National,Business & Commerce,Economy

Circular economy key to Bangladesh’s industrial competitiveness: Minister

Commerce Minister Khandaker Abdul Muktadir on Wednesday said the transition to a circular economy is a key prerequisite for strengthening Bangladesh’s industrial competitiveness, sustainable growth and global market position.“The global market is changing rapidly. Sustainable production ...

National,Politics

Political situation improved, stability key to investment: Fakhrul

Local Government, Rural Development and Cooperatives(LGRD)  Minister Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir on Wednesday said Bangladesh’s political situation has improved compared to the past and expressed hope that sustained stability would pave the way for stronger economic growth, increased inve...

National,Sports,Fair & Festivals

No more fairs to be allowed on playgrounds: State Minister Aminul

State Minister for Youth and Sports Md. Aminul Haque said permission will no longer be given to hold fairs at stadiums.The state minister came up with the remark while talking to reporters on Wednesday after the first session of the fourth and final day of the DC Conference at Osmani Memorial Audito...

National,Accident, Fire, Disaster

Road safety crisis deepens as fatalities cross 400 in April

Road accidents across Bangladesh killed 404 people and injured 709 others in April, according to a monthly report by the Road Safety Foundation, highlighting persistent safety concerns on the country’s roads.The report documented 463 road crashes during the month. Among the deceased were 53 wo...

National,World

USF to award posthumous doctorates to Bangladeshi PhD students killed in attack

The University of South Florida (USF) has decided to award posthumous doctoral degrees to Bangladeshi PhD students Jamil Ahmed Limon and Nahida Sultana Bristy, who were victims of a brutal killing in US.The degrees will be conferred at the university’s spring commencement on May 9, according t...

National,Politics,Media,Crime, Law and Order Situation,Passport, Vissa, Immigration

OCAB demands an end to harassment of journalists

The Overseas Correspondents Association Bangladesh (OCAB), a Dhaka-based platform of journalists representing international media, on Tuesday voiced concern over the barring of journalist Nazrul Islam from travelling to China at Dhaka’s Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport on Sunday.Nazrul I...

National,Diplomachy

Global aid for Rohingyas must increase amid funding decline: Minister Salahuddin

Expressing concern over a significant decline in global assistance for the Rohingyas Home Minister Salahuddin Ahmed on Tuesday said it is now imperative to enhance international support to improve their living standards and meet their humanitarian needs.Despite being one of the world’s most de...

National,Politics,Election

Local government polls to begin in late 2026: Adviser Zahed

The local government elections will begin at the end of the current year, said Prime Minister’s Adviser on Information and Broadcasting Dr Zahed Ur Rahman on Tuesday.“The election will start at the end of the year. Some preparations are needed which have already been communicated by the ...

National,Politics

58 victims of Shapla Chattar killings identified: ICT Chief Prosecutor

International Crimes Tribunal (ICT) Chief Prosecutor Aminul Islam on Tuesday said 58 people killed during the 2013 Hefazat-e-Islam’s protests have been identified.Besides, involvement of then Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and other senior government officials have been found, he told reporters ...

World,Politics

Mamata Banerjee refuses to resign; alleges irregularities

A day after a major defeat in the West Bengal Assembly elections, Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee announced that she would not resign, insisting that her party had not actually lost the mandate.She alleged that the Election Commission of India engaged in “nasty games” targeting her party ...

National,Art& Culture,Entertainment & Glomour

Runa Laila honoured with Minar-e-Delhi Award at Delhi film festival

Legendary singer of Bangladesh Runa Laila was honored with the prestigious “Minar-e-Delhi” Award at the Delhi International Film Festival.The event was held held at the Indira Gandhi National Centre for the Arts on May 4.She also shared the stage with legendary Indian singer Usha Uthup.T...

National,Diplomachy

Bangladesh, China eye stronger ties as FM begins official visit

Bangladesh and China eye an enhanced cooperation as Foreign Minister Dr Khalilur Rahman is set begin his first official visit to China- May 5-7 at the invitation of Member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and Minister of Foreign Affairs Wang Yi.Through this v...

National,Diplomachy

SelectUSA Summit: Bangladesh delegation accorded reception in Washington

The US-Bangladesh Business Council on Monday hosted a reception in honour of the visiting Bangladesh business delegation in Washington on the sidelines of the SelectUSA Investment Summit 2026.The reception was held on the rooftop of the historic headquarters of the US Chamber of Commerce, a landmark...

World,Politics

West Bengal polls: Suvendu defeats Mamata in Bhabanipur

West Bengal Chief Minister and Trinamool Congress Supremo Mamata Banerjee suffered a high-profile defeat in the Bhabanipur Assembly constituency, losing to Suvendu Adhikari of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) by 15,114 votes.The TMC supremo had built a commanding early lead, but it steadily narrowed...

National,Business & Commerce,Religion

Nine Bangladeshi Hajj pilgrims die in Saudi Arabia so far

A total of nine Bangladeshi Hajj pilgrims have died in Saudi Arabia so far, says the Ministry of Religious Affairs.Of the deceased, eight were men and one was woman, according to a bulletin issued by the Hajj Management Portal under the ministry at 3:00am on Tuesday.Among them, seven pilgrims died i...

National,Business & Commerce,Diplomachy,Administrations

No reason for concern, Bangladesh-US trade deal designed for mutual benefit: Minister

Commerce Minister Khandakar Abdul Muktadir on Tuesday said the Bangladesh-US trade agreement should be utilised for mutual benefit, stressing that there is no reason for concern over the deal.He made the remarks while talking to reporters after a meeting with US Assistant US Trade Representative for...

National,Business & Commerce,Power, Energy, Oil, Gas,VAT, TAX, Revenue

Bangladesh must cut red tape, duties to hit 10,000MW solar target by 2030: Experts

Energy experts and civil society leaders on Monday called on the government to slash import duties on solar equipment, streamline investor services and mobilise redirected fossil-fuel subsidies if Bangladesh is to achieve its target of generating 10,000 megawatts of solar power by 2030.Speaking at a...

National,Power, Energy, Oil, Gas,Infrastructure, Development

Bangladesh launches AGC to bolster grid stability ahead of Rooppur grid integration

Bangladesh has activated Automatic Generation Control (AGC), the secondary frequency regulation mechanism for the national power grid, alongside the already-operational Free Governor Mode of Operation (FGMO), in a significant step towards ensuring grid stability ahead of the eventual integration of ...

National,Politics,Diplomachy

Dhaka eyes mutually beneficial relations with Delhi: FM Khalilur

Foreign Minister Dr Khalilur Rahman on Monday reiterated that Bangladesh looked forward to a mutually beneficial and forward-looking relationship with India.He made the remarks when outgoing High Commissioner of India to Bangladesh, Pranay Verma, paid a farewell call on the Foreign Minister at the M...

National,Infrastructure, Development,Transportation & Aviation,Security & Defence

Govt plans CCTV coverage of all national, regional and district highways: Minister

National, regional and district-level highways across the country will be brought under CCTV surveillance in phases to improve road safety and discipline, Road Transport, Rail and Shipping Minister Shaikh Rabiul Alam said on Monday.“We are planning to bring national highways under CCTV coverag...