National,Politics
Describing the 2009 Pilkhana killings as a deliberate attempt to weaken the Bangladesh Army and destabilize the country, Home Minister Salahuddin Ahmed assured the nation that justice would be ensured for one of the most heinous incidents in the world."I am assuring the nation and the martyrs&#...
National,Diplomachy,Religion
Bangladesh and Malaysia have agreed to strengthen cooperation in the field of religious affairs. Religious Affairs Minister Kazi Shah Mofazzal Hossain Kaikobad and Malaysian Religious Affairs Minister Dr Zulkifli Hasan agreed to this issue in a virtual meeting held on Tuesday, a handout said on...
National,Fair & Festivals
The Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) will enforce strict security measures at this year's Amar Ekushey Book Fair, ensuring a safe and peaceful environment for visitors, publishers, and authors.Speaking at a press briefing held at the fair premises in Suhrawardy Udyan on Tuesday, DMP Additional Co...
National,Politics,Election
Local Government, Rural Development and Cooperatives Minister Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir on Tuesday said the Jatiya Sangsad (JS) will decide whether local government elections, including city corporation polls, will be held with ‘party symbols’.He made the remarks responding to a ...
Prime Minister Tarique Rahman will inaugurate the distribution of the “Family Card” on March 10 on pilot basis with launching the programme in 14 upazilas across the country.Under the scheme, each selected family will receive Taka 2,500 per month as financial assistance.Social Welfare Mi...
National,Politics,Crime & Corruption
Home Minister Salahuddin Ahmed has said the government has approved the withdrawal of 1,202 more politically motivated cases filed against opposition party leaders and activists during the 17-year rule of the fascist Awami League (AL).The decision came after a thorough review process to assess alleg...
National,Heritage & History
Prime Minister Tarique Rahman is expected to distribute the 'Ekushey Padak 2026' at a ceremony on Thursday. The award distribution ceremony will be held at Osmani Memorial Auditorium in the capital at 11 am on February 26, a handout said. The government has already announced the na...
National,Politics,Jatiya Sangsad
President Mohammad Shahabuddin on Monday summoned first session of the 13th Jatiya Sangsad on March 12.“The first session of the 13th Jatiya Sangsad will be held at 11am on March 12 at the Parliament Complex at Sher-e-Bangla Nagar Dhaka,” said an official release of the Jatiya Sangsad Se...
National,Politics,Law & Justice
Home Minister Salahuddin Ahmed on Monday said that he has instructed authorities concerned to take prompt and appropriate measures to end the sufferings of individuals who were irrationally accused in cases filed after the August 5, 2024.Speaking to reporters after attending a meeting with the chief...
National,Diplomachy
The European Union (EU) is eagerly awaiting the beginning of a new chapter in its relations with Bangladesh, EU Ambassador to Dhaka Michael Miller said on Monday. He made the remarks to reporters following a courtesy call on Foreign Minister Dr. Khalilur Rahman and State Minister for Foreign Af...
National,Security & Defence
Prime Minister Tarique Rahman on Monday attended his office at the Armed Forces Division (AFD) in Dhaka Cantonment for the first time."Prime Minister Tarique Rahman arrived at the Armed Forces Division in Dhaka Cantonment at 9:00 am as the chiefs of the three services welcomed him," said P...
National,Agriculture & Farming
Prime Minister Tarique Rahman on Monday chaired an inter-ministerial meeting on launching 'Farmer Card' aimed at ensuring fair prices for crops produced by farmers.The Prime Minister presided over the meeting at his special meeting room at the Cabinet Division in the Bangladesh Secretariat h...
National,Infrastructure, Development
Prime Minister Tarique Rahman on Sunday directed authorities concerned to expedite steps for opening the long-awaited Third Terminal of Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport (HSIA), aiming to enhance passenger handling capacity and operational efficiency.The directive came at a meeting held at the ...
The International Crimes Tribunal (ICT)-1 on Sunday ordered the authorities concerned to publish notices in two national dailies asking six fugitive accused, including ousted prime minister Sheikh Hasina, to surrender in a case filed over the alleged staged raid by law enforcers at Jahajbari in 2016...
US President Donald J. Trump has congratulated Prime Minister Tarique Rahman on his historic election victory, expressing optimism about strengthening bilateral ties and expanding cooperation in trade, defence and regional stability.In a letter dated February 18, 2026, from the White House, Presiden...
National,Power, Energy, Oil, Gas
Power, Energy and Mineral Resources Minister Iqbal Hasan Mahmud Tuku on Wednesday said the government is giving top priority to ensuring uninterrupted power supply during the holy month of Ramadan.“I seek full cooperation from all concerned to ensure a smooth electricity supply during the fast...
The first meeting of the new cabinet of the present BNP government led by Prime Minister Tarique Rahman was held at the Cabinet Division in Bangladesh Secretariat on Wednesday afternoon. Prime Minister Tarique Rahman presided over the meeting. At the outset of the meeting, the Prime Minister ex...
National,Jatiya Sangsad
Prime Minister Tarique Rahman will deliver his maiden address to the nation at 7:00pm today.Bangladesh Television (BTV) will telecast the speech live, according to a press release issued by the ministry of Information and Broadcasting here this afternoon. All television channels have been reque...
Portfolios of the newly formed government have been distributed among the ministers and state ministers, who were sworn in on Wednesday afternoon.Prime Minister Tarique Rahman distributed the portfolios, according to a gazette notification of the cabinet division.Earlier, President Mohammed Shahabud...
The newly elected members of parliament (MPs) from Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) have decided not to take duty-free cars and government plots.The decision was taken in the first meeting of the BNP parliamentary party after the MPs took oath at Sangsad Bhaban on Tuesday.The party's parliamen...
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