National,Politics
The government will take strict action in accordance with existing laws and regulations against officials and employees who fail to attend office on time, said Cabinet Secretary Nasimul Gani on Thursday.“If government officials and employees do not attend office at the scheduled time, strict a...
National,Jobs,Passport, Vissa, Immigration
Another 175 Bangladeshi nationals returned home from Libya on Thursday.They arrived at Dhaka at 8:00 am on Burak Air chartered flight, according the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.The repatriation was coordinated by the Bangladesh Embassy in Libya, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Ministry of Expat...
National,City
Dhaka North City Corporation has suspended Md Mizanur Rahman, acting executive engineer of Zone 05, for negligence of duty.The suspension order signed by DNCC Secretary Muhammad Asaduzzaman was issued on Thursday afternoon.According to the office order, administrative action was taken after inspecti...
National,Bank & Insurance,Agriculture & Farming
The cabinet has approved a plan to waive agricultural loans of up to Tk 10,000, including accrued interest, in a move aimed at easing pressure on small-scale farmers and strengthening rural resilience.The decision was taken at the first cabinet meeting chaired by Prime Minister Tarique Rahman at the...
Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami Ameer Dr Shafiqur Rahman on Thursday called on all political and social organisations, regardless of party affiliation, to work together for the sake of peace, order and national development.He made the remarks during a meeting with senior law enforcement officials in Dhak...
National,Business & Commerce,CORPORATE & BRAND
Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA) has urged the government to expedite the disbursement of Tk 5,700 crore in cash incentives for the ready-made garment (RMG) sector.The call came during a meeting with Finance Minister Amir Khosru Mahmud Chowdhury at the Secretariat o...
National,Bank & Insurance,Politics
In a dramatic turn of events marked by confusion and protests, Md Mostaqur Rahman was appointed Governor of Bangladesh Bank within a day, replacing Ahsan H Mansur without prior announcement.Mostaqur received his appointment on Wednesday and joined office on Thursday, ending intense speculation that ...
National,Corruption
The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) on Thursday arrested a Project Implementation Officer (PIO) in Sonagazi upazila of Feni while he was taking bribe of Tk 100,000.The arrested official is Md Al-Sayeed, Project Implementation Officer of Sonagazi Upazila office. His associate, office assistant...
National,Diplomachy
Palestine has withdrawn its candidature for the presidency of the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) for the 2026–2027 term.Following the withdrawal of the Palestinian candidature, Bangladesh will now compete with Cyprus, a diplomatic source told UNB on Thursday.Prime M...
National,Agriculture & Farming
In a groundbreaking development for Bangladesh’s agriculture, Gazipur Agricultural University (GAU) has successfully developed the country’s first high drought-tolerant soybean hybrid, named ‘GAU Soybean’.The achievement comes under the leadership of the distinguished crop sc...
The first cabinet meeting was held at the conference room of the Cabinet Division at the Bangladesh Secretariat on Thursday.Prime Minister Tarique Rahman presided over the meeting, said his Additional Press Secretary Atikur Rahman Rumon.After the cabinet meeting, Rumon said, the Prime Minister went ...
National,Business & Commerce,Politics,Diplomachy
Commerce Minister Khandaker Abdul Muktadir on Wednesday said the government will take a decision on the United States’ reciprocal tariffs and the bilateral trade agreement after reviewing the evolving situation.Talking to reporters after a meeting with business leaders at the Commerce Ministry...
The government on Wednesday appointed Md Mostakur Rahman as the new Governor of Bangladesh Bank for a four-year term, cancelling the remaining tenure of Dr Ahsan H Mansur with immediate effect.According to separate notifications issued by the Financial Institutions Division of the Ministry of Financ...
The government has initiated the process to remove Bangladesh Bank Governor Ahsan H Mansur and appoint a new chief of the central bank, according to officials at the Ministry of Finance.They said a proposal has already been sent to the Prime Minister’s Office seeking approval for the appointme...
National,Politics,Security & Defence
Commissioner of the Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) Sheikh Md Sajjat Ali has submitted his resignation, citing family reasons.According to police sources, Sajjat Ali signed an application seeking release from his duties at around 12:30 on Wednesday and forwarded it to the Police Headquarters.Confirm...
National,City,Security & Defence,Fair & Festivals
Police on Wednesday said there is no threat of mob violence at this year’s Amar Ekushey Book Fair, as extensive security measures remain in place to prevent any untoward incidents.Speaking at a press briefing at Suhrawardy Udyan, Additional Commissioner (Admin) of the Dhaka Metropolitan Police...
National,Religion
The government has fixed the minimum Fitra at Tk 110 per person while the maximum Fitra at Tk 2,805.The decision was taken at a meeting of the National Fitra Determination Committee held on Wednesday morning at the Baitul Mukarram National Mosque conference hall, said a press release on Wednesday.Co...
National,Sports,Cricket
Test cricket is returning to Australia's tropical north, with Cricket Australia confirming that Bangladesh will play a two-match series in Darwin and Mackay this August.The series will mark Bangladesh's first Test tour Down Under since 2003.The fixtures will serve as the curtain-raiser for t...
Home Minister Salahuddin Ahmed on Wednesday said the government will not form a new probe commission over the Pilkhana carnage, as a national independent commission is already in place.Proper justice will be served for the Pilkhana carnage and necessary steps will be taken to make sure such an incid...
Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami on Wednesday invited Prime Minister Tarique Rahman to attend the party’s iftar programme scheduled to be held on February 28.Jamaat Secretary General Miah Golam Parwar and Assistant Secretary General Maulana Abdul Halim on Wednesday met Prime Minister Tarique Rahman ...
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