NHRC misinterpreted punishment provisions: Law minister
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11 hour(s) ago Rights
DU metro station to remain shut on Pahela Baishakh, Shahbagh till noon
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13 April 2026, 12:48 PM Transport
Govt plans digital supply system to stabilise markets: Commerce minister
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11 April 2026, 13:58 PM Governance
No primary schools in 2,839 villages across Bangladesh, Milon tells JS
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8 April 2026, 15:37 PM Governance
PM reiterates pledge to raise education spending to 5% of GDP
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8 April 2026, 13:17 PM Governance
Tk 4,445cr spent on covid vaccines, equipment since FY21: Health minister
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7 April 2026, 13:59 PM Governance
Govt may raise fuel prices next month if needed: Minister
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7 April 2026, 13:45 PM Governance
Govt plans app-based fuel distribution system
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7 April 2026, 13:13 PM Governance
Parliament passes bills on govt service age limit and employee conduct
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5 April 2026, 20:32 PM Governance

NHRC misinterpreted punishment provisions: Law minister

Open letter based on misconceptions, says Asaduzzaman
11 hour(s) ago

DU metro station to remain shut on Pahela Baishakh, Shahbagh till noon

Move comes amid expected large gatherings in Shahbagh and Dhaka University areas
13 April 2026, 12:48 PM

Govt plans digital supply system to stabilise markets: Commerce minister

Abdul Muktadir inaugurates farmers’ market in Sylhet to cut middlemen and ensure fair pricing
11 April 2026, 13:58 PM

No primary schools in 2,839 villages across Bangladesh, Milon tells JS

Over 276,000 children affected; government plans phased MPO for Ebtedayee madrasas
8 April 2026, 15:37 PM

PM reiterates pledge to raise education spending to 5% of GDP

Free school uniforms, mid-day meals to be expanded under new education initiatives, Tarique tells parliament
8 April 2026, 13:17 PM

8 bills passed in first half of JS sitting, transforming interim ordinances into law

Enforced disappearance included in crimes against humanity; several health-related amendments also approved
7 April 2026, 14:09 PM

Tk 4,445cr spent on covid vaccines, equipment since FY21: Health minister

Minister says no complaints of irregularities; hajj 2027 costs to be reviewed
7 April 2026, 13:59 PM

Govt may raise fuel prices next month if needed: Minister

Iqbal Hassan Mahmood says decision to depend on monthly review as Middle East tensions push global costs up
7 April 2026, 13:45 PM

Govt plans app-based fuel distribution system

Move aims to curb excess fuel collection; government reports changes in supply
7 April 2026, 13:13 PM

Parliament passes bills on govt service age limit and employee conduct

Maximum entry age set at 32 years; misconduct provisions introduced
5 April 2026, 20:32 PM

Mahdi Amin, Saleh Shibly given PMO spokesperson role

Prime minister’s adviser and press secretary have been tasked with sharing official PMO information with the media and other platforms
5 April 2026, 19:14 PM
5 April 2026, 16:04 PM

Shops, malls to stay open till 7pm nationwide

Government extends hours by one hour following talks with traders, stakeholders
5 April 2026, 15:39 PM

Gazette issued on new office timings

All govt and private office hours set from 9am to 4pm
4 April 2026, 22:14 PM

Austerity measures: PM, ministers to face 30% cut in official vehicle fuel

Cabinet Division provides a more detailed account of the decisions taken at last night’s cabinet meeting
3 April 2026, 16:48 PM

A bridge between Bangladesh govt and global capital markets

Tanvir Ghani takes on strategic economic role at PMO
3 April 2026, 16:40 PM

We have not said we won’t approve those ordinances: Law minister

Govt will further scrutinise ordinances issued by interim govt to ensure judicial independence, he tells The Daily Star
3 April 2026, 14:03 PM
2 April 2026, 22:36 PM

Cabinet meeting at parliament tonight may focus on electricity, austerity measures

Discussions may include work from home, online classes and other steps to cut electricity and energy use
2 April 2026, 20:41 PM

Govt dismisses ‘three-day office week’ letter as fake

Ministry of Public Administration urges public not to be misled by a viral letter claiming reduced office days to save energy
2 April 2026, 11:34 AM