National
Three major fire incidents in Dhaka and the port city of Chattogram have raised serious concerns over Bangladesh’s safety standards and emergency preparedness, experts said.The latest incident occurred at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport, leading to the suspension of flight operations.Th...
BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir on Saturday said their party fully supports the justified demands of teachers but warned that it will not tolerate any attempt to create chaos or hinder the democratic transition through the upcoming national election.“As a responsible politica...
BNP senior leader Salahuddin Ahmed on Saturday said not signing the National July Charter by a few political parties, including the National Citizen Party (NCP), will not have any major impact on the upcoming national election.“As far as I know, the NCP and three to four left parties could not...
Flight operations at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport in Dhaka have been suspended after a fire broke out in the airport’s cargo section on Saturday afternoon.According to airport sources, all take-offs and landings have remained halted since the blaze erupted around 2:30 pm in the cargo...
A fire broke out at the cargo village of Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport in Dhaka on Saturday.The fire broke out at the cargo village of gate No 8 of the airport around 2:30 pm, said Talha Bin Jashim, an official of the Fire Service and Civil Defense (Media cell).Thirty firefighting units are...
National,Politics
BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir on Friday said that the signing of the July Charter marks the beginning of a new chapter in Bangladesh’s political history.“After nearly eight months of hard work, today’s signing of the July Charter has opened a new chapter in Bang...
National,Politics,Country, Districts
Over 5,000 motorcyclists took to the Dhaka-Chattogram highway, demanding the creation of Cumilla Division, on Friday.The rally began in front of Hotel Nurjahan at Paduar Bazar, Bishwaroad, Cumilla, after Jumma prayers.Young riders from various areas gathered in large numbers, turning the highway str...
National,Business & Commerce,City
The Detective Branch of police have arrested four individuals and recovered nearly 190 bhori of gold in connection with a sensational robbery at a jewelry shop inside Fortune Shopping Mall in the capital.According to the Detective Branch (DB) of Dhaka Metropolitan Police, officers also recovered 93....
BNP Standing Committee Member Salahuddin Ahmed on Friday expressed the hope that Bangladesh will be transformed into a democratic state through the implementation of the July National Charter.Talking to reporters after attending the July Charter signing ceremony at the South Plaza of the Jatiya Sang...
A total of 25 political parties signed the 'Historic July Charter' during a ceremony held on Friday at the South Plaza of the Jatiya Sangsad Bhaban.Organised by the National Consensus Commission, the event marked a significant moment in Bangladesh’s political landscape, as several part...
Vice Chair of the National Consensus Commission Prof Ali Riaz on Friday said the July National Charter 2025 is a social contract among citizens, political parties and the state.“This National Charter is not merely an accord among political parties—it is a social contract between citizens...
India on Friday said the incident involving Bangladeshi nationals in Tripura underscores the need for Bangladesh to take necessary measures to uphold the sanctity of the international border and to support fencing construction where required to curb cross-border crimes and smuggling."We have no...
Clashes broke out on Friday afternoon between law enforcers and a group of protesters identifying themselves as “July Warriors” on the premises of the Jatiya Sangsad.The protesters said that the much-anticipated July Charter was not enough to protect them and for the rehabilitation of th...
National,Business & Commerce
The National Board of Revenue (NBR) has recorded the highest-ever revenue collection in the first quarter of any fiscal year, collecting Tk 90,825 crore during July–September of FY2025–26.According to official data, the amount marks a significant 20.21 percent growth compared to the same...
The government has once again extended the tenure of the National Consensus Commission (NCC), this time until October 31, 2025.A notification to this effect, signed by Cabinet Secretary Dr. Sheikh Abdur Rashid, was issued on Thursday.Earlier, on September 15, the commission’s term was extended...
Vice Chair of the National Consensus Commission (NCC) Prof Ali Riaz on Thursday said the Commission will place a clear, specific and comprehensive recommendation before the government for the implementation of the July National Charter 2025 within its extended tenure that ends on October 31 next.&ld...
BNP Standing Committee Member Dr Abdul Moyeen Khan on Thursday said there can be no alternative to elected public representatives in a democratic system.“If we truly believe in democracy, we must also believe in representation. Those who make decisions for the country must come as elected repr...
Nepalese Ambassador to Bangladesh Ghanashyam Bhandari on Thursday has requested the Bangladesh government to focus on the raw jute exports to meet the production needs of Nepal.The Nepalese Ambassador came up with the urge while talking to the Commerce Adviser Sk. Bashir Uddin at the Secretariat.Dur...
National,Business & Commerce,Infrastructure, Development
October4128 (BD) Ltd., a Chinese-owned company, signed an agreement on Thursday with the Bangladesh Export Processing Zones Authority (BEPZA) to invest US$ 19.72 million in establishing a high-end garments manufacturing facility at the BEPZA Economic Zone (BEPZA EZ) in Mirsharai, Chattogram.Member (...
National,Country, Districts
The number of Rohingya refugees who left Bangladesh by boats in the first six months of the year tripled compared to last year, as conditions for children in Bangladesh’s Cox’s Bazar camps continue to deteriorate and funding cuts reduce essential services, said Save the Children.About 1,...
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