Shipping minister orders legal action over delayed unloading of imported food grains
28 February 2026, 12:52 PM
Governance
PM to inaugurate Family Card initiative in Bogura Sadar on March 10: Minister
27 February 2026, 16:31 PM
Governance
No more office-to-office hassle: Land minister says govt planning one-stop service centres
27 February 2026, 14:58 PM
Governance
Home ministry has ordered recruitment of 180 police sergeants: Salahuddin
26 February 2026, 17:08 PM
Governance
Govt to waive farm loans up to Tk 10,000; Tk 1,550cr outstanding to be cleared
26 February 2026, 16:04 PM
Governance
Counter-allegations among prosecutors will not affect trial: ICT chief prosecutor
26 February 2026, 13:03 PM
Governance
Minister wishes to split rail, roads, shipping and bridges portfolios between 2 state ministers
25 February 2026, 17:47 PM
Governance
Govt to rehabilitate all July uprising victims regardless of affiliation: Ishraque
25 February 2026, 14:59 PM
Governance
Jamaat accuses president of breaching oath over interview remarks
25 February 2026, 14:30 PM
Bangladesh
DMP Commissioner Sazzat Ali resigns
25 February 2026, 14:20 PM
Bangladesh
Dispel people’s fear by taking vaccine first
Gonoshasthaya Kendra Trustee Dr Zafrullah Chowdhury yesterday urged Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina to take the Covid-19 vaccine first and dispel people’s fear regarding inoculation.
22 January 2021, 18:00 PM
Padma Bridge: PM does not want it to be named after her
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina yesterday disapproved two lawmakers’ proposal to name the under-construction Padma bridge after her for her contributions to the country’s development and progress.
21 January 2021, 18:00 PM
Misbehaviour with Magistrate: Provide security to presiding officer
The High Court yesterday directed the inspector general of police to provide security to the official who witnessed policemen misbehaving with a judicial magistrate during the municipality polls in Kushtia.
21 January 2021, 18:00 PM
Court dismisses defamation case against ex-DSCC mayor Khokon
A Dhaka court yesterday dismissed a defamation case filed against former Dhaka South City Corporation (DSCC) mayor Sayeed Khokon over making “defamatory comments” on incumbent Mayor Sheikh Fazle Noor Taposh.
19 January 2021, 18:00 PM
Rape Coverage by Media: Writ seeks HC order to shield victim’s identity
A rights organisation yesterday filed a writ petition with the High Court seeking its directive to restrain the media from publishing and broadcasting the identity of rape and sexual assault victims.
19 January 2021, 18:00 PM
Sixth census deferred to October due to pandemic
The sixth population and housing census of the country has been deferred for 10 months due to the Covid-19 pandemic.
18 January 2021, 18:00 PM
This year’s first session of JS begins today
President Abdul Hamid is scheduled to deliver his speech in the 11th session of the 11th parliament commencing this afternoon.
17 January 2021, 18:00 PM
Accused, Convicts: Media cannot publish their remarks: HC
A High Court bench yesterday cautioned the media to be more careful while broadcasting and publishing news with regards to an absconding accused as well as subjudice matters in future.
17 January 2021, 18:00 PM
Electric Vehicles: Guideline talks start after 2-year pause
While countries across the world promote production and sales of electric vehicles, Bangladesh does not even have a guideline to regulate them.
16 January 2021, 18:00 PM
2nd Cold Spell: Miseries pile up for poor in the North
The northern part of the country is witnessing a sharp fall in temperature as the second spell of cold wave from the Himalayan sweeping through the region.
15 January 2021, 18:00 PM
Work for people’s development
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina yesterday urged all to work from their respective positions alongside the government for the socio-economic development of the people to build the country as Golden Bengal.
14 January 2021, 18:00 PM
Pompeo’s remarks irresponsible
Dhaka has termed Washington’s remarks linking terrorist group Al-Qaeda with Bangladesh irresponsible and unfounded.
13 January 2021, 18:00 PM
Blue Network: DNCC scheme offers hope for canals in Dhaka north
Dhaka North City Corporation has taken an initiative to create an integrated “blue network”, connecting and reviving all the canals in 18 newly added wards to resolve the city’s perennial waterlogging.
11 January 2021, 18:00 PM
AL in power for a long time helped accelerate development: PM
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has said it has been possible for the Awami League government to make Bangladesh a role model of development in the world as it is in state power for a long time.
11 January 2021, 18:00 PM
Fighting Corruption: Media’s role very important
The High Court yesterday observed that media and journalists have a very important role in eradicating all kinds of corruption.
10 January 2021, 18:00 PM
Level crossings to be ‘safer’
Amid growing concerns over the casualties at unauthorised and unmanned railway level crossings, the authorities yesterday decided to take several measures to ensure safety.
10 January 2021, 18:00 PM
Onion Import: Govt slaps 10pc tariff to protect growers
The government has imposed 10 percent tariff on onion import to protect interests of local growers, read a notification issued by National Board of Revenue (NBR) yesterday.
7 January 2021, 18:00 PM
Dhaka Metro Rail: Rollout likely this year
Japan expects Bangladesh’s first metro rail service to be operational in the capital by this year despite setbacks caused by the pandemic.
7 January 2021, 18:00 PM
Homegrown Covid Vaccine: Globe Biotech gets nod for trial
Globe Biotech has got the licence to produce its homegrown coronavirus vaccine for human trial.
6 January 2021, 18:00 PM
AL completes 12 consecutive years in office
The ruling Awami League has greeted countrymen on the completion of an era of the AL government at a stretch under the leadership of Bangabandhu’s daughter Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina.
6 January 2021, 18:00 PM