National,Education & Research,Politics

PM orders ministry to arrange loan support for outbound students

Prime Minister Tarique Rahman has instructed the authorities concerned to facilitate loans for students intending to pursue higher studies abroad.State Minister for Expatriates' Welfare and Overseas Employment Nurul Hoque  Nur disclosed this while talking to reporters after a meeting with t...

National,Politics

Ex-Feni-3 MP Masud Uddin Chowdhury detained in Dhaka

Detectives have detained former Feni-3 lawmaker Lt Gen (retd) Masud Uddin Chowdhury from the capital’s Baridhara area.Masud Uddin, a key figure during the army-backed caretaker government, was picked up from his residence at Baridhara DOHS around 2:30am on Tuesday.Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DM...

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

Fuel supply disrupted due to surge in demand: Energy Minister

Power, Energy and Mineral Resources Minister Iqbal Hasan Mahmud on Tuesday said the normal fuel supply system has been disrupted due to an unexpected surge in consumer demand.The situation arose as fuel sales at petrol pumps are being exhausted much faster than usual, he told reporters at  Secr...

National,Security & Defence

IGP urges police personnel to play more effective role in maintaining law and order

Inspector General of Police (IGP) Md Ali Hossain Fakir on Tuesday called upon police personnel to play a more effective role in maintaining law and order across the country.He made the call while addressing an Eid reunion programme held at the Police Headquarters on the first working day after the E...

National,Sports,Cricket,Diplomachy

Bangladesh clears six cricketers for PSL following security review

The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) cleared six national team players to compete in the upcoming Pakistan Super League on Monday, issuing No Objection Certificates after the government concluded there were no visible security threats in the host country.The board said it consulted extensively with th...

National,Business & Commerce,Diplomachy,RMG

EU apparel imports faced sharp decline in January; Bangladesh exports hit hard

The European Union’s apparel import sector has started the year 2026 on a dull note, recording a double-digit decline in value as major global suppliers, including Bangladesh, face significant negative growth.According to the latest data from Eurostat, the EU's total apparel imports fell b...

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

Bangladesh to raise fuel imports by 25% amid global supply concerns: Energy Minister

The government has decided to increase fuel imports by 25 percent in the course of the current year to tackle potential supply disruptions caused by the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, Energy Minister Iqbal Hassan Mahmood said on Monday.“Despite global concerns over fuel supply, there is ...

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

Fuel pumps may shut nationwide amid security fears, supply crunch: Owners

Petrol pump owners in Bangladesh have warned that fuel stations across the country may shut down due to mounting security concerns and an ongoing fuel supply shortage.The warning came in a late-night press release issued on Sunday by the Bangladesh Petrol Pump Owners Association.The association said...

National,Diplomachy,Law & Justice,Passport, Vissa, Immigration

33 Bangladeshis return home after serving 2 years in Indian jail

Thirty-three Bangladeshis have returned home through Benapole check post after serving three years in jail in India.They were handed over to Bangladesh immigration authorities at Benapole on Sunday evening.Officer in-charge  of Benapole Immigration Police Syed Mortaza, said they went to India w...

National,Politics

BNP announces two-day programme for Independence Day

BNP on Sunday announced a two-day programme to observe the Great Independence and National Day on March 26.BNP Senior Joint Secretary General Ruhul Kabir Rizvi announced the programmes at a press conference at the party’s Nayapaltan central office.As part of the programmes, the party will hois...

National,Politics

PM exchanges Eid greetings with Prof Muhammad Yunus

Prime Minister Tarique Rahman on Saturday exchanged Eid-ul-Fitr greetings with former Chief Adviser of the caretaker government Prof Muhammad Yunus, at the State Guest House Jamuna.“Prof Muhammad Yunus met the Prime Minister and exchanged Eid greetings,” said Prime Minister’s addit...

National,Politics,Diplomachy

Jamaat Ameer exchanges Eid greetings with diplomats

Jamaat-e-Islami Ameer Dr Shafiqur Rahman exchanged Eid greetings with diplomats of various diplomatic missions in Dhaka on Saturday.He exchanged greetings with them from 11 am to 12:30 pm at his official residence on Minto Road in the capital.Earlier, he offered Eid-ul-Fitr prayers at around 8:00 am...

National,Politics,Religion

PM exchanges Eid greetings with diplomats, people

Prime Minister Tarique Rahman on Saturday exchanged Eid-ul-Fitr greetings with diplomats and people from all walks of life at the State Guest House Jamuna.The greetings exchange programme began at 10am where the Prime Minister first greeted members of the foreign diplomats stationed in Dhaka.He late...

National,Fair & Festivals,Religion

Eid-ul-Fitr being celebrated in Bangladesh with religious fervour, festivity

Eid-ul-Fitr, the biggest religious festival of Muslims, is being celebrated across the country on Saturday with festivity and religious fervour.The main congregation was held at the Jatiya Eidgah in the capital at 8:34 am.The Eid prayers were led by Mufti Mohammad Abdul Malek, khatib of the Baitul M...

City,Crime, Law and Order Situation

10th grader stabbed dead at Hatirjheel on Eid eve

A schoolboy was stabbed to death in Hatirjheel’s Madhubagh area in the capital while hanging out with friends on the eve of Eid-ul-Fitr.The deceased was identified as Md Rabbi, 19, a 10th grader at Anjuman High School in Moghbazar.Rabbi, son  of Md Faruk Mia of Fultala Upazila in Panchaga...

National,Politics,Fair & Festivals,Religion

Jamaat Ameer offers Eid prayers at Monipur School in Mirpur

Leader of the Opposition in the Jatiya Sangsad and Ameer of Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami, Dr. Shafiqur Rahman, offered Eid-ul-Fitr prayers around 8:00 am at the Monipur Girls’ High School ground adjacent to 60 Feet Road in Mirpur of the capital.After the prayers, he exchanged Eid greetings with ...

National,Politics

Timely wages, bonuses ensure stress-free Eid for workers: PM adviser

Workers across the country have received their wages and Eid bonuses on time this year, ensuring a smooth and stress-free Eid, said Prime Minister’s Adviser Mahdi Amin.In a Facebook post on Friday night, he said, “For many years, a familiar picture would emerge before Eid, with a sense o...

National,Fair & Festivals,Religion

President, PM offer Eid prayers at National Eidgah

President Mohammed Shahabuddin and Prime Minister Tarique Rahman offered Eid-ul-Fitr prayers at the country’s main congregation at the National Eidgah on Saturday morning.Khatib of Baitul Mukarram National Mosque, Mufti Muhammad Abdul Malek, led the prayers at around 8:34am.A special munajat w...

National,Politics

Nearly impossible to combat poverty when war destabilises food, energy markets: Prof Yunus

Seeking peace and stability in the Middle East, Nobel Peace Prize Laureate Prof Muhammad Yunus has said it is nearly impossible to combat poverty when global food and energy markets are destabilised by war."As a former head of government of the world’s eighth most populous nation, I have ...

National,Politics,Fair & Festivals,Religion

PM celebrates Eid with family after visiting parents’ graves

Prime Minister Tarique Rahman spent Eid-ul-Fitr with his family at his Gulshan residence on Saturday after visiting the graves of his parents, joining close relatives for a family lunch and exchanging greetings on the festive occasion.His Additional Press Secretary, Atikur Rahman Rumon, said, &ldquo...