National
The government of Bangladesh is reviewing a proposal to reduce passport fees for Bangladeshis living abroad while continuing efforts to simplify passport services for migrant workers and expatriates, Home Minister Salahuddin Ahmed told Parliament on Wednesday.Responding to a tabled starred question ...
Education & Research
Education Minister ANM Ehsanul Haque Milan has said the recruitment of thousands of teachers has been delayed due to ongoing legal complications, despite the government’s efforts to resolve the cases.Education Minister ANM Ehsanul Haque Milan on Wednesday said the recruitment of teachers, incl...
Experts at a round-table discussion on Wednesday observed that although the proposed national budget for fiscal year 2026-27 has increased allocations for the agriculture sector, farmers continue to face mounting challenges, including rising costs of agricultural inputs, post-harvest losses, climate...
Bank & Insurance
The stability of Islami Bank Bangladesh PLC (IBB) is an indispensable element for the country’s overall economic health, said Mohammad Zahir Hussain, Executive Director of Bangladesh Bank and authorized representative for the bank's board affairs."Islami Bank is a systemically importa...
City
Dhaka South City Corporation (DSCC) Administrator Bir Muktijoddha Md. Abdus Salam said rapid waste removal is currently the corporation's top priority as mosquito control activities continue.He made the remarks while speaking as chief guest at a programme held at Nagar Bhaban auditorium today, w...
Cricket
Australia's spinners produced a clinical display to power the visitors to a four-wicket victory over Bangladesh in the opening match of the three-match T20 International series at Bir Shrestha Shahid Flight Lieutenant Motiur Rahman Stadium on Wednesday.Leg-spinner Adam Zampa and left-arm spinner...
Environment & Nature
Prime Minister Tarique Rahman today informed the Jatiya Sangsad (JS) that the government has undertaken a wide-ranging plan to address the adverse impacts of climate change. “Combating climate change has been given priority in the current government's election manifesto. To tackle the...
The government is reviewing a proposal to reduce passport fees for Bangladeshis living abroad while continuing efforts to simplify passport services for migrant workers and expatriates, said Home Minister Salahuddin Ahmed in parliament today.Responding to a starred tabled question from ruling party ...
Media
EU Ambassador Michael Miller paid a courtesy call on Information and Broadcasting Minister Zahir Uddin Swapan at the ministry's office on Wednesday. Photo: PIDInformation and Broadcasting Minister Zahir Uddin Swapon, MP, today said a national action plan is being prepared with a view to forming ...
Business & Commerce
Leading bi-lateral chamber, Japan-Bangladesh Chamber of Commerce & Industry (JBCCI) has hailed the government's emphasis on sustainable and inclusive economic growth in the proposed National Budget for FY2026-27.Congratulating the government on presentation of the, JBCCI in a statement expre...
Diplomachy
South Korea has expressed strong interest in investing in Bangladesh's electronics manufacturing and technology sectors as the two countries explored ways to deepen economic and development cooperation.The interest was conveyed by South Korean Ambassador to Bangladesh Ji-joon Kim during a courte...
The proposed national budget for FY 2026–27 fails to introduce a tobacco tax and price structure capable of achieving the twin objectives of protecting public health and increasing government revenue, experts said at a press conference on Wednesday.They warned that the marginal increase in the...
Prime Minister Tarique Rahman left here for Moulvibazar this morning on a daylong visit.The Prime Minister departed for Sylhet Osmani International Airport from Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport here at 9:38 am by air, said Prime Minister’s Additional Press Secretary Atikur Rahman Ruman.E...
Bangladesh's merchandise imports climbed to their highest monthly level in three and a half years in April, signalling a possible revival in business activity as improving political stability and easing external pressures encourage fresh investment.According to Bangladesh Bank data, businesses a...
Politics
Opposition Leader Dr Shafiqur Rahman on Tuesday warned that his party would take to the streets to demand implementation of the people’s verdict delivered through the referendum if it is ignored in Parliament.“It will be resolved either in Parliament or on the streets. We will not abando...
Prime Minister’s Adviser on Policy and Strategy Affairs Dr Zahed Ur Rahman on Tuesday said he decided to return home from Delhi airport as an immediate protest.“I did not go there as an individual; I went as a representative of the government. Therefore, what happened to me there require...
Economy
The Executive Committee of the National Economic Council (ECNEC) on Tuesday approved five development projects involving an estimated cost of Tk 7,003.36 crore.Of the total project cost, Tk 4,536.10 crore will come from the government’s own funds, while Tk 2,467.26 crore will be financed throu...
National,Crime, Law and Order Situation
Bangladesh’s National Emergency Service 999 has received a total of 72,362,402 calls since its launch on December 12, 2017, reflecting public confidence in the emergency response system.Police Headquarters on Monday evening said the nationwide service has continued to play a vital role in prov...
Information and Broadcasting Minister Zahir Uddin Swapon, MP, today said that establishing an independent and responsible media commission based on an objective perspective is essential in the present context.The commission would identify problems prevailing in every sector of the media and show way...
Weather
Rain accompanied by temporary gusty winds and lightning flashes may drench parts of Bangladesh in 24 hours from 9 am on Monday, according to the Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD).Light to moderate rain or thundershowers are likely at many places over Rangpur, Dhaka, Mymensingh, Chattogram a...
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