National,Diplomachy

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...

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Independence Day parade to be held at Parade Square: ISPR

A parade and fly-past will be held at the National Parade Square at 9 am tomorrow to mark the great Independence and National Day 2026.President Mohammed Shahabuddin and Prime Minister Tarique Rahman will be present at the event, said an ISPR press release. The event will be open for all. Visit...

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President to host Independence Day reception Thursday

President Mohammed Shahabuddin and his spouse Dr Rebeka Sultana will host a reception at Bangabhaban tomorrow, marking the 56th Independence and National Day. "Prime Minister Tarique Rahman is scheduled to attend the event at the green lawns of the Bangabhaban, the presidential palace, in ...

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PM releases postage stamp on Independence Day

Prime Minister Tarique Rahman on Wednesday unveiled a commemorative postage stamp on the occasion of Independence and National Day 2026. The premier unveiled the stamp of Taka 10, along with an opening day cover of Taka 10 and a data card of Taka 5, at a ceremony at his Cabinet Division office ...

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Genocide Day today

The nation is observing Genocide Day today in solemn remembrance of the brutal crackdown carried out by the Pakistani occupation forces on unarmed Bangalees on the night of March 25, 1971, under the codename "Operation Searchlight."President Mohammed Shahabuddin and Prime Minister Tarique ...

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President for joint efforts to fulfill spirit, expectations of martyrs

President Mohammed Shahabuddin has called upon all,  irrespective of religions, caste, party or opinion  to work together being imbued by patriotism to fulfill the spirit and expectations of the martyrs of the Liberation War."The hope, aspiration and dream of the martyrs in the Libera...

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Pakistan for Dhaka–Lahore flights, aviation cooperation

Pakistan has expressed interest in expanding aviation cooperation with Bangladesh, including launching flights on the Dhaka–Lahore route and exploring broader bilateral engagement in the sector.The interest was conveyed by Pakistan Ambassador to Bangladesh Imran Haider during a courtesy call o...

National,Politics

Govt takes elaborate programmes to celebrate Independence Day

The government has taken various programmes across the country to celebrate the Great Independence and National Day in a befitting manner.On the occasion, the messages of President Mohammed Shahabuddin and Prime Minister Tarique Rahman will be disseminated through print, electronic and social media....

National,Healthcare,Diplomachy

Dhaka, Delhi discuss AI healthcare, pharma cooperation

Bangladesh and India on Tuesday discussed expanding cooperation in healthcare, including AI-enabled services, pharmaceutical linkages and medical education, aiming to strengthen people-centric and affordable health systems in both countries.The issues were discussed when Indian High Commissioner to ...

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

Enough fuel oil in stocks: minister

Power, Energy and Mineral Resources Minister Iqbal Hassan Mahmood on Tuesday said that there is sufficient fuel oil in stocks and there will be no crisis of fuel oil.He also said there is no decision to increase the price of fuel oil right now.The minister made the remarks while talking to reporters...

National,Healthcare,Diplomachy

Indian envoy meets health minister

Indian High Commissioner to Bangladesh Pranay Verma on Tuesday paid a courtesy call on Health and Family Welfare Minister Sardar Md Sakhawat Husain at the Secretariat here. During the meeting, they discussed expanding cooperation in healthcare sector, particularly in AI-enabled services and med...

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IMF Asia and Pacific director calls on PM

Director of the Asia and Pacific Department (APD) of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) Krishna Srinivasan today paid a courtesy call on Prime Minister Tarique Rahman. The IMF official met the premier at Cabinet Division in the Bangladesh Secretariat here this morning, Prime Minister's P...

National,Politics

Nation to observe symbolic one-minute blackout on March 25

A one-minute symbolic blackout will be observed across the country on the night of March 25.The blackout will take place from 10:30 pm to 10:31 pm nationwide, said an official handout on Monday. However, key point installations (KPIs), emergency facilities, and foreign missions located in Bangl...

National,Fair & Festivals,Religion

Peaceful post-Eid return to capital continues

People have been returning to capital comfortably after celebrating the Eid ul-Fitr with their near and dear ones in villages.Pressure of Dhaka-bound passengers has been increasing since this morning. Passengers arriving from different districts packed incoming trains, many travelling with their fam...

National,Fair & Festivals,Religion

Eid-ul-Fitr celebrated countrywide with due religious fervour, gaiety

Holy Eid-ul-Fitr, the greatest religious festivals of the Muslims, was celebrated today across the country with due religious fervour and gaiety.The main jamaat of the Eid-ul-Fitr was held at the National Eidgah on the High Court premises here around 8.30am.President Mohammed Shahabuddin and Prime M...

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PM exchanges Eid pleasantries with cross section of people

Prime Minister Tarique Rahman on Saturday exchanged greetings with people from all walks of life, including foreign diplomats and educationists, on the occasion of the Eid-ul-Fitr.The premier exchanged pleasantries at the State Guest House Jamuna here this morning. He first exchanged greetings with ...

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PM calls for collective efforts to build desired Bangladesh

Prime Minister Tarique Rahman on Saturday called for collective efforts, irrespective of party affiliation and opinion to build a Bangladesh that meets people’s expectations.Speaking to reporters after exchanging Eid greetings with people from all walks of life at the State Guest House Jamuna,...

City,Transportation & Aviation,Fair & Festivals,Religion

Metro-rail services to remain suspended on Eid day

Metro Rail services in the capital will remain suspended on the day of Eid-ul-Fitr tomorrow, said a press release of Dhaka Mass Transit Company Limited (DMTCL).It said metro rail services will resume as per the regular schedule after Eid day....

National,Travel & Tourism,Transportation & Aviation,Fair & Festivals,Religion

Record toll collection and vehicle crossings on Padma and Jamuna bridges

Ahead of the upcoming Eid-ul-Fitr thousands of people are traveling home and the Padma and Jamuna bridges have witnessed a record of vehicle crossings and toll collections in a single day.According to the Bangladesh Bridge Authority, well-coordinated planning and management to ensure smooth and safe...

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PM for sharing joy of Eid with all

Stating that the holy month of Ramadan has departed after imparting lessons of sacrifice, piety and restraint, Prime Minister Tarique Rahman has called for sharing the happiness of the Eid-ul-Fitr with all, being inspired by the ideals of the Ramadan.“Let’s be inspired by the ideals of R...