Standing committee chairmanship row grips parliament for third day
3 September 2026
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Parliament
‘We are very disheartened’: Deputy speaker flags delay in bill submission
3 September 2026
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Parliament
Bill to abolish Rab, create SRB placed as Nahid, Shafiqur demand broader discussion
3 September 2026
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Crime & Justice
‘I have returned to the people’: Mirza Abbas's emotional return to parliament
3 September 2026
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Politics
ICT allows Farzana Rupa’s children to visit her in prison cell
3 September 2026
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Legal System
ICT verdict in Obaidul Quader case likely next week
3 September 2026
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Legal System
Tarique Rahman attends Janmashtami programme in Dhaka
3 September 2026
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Governance
NHRC Bill: Parliamentary committee proposes minority representation and wider inspection powers
2 September 2026
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Governance
DU law professor Nazmuzzaman Bhuian appointed PSC chairman
2 September 2026
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Governance
Secretary-level reshuffle brings changes to public administration, health and culture ministries
2 September 2026
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Governance
Draft laws on enforced disappearance, human rights body to go to next cabinet meeting: Law minister
Bills to be placed before parliament if approved by the cabinet, says Asaduzzaman
25 July 2026
Govt announces hajj packages for 2027, cuts airfare by Tk 24,830
Lowest govt package set at Tk 5,05,648; standard private package costs Tk 5,13,648
22 July 2026
BGB, with support from locals, has prevented every illegal push-in attempt: Salahuddin
Home minister says India must submit names for nationality verification before any Bangladeshi citizen can be formally returned
20 July 2026
Rashed Khan appointed political assistant to PM
Former Gono Odhikar Parishad leader given Secretary status on contractual appointment
20 July 2026
No one will be left behind: PM assures ethnic communities
Tarique Rahman pledges an inclusive Bangladesh but says years of economic and institutional damage require phased solutions
16 July 2026
PM urges children to plant and care for trees under 'Green School' initiative
Nearly 194,000 saplings planted at over 64,000 government primary schools nationwide
15 July 2026
Government mulls halving admin officials' car perks
The government is considering halving the fuel and maintenance expenses for cars used by entitled officials as part of public expenditure cuts.
14 July 2026
PM to head national committee on Rohingya repatriation strategy
11-member committee will formulate a national strategy and coordinate implementation across agencies
13 July 2026
PM says BNP govt will not be deterred by obstacles in rebuilding Bangladesh
Tarique Rahman seeks public support to expand ‘Family Card’ programme and build an inclusive society
13 July 2026
Protect lives, speed up relief: PM tells field administration
Special attention ordered for women, children, elderly people, persons with disabilities and pregnant women
12 July 2026
6-month deadline set to stop illegal waste discharge into Gulshan Lake
PM Tarique Rahman directs coordinated action to restore Dhaka’s lakes and modernise the capital’s sewage system
12 July 2026
PM Tarique directs admin, BNP workers to stand by flood victims
Energy State Minister Aninda Islam Amit assigned to oversee rescue, rehabilitation and medical response in affected areas
10 July 2026
Abdullah Al Mamun appointed new DC of Sylhet
Currently serving as a deputy secretary at ICT Division
10 July 2026
172 deputy secretaries promoted to joint secretary
Public Administration Ministry issues gazette notification asking promoted officials to join the ministry
9 July 2026
25 crore trees to be planted in five years, local species to get priority: PM
Tarique Rahman calls for protecting rivers, forests and wildlife, says development must go hand in hand with nature
9 July 2026
15th amendment to constitution: SC restores caretaker govt provisions, referendums
Appellate Division dismisses appeals challenging HC judgment
9 July 2026
Made in Bangladesh defence: PM says govt considering industrial zone
Tk 86,000 crore will be required over the next 10 years to strengthen the army, he says
8 July 2026
More changes expected at foreign ministry as govt reshuffles top diplomatic posts
Salahuddin Noman tipped to become foreign secretary; Asad Alam Siam to be named envoy to India
8 July 2026
Govt to appoint Irene Khan as Bangladesh's permanent representative to UN
Renowned human rights activist is expected to join the mission in NY before the UNGA in September
8 July 2026
PM orders high-level committee on food safety, anti-adulteration drives
Three-member body tasked with identifying problems and making recommendations within one month
6 July 2026