Govt holding off on fuel price hike considering public hardship: PM
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16 April 2026, 18:43 PM Governance
PM confers Swadhinata Padak on 15 individuals, five institutions
BSS, Dhaka
16 April 2026, 18:30 PM Governance
Sunamganj, Kishoreganj get new DCs
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15 April 2026, 21:55 PM Governance
17 SPs promoted to additional DIG
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15 April 2026, 18:24 PM Crime & Justice
Govt to recruit five lakh officials: PM tells parliament
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15 April 2026, 17:55 PM Governance
Govt taking practical steps towards launching PayPal in Bangladesh: PM
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15 April 2026, 17:14 PM Governance
Govt plans to expand primary scholarship programme: Bobby Hajjaj
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15 April 2026, 13:06 PM Governance
PM launches Farmers’ Cards programme on Pahela Baishakh
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14 April 2026, 13:15 PM Governance

7 Addl IGPs, DIGs transferred

The home ministry asked all the officers to join their new stations immediately
15 February 2023, 14:07 PM

RCC opens call centre for its residents

Rajshahi City Corporation (RCC) today opened a call centre to support city dwellers
15 February 2023, 13:43 PM

2 new bus routes' operation in coordination with MRT: Taposh

Dhaka Nagar Paribahan bus on two new routes -- 24 and 25 -- will be launched coordinating with Dhaka Mass Rapid Transit Development (Line-6), said Dhaka South City Corporation Mayor Fazle Noor Taposh today.
7 February 2023, 13:06 PM

Zamzam water sale at Baitul Mukarram market suspended

The Directorate of National Consumer Rights Protection (DNCRP) has suspended the sale of Zamzam water in the capital's Baitul Mukarram market.
30 January 2023, 13:32 PM

191 news sites to be blocked over anti-state propaganda: info minister

Dr Hasan Mahmud, information and broadcasting minister, today said a letter was sent to the Department of Posts and Telecommunications to block 191 online news portals.
30 January 2023, 12:57 PM

Be vigilant against graft, power abuse: President Abdul Hamid to DCs

President M Abdul Hamid today asked the deputy commissioners to remain watchful to prevent abuse of power while discharging their duties as the district co-coordinator and supervisor of the multi-faceted activities of the government.
26 January 2023, 13:20 PM

DCs asked to inform ministry if unregistered online portals spread rumours

Deputy commissioners have been asked to notify the information ministry if any unregistered online portal and IPTV spreads rumours so that legal actions can be taken against them.
26 January 2023, 07:39 AM

Work to prevent price manipulation during Ramadan, Tipu Munshi tells DCs

Commerce Minister Tipu Munshi told the deputy commissioners today to be on alert to ensure no one takes advantage by manipulating prices during the month of Ramadan..“You [DCs] are the hands of the government. You remain alert so that no one can take opportunities,” said the commerce minis
25 January 2023, 08:48 AM

Operate mobile courts to stop use of plastic in rice packaging, textiles minister tells DCs

Jute and Textiles Minister Golam Dastagir Gazi today asked businessmen to refrain from using plastic bags in packaging locally-produced rice and instructed deputy commissioners to operate mobile courts to monitor the situation..He gave the instruction on the second day of three-day long DC
25 January 2023, 07:27 AM

PM inaugurates annual DC conference

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today opened the three-day annual conference of the deputy commissioners (DCs) at Shapla Hall of her office in Dhaka.
24 January 2023, 06:15 AM

245 proposals to be discussed in DC conference from Jan 24

The three-day annual conference of the deputy commissioners will begin on Tuesday in Dhaka where a total of 245 proposals will be discussed.
22 January 2023, 07:54 AM

EuroCham to boost business ties with Bangladesh

Ambassador and Head of Delegation of the European Union (EU) to Bangladesh Charles Whiteley today said the time has come for moving ahead with a European Chamber of Commerce in Bangladesh (EuroCham) to promote trade and investment and help ensure a smooth transition to GSP+ era.
18 January 2023, 17:35 PM

Lowering salary grade punishment for graft?

The Ministry of Public Administration (MoPA) has punished a deputy secretary by only lowering his salary grade after a departmental enquiry found him guilty of corruption and misconduct in connection with a project.
17 January 2023, 12:37 PM

Matia Chowdhury likely to become deputy leader of House

Awami League presidium member and former minister Matia Chowdhury is likely to become the deputy leader of the House.
12 January 2023, 08:07 AM

Chowdhury Abdullah Al-Mamun's tenure as IGP extended for 1.5yrs

The government has extended the tenure of  Chowdhury Abdullah Al-Mamun as the Inspector General of Police for one-and-half-year, on a contract basis.
9 January 2023, 12:34 PM

My first task will be to enhance coordination: Mahbub Hossain

Newly-appointed Cabinet Secretary Md Mahbub Hossain said his first task will be to enhance coordination at all levels, in all ministries and offices.
3 January 2023, 09:47 AM

DMP issues traffic directives for 31st night

The Traffic Division of Gulshan under Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) today issued some temporary traffic control measures in order to avoid any untoward incident in the capital on the 31st night.
30 December 2022, 13:06 PM

Last working day for four secretaries today

Today is the last day of office for four secretaries, the top officials of the bureaucracy, as they are going on Post Retirement Leave (PRL) on the last day of this year.
29 December 2022, 10:38 AM

Another SP sent into forced retirement

Another superintendent of police was sent into forced retirement today.
20 December 2022, 11:42 AM

We've almost fulfilled Begum Rokeya's dreams, says PM

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today said Begum Rokeya's dreams have almost been fulfilled as the country has women in positions of power. ."We've almost fulfilled Begum Rokeya's dreams as we, four key persons, in Parliament -- the Speaker, the Leader of the House, the Leader of the Oppositi
9 December 2022, 10:59 AM