New Biden administration: Dhaka hopeful for Rohingya repatriation, restoring GSP facilities

Dhaka sees a ray of hope for Rohingya repatriation and restoring GSP facilities as the new US President Joe Biden is focusing on promoting democratic institutions, human rights and is supportive of the developing countries’ cause.
26 January 2021, 16:31 PM

Govt to set up land information banks in each district: Land minister

The government will introduce sustainable digital land information banks in each district across the country, Land Minister Saifuzzaman Chowdhury said today.
26 January 2021, 13:11 PM

Bangladesh’s first chief of Naval Staff Nurul Huq dies

Former Shipping Minister Captain (retd) Nurul Huq, the first chief of Naval Staff of Bangladesh, passed away at Dhaka Combined Military Hospital (CMH) last night. He was 86.
26 January 2021, 11:16 AM

India and Bangladesh must progress together: Indian high commissioner

India and Bangladesh must progress together, Indian High Commissioner to Bangladesh Vikram Doraiswami said today, as India celebrates its 72nd Republic Day.
26 January 2021, 09:04 AM

Padma bridge construction to end by June 2022: Obaidul Quader

Road Transport and Bridges Minister Obaidul Quader informed the parliament today that the construction of Padma bridge would be completed within June 2022.
26 January 2021, 07:59 AM

Musicologist Sanjida Khatun, Liberation War veteran Col Quazi Zahir chosen for India’s Padma Shri award

Renowned Bangladeshi musicologist and Tagore exponent Sanjida Khatun, and 1971 Liberation War veteran Col Quazi Sajjad Ali Zahir, have been chosen for the Indian government’s prestigious Padma Shri award on the eve of the country’s Republic Day.
25 January 2021, 16:36 PM

President consents to three education bills

President Abdul Hamid today gave his consent to the three bills passed by the Jatiya Sangsad during the ongoing 11th session of parliament.
25 January 2021, 16:16 PM

Misappropriation of ILFS's Tk 351cr: ACC files 5 cases against 33 including PK Halder

The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) has filed five cases against 33 people including Proshanta Kumar Halder for misappropriating about Tk 351 crore of International Leasing and Financial Services Limited (ILFS).
25 January 2021, 09:09 AM

Govt to strengthen monitoring to control prices of essential goods: Tipu Munshi

Commerce Minister Tipu Munshi today said the government will strengthen monitoring to control prices of essentials, including edible oil, so that middlemen cannot reap profits illegally.
24 January 2021, 15:28 PM

Police rescue 2-year-old from Satkhira three days after abduction by ‘NGO worker’

Police have rescued a two-year-old from Sonabaria village in Satkhira’s Kolaroa upazila three days after the child was abducted by a woman pretending to be an NGO worker.
24 January 2021, 12:14 PM

Grade 10, 12 students will have regular classes, rest once a week: education minister

Education Minister Dipu Moni today informed the parliament that classes at schools will resume on a limited scale.
24 January 2021, 07:19 AM

HSC, equivalent results without exams: bills passed in parliament

Three separate amendment bills were passed in the parliament, paving the way for publishing HSC and equivalent results without holding public exams during the pandemic.
24 January 2021, 07:05 AM

This is our biggest celebration: PM says while giving away homes to homeless

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today said that her government would ensure accommodation for all marking Mujib Borsho.
23 January 2021, 05:42 AM

Planning minister unsatisfied over slow pace of project implementation in Barishal

Planning Minister MA Mannan has expressed dissatisfaction over the slow pace of implementation of the ongoing projects in Barisal division and the many excuses made by project directors.
22 January 2021, 14:33 PM

2 children among 3 killed in gas cylinder blast in a Moheshkhali school

Two children were among three people who were killed when a gas cylinder used for inflating balloons exploded in a school playground at Matarbari under Moheshkhali upazila in Cox’s Bazar this morning.
22 January 2021, 13:26 PM

Take Covid-19 vaccine first to dispel public apprehension: Zafrullah requests PM

Gonoshasthaya Kendra founder and trustee Dr Zafrullah Chowdhury has requested Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina to take the Covid-19 vaccine first to dispel apprehension among people over vaccination.
22 January 2021, 07:07 AM

Myanmar Navy releases 20 Bangladeshi fishermen after beating them up

Myanmar Navy released 20 Bangladeshi fishermen, who were detained by the force eight hours ago, after allegedly beating them up.
21 January 2021, 12:51 PM

Amnesty Int’l calls for release of detained artists, right to freedom of artistic expression

Amnesty International in a report published today said it was deeply concerned about the recent arbitrary detention and other forms of harassment of artists who are facing increasing attacks on their right to freedom of expression in Bangladesh.
21 January 2021, 12:23 PM

UGC urges Public Service Commission to extend applications deadline for 43rd BCS

University Grants Commission (UGC) has requested Bangladesh Public Service Commission (BPSC) to extend the deadline for 43rd BCS applications till March 31.
21 January 2021, 11:47 AM

Bangabandhu’s murals set up in 62 districts, 383 upazilas: cabinet division tells HC

The cabinet division today submitted a report to the High Court, saying that murals of Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman have been placed in 62 districts and 383 upazilas across the country in line with its earlier directive.
21 January 2021, 10:34 AM