Slapping education officer: Dewanganj mayor suspended

Jamalpur's Dewanganj Municipality Mayor Shah Newaz Shahanshah has been suspended, according to a notification of Ministry of Local Government, Rural Development and Co-operatives.
21 December 2021, 06:48 AM

More advanced warships, equipment on the cards for Navy: PM

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today said the government plans to induct ultramodern ships, war equipment and technology in the future aiming to increase the capability of Bangladesh Navy.
20 December 2021, 07:43 AM

EC formation: 2 more parties invited to president’s dialogue

President Abdul Hamid has invited two more political parties to hold dialogue on the reconstitution of the next Election Commission (EC), scheduled to be held next week.
19 December 2021, 14:59 PM

PM asks BGB to comply with the chain of command

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today called upon Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) personnel to discharge duties with patriotism, honesty and discipline.
19 December 2021, 07:20 AM

Country needs ‘Expatriates Day’

Foreign Minister AK Abdul Momen yesterday said he wants December 30 to be declared as “Expatriates’ Day”, which will be celebrated in the country every year.
18 December 2021, 18:00 PM

Dec 30 should be declared ‘Expatriates’ Day’: Foreign Minister

Foreign Minister AK Abdul Momen today said he wants December 30 to be declared “Expatriates’ Day” and celebrated annually in the country.
18 December 2021, 13:23 PM

CSO Sustainability Index: Environment continues to worsen

Civil society organisations working on democracy, good governance, and human rights last year were subject to strict control by the regulatory authorities and various types of bureaucratic harassment in Bangladesh, says a global index report.
17 December 2021, 18:00 PM

Golden Jubilee of Victory: PM releases postage stamps, unveils tourism logo

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today released a commemorative postage stamp marking the golden jubilee of the country's victory and the day of surrender by the Pakistani occupation forces.
16 December 2021, 10:45 AM

Chief Justice emphasises formulation of law for appointing HC judges

Chief Justice Syed Mahmud Hossain today emphasised the need for formulation of a law for the appointment of High Court judges.
15 December 2021, 10:41 AM

EC formation: President to begin dialogue with parties Dec 20

President Abdul Hamid is scheduled to initiate a dialogue with political parties next week to discuss issues related to the reconstitution of the new Election Commission (EC).
14 December 2021, 13:54 PM

Bangladesh to be a developed country in 20 years: PM

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today said Bangladesh would be a developed country by 2041 as youngsters are availing the opportunities to hone their talents in Digital Bangladesh.
12 December 2021, 10:08 AM

'Every incident of human rights violation investigated properly in Bangladesh'

Turning down allegations of human rights violation against seven present and former officials of Rab, Home Minister Asaduzzaman Khan today said every incident of human rights violation is investigated properly in Bangladesh and legal action is taken accordingly.
11 December 2021, 12:15 PM

50 Bangladeshi EC officials receiving training in Delhi

A total of 50 Bangladesh Election Commission officials are to be trained at the India International Institute of Democracy and Election Management (IIIDEM) in New Delhi as part of a capacity development programme.
9 December 2021, 13:02 PM

Haven’t received Khaleda’s passport renewal application: Home minister

Home Minister Asaduzzaman Khan today said his ministry did not receive any application filed for renewal of BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia’s passport.
9 December 2021, 09:07 AM

Excavation of Buriganga old channel to start in Feb: Taposh

Dhaka South City Corporation (DSCC) Mayor Sheikh Fazle Noor Taposh today said they are hoping to start the excavation work of Buriganga Adi (old) Channel from February next year.
8 December 2021, 14:06 PM

Looking for legal scope to allow Khaleda's treatment abroad: Law minister

Law Minister Anisul Huq today said the government is looking for legal scope to allow BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia's medical treatment abroad.
5 December 2021, 09:56 AM

Countrywide safe drinking water supply project in the works: LGRD Minister

The government will launch a long-term project on the supply of drinking water across the country through the use of internal sources of water, said LGRD Minister Md Tazul Islam today.
2 December 2021, 12:42 PM

Work as frontline soldiers to implement Perspective Plan 2041: PM to armed forces

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today asked members of the Bangladesh Armed Forces to work as "frontline soldiers", to implement the Perspective Plan 2041 -- being imbued with patriotism, to make Bangladesh a developed country. 
2 December 2021, 06:44 AM

Buses plying without route permits to be seized from Dec 1: Taposh

Expressing firm determination to bring order in public transport at any cost, Dhaka South City Corporation (DSCC) Mayor Sheikh Fazle Noor Taposh today said buses plying the city roads without route permits will be seized from December 1.
28 November 2021, 15:51 PM

LDC graduation presents opportunity to brand Bangladesh: PM

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today told the parliament that the country’s graduation as a developing nation has offered an opportunity to brand Bangladesh accordingly to the whole world.
28 November 2021, 10:56 AM