PM for skill-based, job-oriented education instead of certificate-centric learning
7 June 2026, 15:20 PM
Governance
Breaking free from power sector looting cartel will take time: Info minister
6 June 2026, 14:01 PM
Governance
Cabinet approves policy to attract investment from Bangladeshis living abroad
4 June 2026, 23:02 PM
Governance
5 DIGs promoted to additional IGP rank
4 June 2026, 19:23 PM
Governance
TIB urges govt to drop reported plan to legalise black money
4 June 2026, 19:13 PM
Governance
Govt moves to streamline investment process for foreign investors
3 June 2026, 13:28 PM
Governance
Mosquito control study abroad 'unnecessary': PM
2 June 2026, 02:01 AM
Governance
President accepts Dipen Dewan’s resignation
1 June 2026, 21:02 PM
Governance
CHT Affairs Minister Dipen Dewan resigns citing health complications
1 June 2026, 13:00 PM
Governance
PM Tarique urges nation-building in Zia’s ideals
30 May 2026, 17:15 PM
Governance
6 Biman staff suspended over emergency landing of flight carrying PM
Six officials of engineering and technical department of Biman Bangladesh Airlines are suspended due to their negligence to duty leading to the emergency landing of a flight carrying Prime Minster Sheikh Hasina on her way to Budapest.
30 November 2016, 12:55 PM
At least 10,000 Rohingya have fled to Bangladesh: UN
At least 10,000 Rohingya have arrived in Bangladesh in recent weeks, fleeing violence in neighbouring Myanmar, the United Nations says.
30 November 2016, 12:18 PM
Unesco recognises Mangal Shobhajatra as cultural heritage
Unesco recognises Mangal Shobhajatra, Bangla New Year procession, as Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity.
30 November 2016, 11:07 AM
Dhaka, Budapest to work together for common prosperity: PM
Dhaka and Budapest agree to work together for common prosperity alongside joining hands with the international community to fight against ‘terrorism and violent extremism’.
29 November 2016, 15:40 PM
BRTA asks Uber not to run its service using private car
Bangladesh Road Transport Authority (BRTA) asks smart phone-based on-demand transport service Uber not to operate its service by using private car for commercial purposes.
29 November 2016, 15:20 PM
Why no compensation for arrested children: HC
The High Court issues a rule asking the government to explain in four weeks as to why it should not be directed to give Tk 20 lakh in compensation to the family members of two children of Kamrangirchar, who were arrested in connection with a murder case.
29 November 2016, 12:58 PM
Govt begins process to block porn sites: Tarana
The government has started a process to detect and block websites that contain pornography, vulgar picture and video contents, the state minister for post and telecommunications Tarana Halim says.
28 November 2016, 15:38 PM
Mobile court can’t convict, sentence any detainee: HC
A mobile court cannot convict or sentence any arrestees or detained person for an offence, the High Court says in the full text of its verdict that has declared the sentencing a Tangail schoolboy by a mobile court illegal.
28 November 2016, 13:55 PM
PM seeks comprehensive global efforts for water management
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has sought comprehensive global efforts for water management, urging world leaders to prioritise the water issues in their policies and actions, laying out a seven-point agenda involving the scarce resource.
28 November 2016, 10:47 AM
Writ seeks entry of Rohingyas to Bangladesh
A Supreme Court lawyer files a writ petition with the High Court seeking its directive on the government to allow fleeing Myanmar citizens to enter Bangladesh.
28 November 2016, 09:05 AM
PM flight: Biman to probe emergency landing
Biman Bangladesh Airlines authorities today formed a four-member committee to investigate the emergency landing of a VVIP Flight carrying Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina to Budapest.
28 November 2016, 05:38 AM
Maj Gen Kaikobad to be made resident High Commissioner to Nigeria
The government has decided to appoint Major General Kazi Sharif Kaikobad as the first resident High Commissioner of Bangladesh to Nigeria, according to a Foreign Ministry press release.
27 November 2016, 14:37 PM
Govt won’t shut WhatsApp, Viber now: Tarana
Bangladesh government has no plans to shut voice call applications like WhatsApp, Viber, WeChat and Imo now, says State minister for Post and Telecommunications Tarana Halim.
27 November 2016, 12:13 PM
PM reaches Budapest to attend Water Summit
Biman Bangladesh Airlines flight carrying Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina reaches Budapest after an emergency landing in Hungary.
27 November 2016, 12:10 PM
536 administrative officials promoted
Five hundred and thirty six officials have been promoted to the ranks of deputy secretary, joint secretary and additional secretary.
27 November 2016, 09:59 AM
Govt to buy Aman rice at Tk 33
The government will procure three lakh tonnes of Aman rice at Tk 33 per kilogramme from December 1.
27 November 2016, 08:33 AM
PM off to Hungary
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina left Dhaka for Budapest this morning on a four-day bilateral visit in conjunction with Budapest Water Summit 2016 at the invitation of Hungarian President Dr Janos Ader.
27 November 2016, 04:15 AM
Chief justice concerned over environment
Chief Justice Surendra Kumar Sinha has blamed the lack of effective enforcement of relevant laws for the degradation of the environment in Bangladesh.
25 November 2016, 13:13 PM
Govt mulls law to protect minorities: Law minister
The government is mulling over formulating a new law to protect the country’s minority communities, says Law Minister Anisul Huq.
24 November 2016, 15:58 PM
UN accuses Myanmar of Rohingya cleansing
Accusing Myanmar for ethnic killing, a senior UN official tells BBC Bangla that the government wants to rid the country of its Muslim minority.
24 November 2016, 12:31 PM