11-party alliance rejects govt move to amend Constitution

8 HOUR(s) Politics
Golam Porwar says parliamentary process bypasses referendum mandate
Changes to charter: Jamaat, NCP will not join views exchange
20 September 2026 Politics
The opposition, having already refused to participate in the special parliamentary committee on constitutional amendment, has now declined to join the discussions as well.
PM calls for unified skills training and certification
20 September 2026 Politics
Prime Minister Tarique Rahman yesterday called for a unified, international-standard training and certification system to improve the recognition of Bangladeshi youth in national and international job markets.
2 killed, 10 injured as bus hits 3 vehicles in Mymensingh
18 September 2026
Police say the Dhaka-to-Mymensingh bus struck two human haulers and a CNG-run auto-rickshaw while overtaking another bus in Trishal
2 killed as Dhaka-bound bus hits motorcycle in Kurigram
18 September 2026
Victims died on the way to Rangpur Medical College Hospital; police say the bus fled the scene
Two children drown while fishing in Moulvibazar
17 September 2026
Bodies of the cousins cremated following funeral rites
Milestone teacher killed in road accident in Dhaka's Khilgaon
17 September 2026
Hit by one bus and thrown onto the road, she was run over by another
Cabinet approves draft Public Procurement (Amendment) Ordinance, 2026
4 HOUR(s) Governance
Proposed amendments seek to protect local industries, boost competition and modernise procurement procedures
PM for unified training system to make youth suitable for global job market
19 September 2026 Governance
Prime Minister Tarique Rahman today stressed introducing a unified, international-standard training and certification system to enhance the acceptance and recognition of the country's youth in national and international job markets.

Trump says he will create 'AI Force,' name AI czar

10 HOUR(s) World
If Trump follows through on the pledge, it would be his second AI czar. Venture capitalist David Sacks previously served in the role before stepping down in the spring and moving into an external advisory position.
Iran says Strait of Hormuz will remain closed until its conditions are met, Fars reports
10 HOUR(s) World
Iran must both fight and negotiate, Qalibaf said, adding that Tehran would use military force to push back its enemies and diplomacy to consolidate battlefield gains when the time is right.
Flames, smoke seen near Riyadh airport; Houthis claim attacks on Saudi capital
20 September 2026 World
Saudi Arabia had sent alerts overnight warning of potential danger around Riyadh, amid an escalation in attacks by the Houthis in the kingdom.