New ministers, state ministers pay tribute at national memorial

Four newly appointed ministers and two state ministers today paid homage to the martyrs of the Liberation War at the National Martyrs’ Memorial in Savar, a day after taking oath at Bangabhaban.
22 August 2026

Century-old Shamshernagar station buried under mountain of garbage

With no permanent dumping site, commuters, traders and residents face stench, insects and health concerns every day
22 August 2026

India, Nepal, Maldives congratulate Fakhrul on election as president

Leaders express hope for stronger bilateral ties and continued regional cooperation
22 August 2026

Kolkata hotel fire: Relatives wait at Benapole as bodies of five Bangladeshis expected home

One more body to be repatriated through Bhomra border, while another victim to be cremated in India at family’s request
22 August 2026

Malaysia lists 25 Bangladeshi agencies, but recruitment process remains unclear

The listing comes amid uncertainty over how Bangladeshis will be recruited under a revised arrangement
22 August 2026

US judge strikes down policy suspending immigrant visa processing for 75 nations, including Bangladesh

US District Judge Jeannette Vargas in Manhattan issued the ruling yesterday, describing the policy announced by the State Department in January as “patently unlawful” and contrary to federal immigration law
22 August 2026

Cabinet Division gazette assigns portfolios to 4 ministers, 2 state ministers

Moyeen Khan gets LGRD ministry, Partho gets information and broadcasting, Afroza Khanam Rita is reassigned to food
22 August 2026

PM Tarique wishes President Mirza Fakhrul a successful, dignified tenure

Prime minister congratulates the new president following Friday’s oath-taking ceremony at Bangabhaban
22 August 2026

Twenty-three minutes, seven oaths and a new president at Bangabhaban

Fakhrul takes office before four ministers and two state ministers are sworn in
22 August 2026

Bir Sreshtho Matiur Rahman: Memorial bears scars of neglect

The 55th death anniversary of Bir Sreshtho Flight Lieutenant Matiur Rahman, who embraced martyrdom while fighting for Bangladesh’s independence in 1971, was observed in Narsingdi on Thursday.
22 August 2026

Fakhrul sworn in as president

Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir, the longest‑serving second‑in‑command of the BNP, was sworn in as Bangladesh’s new president yesterday, marking the crowning achievement of a five‑decade political career.
22 August 2026

5 new faces in cabinet

Six months into his tenure, Prime Minister Tarique Rahman yesterday expanded the council of ministers, inducting five new members and elevating one state minister to full ministerial rank in a move aimed at strengthening his administration.
22 August 2026

Health, education spending to reach 5% of GDP by 2031

Govt’s five-year plan sets targets for two key sectors
22 August 2026

PM may visit India, but ties must rest on equality and respect - Says Shafiqur

Opposition Leader and Jamaat-e-Islami Ameer Shafiqur Rahman yesterday said the prime minister may visit any country, including neighbouring India, but such visits should be based on equality, mutual respect and friendship.
22 August 2026

Dengue shows no signs of slowing

With 10 days still to go, August has already recorded 27 percent more dengue cases than all of July, as experts warn infections may continue rising.
22 August 2026

Recalled Delhi statement fuels speculation over Tarique’s visit

Speculations are once again rife over Prime Minister Tarique Rahman’s visit to India, a week after Dhaka made a clear statement that it wants New Delhi to extradite deposed prime minister Sheikh Hasina and other fugitives.
22 August 2026

Sheds that no longer serve passengers

Dhaka’s passenger sheds remain occupied, neglected
22 August 2026

Murmu congratulates Mirza Fakhrul, looks to strengthen Bangladesh-India ties

Indian president says Fakhrul’s long experience in public life and political leadership will contribute to a successful tenure
21 August 2026

Health minister visits Rajbari home of woman who died after C-section

Probe committee asked to report within five working days on allegations involving Samarita General Hospital and a physician
21 August 2026

Missing Gazipur schoolboy rescued from Dhaka airport area

Police say the 13-year-old was found weak but without visible injuries; mystery remains over blood-stained clothes recovered after his disappearance
21 August 2026