National,Sports,Cricket

Ousted BCB chief Aminul denounces board dissolution as ‘constitutional coup,’ appeals to ICC

Ousted Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) President Aminul Islam has categorically rejected the government’s decision to dissolve his elected committee, branding the move a "constitutional coup" and urgently appealing to the International Cricket Council (ICC) to intervene against &ldquo...

National,Politics,Jatiya Sangsad,Diplomachy

Opposition plays ‘very cooperative role’ in Parliament: Speaker tells UNDP Resident Representative

Speaker Hafiz Uddin Ahmad, Bir Bikram on Tuesday said the opposition is playing a ‘highly cooperative role’ in the current 13th parliament while the government is ‘liberal and proactive’ in pursuing necessary constitutional amendments.The Speaker made the remarks when UNDP Re...

National,Power, Energy, Oil, Gas,Jatiya Sangsad,Diplomachy

Bangladesh, Australia discuss possibility of LNG supply

Australian High Commissioner to Bangladesh Susan Ryle on Tuesday met State Minister for Foreign Affairs Shama Obaed Islam and discussed the possibility of the liquefied natural gas (LNG) supply from Australia to Bangladesh to meet the energy demand. She also talked about possible bilateral coop...

National,Sports,Cricket,Politics

Govt dissolves BCB board over election fraud; Tamim appointed as interim head

The National Sports Council (NSC) dissolved the elected board of the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) on Tuesday following an investigation that uncovered, according to the NSC, widespread fraud, coercion, and government interference during the last election.Former national captain Tamim Iqbal has bee...

National,Sports,Cricket,Politics

Shakib says he prioritises cricket over politics, eyes final run with national team

Former Bangladesh cricket captain and  ex-lawmaker Shakib Al Hasan announced he is shifting his entire focus back to cricket, expressing a strong desire to conclude his international career representing the national team.The veteran all-rounder, who has been excluded from the national squad sin...

National,Business & Commerce,Bank & Insurance

Merged bank depositors to be repaid in phases: Bangladesh Bank

Bangladesh Bank (BB) on Tuesday said depositors of the five banks merged into Sammilito Islamic Bank will receive their funds in phases under a structured repayment plan.The clarification came at a press briefing at the central bank’s Sena Kalyan Bhaban office, following a protest by depositor...

National,Education & Research

Bangladesh's Coaching Centre Policy: 25 Years, Zero Closures

Since 2009, every Education Minister in Bangladesh has issued orders to shut down coaching centres. The count of those orders exceeds ten. The count of coaching centres permanently closed as a result is zero. The Education Act that could provide a legal basis for enforcement has been in draft for fi...

National,Politics,Diplomachy

FM’s Delhi visit to focus on stability, elevate fruitful bilateral ties: Dhaka

Bangladesh on Tuesday expressed optimism that Foreign Minister Dr Khalilur Rahman’s  “goodwill visit” to India will lay an important foundation for elevating cooperation between Bangladesh and India to a more fruitful and sustainable level in the future.“It is hoped that...

National,Politics,Jatiya Sangsad

Yunus presented 'trophy' of July Uprising to Tarique in London: Mir Shahe Alam MP

State Minister for Local Government Mir Shahe Alam on Tuesday claimed Professor Muhammad Yunus travelled to London in June 2025 to confirm the election date.“Professor Muhammad Yunus traveled to London to present Prime Minister Tarique Rahman with the "trophy" of the July-August move...

National,Economy

Economic Census 2024 report released: economic units grew nearly 50% in a decade

The Bangladesh Bureau of Statistics (BBS) on Tuesday released the national report of the Economic Census 2024, showing a sharp expansion in economic activities with the total number of economic units rising by nearly 50 percent over a decade.According to the report, the number of economic units incr...

National,Education & Research,Diplomachy

French envoy encourages Bangladeshi students to consider France as higher education destination

French Ambassador to Bangladesh Jean-Marc Séré-Charlet on Tuesday underscored France’s commitment to strengthening international academic collaboration and encouraged students to consider France as a destination for higher education due to its rich academic environment, cultural ...

National,Healthcare,Jatiya Sangsad

Govt to launch dialysis services in 59 hospitals by next year

Health and Family Welfare Minister Sardar Md. Sakhawat Husain on Tuesday said an initiative has been taken to expand dialysis services in government hospitals across the country, with a plan to introduce dialysis services in 59 hospitals by 2027.He said this while replying to a written question plac...

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

No severe fuel shortage, supply down slightly: PM’s Adviser

Prime Minister’s Adviser on Information and Broadcasting Dr Zahed  Ur Rahman on Tuesday said there is some disruption in fuel supply in the country though it is not significant.Concerns have arisen among people over long queues at fuel stations, prompting questions about whether supply ha...

National,Healthcare

Govt to recruit 1 lakh health workers, Health Minister tells Parliament

Health and Family Welfare Minister Sardar Md. Sakhawat Husain on Tuesday told parliament that necessary initiatives are being taken to recruit some 100,000 health workers in line with the current government’s election manifesto.He said this responding to a starred tabled question placed by tre...

National,Healthcare,Corruption

Govt to review any Covid vaccine allegation, take action: Health Minister

Health and Family Welfare Minister Sardar Md. Sakhawat Husain on Tuesday said the government will review any allegation related to COVID-19 vaccine procurement and take necessary action if such complaint is lodged.“No complaint has been lodged yet with regarding COVID-19 vaccine procurement du...

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

Govt to consider raising fuel prices from next month: Energy Minister

Energy Minister Iqbal Hassan Mahmud Tuku on Tuesday said the government will consider increasing fuel prices from next month if necessary by adjusting the prices.The minister said this in response to a question from government MP Shawkatul Islam on urgent public matters. Shawkatul Islam asked whethe...

National,Jatiya Sangsad

Law passed for conservation of haors and other wetlands

The Parliament on Tuesday passed the Bangladesh Haor and Wetland Conservation Bill, 2026, a landmark piece of legislation aimed at the protection, conservation, and sustainable development of the country's unique haor ecosystems and wetlands.The bill, placed and moved by the Water Resources Mini...

National,Business & Commerce,Transportation & Aviation,Religion

Govt ensures safe transport, healthcare for Hajj pilgrims: Minister

Religious Affairs Minister Kazi Shah Mofazzal Hossain Kaikobad on Tuesday said comprehensive measures have been taken to ensure safe transportation, healthcare, immigration and pre-departure facilities for Hajj pilgrims.Kaikobad said this in response to a written question from ruling party lawmaker ...

National,Politics,Jatiya Sangsad

Former speaker Shirin Sharmin Chaudhury arrested in Dhaka

Former speaker Shirin Sharmin Chaudhury who was detained from capital’s Dhanmondi area early on Tuesday has been shown arrested in a case  over July Movement.Based on a secret information, a special DB team conducted  a drive and arrested her.Joint Commissioner (Detective Branch-Nort...

National,Business & Commerce,Economy

Remittance inflow records 353.3pc growth in first 5 days of April

Remittance inflows into Bangladesh have witnessed a massive surge, recording a staggering 353.3 percent growth in the first five days of April 2026.In comparison to the same period last year 2025, providing a major boost to the country’s foreign exchange reserves and macroeconomic stability.Ac...