7 govt officials elevated to rank of secretary

The Ministry of Public Administration issued a notification in this regard today.
25 February 2025, 10:33 AM

Yunus urges Maldives to regularise undocumented Bangladeshis

Bangladeshi expatriates are working in the Maldives, mainly in the tourism and fishing industries.
25 February 2025, 10:27 AM

Council of advisers in meeting at Jamuna

Following the meeting, a press briefing is scheduled to take place outside Jamuna around 2:30pm
25 February 2025, 07:43 AM

Home adviser warns of legal action against negligent law enforcers

Home Affairs Adviser Lt Gen (Retd) Jahangir Alam Chowdhury has warned that legal action will be taken against law enforcement if found negligent in their duties
25 February 2025, 07:36 AM

Representatives of interns, medical students meet attorney general

A 30-member team of intern doctors and medical students met with Attorney General Md Asaduzzaman at his office this afternoon to press their five demands
25 February 2025, 06:24 AM

Tributes paid to martyrs of 2009 Pilkhana tragedy

On February 23 this year, the government decided to observe February 25 as National Martyred Army Day
25 February 2025, 06:06 AM

Tourists discouraged from visiting Sajek after devastating fire

Rangamati administration has discouraged tourists from visiting Sajek Valley on safety reasons
25 February 2025, 05:18 AM

Sacked in 2007: SC orders reinstatement of 82 upazila election officials

The Appellate Division of the Supreme Court today ordered the government to reinstate 85 upazila election officials, who were terminated 18 years back, to their jobs
25 February 2025, 05:06 AM

Kuet students give ultimatum to vacate VC's residence

Protesters said if VC does not leave the house by 10:30am today, they will lock the gate
25 February 2025, 03:15 AM

Trump on USAID fund: Dhaka should clear the air

Trump accused USAID of funnelling $29 million to prop up a "radical left communist" in Bangladesh
24 February 2025, 18:00 PM

Bangladesh must adjust

Considering the current and upcoming international political context, Bangladesh needs to focus on improving bilateral trade relationships with a wide range of countries, noted economist Rehman Sobhan said yesterday.
24 February 2025, 18:00 PM

CTG loan court: ‘Lauded’ judge abruptly removed

Joint District Judge Mujahidur Rahman of the Chattogram Money Loan Court has been removed from his post and attached to the Law and Justice Division of the law ministry without being given any specific charge.
24 February 2025, 18:00 PM

Lalon festival held in Madhupur

The much-talked about Lalon festival was held in Tangail’s Madhupur on Sunday night.
24 February 2025, 18:00 PM

Parties resist reforms that go against them

Political parties do not implement reforms that go against their interests, said Law Adviser Prof Asif Nazrul yesterday.
24 February 2025, 18:00 PM

Govt shifts to one route due to owners’ resistance

The government is set to relaunch Dhaka Nagar Paribahan today on a single route
24 February 2025, 18:00 PM

‘Do not push country towards destruction’

Holding local government elections before the national polls  could lead to chaos and violence, said BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam yesterday.
24 February 2025, 18:00 PM

Anti-rape protests spread across country

Students and citizens across the country took to the streets yesterday, demanding urgent action to tackle the worsening law and order situation and the rise in rape, sexual violence, and mugging.
24 February 2025, 18:00 PM

Neglected and forgotten

Char dwellers in Kurigram have been demanding a Char Affairs Ministry, similar to the Ministry of Chattogram Hill Tracts Affairs. They believe it would help improve their lives.
24 February 2025, 18:00 PM

Cattle market thrives on highway

The Dinarpur Jantar Bazar in Habiganj, the largest livestock market in Sylhet division, has long been a source of contention due to its location adjacent to the Dhaka-Sylhet highway.
24 February 2025, 18:00 PM

BANCAT launches cancer care village

The Bangladesh Cancer Aid Trust (BANCAT) has announced the launch of the country’s first-ever cancer care village, “Alok Boshoti,”, said a press release.
24 February 2025, 18:00 PM