National,Politics,Law & Justice

Sheikh Hasina, 39 others charge-sheeted in attempted murder case

Police have filed a charge sheet in a case over an alleged attempt to murder Jatiyatabadi Chhatra Dal activist Sheikh Mohammad Ashik during the July Mass Uprising, accusing 40 individuals, including ousted Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina.Other notable accused in the case include former ministers Obaidu...

National,Politics,Industries & Factories,President, Prime Minister

Govt takes steps to reopen closed factories: PM

BNP Chairman and Prime Minister Tarique Rahman on Friday said that his government has taken initiatives to reopen closed factories gradually in the country.“We’ve taken initiatives to restart the factories that were shut down in previous years. I have instructed all concerned to determin...

National,Infrastructure, Development,Agriculture & Farming,Jatiya Sangsad

20,000 km of canals to be excavated, re-excavated in 5 years: Minister

Water Resources Minister Md. Shahid Uddin Chowdhury Anee on Thursday informed the Jatiya Sangsad that the government has taken a plan to excavate and re-excavate some 20,000 kilometers of canals across the country over the next five years.Anee made the disclosure while replying to a starred tabled q...

National,Politics,Jatiya Sangsad,Law & Justice

23,865 'political harassment' cases withdrawn so far: Minister

A total of 23,865 politically motivated harassment cases have so far been withdrawn, and the process to withdraw the remaining cases is currently underway, Law, Justice and Parliamentary Affairs Minister Md. Asaduzzaman told the Jatiya Sangsad on Thursday.Responding to a scripted question from oppos...

National,Business & Commerce,Transportation & Aviation,Diplomachy

Biman, Boeing set to ink landmark deal this evening

Biman Bangladesh Airlines is set to sign a landmark deal with Boeing this evening to purchase 14 aircraft, marking its biggest modern fleet expansion aimed at boosting capacity and strengthening Bangladesh's aviation hub ambitions.Civil Aviation and Tourism Minister Afroza Khanam Rita will atten...

National,Infrastructure, Development,Crime, Law and Order Situation,Transportation & Aviation

Security tightened in all eight airports

Security measures have been strengthened in all eight airports across the country, including Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport, following alerts over possible militant attacks on key installations.Chairman of the Civil Aviation Authority of Bangladesh (CAAB) Air vice marshal Md. Mostafa Mahmud ...

National,Power, Energy, Oil, Gas

Fuel rationing withdrawn for police, emergency services: PM tells JS

Prime Minister Tarique Rahman on Sunday informed the Jatiya Sangsad (JS) that the fuel oil rationing for police and other emergency services has already been withdrawn.“We have already addressed the issue raised by a member of the parliament. For the emergency forces, including police, ambulan...

National,Business & Commerce,Religion

34,941 Bangladeshi pilgrims reach Saudi Arabia

A total of 34,941 Bangladeshi Hajj pilgrims have so far reached in Saudi Arabia through 87 Hajj flights.Director of the Bangladesh Hajj Office Md Lokman Hossain said that 87 flights had landed in Jeddah by 10am on Sunday.He said a total of 78,500 people from Bangladesh have been allowed to perform H...

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...