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
PM to lead new high-level committee on national security, social stability
The National Coordination Committee will assess threats, prepare integrated action plans and recommend legal changes if needed
18 May 2026
Rab may get new law or new identity: Home minister
Home minister says the elite force has long operated on an ad hoc basis under the Armed Police Battalion law
18 May 2026
Editors’ Council submits list of 282 journalists to PM, flags murder cases against 94
PM instructs information minister to take action
17 May 2026
PM leaves Dhaka for Chandpur visit
Tarique is visiting the district after 22 years, generating widespread enthusiasm among party leaders and activists
16 May 2026
Government offices to remain open May 23 ahead of Eid‑ul‑Azha holidays
Offices will remain close from May 25 to May 31
14 May 2026
Govt to launch ‘Shishu Swarga’ for children with special needs
Prime Minister Tarique Rahman issues directives on disability‑friendly infrastructure and services
13 May 2026
Govt plans WASA for Cumilla city
Move taken to ensure safe drinking water and sustainable urban management, says LGRD minister
13 May 2026
Govt to review Bangladesh-US trade agreement, says PM’s adviser Zahed
Cancelling it may again create complications, he says
12 May 2026
PM urges universities to prioritise research, innovation
Tarique says Bangladesh must move beyond memorisation-based education to compete globally
12 May 2026
Action against vehicles without BRTA-issued number plates, RFID tags: DMP
Says inactive RFID tags causing traffic management complications
11 May 2026
‘I would even leave ministry, but won’t tolerate injustice against minorities’: Kaikobad
Religious affairs minister calls for stronger protection of minorities in India, says Bangladesh will not allow oppression of people of other faiths
11 May 2026
Rain may intensify Eid gridlock as millions leave Dhaka: Transport minister
Around 1.5 crore people are expected to leave Dhaka; authorities prepare extra mobile courts, highway monitoring and BGB deployment
11 May 2026
EC moves to add madrasa qualifications, advanced degrees to NID database
Proposed changes would allow citizens to specify Dakhil, Alim, Fazil, Kamil, Dawrae Hadith, MBBS, PhD and other degrees
11 May 2026
Over 300 sued in a week under AI traffic surveillance: DMP chief
AI traffic monitoring across capital to expand, he says
11 May 2026
Women’s recruitment in village police to make local govt more people-friendly: Fakhrul
Says greater female participation would improve local governance and community-level justice
11 May 2026
PM asks police to act against criminals regardless of political identity
Tarique Rahman stresses professionalism, neutrality and public trust during police week address
11 May 2026
Govt to amend laws if needed to curb mob violence: Home minister
Police welfare measures, including honorary promotions and overtime allowances, also under consideration, he says
10 May 2026
PM opens ‘Police Week 2026’ at Rajarbagh Police Lines
Four-day programme to conclude on May 13, with welfare events, award ceremonies and conferences scheduled
10 May 2026
Govt launches probe into measles fatalities: Health secretary
'An investigation is underway,' the health secretary said at a programme today
9 May 2026
PMO cell to vet, coordinate MPs’ development promises
The cell will compile demand letters, prioritise feasible programmes and brief the prime minister on implementation progress
8 May 2026