Fresh Israeli aggression on Gaza: Dhaka expresses 'strongest condemnation'

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs today issued a press release in this regard
19 March 2025, 14:04 PM

EC gets go ahead to access Rohingya database

Maintained by UNHCR, the database contains records of over one million Rohingyas
19 March 2025, 13:55 PM

40 workers of a garments factory fall ill

A ready made garments factory in Gazipur Sadar upazila was declared shut today after at least 40 workers fell sick this morning
19 March 2025, 13:20 PM

'Mortar shell' recovered from scrap shop in Kishoreganj

A mortar shell was recovered from a scrap shop in Ekrampur area of ​​Kishoreganj town early today.
19 March 2025, 11:15 AM

Maddhapara hard rock extraction resumes after month-long suspension

Extraction had been halted on February 11 due to a mechanical failure in the underground mining system, disrupting production and supply
19 March 2025, 11:05 AM

CA gives directive on vehicle procurement, construction projects for police

The directive came during a meeting with the Home Adviser and police officials
19 March 2025, 10:40 AM

Bangladesh urges Libya to curb kidnapping of its nationals

Bangladesh Ambassador to Libya made the call during a joint meeting on tackling irregular migration
19 March 2025, 09:36 AM

Container train derails at Kamalapur, services resume fully after disruption

Although the railways authorities were able to open the second line around 2:10pm, trains are still running late
19 March 2025, 08:35 AM

58-day fishing ban from April 15

The Ministry of Fisheries and Livestock has announced a 58-day ban on fishing in Bangladesh's maritime waters from April 15 to June 11
19 March 2025, 07:37 AM

'Tk 2,375cr embezzlement': ACC interrogating four officials of IFIC Bank

An ACC team led by investigating officer Md Yasir Arafat started the interrogation at 11:00am at the commission's headquarters
19 March 2025, 07:09 AM

Shafik Rehman regains control of Jai Jai Din

Shafik Rehman, founding editor of the Daily Jai Jai Din, has regained control of the Bangla newspaper after 18 years.
18 March 2025, 18:56 PM

Resign from govt within 15 days

The Gono Odhikar Parishad yesterday called for the resignation of interim government advisers Asif Mahmud Shojib Bhuiyan and Mahfuj Alam within 15 days, accusing them of compromising the government's neutrality.
18 March 2025, 18:25 PM

Govt employees to get extended Eid holidays

Government employees are set to enjoy a prolonged holiday during Eid-ul-Fitr, with at least six consecutive days off, according to the public administration.
18 March 2025, 18:00 PM

Consensus commission to begin talks with parties tomorrow

The National Consensus Commission (NCC) is set to begin discussions with political parties to forms a national consensus on state reform tomorrow.
18 March 2025, 18:00 PM

HC questions legality of EC notification

The High Court yesterday questioned the legality of the Election Commission's (EC) public notification regarding the registration of new political parties.
18 March 2025, 18:00 PM

July uprising: JU suspends 289 BCL activists, nine teachers

Jahangirnagar University has suspended 289 activists of banned Chhatra League for their alleged involvement in attacks on protesting students during the July uprising.
18 March 2025, 18:00 PM

A dream comes true as Jamuna Rail Bridge opens

The much-awaited Jamuna Rail Bridge, the longest dedicated railway bridge in the country, was formally inaugurated yesterday.
18 March 2025, 18:00 PM

Dhaka to get semi-auto signals to tackle jam

Over the years, the authorities spent over Tk 119 crore on modernising the equipment, but Dhaka traffic is mostly managed manually.
18 March 2025, 18:00 PM

Bangladeshis can still obtain Umrah visas: adviser

Saudi Arabia has not suspended Umrah visas for Bangladeshi citizens, said Religious Affairs Adviser AFM Khalid Hossain yesterday.
18 March 2025, 18:00 PM

Should DC offices stay?

As Bangladesh moves towards strengthening local government, questions have emerged over the need to maintain separate offices for deputy commissioners if all tiers of local governance adopt a uniform structure.
18 March 2025, 18:00 PM