Saimum Parvez appointed PM’s special assistant on environment
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22 April 2026, 17:43 PM Governance
Ziauddin Hyder named PM’s health aide with state minister status
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22 April 2026, 16:03 PM Governance
Farida Khanom appointed Dhaka DC, becomes first woman to hold the post
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22 April 2026, 14:59 PM Governance
Three ministries and divisions get new secretaries
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21 April 2026, 21:49 PM Governance
PM tells newspaper owners he monitors media, acts on reports
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21 April 2026, 21:47 PM Governance
Writ petition challenges repeal of Supreme Court Secretariat ordinance
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20 April 2026, 11:40 AM Governance
High Court to go virtual twice a week to save energy
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19 April 2026, 19:18 PM Governance
Govt appoints three organisation heads on contract with secretary status
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19 April 2026, 13:12 PM Governance
Govt holding off on fuel price hike considering public hardship: PM
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16 April 2026, 18:43 PM Governance

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

PM flight: Biman to probe emergency landing

Biman Bangladesh Airlines authorities today formed a four-member committee to investigate the emergency landing of a VVIP Flight carrying Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina to Budapest.
28 November 2016, 05:38 AM

Maj Gen Kaikobad to be made resident High Commissioner to Nigeria

The government has decided to appoint Major General Kazi Sharif Kaikobad as the first resident High Commissioner of Bangladesh to Nigeria, according to a Foreign Ministry press release.
27 November 2016, 14:37 PM

Govt won’t shut WhatsApp, Viber now: Tarana

Bangladesh government has no plans to shut voice call applications like WhatsApp, Viber, WeChat and Imo now, says State minister for Post and Telecommunications Tarana Halim.
27 November 2016, 12:13 PM

PM reaches Budapest to attend Water Summit

Biman Bangladesh Airlines flight carrying Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina reaches Budapest after an emergency landing in Hungary.
27 November 2016, 12:10 PM