National
The proposed national budget for FY 2026–27 fails to introduce a tobacco tax and price structure capable of achieving the twin objectives of protecting public health and increasing government revenue, experts said at a press conference on Wednesday.They warned that the marginal increase in the...
Prime Minister Tarique Rahman left here for Moulvibazar this morning on a daylong visit.The Prime Minister departed for Sylhet Osmani International Airport from Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport here at 9:38 am by air, said Prime Minister’s Additional Press Secretary Atikur Rahman Ruman.E...
Business & Commerce
Bangladesh's merchandise imports climbed to their highest monthly level in three and a half years in April, signalling a possible revival in business activity as improving political stability and easing external pressures encourage fresh investment.According to Bangladesh Bank data, businesses a...
Politics
Opposition Leader Dr Shafiqur Rahman on Tuesday warned that his party would take to the streets to demand implementation of the people’s verdict delivered through the referendum if it is ignored in Parliament.“It will be resolved either in Parliament or on the streets. We will not abando...
Diplomachy
Prime Minister’s Adviser on Policy and Strategy Affairs Dr Zahed Ur Rahman on Tuesday said he decided to return home from Delhi airport as an immediate protest.“I did not go there as an individual; I went as a representative of the government. Therefore, what happened to me there require...
Economy
The Executive Committee of the National Economic Council (ECNEC) on Tuesday approved five development projects involving an estimated cost of Tk 7,003.36 crore.Of the total project cost, Tk 4,536.10 crore will come from the government’s own funds, while Tk 2,467.26 crore will be financed throu...
National,Crime, Law and Order Situation
Bangladesh’s National Emergency Service 999 has received a total of 72,362,402 calls since its launch on December 12, 2017, reflecting public confidence in the emergency response system.Police Headquarters on Monday evening said the nationwide service has continued to play a vital role in prov...
Media
Information and Broadcasting Minister Zahir Uddin Swapon, MP, today said that establishing an independent and responsible media commission based on an objective perspective is essential in the present context.The commission would identify problems prevailing in every sector of the media and show way...
Weather
Rain accompanied by temporary gusty winds and lightning flashes may drench parts of Bangladesh in 24 hours from 9 am on Monday, according to the Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD).Light to moderate rain or thundershowers are likely at many places over Rangpur, Dhaka, Mymensingh, Chattogram a...
Women & Children
As part of its Enhancing Women’s Participation and Leadership in Public Life, Naripokkho organised a four-day Digital Short Story Development Workshop for 30 young women from Dhaka, Chattogram and Rajshahi divisions.The workshop was held from June 11 to June 14, 2026, at Setu Inn in the capita...
Bangladeshi retail-tech platform PriyoShop represented the country at the United Nations Science, Technology and Innovation (STI) Forum 2026, highlighting its technology-driven distribution infrastructure for micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) in emerging markets.The forum, held at the Unit...
“Those who donate blood voluntarily are not only demonstrating empathy and mutual understanding; they are also practising virtuous deeds. It is difficult for them to engage in wrongdoing.”These remarks were made by Professor Dr Mohammad Kamrul Ahsan, Vice-Chancellor of , while addressing...
A coalition of 14 organizations working for the rights of persons with disabilities, led by the Access Bangladesh Foundation, has expressed a joint reaction to the proposed BDT 9,38,000 crore national budget for the fiscal year 2026-27 declared by the Government of the People's Republic of Bangl...
BNP chairman's adviser Moazzem Hossain Alal on Sunday said the people of Bangladesh are united against push-ins across the border, as he sounded out India over the border situation.Speaking at a rally organised by the Jatiyatabadi Muktijoddha Dal in front of the National Press Club, Alal said Ba...
Jamaat-e-Islami MP Mir Ahmad Bin Quasem on Sunday questioned the postponement of a scheduled discussion in Parliament on push-ins through border and border killings.The discussion was slated to be held under Rule 147 of the Rules of Procedure following a general motion submitted by the MP.According ...
Crime, Law and Order Situation
The High Court on Sunday accepted for hearing the jail appeals filed by the two death-row convicts – Sohel Rana and his wife Swapna Akter – in the case filed over the rape and murder of eight-year-old Ramisa Akter.The HC bench of Justice Mohammad Ali and Justice Md Saifullah Islam passed...
Prime Minister’s Foreign Affairs Adviser Humaiun Kobir today said Bangladesh wants cooperation and a constructive working relationship with India based on mutual respect despite the challenges currently affecting bilateral ties.“We want cooperation with India, but it must be based on mut...
Every year on June 14, the world observes World Blood Donor Day to promote safe blood donation, ensure an adequate supply of blood, and honour voluntary blood donors whose selfless contributions save millions of lives.Over the years, the observance has evolved into a global humanitarian movement. Co...
At least 622 people were killed and 1,652 others injured in road accidents across Bangladesh in May, according to a report released on Saturday by Bangladesh Jatri Kalyan Samity (BJKS).The passenger welfare organisation’s Accident Monitoring Cell compiled the figures through media monitoring, ...
Bangladeshi journalist Kazi Mehedi Hasan has earned a PhD in Mass Communication and Media Arts from Southern Illinois University (SIU) in the United States.He received the degree at the university's 150th commencement ceremony on May 9, where SIU Chancellor Dr Austin Lane formally conferred the ...
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