by 2034: Science and Technology Minister

Opposition leader holds exchange of views with media editors

Government will be more efficient with AI, citizen services will be easier: Public Administration Adviser

Abdus Shahid did not compromise on democracy and media freedom

Call for Stronger Regional Cooperation to Tackle South Asia’s Climate Risks

Health minister instructs forming committee for infection prevention and control

Bangladesh-India Trade Ties: Initiative to Reopen Land Ports and Border Haats

Bangladesh Seeks US Cooperation in Water and Waste Management

Target to Halve Road Accidents by 2030: Sheikh Rabiul Alam

Joint Efforts by Culture and Tourism Ministries Could Raise GDP Growth to 7-8%: Culture Minister

Bangladesh-India Bilateral Trade Stands at Nearly $13 Billion: Commerce Minister

Death penalty upheld for two accused in Nusrat murder case, life imprisonment for four

Opposition Leader Dr Shafiqur Rahman Holds Meeting with Editors

Despite political tensions, economy will not be affected: Indian High Commissioner

Tarique Rahman to go to the United States on September 21 to attend UN session

5 deaths from dengue in a day, 839 hospitalized

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