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Government will not interfere in local government elections: Mir Shahe Alam

State Minister for Local Government, Rural Development and Cooperatives Mir Shahe Alam has said that the government and the administration will not interfere in any way in local government elections. He also said that necessary assistance will be provided to the Election Commission to organize free, fair and impartial elections.

1 month ago 452 views

National

Government to take action over harassment of Dr. Yunus in New York

Prime Minister's Information Adviser Dr. Zahed Ur Rahman has said the government will take action over the harassment of former Chief Adviser of the interim government Dr. Muhammad Yunus at an airport in New York, USA.

1 month ago 566 views

National

Bangladesh seeks joint initiative with UAE for safe drinking water project in Cox's Bazar

Local Government, Rural Development and Cooperatives Minister Dr. Abdul Moyeen Khan has proposed undertaking a pilot project jointly with the United Arab Emirates (UAE) to convert saline water into safe drinking water in Cox's Bazar. At the same time, he called for increasing UAE investment in Bangladesh.

1 month ago 344 views

Agriculture

Egg production must be increased to achieve export capacity: State Minister

State Minister for Fisheries and Livestock Sultan Salauuddin Tuku has said that by increasing the country's egg production, it must be possible to meet domestic demand as well as achieve export capacity.

1 month ago 881 views

Economy

World Bank supports Bangladesh's economic policy: Finance Minister

Finance Minister Amir Khosru Mahmud Chowdhury has claimed that the World Bank supports the government's policies adopted to tackle Bangladesh's economic crisis, restore stability, and implement medium- and long-term development plans. He said the organization's cooperation will continue for the country's economic recovery and development.

1 month ago 799 views

Economy

Bangladesh seeks Netherlands cooperation to advance free trade agreement with EU

Bangladesh has sought the Netherlands' cooperation in advancing the proposed Free Trade Agreement (FTA) with the European Union (EU) and in retaining trade benefits in the European market after graduation from the Least Developed Countries (LDC) list. Discussions were also held on the potential for joint initiatives in agricultural technology, the jute industry, modernization of fertilizer factories, renewable energy and port management.

1 month ago 697 views

Economy

Initiative for CEPA with Oman; Bangladesh wants to reduce trade deficit

Commerce Minister Khandaker Abdul Muktadir has said an initiative is being taken to sign a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) with Oman to reduce the trade deficit, increase exports of Bangladeshi goods, and expand investment.

1 month ago 765 views

Economy

Risk rising in Bangladesh's economy, growth forecast at 3.2 percent in 2027

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) fears growing pressure on Bangladesh's economy due to conflict in the Middle East, high fuel prices, and uncertainty in global trade. According to the organization's forecast, Bangladesh's gross domestic product (GDP) growth may fall to 3.2 percent in 2027. At the same time, there is a risk that inflation may rise to 10.9 percent.

1 month ago 1,075 views

Call to build modern healthcare through the application of artificial intelligence

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Adviser to the Prime Minister on Public Administration and BNP National Standing Committee member Md. Ismail Zabiullah •

Call to build modern healthcare through the application of artificial intelligence

Adviser to the Prime Minister on Public Administration and BNP National Standing Committee member Md. Ismail Zabiullah has called for building people-friendly and improved healthcare services through the application of modern technology, including artificial intelligence.

1 month ago 740 views

Politics

Jamaat Secretary General at Spain's National Day event

Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami Secretary General and former Member of Parliament Mia Golam Parwar participated in a reception organized in Dhaka on the occasion of Spain's National Day. At that time, he handed over to Spain's Ambassador to Dhaka, Gabriel Sistiaga Ochoa de Chinchetru, a greeting letter sent by Leader of the Opposition and Jamaat Ameer Dr. Shafiqur Rahman to King Felipe VI of Spain.

1 month ago 771 views

World

Robert Hall and Michael Woodford win Nobel in Economics

For their contributions to laying the foundation for policies to maintain macroeconomic stability, American economists Robert E. Hall and Michael Woodford have been awarded the 2026 Nobel Prize in Economics. Their research has played an important role in formulating effective policies to control economic fluctuations.

1 month ago 957 views

National

Tourist numbers and travel rules on Saint Martin's Island to be reconsidered: Environment Minister

Environment, Forest and Climate Change Minister Abdul Awal Mintu has said that the tourism period, the daily number of tourists, and the departure point for tourist ships to Saint Martin's Island will be reconsidered.

1 month ago 1,355 views

National

Adviser seeks UNDP support for public administration reform and good governance

Prime Minister's Adviser on Public Administration Md. Ismail Zabihullah has sought further cooperation from the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in public administration reform, establishing good governance, creating employment, and enhancing the skills of government officials.

1 month ago 755 views

National

Target to collect data of 44.5 million households by December

The government has set a target to collect information on approximately 44.5 million households across the country and include it in a database by December of this year to implement the Family Card programme. This information was given by Minister of Social Welfare and Women and Children Affairs Professor Dr A Z M Zahid Hossain.

1 month ago 920 views

Politics

Give an account of every penny of public money: Nasiruddin Patwary

Nasiruddin Patwary, chief coordinator of the National Citizen Party (NCP), has expressed outrage over allegations of about Tk 252 crore in excess spending on printing free textbooks. He raised the question: is power a license to plunder?

1 month ago 880 views

National

Bangladesh will not sit idle if Mecca-Medina is attacked: Shama Obaid

State Minister for Foreign Affairs Shama Obaid has said Bangladesh will extend a helping hand if the security of holy Mecca and Medina comes under threat. She said Bangladesh stands beside the government and people of Saudi Arabia.

1 month ago 803 views

National

Not religion, ensuring everyone's rights as citizens is the responsibility: Prime Minister

Prime Minister Tarek Rahman has said that it is the government's duty to ensure everyone's rights and security as citizens, not on the basis of religious identity. He said he will try his utmost as head of government to ensure every citizen's due rights.

1 month ago 685 views

Country

Government to buy paddy from farmers experimentally in three districts: Food Minister

To ensure fair prices for farmers, the government will collect paddy directly from farmers, keeping middlemen out. Food Minister Afroza Khanam said there are plans to launch this program experimentally in three districts initially.

1 month ago 856 views

National

Announcement to halt LPG sales Thursday-Friday in protest against harassment

In protest against the harassment of LPG cylinder traders, LP Gas Traders Cooperative Society Limited has announced that cylinder sales will remain closed across the country next Thursday and Friday. If the demands are not met, association President Selim Khan has warned of a tougher movement.

1 month ago 700 views

National

Bangladesh-EU to work together to prevent illegal migration and human trafficking

Bangladesh and the European Union (EU) have agreed to work together to prevent irregular migration and human trafficking and to increase opportunities for skilled Bangladeshi workers to find employment in the EU labour market.

1 month ago 1,299 views

Government will not interfere in local government elections: Mir Shahe Alam

Government to take action over harassment of Dr. Yunus in New York

Bangladesh seeks joint initiative with UAE for safe drinking water project in Cox's Bazar

Egg production must be increased to achieve export capacity: State Minister

World Bank supports Bangladesh's economic policy: Finance Minister

Bangladesh seeks Netherlands cooperation to advance free trade agreement with EU

Initiative for CEPA with Oman; Bangladesh wants to reduce trade deficit

Risk rising in Bangladesh's economy, growth forecast at 3.2 percent in 2027

Call to build modern healthcare through the application of artificial intelligence

Jamaat Secretary General at Spain's National Day event

Robert Hall and Michael Woodford win Nobel in Economics

Tourist numbers and travel rules on Saint Martin's Island to be reconsidered: Environment Minister

Adviser seeks UNDP support for public administration reform and good governance

Target to collect data of 44.5 million households by December

Give an account of every penny of public money: Nasiruddin Patwary

Bangladesh will not sit idle if Mecca-Medina is attacked: Shama Obaid

Not religion, ensuring everyone's rights as citizens is the responsibility: Prime Minister

Government to buy paddy from farmers experimentally in three districts: Food Minister

Announcement to halt LPG sales Thursday-Friday in protest against harassment

Bangladesh-EU to work together to prevent illegal migration and human trafficking

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