National,Power, Energy, Oil, Gas,Administrations

PM urges frugal electricity use after switching off half the lights at office

Prime Minister Tarique Rahman on Thursday switched off half the lights at his Secretariat office and lowered the air-conditioner use, urging all government offices and institutions to be more frugal in electricity use.Prime Minister’s Additional Press Secretary Atikur Rahman Rumon said Tarique...

National,Power, Energy, Oil, Gas,Security & Defence

BGB on high alert at borders to prevent fuel smuggling amid Iraq-Iran war impact

Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) has been put on maximum alert along the borders to prevent fuel smuggling amid volatility in the international market triggered by the ongoing Iraq-Iran war.According to BGB headquarters sources, uncertainty in global fuel supply centering the Iraq-Iran conflict has cre...

National,Power, Energy, Oil, Gas

Avoid decorative lighting, reduce personal vehicle use amid energy supply uncertainty: Govt

The government on Wednesday asked the people to show austerity in the use of electricity and fuel by avoiding all types of decorative lighting and reducing the use of personal vehicles amid energy supply uncertainty.The government adopted a series of precautionary measures to save energy amid fears ...

National,Politics,Crime & Corruption

Crackdown on extortionists, armed criminals to begin in Dhaka soon: Home Minister

Home Minister Salahuddin Ahmed on Wednesday said a nationwide crackdown on extortionists and listed armed criminals will begin soon in the capital.He made the announcement after a view-exchange meeting with senior officers of Dhaka Metropolitan Police at its headquarters.“Operations will start...

National,Politics,Administrations

Govt reshuffles portfolios of 2 advisers, 8 state ministers

The government has reassigned the portfolios of two advisers holding the rank of minister and eight state ministers.The Cabinet Division issued two gazette notifications in this regard on Tuesday.According to a notification, Nazrul Islam Khan, who is serving as Political Adviser to the Prime Ministe...

National,Healthcare

PM orders launching of ‘e-Health card’ without delay

Prime Minister Tarique Rahman on Wednesday directed the authorities concerned to introduce ‘e-Health’ card to ensure medical services for people across the country, reaffirming the government’s commitment to delivering healthcare at the doorstep.The directive came at a meeting held...

National,Infrastructure, Development,City

Housing project in Narayanganj faces decade-long delay

A government housing project in Narayanganj launched nearly a decade ago to ease accommodation shortages for public servants remains incomplete despite repeated deadline extensions.The project, titled “Construction of 672 Residential Flats in Eight 15-Storey Buildings for Government Offic...

National,Sports,Politics,Corruption

BFIU seeks bank account details of former adviser Asif Mahmud

Bangladesh Financial Intelligence Unit (BFIU) has sought the bank account details of Asif Mahmud Sajeeb Bhuiyan, a former adviser to the interim government and a key leader of the July uprising.BFIU issued a directive to all banks and financial institutions on Monday, instructing them to submit all ...

National,Security & Defence

PM praises role of Ansar-VDP; assures continued support for development

Prime Minister Tarique Rahman on Wednesday praised the patriotism and professionalism of the members of Bangladesh Ansar and Village Defence Party and assured continued development of the force.The Prime Minister made the remarks during a courtesy call by the Director General of Ansar and VDP, Major...

National,Politics

ACC Chairman, two commissioners resign

Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) Chairman Mohammad Abdul Momen and two commissioners have resigned.The ACC commissioners are Miah Muhammad Ali Akbar Azizi and Brigadier General (retd) Hafiz Ahsan Farid.Commissioner Miah Mohammad Ali Akbar Azizi told reporters on Tuesday afternoon that he along with ...

National,Business & Commerce,Bank & Insurance

BB to provide special loans for RMG workers’ wages

Bangladesh Bank on Tuesday instructed commercial banks to offer special term loans to export-oriented industries to ensure timely payment of workers’ wages for February 2026.The central bank issued a circular citing both global and domestic economic pressures that have strained liquidity and p...

National,Transportation & Aviation,WAR

Biman suspends flights to 6 Middle East destinations amid regional tension

Biman Bangladesh Airlines has suspended its flights to six Middle Eastern destinations until further notice due to the prevailing security situation in the region.The national flag carrier said operations on Dammam, Doha, Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah and Kuwait routes have been suspended following the ...

National,Diplomachy

Looking forward to working closely in Bangladesh’s new chapter: UK

British High Commissioner to Bangladesh Sarah Cooke on Tuesday met Foreign Minister Dr Khalilur Rahman and discussed ways to strengthen cooperation between the two countries in line with their shared priorities."We had a very good discussion where we reaffirmed strength and depth of the UK-Bang...

National,Politics

PM orders immediate removal of banners, billboards bearing his image

Prime Minister Tarique Rahman on Tuesday directed the authorities concerned to take swift action for removal of advertisements and banners in Dhaka that displayed congratulatory messages with his picture.The Prime Minister gave the directive in the morning, said his Additional Press Secretary Atikur...

National,Accident, Fire, Disaster,Security & Defence

PM Tarique asks Coast Guard to continue public service, disaster response efforts

Prime Minister Tarique Rahman on Tuesday asked the Bangladesh Coast Guard to continue its public service and disaster response work to ensure peace and security.“The Prime Minister directed the Coast Guard to continue its public service and disaster response activities, particularly in the coa...

National,Diplomachy,Women & Children

Japan, UNICEF partner to support Rohingya children

The government of Japan and UNICEF have signed a new agreement designed to deliver life‑saving support to Rohingya children and their families in Cox’s Bazar and Bhasan Char.Ambassador of Japan to Bangladesh Saida Shinichi and UNICEF Representative in Bangladesh Rana Flowers on Monday confir...

National,Travel & Tourism,Transportation & Aviation,Fair & Festivals,Religion

Advance Eid train ticket sale begins

Bangladesh Railway has started selling advance train tickets for Eid-ul-Fitr, the largest religious festival of the Muslims, from Tuesday ,aiming to ensure smooth and comfortable travel for homebound passengers.The advance tickets will be available online from March 3 to March 9, while return journe...

National,Diplomachy,WAR

FM says Bangladesh prioritises citizens’ safety; seeks diplomatic resolution

Amid the growing tensions in the Middle East, Foreign Minister Dr Khalilur Rahman on Monday reaffirmed that Bangladesh’s position remains unequivocal, with the protection of its citizens and national interests as the foremost priority.“If our citizens are affected, we will stand firmly b...

National,Media

3 Deputy Press Secretaries to PM appointed

Mostafa Julfikar Hasan, Md Sujauddoula and Md Jahidul Islam have been made deputy press secretaries to Prime Minister Tarique Rahman.The Ministry of Public Administration issued separate gazette notifications on Monday confirming their contractual appointment.According to the notification, Mostafa J...

National,Country, Districts

7 cops injured in attack during drive in Gazipur

Seven police personnel were injured in an attack by the relatives of an abductor while attempting to arrest the alleged abductor after rescuing a kidnapped teenage girl in Sreepur upazila of Gazipur district on Sunday.The arrestees were identified as Adil and his father Monir Hossain.Mohammad Nasir ...