Jahidul Islam Bhuiyan appointed Biman MD

Mohammad Jahidul Islam Bhuiyan, additional secretary to the Prime Minister's Office, has been appointed as the new managing director (MD) of Biman Bangladesh Airlines Limited
26 May 2024, 17:29 PM

Nasima Begum elected mayor of Lowestoft

Councillor Nasima Begum has been elected as the mayor of Lowestoft for the municipal year 2024-2025
23 May 2024, 18:48 PM

Don't pay anyone for visas, or work permits: Italian envoy

Italian Ambassador to Bangladesh Antonio Alessandro has advised visa-seekers not to pay anyone for visas, emphasising that the embassy only charges small taxes and processing fees
21 May 2024, 13:48 PM

How NGO ship rescued 35 Bangladeshis

In the darkness, a shape emerged among the Mediterranean waves -- over 30 men, huddled shoulder to shoulder in the hold of a fibreglass boat.
20 May 2024, 18:00 PM

Bangladeshi workers being trafficked to Malaysia won’t affect US’s TIP report

Says Malaysian human resources minister on Bangladeshi workers trafficked to Malaysia
20 May 2024, 17:27 PM

ACC press charges against 16 Biman officials

The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) today pressed charges against 16 former and present officials of Biman Bangladesh Airlines in a Tk 1,161 crore corruption case
20 May 2024, 15:31 PM

Foreign airlines carving up market for themselves

Even though Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport now deals with twice the number of passengers it used to 10 years ago, local carriers have been losing market share.  
14 May 2024, 18:00 PM

‘Govt meddling in airlines monitoring’

The inspection and monitoring of flight operations of carriers, especially Biman, is hindered by “government involvement”, the International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) has found during a recent inspection.
11 May 2024, 18:00 PM

'Collaboration key to tackling migration challenges’

IOM chief says after concluding 4-day visit to Bangladesh
10 May 2024, 13:31 PM

Over 1.1m Bangladeshis went abroad for jobs in 2022-23: state minister

A total of 11.26 lakh Bangladeshis went abroad for jobs in the financial year of 2022-23, State Minister for Expatriates’ Welfare and Overseas Employment Shofiqur Rahman Choudhury told parliament today
8 May 2024, 15:32 PM

Bangladesh has zero-tolerance on illegal migration: PM tells UK minister

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today said Bangladesh holds a zero-tolerance policy against illegal migration
8 May 2024, 13:14 PM

US-Bangla to start Jeddah flights from August

US-Bangla Airlines for the first time is set to operate flights to Jeddah, the second largest city in Saudi Arabia, from August
5 May 2024, 14:50 PM

Bangladeshi migrant worker dies after forklift incident in Singapore

A migrant worker from Bangladesh working at a salvage yard in Sungei Kadut of Singapore was struck in the neck by a forklift and later died of his wounds
29 April 2024, 03:30 AM

2 Bangladeshis shot dead in New York

Two Bangladeshis were shot dead in Buffalo of New York yesterday
28 April 2024, 07:29 AM

Foreign airlines’ $323m stuck in Bangladesh

The amount of foreign airlines’ money stuck in Bangladesh has increased to $323 million from $214 million in less than a year, according to the International Air Transport Association (IATA).
24 April 2024, 18:00 PM

45 ‘overstaying’ Bangladeshis held in Malaysia

Malaysia Immigration Department has arrested 49 foreigners including 45 Bangladeshis at a construction site in Perlis on suspicions of overstaying and not having valid travel documents, according to a report in Malaysian media.
20 April 2024, 18:00 PM

Malaysian HC sets aside gag order on party, news portal supporting Bangladeshi migrants

Malaysian High Court has set aside a gag order on Malaysian Socialist Party (PSM), which has been supporting Bangladeshi migrants, and a news portal – MKini Dotcom, a news portal that has been reporting on their plights
20 April 2024, 14:29 PM

45 'overstaying' Bangladeshis held in Malaysia

Malaysia Immigration Department has arrested 49 foreigners including 45 Bangladeshis at a construction site in Perlis on suspicions of overstaying and not having valid travel documents, according to a report in Malaysian media
20 April 2024, 13:50 PM

UN experts express dismay over situation of Bangladeshi migrants in Malaysia

UN experts today expressed dismay about the situation of Bangladeshi migrants in Malaysia, who had travelled there in the hope of employment after engaging in the official labour migration process
19 April 2024, 14:00 PM

Aspirant migrant workers to get skills training: state minister

State Minister for Expatriates’ Welfare and Overseas Employment Shofiqur Rahman Choudhury today said, as per Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina’s directive, aspirant migrant workers will get skills training using modern machineries
15 April 2024, 15:10 PM

The Parliament Watch

On 12 February, 2026, Bangladesh held its 13th National Parliamentary Election, bringing in a new parliament with a BNP-led majority. But elections are only the beginning of accountability. Who are these people now entrusted with public power, and what do they own, earn, and do with it? The Parliament Watch tracks the declared wealth, words, and work of every elected representative throughout their entire tenure. Use this page to keep an eye on your MPs and Ministers.

Wealth Distribution by Party
BNP
Jamaat
NCP
Others
Suspended / Not Held
Lower Assets Higher Assets
Dhaka Khulna Chittagong