A parliamentary body recommends that the government for merging cultural and tourism ministries into a single one for flourishing of country’s tourism sector.

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina exchanges pleasantries with US President Donald J Trump in New York.

Police claim arrest of nine gamblers from the residence of a local Awami League leader at Munjitpur in Satkhira town.

Hello dear readers! How are you doing today? Here are the news headlines so far on September 25, 2019

The government will start distribution of electronic passports (e-passport) with 10 years’ validity from December, Finance Minister AHM Mustafa Kamal says.

Run to Give 2019 is hosted by Four Points by Sheraton Dhaka, Le Meridien Dhaka and Renaissance Dhaka Gulshan Hotel.

A four-member team of University Grants Commission (UGC) is visiting Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman Science and Technology University (BSMRSTU) to investigate the overall situation on the campus.

Awami League General Secretary Obaidul Quader says the casino business has originated at the Hawa Bhaban, the office of Tarek Zia and the unofficial citadel of power during the BNP-Jamaat regime.

A Supreme Court lawyer sends a legal notice to the home ministry requesting it to take necessary action against Rashed Khan Menon, chairman of the governing body of Young Men's Club, for running casino business in the club.

Primary teachers, students and employees will now enjoy Durga puja holiday for five days from October 5.

University Grants Commission (UGC) Secretary Dr Md Khaled has been made officer on special duty (OSD) allegedly for “moral lapses”.

Foreign Minister Dr AK Abdul Momen says the international community assured Bangladesh of remaining engaged in the efforts to solve Rohingya crisis so that forcibly displaced Myanmar nationals can return to their homeland with safety, security and dignity.

Swedish teenage climate activist Greta Thunberg has been named as one of four winners of the 2019 Right Livelihood Award, known as Sweden's alternative Nobel Prize.

The Anti- Corruption Commission (ACC) sends a letter to the Bangladesh Road and Transport Authority (BRTA) seeking a list of private cars or jeeps of 2500 cc and above.

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The admission test results for 2019-20 session under “Ga” unit -- business studies faculty -- of Dhaka University will be published tomorrow.

The law ministry issues a gazette notification asking the authorities concern to preserve and display the portrait of Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman in all courtrooms across the country.

Bangladesh Mahila Parishad (BMP) demands investigation into the allegations of sexual harassment against the chairman of Bangla Department of Dhaka Commerce College.

The Asian Development Bank projects 8 percent GDP growth for Bangladesh for the current fiscal year. The multilateral lender said if Bangladesh can achieve the growth rate, it will be the highest in Asia.

Malaysian Prime Minister Dr Mahathir Mohamad has sounded the clarion call for the international community to put the Rohingya crisis squarely on its radar with a view to resolving it quickly.