National,City,Crime, Law and Order Situation

DB comes under attack during anti-drug drive at Tongi; 28 arrested

Detectives came under attack during an anti-drug drive at Tongi of Gazipur City Corporation on Wednesday night, prompting police to use sound grenades to bring the situation under control.A total of 28 people were also arrested in connection with the incident.According to police, the incident took p...

National,Diplomachy

Dhaka seeks constructive relations with neighbouring countries: Shama Obaed

State Minister for Foreign Affairs Shama Obaed Islam has emphasised that the government of Bangladesh places high priority on fostering constructive relations with neighbouring countries.She reaffirmed the government of Bangladesh’s commitment to revitalising SAARC for the benefit of the peopl...

National,Diplomachy,President, Prime Minister

Japanese PM’s special envoy calls on PM, seeks stronger tech ties

Japanese Prime Minister’s special envoy and Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Minister SUZUKI Norikazu on Wednesday expressed his country’s interest in expanding cooperation with Bangladesh in technology and agriculture sectors.During a meeting with Prime Minister Tarique Rahman at his...

National,Jatiya Sangsad,Diplomachy

Rumeen demands parliamentary discussion on Bangladesh–US trade deal

Independent lawmaker from Brahmanbaria-2 Rumeen Farhana on Wednesday urged that the Bangladesh–US trade agreement signed during the Prof Yunus-led interim government be placed before Parliament for discussion.Rumeen, a former lawmaker of BNP in the reserved women seat for 11th Parliament,...

National,Politics,Jatiya Sangsad,Liberation War, Freedom Fighter

Govt working to finalise full list of 1971 martyrs, genocide victims: Minister

The government is working to finalise an accurate and acceptable list of martyrs and genocide victims of the 1971 Liberation War, as the process remains incomplete even after more than five decades of independence, Liberation War Affairs Minister Ahmad Azam Khan told Parliament on Wednesday.The gove...

National,Politics

5 names sought from opposition to form special body for constitutional amendment

Law, Justice and Parliamentary Affairs Minister Md. Asaduzzaman on Wednesday sought five names from the opposition bench in parliament to form a 17-member parliamentary special committee on constitutional amendment.In response, Opposition Leader Shafiqur Rahman said they have a conceptual difference...

National,Education & Research

Govt to provide free school uniforms, bags from July: Education Minister

The government will start providing free uniforms, shoes and bags to primary and secondary levels students from July, Education Minister ANM Ehsanul Hoque Milon said on Wednesday.The announcement was made at an inter-ministerial meeting held at the Education Ministry’s Secondary and Higher Edu...

National,Business & Commerce,Infrastructure, Development,Jatiya Sangsad,Transportation & Aviation

Feasibility study begins to reopen closed airports: Tourism Minister

The government has initiated a comprehensive feasibility study to assess the reopening of several closed and underutilised airports as part of a broader plan to strengthen domestic air connectivity and promote balanced regional development.Minister for Civil Aviation and Tourism Afroza Khanam made t...

National,Politics,Weather,Environment & Nature,Accident, Fire, Disaster

PM urges MPs to raise public awareness to reduce waterlogging

Prime Minister Tarique Rahman on Wednesday called upon MPs to raise public awareness to help reduce waterlogging across the country, saying blocked drains, canals and other water channels worsen the problem particularly in urban areas.“The problem in urban areas lies with big drains, lakes and...

National,Economy ,Diplomachy

Dhaka eyes forward-looking partnership with EU amid strategic, economic realities

Bangladesh on Wednesday underscored its interest in advancing a forward-looking partnership with the European Union (EU), infusing fresh dynamism into bilateral engagement to realise the untapped potential of the relations.During the fifth round of diplomatic consultations in Dhaka, both sides excha...

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...