Opposition warns of food crisis over fertiliser shortage, government says stocks sufficient
9 September 2026
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Parliament
‘BNP in power without gas, electricity or fertiliser crises?’: Rumeen’s remarks spark uproar in parliament
9 September 2026
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Parliament
Law minister terms SCBA president’s courtroom conduct 'improper'
9 September 2026
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Parliament
Marriage, divorce registration to be digitised; pilot programme to be launched this month
9 September 2026
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Policy
Dengue situation in 5 divisions ‘matter of concern’: Shahe Alam
9 September 2026
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Disease
Study, design completed for electric trains on Dhaka-Chattogram route: PM
9 September 2026
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Transport
150 wells, new LNG terminals in govt plan to tackle gas shortages: PM tells parliament
9 September 2026
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Power and Energy
No more ‘His Excellency’, ‘Honourable’ before president, PM and ministers' titles
9 September 2026
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Governance
PM orders tougher action against polythene, plastic use
9 September 2026
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Environment
Parliament adopts motion seeking update on Benazir’s extradition
9 September 2026
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Parliament
Air Vice Marshal Mahmud new envoy to Brunei
The Government appoints Air Vice Marshal Mahmud Hussain as the next High Commissioner of Bangladesh to Brunei Darussalam. He will replace Mohammed Abdul Hye, who is appointed as the new Ambassador of Bangladesh to Algeria.
10 August 2016
898 selected as govt primary school headmasters
Bangladesh Public Service Commission recommends recruitment of 898 candidates in the 34th Bangladesh Civil Service (BCS) examination as headmasters in government primary schools.
10 August 2016
Maritime ports asked to hoist signal 3
Maritime ports of Chittagong, Cox’s Bazar, Mongla and Payra have been advised to keep hoisted local cautionary signal No. 3 due to a depression formed in the Bay.
10 August 2016
Militants causing damage to Islam: PM
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina reiterates her firm resolve to face manmade disaster alongside natural calamities as she said those killing human being in the name of Islam are causing total damage to the holy religion.
9 August 2016
Cops hailed in home, abroad for tackling militancy: Home minister
Home Minister Asaduzzaman Khan today says patriotism, efficiency and professionalism that Bangladesh Police have shown in tackling militancy in recent times have been appreciated at both home and abroad.
9 August 2016
‘No more than 30% increase in school fees’
The tuition fees of the students in non-government schools, colleges, madrasas and vocational institutions cannot be increased by more than thirty percent in any circumstances, says an education ministry circular.
9 August 2016
37th BCS preliminary Sept 30
The 37th Bangladesh Civil Service (BCS) preliminary examination will be held on September 30 from 9:30am to 11:30am, according to a press release of Bangladesh Public Service Commission.
9 August 2016
HC verdict on DMP provision for tenants’ info Aug 17
The High Court fixes August 17 for delivering a verdict on a writ petition that challenged the legality of a provision under which Dhaka Metropolitan Police has been collecting information about residents of the metropolitan area.
8 August 2016
Ctg court asked to explain delay in trial proceedings
High Court seeks an explanation from a Chittagong court as to why the trial proceedings of the murder case of Swandeep were not finished in last 23 years after it was filed.
8 August 2016
NKorea withdraws diplomat for violating norms
The North Korean government withdraws its diplomat Han Son Ik from Bangladesh for his illegal activities violating diplomatic norms.
8 August 2016
Padma Bridge’s 1st span to ‘reach this evening’ from China
The first span of the superstructure of Padma Bridge is set to reach Mawa site from China by Monday evening, says Road Transport and Bridges Minister Obaidul Quader.
8 August 2016
Dhaka for greater connectivity among Asean countries
Bangladesh wishes to intensify political, economic and cultural connectivity with the Asean countries, Foreign Minister AH Mahmood Ali says.
8 August 2016
Ruling class behind indigenous people’s sufferings: Santu Larma
The country’s ruling class and discriminatory social systems are behind the miserable lives of indigenous people, claims Bangladesh Adivasi Forum President Jyotirindra Bodhipriya Larma.
7 August 2016
Graft case conviction rate only 37%: TIB
The conviction rate in graft-related cases stood at 37 percent in last three years, says a report of Transparency International Bangladesh.
7 August 2016
‘CHT peace accord in uncertainty’
The government has kept the process of implementing the Chittagong Hill Tracts (CHT) Peace Accord in uncertainty, Parbatya Chattagram Jana Sanghati Samity (PCJSS) claims.
6 August 2016
BTRC orders blocking of 35 news sites
Bangladesh Telecommunication Regulatory Commission yesterday directed all International Internet Gateway (IIG) operators to
5 August 2016
BTRC to block 35 news portals
Bangladesh Telecommunication Regulatory Commission directs all the International Internet Gateway services to block 35 domains of news websites.
4 August 2016
HC for protecting century-old Munshipukur in Ctg
The High Court directs the concerned authorities of the government to take steps to protect century-old Waqf pond Munshi Pukurat Chawkbazar in Chittagong.
4 August 2016
Govt must reassure investors: Bernicat
US Ambassador in Dhaka Marcia Bernicat says Bangladesh government must work to reassure foreign investors that it is taking all appropriate measures to ensure security of their factories and personnel.
4 August 2016
Be vocal against those defaming Islam through killing: PM
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina again urges the nation to be vocal against the culprits defaming Islam before the whole world through killing innocent people.
3 August 2016