Hadi's family to get Tk 1 crore more from govt as livelihood support
21 January 2026, 21:34 PM
Governance
Additional Tk 106,000 crore required to implement proposed new pay scale
21 January 2026, 20:28 PM
Governance
Pay Commission recommends up to 142% salary hike for govt employees
21 January 2026, 17:37 PM
Governance
Govt merges two health ministry divisions for better coordination
20 January 2026, 20:50 PM
Governance
Four new police stations approved
20 January 2026, 17:17 PM
Governance
Govt clarifies Prof Yunus’ support for ‘Yes’ vote
18 January 2026, 21:16 PM
Governance
Govt updates essential drug list
8 January 2026, 11:35 AM
Governance
Hadi, Dipu murder cases to be tried at speedy tribunal: CA's press secretary
24 December 2025, 12:29 PM
Governance
No discussion on changes in advisory council: Shafiqul Alam
24 December 2025, 11:22 AM
Governance
31 ADCs assigned ahead of national election
9 December 2025, 10:55 AM
Governance
Bar on unvaccinated from going out: health ministry says didn’t issue such statement
Health ministry has distanced itself from the comment made by Liberation War Affairs Minister yesterday.
4 August 2021, 06:55 AM
The unvaccinated can’t be outside
The government will not allow any unvaccinated people aged 18 or above on the streets from August 11, the day it will relax the ongoing “lockdown”.
3 August 2021, 18:00 PM
Everyone to have a shelter: PM
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina yesterday said no one in Bangladesh would remain without shelter as her government was working to ensure access to affordable housing options for all.
3 August 2021, 18:00 PM
Shortage of Hospital Beds: Govt mulls hotels for patients with mild symptoms
The government is considering treating Covid-19 patients with mild symptoms by keeping them in hotels in the face of scarcity of hospital beds as the second wave of coronavirus cases sweep across the country, said Health Minister Zahid Maleque said yesterday.
3 August 2021, 18:00 PM
Movement without being vaccinated a punishable offence from August 11: Minister
Movement of those above 18-years-old without being vaccinated will be considered a punishable offence from August 11, Liberation War Affairs Minister AKM Mozammel Haque said today.
3 August 2021, 14:20 PM
Better housing for slum dwellers: PM hands over flats to 300 families
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today handed over newly-constructed flats to 300 low-income families as they were living in slums, enabling them to avail civic amenities.
3 August 2021, 07:53 AM
PM to be in UNGA in person
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina will be visiting the US to attend the UN General Assembly scheduled for September 14-26.
2 August 2021, 18:00 PM
Drive against Aedes larvae: DNCC, DSCC hand out fines worth Tk 8.14 lakh
Mobile courts of Dhaka North City Corporation (DNCC) and Dhaka South City Corporation (DSCC) today handed out fines worth Tk 8.14 lakh to owners of under-construction buildings and houses after finding Aedes breeding grounds on their premises.
2 August 2021, 12:54 PM
3,000 jobless families get humanitarian aid in Rajshahi
Some 3,000 jobless and distressed families were given humanitarian assistance aimed amid the countrywide lockdown to curb Covid-19 transmission.
2 August 2021, 09:42 AM
‘Govt suffering from dependency syndrome’
The country’s health system has collapsed due to the “wrong” policy of the government as it is suffering from “dependency syndrome”, said Gonoshasthaya Kendra founder Dr Zafrullah Chowdhury yesterday.
1 August 2021, 18:00 PM
21,056 pass 41st BCS preliminary test
A total of 21,056 candidates have passed the 41st Bangladesh Civil Service (BCS) preliminary examination.
1 August 2021, 07:49 AM
Rohingya Relocation to Bhasan Char: Govt, UN to sign deal in mid-August
The government and the United Nations are close to finalising a protection policy for the Rohingya management in Bhasan Char, with a deal expected by the middle of next month.
29 July 2021, 18:00 PM
Govt served legal notice to vaccinate expecting mothers on priority basis
A rights organisation today served a legal notice on the government, requesting it to take necessary steps in 24-hours to provide Covid-19 vaccine to expecting mothers on a priority basis in order to protect their health.
29 July 2021, 14:33 PM
Day 7 of lockdown: 568 arrested in Dhaka for defying restrictions
Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) have arrested 568 people for defying restrictions and health guidelines in the city today, the seventh day of the two-week "strict lockdown" imposed to curb the spread of Covid-19.
29 July 2021, 13:18 PM
KOICA grants fully-sponsored masters for govt, non-govt officials
Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA), in collaboration with the government of Bangladesh and the NGO Affairs Bureau, granted Masters scholarships to 11 eligible government and non-government officials for 2021.
29 July 2021, 12:30 PM
DNCC mayor urges city dwellers to ensure their homes, yards are free of Aedes larvae
To combat the growing risk of infections, Dhaka North City Corporation (DNCC) mayor Md Atiqul Islam has urged city dwellers to clean their home and yards to control Aedes larvae, a carrier of both dengue and chikunguniya.
29 July 2021, 12:14 PM
DSCC mayor asks city dwellers to provide info on Aedes larvae to ensure quick action
Dhaka South City Corporation (DSCC) mayor Sheikh Fazle Noor Taposh today urged city dwellers to provide information about Aedes mosquitoes so that DSCC men can take necessary steps at their home such as spraying for Aedes larvae.
28 July 2021, 13:24 PM
Day-6 of lockdown: 562 arrested for defying rules in Dhaka
Police have arrested 562 people for defying Covid-19 restrictions and health guidelines in Dhaka city today, on the 6th day of the two-week "strict lockdown".
28 July 2021, 12:43 PM
‘No mercy for any misdeed’
Issuing a stern warning to errant public servants, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina yesterday said no irregularities in their jobs would be tolerated.
27 July 2021, 18:00 PM
Anti-mosquito drive: DNCC, DSCC hand out fines totalling Tk 7.47 lakh
Mobile courts of two city corporations today fined owners of different under-construction buildings and markets, including a ward councillor, Tk 7.47 lakh as they found Aedes mosquito larvae at the sites.
27 July 2021, 13:18 PM