National,Politics,Administrations,President, Prime Minister

PM urges DCs to deliver on govt pledges with spirit of progress

Prime Minister Tarique Rahman on Sunday called on deputy commissioners (DCs) to play a proactive role in implementing the government’s promises made to the people with a spirit to move ahead, stressing accountability, transparency and efficiency in building a people-friendly administration.&ld...

National,Politics,Jatiya Sangsad,Women & Children

Women's reserved seats in Parliament set to be filled with oath-taking on Sunday

The newly elected women MPs will take oath on Sunday to represent their respective parties from the reserved seats.Speaker Hafiz Uddin Ahmad, Bir Bikram, will administer the oath to the MPs-elect at 9pm on Sunday at the Oath Room of the Jatiya Sangsad Bhaban, said Director (Public Relations) of...

National,Business & Commerce,VAT, TAX, Revenue

BARVIDA accuses NBR officials of harassment, demands rational auto duty structure

Bangladesh's reconditioned vehicle dealers have alleged that National Board of Revenue (NBR) officials are harassing traders and creating unnecessary complications in VAT collection in violation of existing tax laws, threatening to drive businesses to collapse.At a press conference at the BARVID...

National,City

DSCC rehabilitating hawkers in organised manner: Administrator

Dhaka South City Corporation (DSCC) Administrator Abdus Salam on Saturday said the government is working to rehabilitate hawkers in an organised manner as their unregulated occupation of roads and footpaths in the past caused public suffering and disorder.“From now on, a fixed number of hawker...

National,Politics,Crime, Law and Order Situation

Home Minister orders middlemen-free police stations

Home Minister Salahuddin Ahmed on Saturday directed law enforcement agencies to eliminate middlemen from police stations across the country, including those under Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP).He issued the directive while visiting Ramna Model Police Station in the capital where he inspected diffe...

National,Crime, Law and Order Situation

DMP to take swift action to prevent resurgence of criminals: Acting Commissioner

Acting Commissioner of Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) Md Sarwar on Saturday said law enforcers will take swift action to prevent criminals from resurfacing in the capital.He said the list of top criminals is being regularly updated as part of ongoing efforts to control crime, he said while speaking...

National,Sports,Cricket

Bangladesh lose early wickets in last T20I vs New Zealand

Bangladesh lost the openers inside the powerplay of the third and final T20I of the three-match series against New Zealand on Saturday in Dhaka.In the fifth over, Nathan Smith struck twice to send Tanzid Hasan and Parvez Hossain Emon back.Tanzid scored six but Emon fell off the first ball he faced.B...

National,Healthcare

Minister Zahid stresses awareness, prevention to combat heart diseases in Bangladesh

Social Welfare and Women and Children Affairs Minister Abu Zafar Mohammad Zahid Hossain has emphasised the importance of raising public awareness, promoting healthy lifestyles and strengthening preventive measures to combat heart disease in Bangladesh.He made the remarks while addressing the inaugur...

National,Power, Energy, Oil, Gas

Power generation resumes at Barapukuria Thermal Power Plant

Electricity generation has resumed at Unit 1 of Barapukuria Thermal Power Plant after a six-day shutdown.The unit is currently supplying around 55 to 60 megawatts of electricity to the national grid, raising hopes of easing load shedding in the northern region.Chief Engineer Abu Bakkar Siddique said...

National,Politics,Liberation War, Freedom Fighter

Current Jamaat different from 1971 version: Porwar

Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami Secretary General Mia Golam Porwar on Friday said their party in its present form should not be equated with its 1971-era version.“The party’s constitution has been amended several times in line with the demands of the time. The introduction of the current cons...

National,Politics,President, Prime Minister

PM to visit Sylhet Saturday

Prime Minister Tarique Rahman is set to visit Sylhet on Saturday on a day-long tour packed with official engagements, including project inaugurations and the launch of Notun Kuri Sports.According to the schedule shared by the Prime Minister's Press Wing, the Prime Minister will arrive at Osmani ...

National,Religion,President, Prime Minister

President Shahabuddin urges peace, unity on Buddha Purnima

President Mohammed Shahabuddin on Friday called for strengthening communal harmony, national unity and global peace as he greeted Buddhists in Bangladesh and around the world on the occasion of Buddha Purnima.He said while exchanging greetings with the Buddhist community on the occasion of Buddha Pu...

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...