National,Infrastructure, Development,Politics,Diplomachy

“Bhutanese Special Economic Zone” in Kurigram making progress, PM tells JS

Prime Minister Tarique Rahman on Wednesday informed the Jatiya Sangsad (JS) about the ongoing progress in establishing a “Bhutanese Special Economic Zone” in Kurigram district.Replying to a question from Atiqur Rahman Muzahid, MP of Kurigram-2 constituency, the Prime Minister outlined th...

National,Business & Commerce,Infrastructure, Development,Transportation & Aviation

HSIA 3rd terminal deal nears, talks set April 3

Bangladesh is poised to unlock the long-delayed third terminal of Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport (HSIA) as fresh negotiations with a Japanese consortium enter a decisive phase following submission of a revised, lower-cost proposal.A high-level senior official of the Civil Aviation Authority ...

National,Jobs,Diplomachy

Bangladesh, KSA discuss boosting manpower co-operation

Bangladesh and Saudi Arabia have discussed expanding manpower export and recognising Bangladeshi skills to strengthenbilateral labour cooperation during a meeting held in Geneva.Expatriates' Welfare and Overseas Employment Minister Ariful Haque Chowdhury held the talks with Saudi Vice-Minister f...

National,Politics,Jatiya Sangsad

Govt sets 180-day action plan to implement election pledges, PM tells JS

Prime Minister Tarique Rahman on Wednesday told the Jatiya Sangsad (JS) that the government has taken necessary steps to formulate action plans for the next 180 days, the upcoming fiscal year and the next five years to implement its election pledges."All ministries/divisions are taking necessar...

National,Sports

PM opens sports allowance, sports card programmes

Prime Minister Tarique Rahman today inaugurated the sports allowance and sports card programmes for national athletes at the Shapla Hall of the Prime Minister's Office (PMO) in the city's Tejgaon area. The premier inaugurated the monthly allowance programme around 10:30am by pressing a ...

National,Power, Energy, Oil, Gas,Law & Justice

Govt announces reward for informers on fuel hoarding

The government has announced a maximum reward of Taka one lakh for informers to provide accurate information to the local administration about illegal fuel stockpiling and smuggling, an official release said.“The government to provide maximum one lakh Taka reward to informers for giving accura...

National,Politics,Jatiya Sangsad

Fascist regime committed widespread corruption in name of development: Mirza Fakhrul

Local Government, Rural Development (LGRD) and Co-operatives Minister Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir on Sunday said in Parliament that the fascist regime had committed massive corruption in the name of development.“It’s unfortunate for us that utter corruption was committed in the name of m...

National,Politics,Law & Justice

ICT prosecution pleads to show Mamun Khaled, Masud Uddin Chowdhury arrested

The prosecution of the International Crimes Tribunal (ICT) on Sunday pleaded to show former director general (DG) of the DGFI Lt Gen (Retd) Sheikh Mamun Khaled and former Feni-3 lawmaker Lt Gen (Retd) Masud Uddin Chowdhury as arrested in separate cases.Of the two, prosecution pleaded to show Mamun K...

National,Infrastructure, Development,Transportation & Aviation,Diplomachy

Nepal eyes upgrading Saidpur Airport into international airport

Nepal has shown keen interest in upgrading Saidpur Airport into an international airport, seeking Bangladesh's cooperation in boosting regional connectivity, trade and tourism in the sub-region. Kathmandu's interest was conveyed when Nepalese Ambassador to Bangladesh Ghanshyam Bhandari ...

National,Politics

PM exchanges views with party leaders at Nayapaltan office

BNP Chairman and Prime Minister Tarique Rahman on Saturday exchanged views with party leaders, cabinet members and lawmakers at the party's Nayapaltan central office here this evening.Earlier, he arrived at the central office around 7:20pm while BNP leaders and activists welcomed him upon his ar...

National,Politics

Ziaur Rahman inevitable character of independence, Liberation War: PM

Criticizing the past attempts of diminishing contributions of the proclaimer of the country’s independence, Shaheed President Ziaur Rahman, Prime Minister Tarique Rahman on Friday said the late leader was one of the essential figures of independence and the Liberation War.“The way throug...

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UN Chief reaffirms support, solidarity with Bangladesh

UN Secretary-General António Guterres has reaffirmed the United Nations’ unwavering support and solidarity with Bangladesh during a meeting with Foreign Minister Dr Khalilur Rahman at the UN Headquarters.During the meeting held on Thursday, the UN chief extended warm congratulations to ...

National,Politics

PM to address Independence Day discussion this afternoon

Prime Minister Tarique Rahman will speak at a discussion in the capital this afternoon on the occasion of the great Independence and National Day.Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) is going to arrange the discussion at the Institution of Engineers, Bangladesh (IEB) auditorium at 2:30 pm. BNP Ch...

National,Politics

PM meets President at Bangabhaban on Independence Day

Prime Minister Tarique Rahman paid a courtesy call on President Mohammed Shahabuddin at Bangabhaban on Thursday evening on the occasion of the 56th Independence and National Day.On the arrival at the Bangabhaban for the first time, President Shahabuddin and his wife Dr Rebeka Sultana welcomed the Pr...

National

President takes salute, PM witnesses parade at National Parade Square

Prime Minister Tarique Rahman today witnessed the Independence and National Day Parade while President Mohammed Shahabuddin took the salute and inspected the parade as the chief guest. The parade was held at the National Parade Ground here, marking the 56th Independence and National Day. P...

National,Politics

PM uses national flag on official car for first time

Prime Minister Tarique Rahman’s official car carried the national flag on Thursday for the first time since he assumed office as head of the government. The national flag was attached to the stand of his car while he was going to pay homage to the Liberation War martyrs at the National Me...

National,Diplomachy

Zubaida meets Melania Trump, other First Ladies

Dr Zubaida Rahman, spouse of Bangladesh Prime Minister Tarique Rahman and a renowned cardiologist, has met US First Lady Melania Trump and other First Ladies on the sidelines of a global summit in the US.  Dr Zubaida Rahman attended the summit in Washington DC at the invitation of US First...

National

Independence Day being observed

The nation is celebrating the 56th Independence and National Day today in a befitting manner.On the occasion, President Mohammed Shahabuddin and Prime Minister Tarique Rahman paid rich tributes to the Liberation War martyrs by placing wreaths at the National Memorial in Savar, on the outskirts of th...

National,Politics,Diplomachy

Zubaida Rahman holds meeting with US Special Envoy

Dr. Zubaida Rahman, eminent physician, social worker and spouse of Prime Minister Tarique Rahman, on Wednesday held a meeting with United States (US) Special Envoy Charles J. Harder. The comprehensive discussion focused on institutionalizing welfare for future generations and exploring strategi...

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Zubaida delivers speech at Washington summit at US First Lady’s invitation

Dr. Zubaida Rahman, spouse of Bangladesh Prime Minister Tarique Rahman, has attended a global summit in Washington DC at the invitation of US First Lady Melania Trump. Earlier, she reached Washington DC on a two-day official visit (March 24–25, 2026) to attend the “Fostering the Fut...