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Opposition leader's courtesy meeting with Netherlands ambassador

Netherlands Ambassador to Bangladesh Euris van Bommel has paid a courtesy call on the Leader of the Opposition in the National Parliament and Ameer of Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami, Dr. Shafiqur Rahman MP.

1 month ago 569 views

National

5 more die with measles symptoms, death toll 943

In the last 24 hours, five more people died with measles symptoms in the country. However, no deaths from confirmed measles infection occurred during this time. With this, the total number of deaths from measles and measles symptoms this year has reached 943.

1 month ago 549 views

National

Government will provide policy support to protect interests of all parties in the media

Prime Minister's political adviser Zahir Uddin Swapan said the government will provide policy support to make the media stronger and more institutional.

1 month ago 577 views

Country

‘This country is not ours, we want to return to our own country’

On the ninth Rohingya genocide remembrance day, Rohingyas held a rally at the Rohingya camp in Ukhia, Cox's Bazar demanding return to their own country.

1 month ago 592 views

Politics

Rashed Khan's explosive remarks about NCP and Jamaat-Shibir

BNP leader and political assistant to Prime Minister Tarique Rahman, Rashed Khan, has commented on the activities of NCP and Jamaat-Shibir leaders and activists.

1 month ago 549 views

Dhaka

Initiative to build modern AC bus terminal at Sayedabad

To ease traffic congestion in the capital and restore discipline in public transport, a plan has been taken to build a modern AC bus terminal at Sayedabad bus terminal. Dhaka South City Corporation (DSCC) has taken initiative to reduce congestion and improve passenger services by relocating AC bus counters from roads and various places to the terminal.

1 month ago 590 views

Politics

Mia Golam Parwar's call to avoid provocation and make the Long March successful

The 11-party unity will hold a Dhaka-Chattogram long march next September 5 with six demands including implementing the verdict of the referendum, trial for the July genocide, resolving the fuel and fertilizer crisis, controlling prices of daily necessities, improving the law and order situation, and stopping partisanization at all levels of administration.

1 month ago 546 views

National

No fine for renewal of driving license and vehicle papers

The government has again extended the deadline for renewal of motor vehicle fitness, tax token, route permit and driving license.

1 month ago 625 views

National

Adviser calls deputy minister's remarks on dual citizenship 'casual'

Prime Minister's Information and Broadcasting Adviser Dr. Zahed Ur Rahman has described the remarks made by State Minister for Foreign Affairs Humayun Kabir on dual citizenship as 'casual' and 'informal'.

1 month ago 465 views

National

Five local government elections to be held in current fiscal year

Local Government, Rural Development and Cooperatives Deputy Minister Mir Shah Alam has said that five types of local government elections will be held within the current 2026-27 fiscal year. Tk 6,000 crore has been allocated in the budget for organizing these elections.

1 month ago 460 views

National

UNDP assures cooperation in Bangladesh's reform process

The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) has expressed interest in cooperating in Bangladesh's overall reform process, including legal and judicial reforms and constitutional amendments.

1 month ago 572 views

National

Denmark's assistance will be effective in tackling Dhaka's water crisis: LGRD Minister

Local Government, Rural Development and Co-operatives Minister Dr. Abdul Mueen Khan has said Denmark's cooperation will play an important role in meeting the growing demand for clean water and addressing the water crisis in Dhaka.

1 month ago 426 views

National

Solar panels will gradually be installed on roofs of government offices: Mir Shah Alam

State Minister Mir Shah Alam has said that initiatives are being taken to gradually install solar panels on the rooftops of government offices under the Local Government, Rural Development and Cooperatives Division.

1 month ago 485 views

National

Environment Minister calls for regional cooperation and equitable water sharing to combat drought

Environment, Forest and Climate Change Minister Abdul Awal Mintu has called for regional cooperation, equitable water sharing, sustainable water management and advanced technology transfer to strengthen drought resilience.

1 month ago 454 views

Country

11 patients diagnosed with tuberculosis after surgery at Pabna hospital, investigation committee formed

Allegations have surfaced that 11 patients were diagnosed with tuberculosis after surgery at Al-Madina Lab and Hospital in Faridpur upazila of Pabna. The victims claim that after surgery, wounds took long to heal and complications arose, and tests later detected tuberculosis.

1 month ago 488 views

National

Courtesy meeting of three service chiefs with the President

Chiefs of the Army, Navy and Air Force paid a courtesy call on President Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir. The meeting was held at Bangabhaban on Tuesday (August 25) afternoon.

1 month ago 483 views

World

Trump administration to cancel visas of 200,000 asylum seekers in US

The Trump administration is planning to cancel temporary visas of nearly 200,000 foreign nationals who have applied for asylum in the US. Primarily B-1 business and B-2 tourist visa holders may fall under this decision.

1 month ago 533 views

National

Heavy rain forecast in various parts of the country

The weather office has said there is a possibility of rain and thunderstorms with gusty winds in various parts of the country over the next few days. In some places, moderate to heavy rainfall may occur.

1 month ago 529 views

National

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.

1 month ago 556 views

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.

1 month ago 692 views

Opposition leader's courtesy meeting with Netherlands ambassador

5 more die with measles symptoms, death toll 943

Government will provide policy support to protect interests of all parties in the media

‘This country is not ours, we want to return to our own country’

Rashed Khan's explosive remarks about NCP and Jamaat-Shibir

Initiative to build modern AC bus terminal at Sayedabad

Mia Golam Parwar's call to avoid provocation and make the Long March successful

No fine for renewal of driving license and vehicle papers

Adviser calls deputy minister's remarks on dual citizenship 'casual'

Five local government elections to be held in current fiscal year

UNDP assures cooperation in Bangladesh's reform process

Denmark's assistance will be effective in tackling Dhaka's water crisis: LGRD Minister

Solar panels will gradually be installed on roofs of government offices: Mir Shah Alam

Environment Minister calls for regional cooperation and equitable water sharing to combat drought

11 patients diagnosed with tuberculosis after surgery at Pabna hospital, investigation committee formed

Courtesy meeting of three service chiefs with the President

Trump administration to cancel visas of 200,000 asylum seekers in US

Heavy rain forecast in various parts of the country

Development expenditure of 10 ministries and divisions zero in July

ASI arrested with 5,310 yaba pills in the capital

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