17 senior cops may be sent into forced retirement
22 July 2026, 00:00 AM
Seventeen senior police officials are likely to be sent into forced retirement over alleged allegiance to the Awami League, family ties to the party, roles in manipulating the 2014 and 2018 elections, repression of the opposition, and corruption.
22 July 2026, 00:00 AM
Milestone tragedy: Probe blames human error, unsafe building
21 July 2026, 00:00 AM
Human error arising from inadequate training and supervision was the principal cause of the Milestone school plane crash, while an unsafe school building and failures in planning and emergency response worsened the consequences.
21 July 2026, 00:00 AM
Dhaka seeking extradition of Asaduzzaman
20 July 2026, 00:00 AM
The government is formally seeking India’s cooperation to secure the extradition of former home minister Asaduzzaman Khan Kamal, who has been sentenced to death by the International Crimes Tribunal for crimes against humanity committed during the July uprising in 2024.
20 July 2026, 00:00 AM
Intensify drive against AL, BCL, affiliated bodies
17 July 2026, 00:00 AM
Prime Minister Tarique Rahman yesterday directed the authorities concerned to strengthen the ongoing drive against the Awami League, Bangladesh Chhatra League, Jubo League and other associate organisations.
17 July 2026, 00:00 AM
Govt drops plans to cut car allowance, overseas study benefits for privileged officers
16 July 2026, 21:35 PM
Fresh directives tell 5 secretaries not to proceed with cuts to vehicle maintenance and study abroad privileges
16 July 2026, 21:35 PM
Government mulls halving admin officials' car perks
14 July 2026, 00:00 AM
The government is considering halving the fuel and maintenance expenses for cars used by entitled officials as part of public expenditure cuts.
14 July 2026, 00:00 AM
Job seekers frustrated as 5 lakh govt posts lie vacant
11 July 2026, 00:00 AM
More than a quarter of posts in Bangladesh’s civil administration remain vacant, hampering the ability of many government institutions to provide the expected services to people.
11 July 2026, 00:00 AM
Govt to merge authorities to boost FDI
10 July 2026, 00:00 AM
The government has finalised a draft law to form a single authority by merging at least three investment-related institutions to improve Bangladesh’s position in attracting foreign direct investment.
10 July 2026, 00:00 AM
43rd BCS: 404 new cadre posts added to meet demand
Candidates of the 43rd BCS examination have some good news to look forward to.
24 December 2023, 18:00 PM
43rd BCS: 404 new posts created to meet ministry demand
Bangladesh Public Service Commission (BPSC) is going to add 404 posts to accommodate the additional demand sought by the public administration ministry
24 December 2023, 16:26 PM
Candidates’ Wealth Info: EC can but doesn’t verify claims properly
The Election Commission accepts the aspirants’ wealth statements but never takes any initiative to properly verify the accounts.
21 December 2023, 18:00 PM
Security beefed up across country
As a measure to prevent sabotage activities ahead of the national election, law enforcers have been instructed to beef up security measures across the country.
21 December 2023, 18:00 PM
Govt to set up expats’ centres in 36 countries
The government plans to establish “Smart Expats Centres” in 36 countries aiming at bringing home remittance through proper channels to shore up the country’s strained dollar stockpile.
14 December 2023, 18:00 PM
Martyred Intellectuals Day yet to be nationally recognised
The Martyred Intellectuals Day is observed every year on December 14, with the nation paying its deepest respects to the brightest minds, who were massacred towards the end of the 1971 Liberation War.
13 December 2023, 18:00 PM
Hasina doubts if JP will stay in the race
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina yesterday expressed doubt whether the main opposition Jatiya Party would keep its word and stay in the electoral race.
11 December 2023, 18:00 PM
207 UNOs, 326 OCs to be transferred in 1st phase
Authorities have made primary lists of upazila nirbahi officers and officers-in-charge of police stations to transfer in the first phase of the Election Commission’s move to reposition all UNOs and OCs ahead of the January 7 national election.
3 December 2023, 18:00 PM
Transfer of UNOS, OCS: Field-level officials ‘discontent’ with EC directive
A large number of field-level administration officials are dissatisfied with the Election Commission’s instructions for the transfer of all upazila nirbahi officers and officers-in-charge of police stations ahead of the national election, several officials said.
2 December 2023, 18:00 PM
Polls-Time Govt: All three technocrat ministers step down
All the three technocrat ministers resigned yesterday to make the election-time cabinet smaller.
19 November 2023, 18:00 PM
Election-time government anyone’s guess
As the schedule of the 12th national election is likely to be announced today, many wonder what the polls-time government will look like.
14 November 2023, 18:00 PM
Risk lives or skip recruitment tests?
The BNP-Jamaat led blockade has caused uncertainty for over 2 lakh government job seekers, affecting recruitment tests at 10 state-owned banks and financial institutions, along with the Power Development Board.
7 November 2023, 18:00 PM
EC invites BNP, other parties to dialogue
The Election Commission has written to the BNP and other registered political parties, inviting them to take part in talks that will be held on November 4, said sources.
1 November 2023, 18:00 PM
Govt to create 365 posts in police’s upper ranks
Giving in to the demand of police, the government is going to approve the creation of 365 supernumerary posts at the upper ranks of police ahead of the next national polls.
25 October 2023, 18:00 PM
Dev Projects: Some firms got more work than they can handle
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina at yesterday’s cabinet meeting said a few companies are taking up work beyond their capacities.
23 October 2023, 18:00 PM
One lakh imams to join a big event in Dhaka
The government is going to hold a massive gathering of imams in Dhaka at the end of this month, just days before the announcement of the election schedule.
19 October 2023, 18:00 PM
Govt to buy 261 SUVs in times of austerity
At a time when the government has undertaken austerity measures to reduce public spending, it is going to purchase 261 Sport Utility Vehicles for deputy commissioners and Upazila Nirbahi Officers ahead of the national election.
11 October 2023, 18:00 PM