National,City,Crime, Law and Order Situation

Rab arrests accused in ASP Fazlul Karim murder case

Members of Rapid Action Battalion (RAB)-3 have arrested one of the accused in sensational murder Additional Superintendent of Police (ASP) Fazlul Karim Khan murder case from Demra area of the capital.The arrestee was identified as Md Shafiqul Islam Badsha, also known as Guja Badsha, 55.According to ...

National,Politics,Jatiya Sangsad,Liberation War, Freedom Fighter

​​​​​​​481 non-freedom fighters dropped since August, 2024: Minister tells Parliament

Liberation War Affairs Minister Ahmed Azam Khan on Wednesday told Parliament that the official recognition of 481 non-freedom fighters were rebuked since August, 2024 following recommendations from the Jatiya Muktijoddha Council (Jamuka).“Based on complaints, the Jatiya Muktijoddha Council con...

National,Business & Commerce,Economy

Gold rebounds after recent cut in Bangladesh

Bangladesh Jewellers Association (BAJUS) on Wednesday raised the price of gold by Tk 2,216 per bhori, setting the new rate for 22-carat gold at Tk 2,50,193 per bhori, effective immediately.In a morning statement, BAJUS said the price revision was made in light of the overall market situation followi...

National,VAT, TAX, Revenue

VAT return submission deadline extended

The National Board of Revenue (NBR) has extended the deadline for submitting Value Added Tax (VAT) returns for the March 2026 tax period through its e-VAT system until April 23.The extension has been granted in the public interest considering disruptions caused by the Pahela Baishakh public holiday ...

National,Business & Commerce,Economy

Govt considering institutional framework for blue economy in FY 26-27: PM

Prime Minister Tarique Rahman on Wednesday said the government is actively considering establishing an institutional framework in the 2026–27 fiscal year to ensure the sustainable and long-term development of the blue economy.“We are actively considering, if necessary, establishing an in...

National,Diplomachy,Fair & Festivals

Indian envoy joins Baishakh eve cultural event in Dhaka

Indian High Commissioner to Bangladesh Pranay Verma joined Cultural Affairs Minister Nitai Roy Chowdhury at a colourful cultural event Monday evening to mark the Chaitra Sankranti and the eve of the Bengali New Year. The programme organised by the Itihas O Oitijjo Parishad at the National Museu...

National,Politics,Agriculture & Farming

PM rolls out Farmers’ Card on Pahela Baishakh

The government on Tuesday launched the Farmers’ Card pre-pilot programme in Tangail on Pahela Boishakh, the first day of the Bangla New Year, marking another step towards fulfilling its election pledges.Prime Minister Tarique Rahman formally inaugurated the programme at Shaheed Maruf Stadium i...

National,Politics,Diplomachy

Door of dialogue must remain open to address challenges in Dhaka-Delhi ties: Adviser Humaiun

Prime Minister’s Foreign Affairs Adviser Humaiun Kobir has said the challenges that exist in the Bangladesh-India relationship can be resolved if both sides remain engaged in dialogue."Challenges are there. I am telling you repeatedly. You can address the challenges if you are engaged in ...

National,Diplomachy

India visit fruitful, positive outcomes expected soon: Kabir

Prime Minister’s Adviser on Foreign Affairs Humayun Kabir today described the recent India visit of Foreign Minister Dr Khalilur Rahman and his as “fruitful”, expressing optimism that positive outcomes, particularly on visa issues, could emerge in the coming weeks.“If relatio...

National,Business & Commerce,Diplomachy

Dhaka, Jakarta want to strengthen trade facilitation measures

Bangladesh and Indonesia on Monday agreed to strengthen trade facilitation measures and to expedite convening of the ‘trade negotiating committee’ and the joint working group on power and energy.The two countries underscored the importance of greater engagement between the private sector...

National,Business & Commerce,Bank & Insurance,Economy

BGMEA claims RMG production dips 25-30%, seeks govt action

The Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA) has voiced concern over a significant “drop” in production capacity, reporting a 25-30% decline in garment manufacturing due to the ongoing scarcity of gas and electricity.BGMEA President Mahmud Hasan Khan highlighted...

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

Bangladesh faces rising energy import costs amid global volatility: Muktadir

Commerce Minister Khandakar Abdul Muktadir on Monday said Bangladesh has to purchase liquefied natural gas (LNG) at nearly double the earlier price and crude oil at sharply higher rates due to volatility in the global energy market triggered by the Middle East conflict.“Under G2G contracts, we...

National,Art& Culture,Fair & Festivals

DU completes preparation to celebrate Pahela Baishakh

The University of Dhaka (DU) is set to celebrate Pahela Baishakh on Tuesday with vibrant festivities, with preparations for the ‘Baishakhi Shobhajatra’ nearing completion.Marking Bengali New Year 1433, this year’s procession will begin at 9:00am from the Faculty of Fine Arts with t...

National,Healthcare

Seven more people die with measles, symptoms in 24 hours: DGHS

Seven more patients died with measles and measles-like symptoms in 24 hours till 8 am on Monday morning, taking the total death toll to 156, according to the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS).Among the deceased, two were confirmed measles patients, it said.Besides, 1,371 suspected measle...

World

About 9 million removed from voter list in West Bengal

Around nine million people have been removed from the voter list in India’s West Bengal, triggering political tensions ahead of the state election later this month.Muhammad Daud Ali, 65, a former Indian army technician said, he recently found that his name and those of his three children were ...

National,Power, Energy, Oil, Gas,Administrations

Govt enforces sweeping austerity measures: Cuts fuel use, suspends car loans

The government has introduced sweeping austerity measures, including suspension of interest-free car loans for public officials and a 30% cut in fuel consumption for official vehicles, in an effort to rein in public expenditure amid growing economic pressure.The Cabinet Division issued a notificatio...

National,Politics,Diplomachy

India’s support for Bangladesh’s UNGA bid reflects cooperative approach: Speaker

Speaker Hafiz Uddin Ahmad on Monday said India remains Bangladesh’s closest neighbour and its support for the nomination of Bangladesh Foreign Minister Dr Khalilur Rahman as President of the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly reflects a cooperative and generous approach.&ldquo...

National,City,Crime, Law and Order Situation

Prime suspect, 6 others arrested over CKD Hospital extortion: RAB

Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) has arrested seven people including suspected mastermind Moin Uddin on extortion charge at CKD Hospital in the capital’s Sher-e-Bangla Nagar area.The other arrestees are Sumon, Liton, Falan Mia, Rubel, Swapan Kazi, and Shawon HossainMajor M Mubin Rahman Tapos, Comp...

National,City,Transportation & Aviation,Fair & Festivals

DU metro station to remain shut on Pahela Baishakh, Shahbagh till 12 pm

Dhaka University metro rail station will remain non-operational on Tuesday (Pahela Baishakh), the Dhaka Mass Transit Company Limited (DMTCL) said on Monday.Besides, Shahbagh station will remain closed until 12 pm, it said.The metro rail authorities expressed sincere apologies for the temporary incon...

National,Healthcare

Interns at Dinajpur Medical College Hospital go on strike after ‘assault’ on physician

UNB, Dinajpur:: Interns at Dinajpur Medical College Hospital went on work abstention early Monday protesting ‘attacks on physicians by a patients’ relatives’.The interns began the protest around 3:30 am locking the gate of emergency department, hospital sources said.According to ho...