National,Oil & Energy
The Advisers Council Committee on Economic Affairs on Wednesday recommended for approving two major proposals in principle including the import of refined fuel oil through a government-to-government (G2G) arrangement for the 2026 calendar year and the procurement of e-passport materials under the Ho...
National,Business,Politics
BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir on Tuesday said that BNP founder Shaheed President Ziaur Rahman had provided microcredit at a 2 percent interest rate to create entrepreneurs in the underdeveloped areas in the country.“When the founder of our party was in power, he arranged to...
National,Politics
Newly appointed Pakistani High Commission to Bangladesh Imran Haider on Tuesday met with Food and Land Adviser Ali Imam Majumder at the secretariat in the capital. Photo: PIDDHAKA, Oct 21, 2025 (BSS) - Newly appointed Pakistani High Commission to Bangladesh Imran Haider today met with Food and Land ...
The US-based International Republican Institute (IRI) on Tuesday confirmed Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus that the organization will send at least 10 international observers for Bangladesh’s national election in February next.The confirmation came at a meeting between the Chief Adviser...
The Appellate Division of the Supreme Court (SC) on Tuesday began hearing an appeal against its earlier judgment that had abolished the poll-time non-party caretaker government (CG) system.The Appellate Division full bench, headed by Chief Justice Syed Refaat Ahmed, started the proceedings. Advocate...
National
The Executive Committee of the National Economic Council (ECNEC) on Tuesday approved a total of 13 projects with an estimated cost of Tk 1,988.09 crore.The approval came from a meeting of the ECNEC with Chief Adviser and ECNEC Chairperson Professor Dr Muhammad Yunus in the chair at the NEC conferenc...
Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) A M M Nasir Uddin on Tuesday said the Election Commission (EC) has planned to establish a central cell to combat artificial intelligence (AI) generated misinformation and disinformation during the upcoming national elections.He said a centrally coordinated cell woul...
National,Business
Dhaka has called for expanding halal trade and business cooperation with Malaysia, as Bangladesh participated for the second time in the “Malacca International Halal Festival 2025” held at the Melaka International Trade Centre (MITC) in Malaysia’s historic Malacca state from Octobe...
The government has taken elaborate programmes to celebrate the great Victory Day-2025 with due dignity and solemnity. These programmmes were taken at an inter-ministerial meeting in Dhaka under the initiative of the Ministry of Liberation War Affairs, said an official handout on Monday.Marking ...
National,Business,INFRASTRUCTURE & DEV,CORPORATE & BRAND
The Ministry of Civil Aviation and Tourism on Monday issued a directive to the Civil Aviation Authority of Bangladesh (CAAB) to waive all applicable charges for additional and special flights being operated by airlines to re-adjust disrupted schedules following the recent fire at the Cargo Village o...
BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir on Monday said the July Uprising has once again created a historic opportunity to build a prosperous and beautiful Bangladesh. He said, "Many of us may not feel like listening to talks about politics. But unfortunately, it is the politician...
The Election Commission (EC) has decided to prohibit drone use during the upcoming parliamentary polls.The decision was made based on four specific reasons-- violation of privacy, security risks, breach of laws and regulations, and potential theft of personal information -- outlined in a working pap...
The defence on Monday began placing arguments before the International Crimes Tribunal (ICT)-1 in a case filed against three accused, including ousted prime minister Sheikh Hasina, over their alleged role in orchestrating crimes against humanity during the July-August Mass Uprising.Advocate Md Amir ...
Canada has reiterated its firm support for Bangladesh as the country moves towards a peaceful democratic transition through free, fair, inclusive, and participatory elections. "Canada stands with Bangladesh as it moves towards a peaceful transition through free, fair, inclusive, and partic...
Bangladesh and China have reaffirmed their commitment to deepening cooperation and advancing shared development as the two nations marked the 50th anniversary of diplomatic relations.The pledge came at a seminar titled "Join Hands to Act on the Four Global Initiatives and Promote Common Develop...
Italy is keen to cooperate Bangladesh in various issues that include to enhance skills in probing fire incidents, prevent human trafficking and financial crimes.Italy gave the offers in a bilateral meeting held between the Home Ministers of Bangladesh and Italy in Rome, Italy on October 16, said a H...
National,INFRASTRUCTURE & DEV
Director General of Fire Service and Civil Defence (FSCD) Brigadier General Muhammad Jahed Kamal said strong winds were a major factor in the delay in controlling the massive fire at the Cargo Village of Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport (HSIA) on Sunday."The fire spread faster due to the ...
Country
BSS, Chattogram: Two young motorcyclists were killed on Saturday after being hit by an unidentified bus in the Puraton BOC area on the Chattogram-Cox's Bazar Highway in Lohagara upazila of the district.The deceased were identified as Md Sohel (25) from Laxmipur in Chauddagram upazila of Cumilla ...
BSS, Pirojpur: The Bangladesh Navy in a drive has seized 30,000 meters of nets to protect mother hilsa in the estuaries of Sandhya and Kancha rivers in Kaukhali upazila of the district.A team of Bangladesh Navy led by Lieutenant Commander SM Zayedul Islam conducted a drive in the area on Saturday af...
National Citizen Party (NCP) Convener Nahid Islam on Saturday reiterated that the recently announced July National Charter must have a legal foundation, saying such a step is essential to ensure the document truly represents the people's aspirations. "We have said this before and we re...
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