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Didn’t make any statement on probe into police killings during July uprising: Salahuddin
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Shipping minister orders legal action over delayed unloading of imported food grains
28 February 2026, 12:52 PM
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PM to inaugurate Family Card initiative in Bogura Sadar on March 10: Minister
27 February 2026, 16:31 PM
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No more office-to-office hassle: Land minister says govt planning one-stop service centres
27 February 2026, 14:58 PM
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Home ministry has ordered recruitment of 180 police sergeants: Salahuddin
26 February 2026, 17:08 PM
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Govt to waive farm loans up to Tk 10,000; Tk 1,550cr outstanding to be cleared
26 February 2026, 16:04 PM
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Counter-allegations among prosecutors will not affect trial: ICT chief prosecutor
26 February 2026, 13:03 PM
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Minister wishes to split rail, roads, shipping and bridges portfolios between 2 state ministers
25 February 2026, 17:47 PM
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Govt to rehabilitate all July uprising victims regardless of affiliation: Ishraque
25 February 2026, 14:59 PM
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SC asks govt to finalise guidelines for judges in 7 days
The Supreme Court gives seven days to the government to finalise the rules determining the discipline of lower court judges in line with its guidelines.
1 December 2016, 15:51 PM
Louis Kahn's original drawing of JS reaches Dhaka
Bangladesh receives the design of Jatiya Sangsad prepared by world famous American architect Louis I Kahn, leading to the restoration of the JS Complex’s original design.
1 December 2016, 13:20 PM
None would be allowed to use Bangladesh’s soil for terrorist acts: PM
Reiterating her government's "zero tolerance policy" against terrorism and militancy, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina says that none will be allowed to use Bangladesh's soil for terrorist acts against any country.
1 December 2016, 13:06 PM
Shat Gambuj Mosque a blessing for earth: Bernicat
US Ambassador to Dhaka Marcia Stephens Bloom Bernicat says that the historic Shat Gambuj Mosque in Bagerhat with its cultural diversity is a blessing for the earth.
1 December 2016, 11:37 AM
Anisul hopeful of getting back BB stolen money from Philippine
Law Minister Anisul Huq has expressed hopes that Bangladesh will get back the stolen money of Bangladesh Bank from Philippines.
1 December 2016, 08:04 AM
Int’l bodies must push more for labour rights: Minister
The international organisations on migration and labour issues should work more for the protection of migrant workers abroad, says Nurul Islam, minister for Expatriates’ Welfare and Overseas Employment.
1 December 2016, 07:43 AM
Probe treatment denial to Bogra woman in labour: HC
The High Court directs the civil surgeon of Bogra to investigate the incident of denying medical service to an expecting woman from Sherpur Upazila Health Complex and the death of her newborn baby.
1 December 2016, 06:53 AM
PM returns home from Hungary
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina returns wrapping up her four-day official visit to Hungary.
30 November 2016, 19:10 PM
Eid-e-Miladunnabi to observe on Dec 13
The holy Eid-e-Miladunnabi, marking the birth and demise of Prophet Hazrat Muhammad (pbuh), will be observed across the country on December 13 with due religious solemnity.
30 November 2016, 15:41 PM
235 ASPs promoted to addl SP
The government promotes 235 assistant superintendents of police (ASP) to the rank of additional superintendent of police.
30 November 2016, 14:05 PM
6 Biman staff suspended over emergency landing of flight carrying PM
Six officials of engineering and technical department of Biman Bangladesh Airlines are suspended due to their negligence to duty leading to the emergency landing of a flight carrying Prime Minster Sheikh Hasina on her way to Budapest.
30 November 2016, 12:55 PM
At least 10,000 Rohingya have fled to Bangladesh: UN
At least 10,000 Rohingya have arrived in Bangladesh in recent weeks, fleeing violence in neighbouring Myanmar, the United Nations says.
30 November 2016, 12:18 PM
Unesco recognises Mangal Shobhajatra as cultural heritage
Unesco recognises Mangal Shobhajatra, Bangla New Year procession, as Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity.
30 November 2016, 11:07 AM
Dhaka, Budapest to work together for common prosperity: PM
Dhaka and Budapest agree to work together for common prosperity alongside joining hands with the international community to fight against ‘terrorism and violent extremism’.
29 November 2016, 15:40 PM
BRTA asks Uber not to run its service using private car
Bangladesh Road Transport Authority (BRTA) asks smart phone-based on-demand transport service Uber not to operate its service by using private car for commercial purposes.
29 November 2016, 15:20 PM
Why no compensation for arrested children: HC
The High Court issues a rule asking the government to explain in four weeks as to why it should not be directed to give Tk 20 lakh in compensation to the family members of two children of Kamrangirchar, who were arrested in connection with a murder case.
29 November 2016, 12:58 PM
Govt begins process to block porn sites: Tarana
The government has started a process to detect and block websites that contain pornography, vulgar picture and video contents, the state minister for post and telecommunications Tarana Halim says.
28 November 2016, 15:38 PM
Mobile court can’t convict, sentence any detainee: HC
A mobile court cannot convict or sentence any arrestees or detained person for an offence, the High Court says in the full text of its verdict that has declared the sentencing a Tangail schoolboy by a mobile court illegal.
28 November 2016, 13:55 PM
PM seeks comprehensive global efforts for water management
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has sought comprehensive global efforts for water management, urging world leaders to prioritise the water issues in their policies and actions, laying out a seven-point agenda involving the scarce resource.
28 November 2016, 10:47 AM
Writ seeks entry of Rohingyas to Bangladesh
A Supreme Court lawyer files a writ petition with the High Court seeking its directive on the government to allow fleeing Myanmar citizens to enter Bangladesh.
28 November 2016, 09:05 AM