National,Politics,Jatiya Sangsad,Diplomachy

Japanese Agriculture Minister witness parliament session

Japanese Prime Minister’s special envoy and also Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Minister SUZUKI Norikazu witnessed the session of Jatiya Sangsad on Wednesday afternoon.The House warmly welcomed the Japanese minister by thumping desks by the members of parliament (MPs) after Chief Whip Nur...

National,Politics,Jatiya Sangsad,President, Prime Minister

Whip says President’s chair must be honoured, but regrets not thanking Shahabuddin personally

A ruling party whip on Wednesday expressed mixed reactions to the office of the President, saying he honours the chair of the President, but could not thank him as an individual.Paying tribute to those killed during the July uprising in his constituency,Lakshmipur-4 MP ABM Ashraf Uddin Nizan, speaki...

National,Business & Commerce

Soybean oil price hiked by Tk 4 per litre

The Ministry of Commerce on Wednesday raised the retail price of both bottled and loose soybean oil by Tk 4 per litre, citing mounting pressure from global market volatility and sustained losses incurred by importers and refiners.The decision was announced by Commerce Minister Khandaker Abdur Muktad...

National,Business & Commerce

Govt targets 2.19 cr tourism jobs by 2040 under mega plan: Minister Afroza

The government has initiated a ‘Tourism Mega Plan’ aimed at attracting 5.57 crore tourists and generating over 2.19 cr jobs by 2040, Civil Aviation and Tourism Minister Afroza Khanam told Parliament on Wednesday."Under the mega plan, we have set a target to attract 5.57 crore touris...

National,Jatiya Sangsad,President, Prime Minister

PM unveils 12-point initiative for greener, cleaner Dhaka

Prime Minister Tarique Rahman on Wednesday outlined the government’s 12-point action plan to transform the capital, Dhaka, into a “clean and green city”.“Various measures are being taken through Dhaka North and Dhaka South City Corporations under the Local Government Division...

National,Politics,Agriculture & Farming,Jatiya Sangsad,Weather,Environment & Nature,President, Prime Minister

Govt to support rain-hit haor farmers for three months: PM Tarique

Prime Minister Tarique Rahman on Wednesday told Parliament that the government will provide assistance for the next three months to farmers affected by ongoing heavy rain in three haor districts and parts of Mymensingh.“We will try to support them (affected farmers) for the next three months,&...

National,Crime, Law and Order Situation,Jatiya Sangsad

464 murder, 666 rape cases filed since government took office: Salahuddin

Home Minister Salahuddin Ahmed on Tuesday said 464 murder cases and 666 rape cases have been filed across the country since the current government took office.“Some 604 people have been arrested in murder cases while 530 in rape cases. Of these, 11 persons in murder cases and 71 persons in rap...

National,Business & Commerce,Bank & Insurance

Central bank allows banks to grant incentive bonuses for special achievements

Bangladesh Bank (BB) on Tuesday issued a new directive allowing scheduled banks to provide incentive bonuses of up to one month’s basic salary to officers and employees in recognition of special achievements, even if they do not fully meet certain pre-set criteria.The Banking Regulations and P...

National,Diplomachy,Election

EU EOM shares 6 priority recommendations; seeks more efforts for electoral inclusion

Chief observer of European Union Election Observation Mission (EU EOM) Ivars Ijabs on Tuesday identified six priority recommendations for Bangladesh, noting that more efforts are needed to foster accountability and electoral inclusion.“Now, it is time to turn the focus to the reform process to...

National,Weather,Environment & Nature

Lightning deaths in Bangladesh: Lack of shelters, awareness leaves rural people vulnerable

Lightning strikes have killed at least 11 people, including seven farmers, since Monday evening, highlighting a worsening and often overlooked climate threat in Bangladesh.Among them  at least nine people were killed by lightning strikes in Gaibandha, Bogura, Thakurgaon, Sirajganj and Natore di...

National,Power, Energy, Oil, Gas

Rosatom DG Alexey Likhachev meets PM

Director General of Russian state nuclear corporation Rosatom Alexey Likhachev met Prime Minister Tarique Rahman on Tuesday.The meeting was held at the Prime Minister's Office in the Secretariat at around 10:00am, said a PMO release.Foreign Minister Dr Khalilur Rahman, Science and Technology and...

National,Diplomachy

Bangladesh seeks information integrity, inclusive global communication at UN

Bangladesh has called for enhanced global efforts to ensure information integrity, combat misinformation and promote inclusive communication at the 48th session of the Committee on Information at United Nations Headquarters in New York.Addressing the general debate of the committee that takes place ...

National,Power, Energy, Oil, Gas

Chevron delegation meets PM Tarique

A delegation from Chevron Corporation called on Prime Minister Tarique Rahman on Tuesday. The meeting was held at noon at the Prime Minister’s office in the Cabinet Division at the Bangladesh Secretariat, said a PMO release. The Chevron delegation was led by Javier La Rosa, President...

National,Diplomachy

11.89 lakh Rohingyas now in Bangladesh: Foreign Minister

Foreign Minister Dr Khalilur Rahman on Tuesday told Parliament that the number of Rohingyas displaced from Myanmar and currently sheltered in Bangladesh stands at some 11.89 lakh.“According to the UNHCR report dated April 13, 2026, the current number of Rohingya community people displaced from...

National,Politics,President, Prime Minister

No alternative to ensuring justice for all to consolidate democratic journey: PM

Prime Minister Tarique Rahman on Tuesday said his government has taken steps to ensure access to justice for all, especially the financially disadvantaged, stressing that there is no alternative to establishing the rule of justice to consolidate the country’s renewed democratic journey.“...

National,Politics,Crime, Law and Order Situation,Jatiya Sangsad

Crackdown on drugs, online gambling after Apr 30: Salahuddin

Home Minister Salahuddin Ahmed on Monday told Parliament that a nationwide coordinated drive against illegal drugs, shisha lounges and online gambling will begin after April 30, warning that there is “no alternative” to such action to protect the youth from addiction and social decay.&ld...

National,Jatiya Sangsad

Ministers’ absence leaves two notices unanswered in Parliament

Two notices filed under Rule 71 (matters of urgent public importance) could not be disposed of in Parliament on Monday due to the absence of the ministers concerned.The day's agenda began with the question and answer session, which was tabled, followed by discussions on three notices under Rule ...

National,Power, Energy, Oil, Gas,Politics,President, Prime Minister

Govt to provide LPG cards for women alongside family cards: PM

Prime Minister Tarique Rahman on Monday said the government will introduce LPG cards for women alongside the existing family card programme to ease their cooking-related hardship.“Our mothers and sisters face difficulty every day. They have to struggle daily in managing food for the family. Th...

National,Politics,Media,Jatiya Sangsad

Chief Whip urges journalists to help safeguard democracy

Chief Whip Md Nurul Islam Moni on Monday called upon journalists to play a proactive role in protecting and strengthening democracy, saying the media can act as “fighters” in the struggle to uphold democratic values.“You can play an important role in consolidating democracy in the ...

National,Politics,Diplomachy

Shama Obaed hails EU support for Bangladesh’s democratic process

State Minister for Foreign Affairs Shama Obaed Islam on Monday appreciated the European Union’s continued engagement in supporting Bangladesh’s democratic journey, including the deployment of the Election Observer Mission.She highlighted the importance of continued cooperation with inter...