Saimum Parvez appointed PM’s special assistant on environment
22 April 2026, 17:43 PM
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Ziauddin Hyder named PM’s health aide with state minister status
22 April 2026, 16:03 PM
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Farida Khanom appointed Dhaka DC, becomes first woman to hold the post
22 April 2026, 14:59 PM
Governance
Three ministries and divisions get new secretaries
21 April 2026, 21:49 PM
Governance
PM tells newspaper owners he monitors media, acts on reports
21 April 2026, 21:47 PM
Governance
Writ petition challenges repeal of Supreme Court Secretariat ordinance
20 April 2026, 11:40 AM
Governance
High Court to go virtual twice a week to save energy
19 April 2026, 19:18 PM
Governance
Govt appoints three organisation heads on contract with secretary status
19 April 2026, 13:12 PM
Governance
Nov 7 to be observed as National Revolution and Solidarity Day with full state honours
16 April 2026, 21:07 PM
Governance
Govt holding off on fuel price hike considering public hardship: PM
16 April 2026, 18:43 PM
Governance
HC judge feels embarrassed to hear petition against AG
A judge of a High Court bench felt embarrassed to hear a writ petition filed challenging the legality of holding the office of attorney general by Advocate Mahbubey Alam.
20 November 2016, 07:20 AM
HC questions legality of NHRC chairman’s appointment
High Court questions legality of Kazi Reazul Hoque's appointment as chairman of the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC).
20 November 2016, 07:01 AM
Bringing border killing to zero level possible: BSF
Indian Border Security Force has taken initiatives to sensitise its members to reduce the killing of civilians along the India-Bangladesh border as it is possible to bring it down to a zero level.
19 November 2016, 11:13 AM
PM reiterates call for mobilising public opinion against militancy
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina reiterates her call to the people of all strata to mobilise public opinion against terrorism and militancy as she vows again to establish Bangladesh as a peaceful nation in the world.
19 November 2016, 09:28 AM
UN urges Bangladesh to keep Myanmar border open
United Nations’ refugee agency UNHCR urges Bangladesh to keep its Myanmar border open to allow safe passage to civilians fleeing the violence in the northern Rakhine state.
18 November 2016, 15:00 PM
Bangladesh ranks 124th in UN e-government survey
Bangladesh ranks 124th in the United Nations E-Government Survey-2016 among the 193 countries advancing by 24 notches.
18 November 2016, 12:42 PM
Bangabandhu Satellite project wins ITU Telecom World Award 2016
Bangabandhu Satellite Launching Project has received International Telecommunication Union award 2016 for excellence in providing and promoting innovative ICT solutions with social impact across the country.
18 November 2016, 04:59 AM
Construction work of Padma bridge link road begins
Road Transport and Bridges Minister Obaidul Quader inaugurates the construction work for the expansion of 55-kilometre Dhaka-Bhanga highway via Mawa, known as Padma Bridge Link Road, from two lanes to four lanes.
17 November 2016, 15:40 PM
PM returns home from Morocco
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina returns home from Morocco after wrapping up her three-day official visit to the North African country to attend the high-level segments of the 22nd Conference of the Parties (COP-22) also known as the global climate summit.
17 November 2016, 03:11 AM
‘Recover govt land adjacent to Monem Khan's house’
The High Court directs Dhaka North City Corporation to recover the government land designated for greeneries adjacent to the house of Abdul Monem Khan, the then East Pakistan's provincial governor who had opposed the birth of Bangladesh, at Banani in Dhaka.
16 November 2016, 15:10 PM
Provide info of under trial prisoners, SCLAC to jail authorities
SC Legal Aid Committee requests jail authorities across Bangladesh to provide info about under trial prisoners so that the committee can provide legal assistance to poor prisoners.
16 November 2016, 12:17 PM
Unicef for hiking budget for children
Unicef urges Bangladesh government to increase the budget allocation for child-related initiatives from 14 percent in 2016 to 20 percent by 2020.
16 November 2016, 10:19 AM
Bangladesh Joins International Solar Alliance
Bangladesh formally joins International Solar Alliance (ISA) by signing the Framework Agreement on ISA.
16 November 2016, 10:14 AM
Pakistan wants Rs 9b from Bangladesh
Pakistan’s federal government has decided to demand its outstanding amount from India and Bangladesh, The Express Tribune reports.
16 November 2016, 08:04 AM
PM calls for addressing migrant issue for success of SDGs
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina calls for global efforts to address the issue of climate-induced migrants to make the objectives of SDGs successful.
16 November 2016, 03:29 AM
HC questions legality of 50% foreigners’ quota in pvt medical colleges
The High Court questions the legality of the provision for keeping 50 percent quota for foreigners for admission to private medical colleges.
15 November 2016, 13:55 PM
Biman offers special discount in 3 domestic routes
Biman Bangladesh Airlines, the nation’s flag carrier, offers special discount in three domestic routes for the convenience of commuters.
15 November 2016, 12:33 PM
Legal notice seeks explanation for Santals’ eviction process
Supreme Court lawyer sends a legal notice asking for an explanation from the administration under what authority they have carried out eviction process of Santals in Gobindaganj upazila of Gaibandha on November 6.
15 November 2016, 11:50 AM
SC upholds bail for suspended Sylhet mayor Ariful
The Supreme Court upholds a High Court order that granted bail to suspended Sylhet City Corporation mayor and BNP leader Ariful Haque Chowdhury in an explosive case, paving the way for him to walk out of jail.
14 November 2016, 13:27 PM
JS goes into session December 4
The 10th Parliament will go into its 13th session on December 4 after a 54-day recess. President Abdul Hamid has convened the session exercising the power bestowed upon him as per Article 72 (1) of the Constitution, according to a PID handout.
14 November 2016, 11:28 AM