National,Politics

Jamaat leaders visit ailing Fakhrul at hospital

A delegation from Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami visited ailing BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir at a city hospital on Wednesday.The delegation, led by party’s Nayeb-e-Ameer Dr Syed Abdullah Mohammad Taher, arrived at United Hospital around 12pm, enquired about his health conditio...

National,Politics

Ctg Jubo League leader Babar, wife sued over ‘ill-gotten wealth’

The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) on Wednesday sued Chattogram city unit leader of Jubo League (JL) Helal Akbar Chowdhury Babar and his wife Jasmine Akhtar for acquiring wealth worth around Tk 3 crore beyond their known sources.Assistant Director of Chattogram District ACC Office-1 Md Nowshad Ali...

National,Business & Commerce,Politics

NBR falls short of revenue target in July

The National Board of Revenue (NBR) has failed to reach the revenue collection target in the first month of the 2025-26 year  fiscal by Tk 2,861.96 crore.The target was Tk 30,110 crore while the collection is Tk 27,249 crore.The collection, however, is 24.33 percent higher than the same period ...

National,Bank & Insurance

BFIU chief’s leave extended as probe continues

AFM Shahinul Islam, head of the Bangladesh Financial Intelligence Unit (BFIU), will remain on mandatory leave as an investigation against him goes on.The move comes after a controversial video of him went viral on social media.Deputy Governor Zakir Hossain Chowdhury confirmed the decision today, sta...

National,Politics

BNP announces 6-day programme to celebrate founding anniversary

Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) on Wednesday announced a six-day programme, including rallies and discussions, to celebrate its 47th founding anniversary on September 1.BNP Standing Committee member Nazrul Islam Khan announced the programmes at a press conference at its Nayapaltan central office ...

National,Politics

Major shake-up in admin: New DCs in all districts by Sept

The government is set to appoint new deputy commissioners (DCs) in all districts ahead of the upcoming national election to hold it in a credible manner.Sources at the Ministry of Public Administration said the appointments of new DCs are expected to be finalised within September as the national ele...

National,World

Algerian Embassy in Dhaka commemorates ‘National Mujahid Day’

The Algerian Embassy in Bangladesh commemorated ‘National Mujahid Day’ on Wednesday, with a ceremonial raising of the Algerian national flag at its premises in Dhaka.The event was led by Basma Bentaleb, Chargé d'affaires, in the presence of embassy diplomats and staff, disting...

National,Country, Districts

Sand lifting from Meghna riverbanks threatens embankment, irrigation project in Chandpur

Chandpur: Unchecked sand extraction from the banks of the Meghna River in Matlab North upazila of Chandpur is putting the 64-kilometre embankment under the Meghna-Dhanagoda flood control project in serious risk.The embankment protects 14 unions of Matlab North and a village of Matlab South, home to ...

National,Politics

Dr Yunus calls for a resilient generation to tackle future challenges

Chief Adviser Professor Mohammad Yunus on Wednesday underscored the need for developing a resilient generation, stressing that effective human resource management is vital for ensuring both individual wellbeing and the nation’s sustainable progress.“We have all come together today to add...

National,Politics

BNP against PR system, says Fakhrul

BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir on Tuesday said their party will not accept the proportional representation (PR) system of election as the people of the country are not familiar with it.“We have clearly said we will never accept the PR system because the people of this countr...

National,Travel & Tourism,Country, Districts

Attack at Maskanda Bus stand halts bus services on Dhaka-Mymensingh route

Bus services on Dhaka-Mymensingh route remained suspended from Tuesday afternoon in protest against attack on a bus counter at Maskanda bus stand in Mymensingh district, causing immense sufferings to the commuters.Quoting witnesses, Kazi Akhtar Ul Alam, superintendent of Mymensingh Police, said a gr...

National,Politics

BNP leader warns party followers to avoid unruly behaviour

BNP senior leader Nazrul Islam Khan on Tuesday warned party leaders and workers that an undesirable situation may arise if they do not avoid bad practices and unruly behaviour that could make people unhappy ahead of the upcoming election.“In the coming election, we must reach out to people. If...

National,Politics,Art& Culture

What makes DUCSU a leadership incubator?

Towards the end of July, the highly anticipated date for elections to the Dhaka University Central Students’ Union (DUCSU) was announced, delivering on a key promise of the interim government to restart the culture of student politics centering students’ union elections at the country&rs...

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

Had pressure on govt to raise energy price: Dr Salehuddin

Finance Adviser Dr Salehuddin Ahmed on Tuesday said there was a pressure on the government to raise the price of energy like gas every month or two.“But we did not hike the price following various calculations by the Energy and Mineral Resources Division and it’s a good thing,” he ...

National,Healthcare,Politics

Ex-Minister Dipu Moni taken to hospital from jail for check-up

Former Minister Dipu Moni, who is currently in  Kashimpur Central Jail, was taken to Shaheed Tajuddin Medical college and Hospital for check-up  on Tuesday.Jail Superintendent Kawalin Nahar said Dipu Moni was taken to the hospital from the jail in the morning and later brought back to the ...

National,Politics

BNP urges EC to cancel politically-motivated polling stations

BNP leader Ruhul Kabir Rizvi on Tuesday called on the Election Commission to cancel polling stations that were created for political reasons during the Awami League’s rule.“Polling centres that were set up for political purposes must be cancelled. The Election Commission should announce ...

National,Business & Commerce,Travel & Tourism,Politics

Panel formed to investigate recent technical glitches in Biman flights

Biman Bangladesh Airlines has formed a four-member high-profile body to investigate the recent technical faults in the flights of the national carrier from July 1 to August 13.The committee will examine maintenance records and operational processes for each flight to identify root causes and determi...

National,Business & Commerce,Bank & Insurance,Politics

EU pledges €4mn to support credible elections in Bangladesh

Ambassador and Head of the European Union (EU) Delegation to Bangladesh Michael Miller on Tuesday announced that the EU will provide a support package of 4 million euros to help Bangladesh conduct elections in line with international standards, emphasising their desire for the polls to be free, fair...

National,Business & Commerce,Politics

Chinese investments so far offer little to Bangladesh economy

Chinese investment in Bangladesh is increasing, but at a slower pace than in Southeast Asia and mostly in areas with limited long-term value for the economy.So far this year, three Chinese companies confirmed the investment of $322 million in textile, apparel and manufacturing sectors, with one of t...

National

HKH Meet: Khosru proposes regional water management mechanism

BNP Standing Committee Member Amir Khosru Mahmud Chowdhury on Monday proposed establishing a ‘regional water management’ mechanism, emphasising that biodiversity and water management are closely interlinked."We are really not discussing the water issue, which is extremely important,...