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

Delhi to consider Dhaka’s request for increased diesel, fertiliser supply ‘favourably’

Bangladesh on Wednesday thanked the Indian government for the recent supply of diesel and requested an increased volume of diesel and fertiliser supply to Bangladesh while the Indian side indicated that it would consider the request “readily and favourably.”Dhaka also reiterated its requ...

National,Politics,Jatiya Sangsad,Election

Sherpur-3 election, Bogura-6 by-polls Thursday

Election to Sherpur-3 and by-election to Bogura-6 are set to be held on Thursday as the Election Commission (EC) has completed all necessary preparations to hold voting in a free and fair manner.EC Senior Secretary Akhtar Ahmed on Wednesday, at a press briefing at the Nirbachan Bhaban in the capital...

National,Passport, Vissa, Immigration

Human trafficking remains serious challenge, requires sustained efforts: KOICA

Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA) Country Director Jihoon Kim on Wednesday said human trafficking remains a serious challenge that requires coordinated and sustained efforts.He made the remarks while speaking at a programme marking the conclusion of a multi-year initiative to combat hum...

National,Politics,President, Prime Minister

MP demands ‘Child FF’ recognition for PM Tarique Rahman

A treasury bench MP on Wednesday demanded official recognition of Prime Minister Tarique Rahman as a child freedom fighter, while also calling for similar honours for late BNP Chairperson Begum Khaleda Zia and her late son Arafat Rahman Koko.The demand was raised by BNP MP Mujibur Rahman from Gazipu...

National,Politics,Law & Justice,Corruption

ACC probe sought into Tk 100cr bribery allegations against Asif Nazrul over sub-registrar transfers

A petition was filed with the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) on Wednesday seeking an investigation into alleged large-scale bribery – estimated at around Tk 100 crore – linked to the transfer of sub-registrars, implicating former interim government adviser Asif Nazrul and his personal ...

National,Politics,Jatiya Sangsad

Parliament ratifies ordinance granting immunity to July fighters

Parliament on Wednesday ratified an ordinance promulgated by the immediate past interim government granting legal immunity to the participants of the 2024 July mass uprising.It passed the July Mass Uprising (Protection and Liability Determination) Bill, 2026 by voice vote amid a strong objection fro...

National,Diplomachy

Bangladesh invited to become full member of International Big Cat Alliance

Indian High Commissioner to Bangladesh Pranay Verma on Wednesday said they are exploring areas of cooperation based on national priorities, noting that environment and climate change naturally appear very high in that priority."Environment and climate change - both are areas are very important ...

National,ICT,Science & Technology

Internet service may face disruption for three days from Thursday

Internet service across the country may face disruption for three consecutive days from Thursday due to maintenance work, Bangladesh Submarine Cables PLC (BSCPLC) said on Wednesday.The consortium of the country’s second submarine cable SEA-ME-WE-5 (SMW5), installed at Kuakata, has decided to c...

National,Jatiya Sangsad

60,286 voluntary social welfare agencies operate in country: Minister

Social Welfare Minister Abu Zafar Md. Zahid Hossain on Wednesday told Parliament that 60,286 voluntary social welfare agencies are actively operating in the country.“As many as 71,591 voluntary social welfare agencies are registered by the Social Services Department. Out of these, 60,286 agenc...

National,Politics,Jatiya Sangsad

Anti-Terrorism amendment bill passed to curb ban groups’ activities, propaganda

Parliament on Wednesday passed the Anti-Terrorism (Amendment) Bill, 2026, aiming to modernise existing law by incorporating provisions to ban not only entities but also their activities and propaganda.The bill was placed and moved by Home Minister Salahuddin Ahmed.It sought to replace the Anti-Terro...

World,WAR

Israel strikes Lebanon despite ceasefire deal

The Israeli military carried out airstrikes on the southern Lebanese city of Tyre after issuing forced evacuation orders to residents, raising fears of an escalating conflict in Lebanon.Earlier, Israeli forces issued similar displacement notices to residents in Beirut’s Haret Hreik, Ghobeiry L...

National,Politics,Diplomachy

Dhaka, Delhi discuss strengthening bilateral ties, says Jaishankar

Bangladesh and India on Wednesday discussed ways to strengthen their bilateral relationship in its facets as the two countries eye a new beginning following the formation of a democratically elected government."We discussed strengthening our bilateral relationship in its various facets," s...

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

CAB protests ‘artificial’ edible oil crisis, calls for urgent action

Consumer rights body Consumers Association of Bangladesh (CAB) on Wednesday formed a human chain in front of the Jatiya Press Club protesting what it called an artificial shortage of edible oil in the market and placed a five-point demand to resolve the crisis.At the programme, CAB leaders alleged t...

National,Sports,Cricket,Politics

Politicisation of cricket looks set to continue under new government

In Bangladesh, cricket is far more than a national obsession. Combined with its enormous commercial appeal, the game has been converted into the ultimate political currency.The recent dissolution of the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) and the lightning-fast installation of a politically connected ad-...

National,Passport, Vissa, Immigration

13 countries urge Bangladesh visa applicants to follow official procedures

Thirteen countries including Australia, Canada, and the United Kingdom (UK) have jointly urged all applicants in Bangladesh to follow official procedures when seeking visas, permits, or other consular servicesThe countries urged the Bangladeshi applicants not to use any false documents."Do not ...

National,Politics,Economy ,Jatiya Sangsad

43 priority areas identified to raise education budget to 5% of GDP: PM

Prime Minister Tarique Rahman on Wednesday said the government is implementing short, medium and long-term plans after identifying 43 priority areas to gradually increase the allocation for the education sector to 5 percent of GDP. “The government has announced in its election manifesto a...

National,Science & Technology

New labs aim to restore consumer trust in Bangladesh’s food chain

From formalin-laced fish to adulterated spices, food safety has long been a lingering concern for consumers across Bangladesh.Now, in a significant step towards restoring public confidence and strengthening oversight, the government is planning to establish a state-of-the-art reference laboratory in...

National,Sports,Cricket

Ousted BCB chief Aminul denounces board dissolution as ‘constitutional coup,’ appeals to ICC

Ousted Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) President Aminul Islam has categorically rejected the government’s decision to dissolve his elected committee, branding the move a "constitutional coup" and urgently appealing to the International Cricket Council (ICC) to intervene against &ldquo...

National,Politics,Jatiya Sangsad,Diplomachy

Opposition plays ‘very cooperative role’ in Parliament: Speaker tells UNDP Resident Representative

Speaker Hafiz Uddin Ahmad, Bir Bikram on Tuesday said the opposition is playing a ‘highly cooperative role’ in the current 13th parliament while the government is ‘liberal and proactive’ in pursuing necessary constitutional amendments.The Speaker made the remarks when UNDP Re...

National,Power, Energy, Oil, Gas,Jatiya Sangsad,Diplomachy

Bangladesh, Australia discuss possibility of LNG supply

Australian High Commissioner to Bangladesh Susan Ryle on Tuesday met State Minister for Foreign Affairs Shama Obaed Islam and discussed the possibility of the liquefied natural gas (LNG) supply from Australia to Bangladesh to meet the energy demand. She also talked about possible bilateral coop...