Retired bureaucrat Munshi Alauddin Al Azad appointed religious affairs secretary on contract
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2 March 2026, 15:42 PM
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Govt offers deputy speaker post to opposition
2 March 2026, 15:35 PM
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PM reaffirms women-only bus service in Dhaka
2 March 2026, 12:42 PM
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Agriculture Secretary Emdad sent into forced retirement
2 March 2026, 00:01 AM
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Didn’t make any statement on probe into police killings during July uprising: Salahuddin
1 March 2026, 17:20 PM
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Shipping minister orders legal action over delayed unloading of imported food grains
28 February 2026, 12:52 PM
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PM to inaugurate Family Card initiative in Bogura Sadar on March 10: Minister
27 February 2026, 16:31 PM
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No more office-to-office hassle: Land minister says govt planning one-stop service centres
27 February 2026, 14:58 PM
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Home ministry has ordered recruitment of 180 police sergeants: Salahuddin
26 February 2026, 17:08 PM
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Dhaka protests Turkey statement on Mir Quasem execution
Expressing dismay over Ankara’s reaction on the execution of war criminal Mir Quasem Ali, Dhaka says that such reaction is tantamount to interference in matters pertaining to a sovereign state.
5 September 2016, 12:55 PM
15% tax on private universities illegal: HC
The High Court declares illegal the 15 percent income tax imposed by the government on the private universities and private medical, dental and engineering colleges.
5 September 2016, 09:12 AM
6-day Eid holiday from Sep 9
In a bid to extend Eid-ul-Azha vacation for civil servants, the government has declared September 11 a holiday – totaling a six-day vacation starting from this Friday.
5 September 2016, 08:27 AM
Bangladesh government brings connectivity app for its officers
The government has launched a mobile app for inter-connectivity among its officers that will allow chat, file sharing and video call among other features. The app Alapon has been launched by PM Sheikh Hasina.
5 September 2016, 07:42 AM
Biman scraps Nepal flight for hajj pilgrims
Biman Bangladesh Airlines has been forced to cancel its Nepal-bound flight and diverted it to send aspirant hajjis to Saudi Arabia.
5 September 2016, 07:17 AM
Turkey too upset with Quasem’s hanging
After Pakistan, now Turkey has come up with its opinion regarding the execution of Mir Quasem Ali, who was hanged yesterday for war crimes of 1971.
4 September 2016, 14:25 PM
Pakistan’s reaction loathsome: AL
The ruling Awami League protests Pakistan’s reaction over execution of war criminal Mir Quasem Ali and termed its attitude as ‘loathsome.’
4 September 2016, 13:30 PM
SC allows 110 BSMMU doctors to move appeals
The Supreme Court allows 110 doctors to move appeals against a High Court verdict that declared their appointment as medical officers of Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University (BSMMU) illegal.
4 September 2016, 05:43 AM
Notices seek ministers’ explanation on holding posts
Two separate legal notices have been served on Food Minister Qamrul Islam and Liberation War Affairs Minister AKM Mozammel Huq seeking their explanation in 24 hours under what authority they are holding the post of minister as they violated their oath.
3 September 2016, 06:39 AM
Media reports on Farakka water ‘misleading’: India
India has termed the media reports on release of water from Farakka Barrage contributing to floods in Bangladesh as “erroneous” and “misleading”.
3 September 2016, 06:39 AM
Moon not sighted, Eid-ul-Azha September 13
Eid-ul-Azha will be celebrated in Bangladesh on September 13 as the moon of Zilhajj month is not sighted anywhere in the country.
2 September 2016, 13:43 PM
Pay salary, bonus to garments, tannery workers before Sep 10: Minister
Home Minister Asaduzzaman Khan instructs all garments and tannery owners to pay salary and bonus to their workers before September 10 ahead of the Eid-ul-Azha.
1 September 2016, 10:24 AM
SC releases full verdict of contempt ruling on 2 ministers
The Supreme Court releases a full judgement in contempt of court case against Food Minister Qamrul Islam and Liberation War Affairs Minister AKM Mozammel Huq saying they had violated their oaths by questioning the authority of the judiciary.
1 September 2016, 09:59 AM
Probashi Bandhu call centre for expats inaugurated
The Probashi Bandhu call centre that will facilitate communication with friends and family of around 25 lakh Bangladeshi migrant workers in Saudi Arabia, Malaysia and Jordan was inaugurated this morning.
1 September 2016, 06:31 AM
Bangladesh Army Col Nazma gets UN special award
Bangladesh Army Colonel Nazma Begum is given UN special award for her outstanding leadership in the United Nations Operation in Côte d'Ivoire (UNOCI).
31 August 2016, 15:53 PM
Probashi Bandhu call centre for expats
Around 25 lakh Bangladeshi migrant workers in Saudi Arabia, Malaysia and Jordan now will be able to talk with their family and friends directly by using Probashi Bandhu call centre.
31 August 2016, 15:29 PM
War crimes trial to continue: PM
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina reaffirms her determination to continue the trial of war criminals and says she is ready to make any sacrifice for the sake of the country and the people.
31 August 2016, 14:58 PM
No output in yr
Madhyapara Granite Mining Company Ltd (MGMCL), a subsidiary of Petrobangla, has kept operations suspended in the country's lone
30 August 2016, 18:00 PM
Prices of home-reared cattle on rise as India bans export
Cattle farmers in different areas are now busy taking care of the animals ahead the Eid-ul-Azha while the prices of local cattle see
30 August 2016, 18:00 PM
Saudi job seeker’s migration cost fixed at Tk 1.65 lakh
The government fixes Tk 1,65,000 migration cost including air fare for each Bangladeshi workers seeking jobs in Saudi Arabia.
30 August 2016, 06:41 AM