National,Election,Administrations,President, Prime Minister

PM seeks govt officials’ effective role in implementing electoral pledges

Prime Minister Tarique Rahman on Saturday sought the government official’s effective role in implementing electoral pledges saying that his government is committed to implement all the pledges made in his party’s election manifesto. “The people have given their verdict in favo...

National,Diplomachy

Bangladesh seeks fair global finance, smooth LDC graduation

Bangladesh has called for urgent global action to narrow the widening SDG financing gap and build a fair, inclusive financial system while seeking a smooth and sustainable graduation from LDC status.The call was made by Bangladesh Permanent Representative to the UN Salahuddin Noman Chowdhury while s...

National,Politics,Jatiya Sangsad

Cabinet approves bill scrapping duty-free vehicle facility for MPs

The Cabinet today gave final and in-principle approval to the draft of the Members of Parliament (Remuneration and Allowances) (Amendment) Act, 2026, scrapping duty-free vehicle facility for the lawmakers.Prime Minister Tarique Rahman chaired the meeting at the cabinet room in the Sangsad Bhaban her...

National,Diplomachy

Dhaka sends emergency aid to Iran following PM's directive

Bangladesh on Thursday handed over emergency medical relief supplies to the Iranian Ambassador in Dhaka for dispatch to Iran following the decision of Prime Minister Tarique Rahman.The assistance is being sent through the Bangladesh Red Crescent Society, foreign ministry's press release said her...

National,Agriculture & Farming,Jatiya Sangsad,President, Prime Minister

Govt takes timely plans for agricultural dev, PM tells JS

Prime Minister Tarique Rahman on Wednesday told the Jatiya Sangsad (JS) that his government has taken various time-befitting plans for the development of country's agriculture, by tackling different challenges triggered by climate change, population growth, reduction of land, and technological l...

National,Politics,Media

PM asserts firm stance on press freedom

Prime Minister Tarique Rahman on Tuesday expressed his government’s firm stance on the freedom of the press in the country.The premier expressed the stance at a meeting with Newspaper Owners’ Association of Bangladesh (NOAB) members at the Public Administration meeting room at the Cabine...

National,Crime, Law and Order Situation

Block raids intensified in crime-prone areas in capital

Law enforcement agencies have intensified block raid operations in crime-prone areas of the capital to maintain law and order and ensure public safety.Strict action is being taken against those involved in terrorism, extortion, drug trafficking, mugging and other criminal activities in Dhaka Metropo...

National,Business & Commerce,Power, Energy, Oil, Gas

Pumping of 7,000 tonnes of diesel from India begins

Pumping of 7,000 metric tonnes of refined diesel imported from India's Numaligarh Refinery Limited (NRL) has begun.The fuel is being transported through the Bangladesh-India Friendship Pipeline and will reach the depot of Padma Oil PLC in Parbatipur, Dinajpur."Pumping started at around 8:30...

National,Politics,Women & Children

BNP nominated 36 women in reserved seats of parliament

BNP has confirmed nominations for 36 women in reserved seats of the National Parliament. BNP Senior Joint Secretary General Ruhul Kabir Rizvi disclosed this at a press conference on Monday.Rizvi said, members of the nomination board took interviews of the candidates to nominate for the reserved...

National,Diplomachy

Sustainable solution to Rohingya crisis lies in Rakhine: FM

Foreign Minister Dr. Khalilur Rahman has said a durable solution to the Rohingya crisis lies in Myanmar’s Rakhine State, urging the international community to intensify efforts for safe, dignified and voluntary repatriation of the displaced Rohingyas.He made the remarks while speaking as a pan...

National,Business & Commerce,Power, Energy, Oil, Gas,Diplomachy

Bangladesh starts receiving 5,000 more tonnes of diesel from India

Bangladesh on Friday has started receiving 5,000 more tonnes of diesel from India through the cross border pipeline, said officials familiar with the process.“Another 5,000 tonnes of diesel has stated coming to Parbatipur Padma Oil depot from India through the India-Bangladesh Friendship Pipel...

National,Power, Energy, Oil, Gas

Rooppur Nuclear Power Plant first unit gets commissioning license

Bangladesh Atomic Energy Regulatory Authority (BAERA) has officially granted the commissioning license for fuel loading at the first unit of the Rooppur Nuclear Power Plant (RNPP).The license has been issued based on the assessment and review of national and international regulatory agencies. B...

National,Politics,Liberation War, Freedom Fighter

PM confers Independence Award on 15 individuals, five institutions

Prime Minister Tarique Rahman on Thursday conferred the Independence Award (Swadhinata Puraskar) -2026 on 15 distinguished persons, including former Prime Minister Begum Khaleda Zia, and five institutions in recognition of their outstanding contributions to respective fields at the national level.Th...

National,Politics,Diplomachy

Tarique Rahman among TIME's 100 most influential people of 2026

Prime Minister and BNP Chairman Tarique Rahman has been featured on the New York-based TIME magazine as one of the 100 most influential people of the world for 2026.The list released today by the TIME magazine included prominent leaders like US President Donald Trump, UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer,...

National,Politics,Jatiya Sangsad,Administrations,President, Prime Minister

Govt moves to make, implement action plans under 180-day programme: PM

Prime Minister Tarique Rahman today said that the government has taken necessary steps to formulate and implement action plans based on a 180-day programme to implement the commitments made in the election manifesto."In line with the election manifesto, several important programmes have already...

National,Power, Energy, Oil, Gas,Economy ,Administrations

PM seeks $2b from development partners to meet energy demand

Prime Minister Tarique Rahman on Wednesday sought US$ 2 billion fund from development partners to meet the Bangladesh's immediate energy needs and safeguard its economic stability."The situation before us demands urgency, solidarity, and decisive action. Immediate support for the most vulne...

National,Jatiya Sangsad,Jobs,WAR

Govt has specific plans to explore alternative labour market abroad: PM

Prime Minister Tarique Rahman on Wednesday told the Jatiya Sangsad (JS) that his government has specific plans to explore alternative labour market abroad in view of recent instability in the Middle East, including Iran.“Initiatives have been taken to sign bilateral agreements to expand altern...

National,Politics,Art& Culture,Fair & Festivals

PM greets nation on Pahela Baishakh

Prime Minister Tarique Rahman has extended his heartfelt greetings and congratulations to the people of the country as well as all Bangla speaking communities across the world on the occasion of Pahela Baishakh, welcoming the Bangla New Year 1433.In a message marking the day, the Prime Minister said...

National,Fair & Festivals

President calls for building a united, non-communal society marking Bangla New Year

President Mohamamed Shahabuddin has called upon the countrymen to forget their differences and build a non-communal, united and just society.In a message on the eve of Bangla New Year, he said, Bangla New Year is a universal festival of Bengalis, which is a bright symbol of unity, harmony and non-co...

National,Politics

PM asks party men to assist law enforcers in maintaining peace, order

Prime Minister and BNP Chairman Tarique Rahman on Sunday urged his party leaders and activists to assist the local administration and the law enforcement agencies to maintain peace and order across the country.He made the call while addressing Bogura district BNP leaders and activists at the Jatiya ...