National,Politics
Nepalese Ambassador to Bangladesh Ghanashyam Bhandari on Monday stressed the role of the United Nations in strengthening multilateralism and reflected on its importance for countries like Bangladesh and Nepal.He was speaking as the chief guest at a seminar on 'Building Our Future Together: Hopes...
National,Infrastructure, Development,City
Thirteen years have passed since the devastating fire at Tazreen Fashion factory in Ashulia’s Nishchintapur area, yet injured workers and families of those who died in the tragedy continue to live in hardship, having received little to no rehabilitation or compensation.On the evening of Novemb...
Syeda Rizwana Hasan, Advisor on Environment, Forest and Climate Change on Monday directed RAJUK and the City Corporation to be strict if it is necessary in assessing the risk of buildings in the capital.She made it clear that in the interest of public safety, the risk assessment work cannot be obstr...
The Election Commission is set to sit with some 81 local election observer organisations in two separate discussions on Tuesday as part of its dialogue with different stakeholders ahead of the 13th parliamentary election.The first discussion with 40 observer organisations will begin at 10:30am, whil...
National,City,Art& Culture
A fire broke out at the premises of Dhaka University’s Bijoy Ekattor Hall on Monday evening.Anwarul Islam, warehouse inspector at the FSCD Media Cell, said the fire originated from a gas cylinder in a tin-shed kitchen inside the hall.Firefighters were informed at 6:13 pm. Four units reached th...
National,Politics,Country, Districts
Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) Chairman Dr. Mohammad Abdul Momen has stressed an urgent need to align public intentions with real actions in the fight against corruption.Addressing a hall filled with service recipients, government officials, and representatives from various sectors at the 192nd pu...
Information and Broadcasting Adviser Md. Mahfuj Alam has said the media must take a firm stance against rumors and misinformation to restore public trust.“People’s distrust of the media must be removed,” he said while addressing a training workshop titled ‘Prevention of Media...
BNP Senior Joint Secretary General Ruhul Kabir Rizvi on Monday said the interim government’s indifference to the movement of non-MPO teachers is shameful.“Education in Bangladesh is no longer the backbone of the nation; rather, it has become the nation’s illness. That is exactly wh...
The UN Subcommittee on Prevention of Torture (SPT) on Monday welcomed the recent ratifications of Bangladesh and Colombia to the Optional Protocol to the Convention against Torture (OPCAT), bringing the total number of States Parties to 96.The Subcommittee said it looks forward to supporting these t...
The Centre for Governance Studies (CGS) and the Clooney Foundation for Justice on Monday launched a research report examining the impact of the Digital Security Act (DSA) on media freedom in Bangladesh and the lessons the country must draw for the future.The report, launched at a publication event a...
National,Infrastructure, Development
The government on Monday approved important development projects worth over Tk 726 crore, including road infrastructure upgrades and elevated roads in haor areas.The approval came from the 47th meeting of the Advisers Council Committee on Government Purchase this year held today at the Cabinet Divis...
National,Power, Energy, Oil, Gas
The government on Monday approved a re-fixed levelized power tariff for seven power plants to ensure their sustainable operations.The approval came from the 47th meeting of the Advisers Council Committee on Government Purchase in this year held at the Cabinet Division Conference Room at Bangladesh S...
National,Business & Commerce
The government on Monday approved two separate proposals for procuring some 75,000 metric tons of fertiliser worth Tk 399.50 crore to ensure adequate agricultural input supply for the upcoming season in the country.Under a proposal, the Bangladesh Chemical Industries Corporation (BCIC) under the Min...
Voter registration for Bangladeshi expatriates living in 16 countries including the United States, Canada and Australia, began on Monday.Registration can be completed through the “Postal Vote BD” mobile app.The process will continue until November 28, said a PID handout.The other countri...
National,Business & Commerce,Budget,Power, Energy, Oil, Gas
The Advisers Council Committee on Government Purchase on Monday approved a major proposal involving Tk 10,979 crore for the import of refined fuel oil for January–June, 2026 period.The approval came from a meeting of Advisers Council Committee on Government Purchase at the Cabinet Division Con...
National,ICT,Politics
The Election Commission has suspended the national identity card (NID) services (correction and migration of voters) for the sake of preparation and printing the electoral rolls ahead of the next national election likely to be held in early February 2026.“The NID services remain suspended from...
National,Business & Commerce,Bank & Insurance
Bangladesh Bank has set a target to establish a fully interoperable digital transaction system by July 2027, linking banks, Mobile Financial Services (MFS), insurance firms and other financial institutions, said Governor Dr Ahsan H Mansur.The Governor made the announcement at a programme titled &lsq...
Rajdhani Unnayn Kartipakkha (RAJUK) has assessed the earthquake resilience and risk of only 3,252 structures among 21 lakh buildings in Dhaka and Gazipur so far.RAJUK Executive Engineer Khandaker Md Wahid Sadiq shared the information on Monday (November 24) at a views-exchange meeting titled "P...
National,Politics,Art& Culture
The High Court on Monday granted ad-interim bail for six months to Dhaka University Professor Hafizur Rahman Curzon in a case filed under the Anti-Terrorism Act.The HC bench of Justice KM Rasheduzzaman Raja and Justice Rezaul Karim passed the order.The DU Professor filed a petition with the High Cou...
National
Bangladesh can accelerate the adoption of climate-smart solutions that not only reduce vulnerability but also drive sustainable development by strengthening institutions and partnerships between government, the private sector and communities.“Prioritising these actions will empower households ...
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