National,Politics,Diplomachy,WAR

Jamaat leader signs condolence book at Iranian Embassy

Secretary General of Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami, Mia Golam Parwar, on Friday signed the condolence book at the Iranian Embassy in Dhaka in honour of Iran's Supreme Religious Leader, Shaheed Ayatollah Ali Khamenei (R.A).Parwar expressed deep condolences to the government and people of Iran on beh...

National,Transportation & Aviation,WAR

Middle East tensions: 33 more flights cancelled, 245 in a week

Thirty-three more Middle Eastern flights to and from Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport in Dhaka were cancelled on Friday, raising the total number of flights cancelled to 245 over the past seven days due to the ongoing Gulf region conflict, a major destination for Bangladeshi migrant workers.Hu...

National,Politics,Diplomachy

Interim govt did not consult Jamaat on international agreements: Ameer-e-Jamaat

The interim government did not consult with his party on agreements signed with various countries during its tenure, Jamaat e Islami Ameer Dr Shafiqur Rahman said on Friday.“During the tenure of the interim government, several agreements were signed with different countries. Unfortunately, we ...

National,Politics

Jamaat demands interrogation of Rizwana, Khalilur over alleged poll engineering

Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami on Friday demanded interrogation of two former advisers, alleging their involvement in “election engineering” during the 13th national parliamentary election.The demand was raised at a protest rally and procession organised by Jamaat’s Dhaka city unit in ...

National,City,Accident, Fire, Disaster

10 of a family suffer burns in blast from ‘gas leak’ at Dhaka’s Uttara

Ten members of a family including a pregnant woman sustained burn injuries after an explosion apparently from gas leak at a house in Uttara’s Kamarpara area early Friday.The injured were identified as Md Rubel, 30; his pregnant wife Sonia Akter, 25; their daughter Roza, 3; Sonia’s elder ...

National,Corruption

Ex-secretary, wife and son sued over Tk 400m money laundering

The Criminal Investigation Department (CID) of police has filed a case against former secretary and former executive member of the Bangladesh Investment Development Authority (BIDA) Md Khairul Islam (Mannan), his wife and son over allegations of laundering Tk 400 million.The case was filed with Guls...

National,Diplomachy

Bangladesh, China seek to deepen cultural cooperation, strengthen diplomatic ties

Chinese Ambassador Yao Wen on Thursday paid a courtesy call on Bangladesh’s Minister for Cultural Affairs Nitai Roy Chowdhury and State Minister Ali Newaz Mahmood Khyom, where the two sides discussed ways to enhance cultural cooperation and strengthen diplomatic relations between China and Ban...

National,Diplomachy,WAR

UAE President calls PM Tarique, discusses urgency to halt Middle East military escalation

UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan phoned Prime Minister Tarique Rahman on Thursday and discussed the need for immediate halting of the military escalation in the Middle East following attacks on Iran by the United States and Israel.The UAE President called Tarique Rahman at around 4pm...

National,World,Economy ,WAR

Middle East conflict triggers economic alarm in Bangladesh

The escalating military tensions in the Middle East centered around Iran, Israel, and the United States have sent shockwaves through the Bangladeshi economy, sparking a sharp rise in energy costs and leaving thousands of tons of export goods stranded.As the conflict threatens the vital Strait of Hor...

National,Country, Districts,Religion

Two more accused held over lynching of Hindu youth in Mymensingh

Detectives, in separate drives, arrested two more accused from Bhaluka upazila of Mymensingh district on Wednesday night, in connection with the lynching of Dipu Chandra Das on December 18.The arrestees were identified as Siam Ahmed, 19, of Dakuria, and Abdullah, 28, of Bhaluka upazila.Abdullah Al M...

National,Transportation & Aviation,WAR

210 flights cancelled at Dhaka airport amid middle east airspace closures

A total of 210 flights have been cancelled at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport till Thursday following airspace closures by Iran, Iraq, Kuwait, the UAE, Bahrain, Qatar, and Jordan due to the escalating security situation in the Middle East.The flight cancellations over the past days are as fol...

National,Business & Commerce,Economy

Inflation inches up in January amid higher food prices: GED

Inflationary pressure in Bangladesh remained elevated at the start of 2026 as rising prices of fish, fruits and vegetables continued to push up food costs, even though rice prices showed signs of easing, according to the latest report of the General Economics Division (GED).Inflation rose slightly t...

National,Politics,Corruption

Never committed corruption in my entire life, claims Asif Nazrul

Former Law Adviser Dr Asif Nazrul on Wednesday night strongly denied corruption allegations circulating on social media, claiming that he did not take “not a single taka” corruptly during his tenure in the interim government.In a statement posted on his verified Facebook page, Nazrul sai...

National,Diplomachy

Bangladesh seeks enhanced cooperation with Argentina

Foreign Minister Dr Khalilur Rahman has reaffirmed Bangladesh's firm commitment to consolidating and deepening the longstanding friendly ties between Bangladesh and Argentina with enhanced cooperation in priority areas.Ambassador of Argentina to Bangladesh Marcelo Carlos Cesa met the Foreign Min...

National,Power, Energy, Oil, Gas,Administrations

PM urges frugal electricity use after switching off half the lights at office

Prime Minister Tarique Rahman on Thursday switched off half the lights at his Secretariat office and lowered the air-conditioner use, urging all government offices and institutions to be more frugal in electricity use.Prime Minister’s Additional Press Secretary Atikur Rahman Rumon said Tarique...

National,Power, Energy, Oil, Gas,Security & Defence

BGB on high alert at borders to prevent fuel smuggling amid Iraq-Iran war impact

Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) has been put on maximum alert along the borders to prevent fuel smuggling amid volatility in the international market triggered by the ongoing Iraq-Iran war.According to BGB headquarters sources, uncertainty in global fuel supply centering the Iraq-Iran conflict has cre...

National,Power, Energy, Oil, Gas

Avoid decorative lighting, reduce personal vehicle use amid energy supply uncertainty: Govt

The government on Wednesday asked the people to show austerity in the use of electricity and fuel by avoiding all types of decorative lighting and reducing the use of personal vehicles amid energy supply uncertainty.The government adopted a series of precautionary measures to save energy amid fears ...

National,Politics,Crime & Corruption

Crackdown on extortionists, armed criminals to begin in Dhaka soon: Home Minister

Home Minister Salahuddin Ahmed on Wednesday said a nationwide crackdown on extortionists and listed armed criminals will begin soon in the capital.He made the announcement after a view-exchange meeting with senior officers of Dhaka Metropolitan Police at its headquarters.“Operations will start...

National,Politics,Administrations

Govt reshuffles portfolios of 2 advisers, 8 state ministers

The government has reassigned the portfolios of two advisers holding the rank of minister and eight state ministers.The Cabinet Division issued two gazette notifications in this regard on Tuesday.According to a notification, Nazrul Islam Khan, who is serving as Political Adviser to the Prime Ministe...

National,Healthcare

PM orders launching of ‘e-Health card’ without delay

Prime Minister Tarique Rahman on Wednesday directed the authorities concerned to introduce ‘e-Health’ card to ensure medical services for people across the country, reaffirming the government’s commitment to delivering healthcare at the doorstep.The directive came at a meeting held...