National,Fair & Festivals,Religion

Holy Eid-ul-Azha Thursday

The holy Eid-ul-Azha, one of the biggest religious festivals of Muslims, will be celebrated across the country on Thursday with due religious solemnity and festivity.People from all walks of life are set to celebrate the festival, also known as the “Qurbani er Eid,” in the spirit of devo...

National,Politics,Diplomachy

Verma optimistic about Dhaka-New Delhi ties

Outgoing Indian High Commissioner to Bangladesh Pranay Verma has expressed optimism over the future of Bangladesh-India relations, saying the two neighbouring countries must pursue a future-oriented partnership based on mutual interest, respect and shared prosperity.In a farewell note titled "A...

National,Fair & Festivals,Religion,President, Prime Minister

President to host Eid-ul-Azha reception at Bangabhaban on May 28

President Mohammed Shahabuddin will host a reception at Bangabhaban on May 28 marking Eid-ul-Azha, one of the biggest religious festivals of the Muslims."The reception will be held from 11:20 am to 12:00 noon on Eid day . . . the head of the state and his spouse Dr Rebeka Sultana will exchange ...

National,Politics,Crime, Law and Order Situation,Women & Children

Strong social movement needed alongside law to prevent rape: Fakhrul

LGRD and Cooperatives Minister Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir underscored the need for waging a strong social movement alongside application of law to prevent social menace rape.In a Facebook post from his verified page, he strongly condemned the recent several rape incidents describing it as a sign of...

National,Politics

Govt wants Sheikh Hasina back through legal procedure: Salahuddin

Home Minister Salahuddin Ahmed has said the government wants to bring back former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina to Bangladesh through legal procedures and existing extradition mechanisms.“We want Sheikh Hasina back through legal procedure. Through the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and under the e...

National,Business & Commerce,Power, Energy, Oil, Gas

Govt. inks deal with 12 IPPs for 918 MW power

The government has signed contract with 12 independent power producers (IPPs) to generate 918-MW electricity at an average cost of 7.80 cents (Tk 9.12) per kilowatt-hour, with officials saying amount was roughly 2.5 cents lower than previous such costs.Bangladesh Power Development Board (BPDB) Chair...

National,Politics,Law & Justice

‘We want Hasina to return and face legal proceeding: Dr Zahid

Social Welfare and Women and Children Affairs Minister A Z M Zahid Hossain has said the present government wants ousted autocratic ruler Sheikh Hasina to return to the country and face legal proceedings.“Someone said she would return to the country boldly. We also want that if she has the cour...

National,Sports,Cricket

Bangladesh crush Pakistan in 2nd test to sweep series

Left-arm spinner Taijul Islam claimed a match-winning six-wicket haul as Bangladesh thrashed Pakistan by 78 runs in the second Test, completing a dominant 2-0 series sweep at Sylhet International Cricket Stadium today.The victory followed Bangladesh's 104-run triumph in the opening Test and mark...

National,Security & Defence,President, Prime Minister

PM urges Ansar-VDP members to perform duties with discipline, professionalism

Prime Minister Tarique Rahman on Wednesday called upon the members of Bangladesh Ansar and Village Defence Party (VDP) to perform their duties with utmost discipline and strictly following the chain of command.“In any country, adherence to the ‘chain of command’ and ‘discipli...

National,Infrastructure, Development

Fire service capacity enhancement underway with new stations, ambulances: Home Minister

Home Minister Salahuddin Ahmed on Tuesday said the government has undertaken a series of development initiatives to strengthen the operational capacity of Fire Service and Civil Defence (FSCD), including construction of new fire stations, procurement of ambulances and expansion of manpower."We&...

National,President, Prime Minister

PM for people-friendly land management to build modern state

Prime Minister Tarique Rahman on Tuesday stressed that there is no alternative to transparent, accountable and people-friendly land management for building a just and modern state system.“Providing services is not an act of charity toward the people; rather ensuring public services is the resp...

National,Religion

Eid Al-Azha in Saudi Arabia on May 27

Saudi Arabia’s Supreme Court announced on Sunday that Standing at Arafat, which marks the climax of the annual pilgrimage of Hajj, will be on Tuesday, Dhul Hijjah 9, corresponding to May 26, and the first day of the Eid Al-Azha celebrations will be on Wednesday, May 27.According to the Supreme...

National,Politics,Media

Editors' Council leaders call on PM

Editors' Council leaders on Sunday called on Prime Minister Tarique Rahman.The meeting was held at the Public Administration Meeting Room of the Cabinet Division in the Bangladesh Secretariat here, Prime Minister's Deputy Press Secretary Jahidul Islam Rony told BSS.Information and Broadcasti...

National,Transportation & Aviation

Free Wi-Fi for 37,000 passengers at a time launched at HSIA

The government today launched free high-speed Wi-Fi service at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport (HSIA), enabling more than 37,000 passengers to access internet services simultaneously as part of efforts to strengthen digital connectivity and improve passenger services.Civil Aviation and Touris...

National,Business & Commerce,Transportation & Aviation

Airbus submits fresh 10-jet offer to Biman

European aerospace giant Airbus has made a fresh proposal to Biman Bangladesh Airlines to supply 10 aircraft, days after the national carrier signed a US$3.7 billion deal with rival Boeing, officials said today.Biman sources said, Airbus has formally submitted the new fleet proposal to Biman’s...

National,Business & Commerce,Power, Energy, Oil, Gas,Diplomachy

Bangladesh, US seal landmark energy cooperation pact

Bangladesh and the United States (US) have signed a strategic energy cooperation memorandum in Washington, marking a major step in bilateral relations as Dhaka seeks to strengthen long-term energy security through diversified and sustainable sourcing.The Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed ...

National,Education & Research

SSC exams in January, HSC in June from 2027

The government has announced a significant change in the schedule of the Secondary School Certificate (SSC) and Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC) examinations from 2027 in a bid to save students’ valuable academic time and align the country’s education calendar with international standa...

National,President, Prime Minister

ECNEC approves 9 projects involving Tk 36,695.72cr

The Executive Committee of the National Economic Council (ECNEC) on Wednesday approved nine development projects involving an overall estimated cost of Tk 36,695.72 crore.The approvals came from the 11th ECNEC meeting of the current fiscal year (FY26) with ECNEC Chairperson and Prime Minister Tariqu...

National,Diplomachy,President, Prime Minister

PM seeks OIC support to resolve Rohingya crisis

Prime Minister Tarique Rahman on Tuesday sought support of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) member states to resolve the Rohingya crisis.The premier sought the help when ambassadors and high commissioners of OIC member states stationed in Dhaka paid a courtesy call on him at his Cabinet...

National,Diplomachy

Shama leaves for US, Morocco peace meets

State Minister for Foreign Affairs Shama Obaed Islam left Dhaka this morning on an official visit to the United States before joining the 2nd Ministerial Conference on Peacekeeping in Morocco later this month.A foreign ministry's official source said the state minister departed for the United St...