National,Diplomachy
Indian High Commissioner to Bangladesh Pranay Verma on Wednesday said they are exploring areas of cooperation based on national priorities, noting that environment and climate change naturally appear very high in that priority."Environment and climate change - both are areas are very important ...
National,ICT,Science & Technology
Internet service across the country may face disruption for three consecutive days from Thursday due to maintenance work, Bangladesh Submarine Cables PLC (BSCPLC) said on Wednesday.The consortium of the country’s second submarine cable SEA-ME-WE-5 (SMW5), installed at Kuakata, has decided to c...
National,Jatiya Sangsad
Social Welfare Minister Abu Zafar Md. Zahid Hossain on Wednesday told Parliament that 60,286 voluntary social welfare agencies are actively operating in the country.“As many as 71,591 voluntary social welfare agencies are registered by the Social Services Department. Out of these, 60,286 agenc...
National,Politics,Jatiya Sangsad
Parliament on Wednesday passed the Anti-Terrorism (Amendment) Bill, 2026, aiming to modernise existing law by incorporating provisions to ban not only entities but also their activities and propaganda.The bill was placed and moved by Home Minister Salahuddin Ahmed.It sought to replace the Anti-Terro...
World,WAR
The Israeli military carried out airstrikes on the southern Lebanese city of Tyre after issuing forced evacuation orders to residents, raising fears of an escalating conflict in Lebanon.Earlier, Israeli forces issued similar displacement notices to residents in Beirut’s Haret Hreik, Ghobeiry L...
National,Politics,Diplomachy
Bangladesh and India on Wednesday discussed ways to strengthen their bilateral relationship in its facets as the two countries eye a new beginning following the formation of a democratically elected government."We discussed strengthening our bilateral relationship in its various facets," s...
National,Business & Commerce,Power, Energy, Oil, Gas
Consumer rights body Consumers Association of Bangladesh (CAB) on Wednesday formed a human chain in front of the Jatiya Press Club protesting what it called an artificial shortage of edible oil in the market and placed a five-point demand to resolve the crisis.At the programme, CAB leaders alleged t...
National,Sports,Cricket,Politics
In Bangladesh, cricket is far more than a national obsession. Combined with its enormous commercial appeal, the game has been converted into the ultimate political currency.The recent dissolution of the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) and the lightning-fast installation of a politically connected ad-...
National,Passport, Vissa, Immigration
Thirteen countries including Australia, Canada, and the United Kingdom (UK) have jointly urged all applicants in Bangladesh to follow official procedures when seeking visas, permits, or other consular servicesThe countries urged the Bangladeshi applicants not to use any false documents."Do not ...
National,Politics,Economy ,Jatiya Sangsad
Prime Minister Tarique Rahman on Wednesday said the government is implementing short, medium and long-term plans after identifying 43 priority areas to gradually increase the allocation for the education sector to 5 percent of GDP. “The government has announced in its election manifesto a...
National,Science & Technology
From formalin-laced fish to adulterated spices, food safety has long been a lingering concern for consumers across Bangladesh.Now, in a significant step towards restoring public confidence and strengthening oversight, the government is planning to establish a state-of-the-art reference laboratory in...
National,Sports,Cricket
Ousted Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) President Aminul Islam has categorically rejected the government’s decision to dissolve his elected committee, branding the move a "constitutional coup" and urgently appealing to the International Cricket Council (ICC) to intervene against &ldquo...
National,Politics,Jatiya Sangsad,Diplomachy
Speaker Hafiz Uddin Ahmad, Bir Bikram on Tuesday said the opposition is playing a ‘highly cooperative role’ in the current 13th parliament while the government is ‘liberal and proactive’ in pursuing necessary constitutional amendments.The Speaker made the remarks when UNDP Re...
National,Power, Energy, Oil, Gas,Jatiya Sangsad,Diplomachy
Australian High Commissioner to Bangladesh Susan Ryle on Tuesday met State Minister for Foreign Affairs Shama Obaed Islam and discussed the possibility of the liquefied natural gas (LNG) supply from Australia to Bangladesh to meet the energy demand. She also talked about possible bilateral coop...
The National Sports Council (NSC) dissolved the elected board of the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) on Tuesday following an investigation that uncovered, according to the NSC, widespread fraud, coercion, and government interference during the last election.Former national captain Tamim Iqbal has bee...
Former Bangladesh cricket captain and ex-lawmaker Shakib Al Hasan announced he is shifting his entire focus back to cricket, expressing a strong desire to conclude his international career representing the national team.The veteran all-rounder, who has been excluded from the national squad sin...
National,Business & Commerce,Bank & Insurance
Bangladesh Bank (BB) on Tuesday said depositors of the five banks merged into Sammilito Islamic Bank will receive their funds in phases under a structured repayment plan.The clarification came at a press briefing at the central bank’s Sena Kalyan Bhaban office, following a protest by depositor...
National,Education & Research
Since 2009, every Education Minister in Bangladesh has issued orders to shut down coaching centres. The count of those orders exceeds ten. The count of coaching centres permanently closed as a result is zero. The Education Act that could provide a legal basis for enforcement has been in draft for fi...
Bangladesh on Tuesday expressed optimism that Foreign Minister Dr Khalilur Rahman’s “goodwill visit” to India will lay an important foundation for elevating cooperation between Bangladesh and India to a more fruitful and sustainable level in the future.“It is hoped that...
State Minister for Local Government Mir Shahe Alam on Tuesday claimed Professor Muhammad Yunus travelled to London in June 2025 to confirm the election date.“Professor Muhammad Yunus traveled to London to present Prime Minister Tarique Rahman with the "trophy" of the July-August move...
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