Sylhet DC Sarwoer Alam withdrawn
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21 June 2026, 15:43 PM Governance
PM orders renaming of 2 unions named after Mir Shahe Alam's family
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19 June 2026, 21:15 PM Governance
Two senior officials promoted to secretary rank
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17 June 2026, 15:18 PM Governance
Search committee for ACC to be formed soon: Home minister
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15 June 2026, 20:05 PM Governance
Govt forms committees to demarcate canals in DNCC, DSCC areas
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14 June 2026, 12:31 PM Governance
Tarique Rahman lands in Cox’s Bazar
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13 June 2026, 10:11 AM Governance
PMO cell to track MPs’ development pledges
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9 June 2026, 01:20 AM Governance
Fakhrul orders completion of Gandharbpur water plant within a year
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8 June 2026, 18:46 PM Governance

Road crashes kill 6 including DU student

Six people were killed, including a student of Dhaka University, and another was injured in road accidents in three districts yesterday and
5 March 2016, 18:00 PM

Protect cellphone users' biometric data: BTRC

Amid the move to collect biometric information from mobile phone users through SIM registration flaks over security concerns, the country's telecom regulator has asked all the mobile telecom operators to assure protection of the data given by their respective subscribers.
4 March 2016, 11:27 AM

BINA most noted research institution

Bangladesh Institute for Nuclear Agriculture (BINA) is selected for the prize of Science and Technology in the category of most noted research institution in Islamic Development Bank’s least developed member countries.
3 March 2016, 13:45 PM

Qatar agrees to hike Bangladeshi female expats’ pay

Gulf nation Qatar has agreed to increase monthly salary for the skilled Bangladeshi female migrants and domestic workers from Tk 19,350 to 25,800 (QAR900 to 1200).
3 March 2016, 12:38 PM

Free footpaths in 7 days, Annisul tells shop owners

Dhaka North City Corporation (DNCC) Mayor Annisul Huq gives shop owners a 7-day ultimatum to free illegal occupation of footpaths and roads.
3 March 2016, 11:52 AM

Deed writers demand removal of sub-registrar for 'corruption'

Deed writers of Bochaganj upazila of the district staged a demonstration yesterday, demanding removal of the upazila sub-registrar Md Golam Mortuza for his alleged corruption and harassment in registering land.
2 March 2016, 18:00 PM

Dhaka, Delhi discuss water, trade, security issues

Foreign Ministers of Bangladesh and India discuss various issues of Bangladesh-India bilateral relations including water resources, trade and commerce, security and border management.
2 March 2016, 12:00 PM

IFRC honours PM for disaster management role

The International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent (IFRC) has honoured Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina with a special certificate and a crest for her outstanding success in disaster management.
1 March 2016, 14:40 PM

Coast guard bill passed with provision of death penalty for mutiny

The parliament passes a bill, titled 'Bangladesh Coast Guard, 2016', with a provision for maximum punishment of death sentence for any involvement in mutiny in the force.
29 February 2016, 15:10 PM

37 BCS exams circular issued

The Public Service Commission (PSC) publishes circular of the 37th Bangladesh Civil Service (BCS) exam.
29 February 2016, 13:09 PM

Tk 500 given to insolvent hijras over 50 years of age

As part of a programme, Tk 500 is given to every incapable and insolvent hijra (hermaphrodite) aged above 50 years as monthly old-age or special allowance, State Minister for Social Welfare Promode Mankin told parliament yesterday.
28 February 2016, 18:00 PM

34th BCS non-cadre candidates stage demo in Dhaka, 5 held

Candidates, who passed the 34th BCS test for non-cadre posts, stage a demonstration at Shahbagh intersection in Dhaka demanding filling up the 672 vacant posts.
27 February 2016, 11:19 AM

Prime minister opens two bridges on Kuakata road

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina formally opened Shaheed Sheikh Kamal Bridge and Shaheed Sheikh Jamal Bridge on Patuakhali-Kuakata
25 February 2016, 18:00 PM

IO testifies against 5 Kishoreganj 'Razakars'

International Crimes Tribunal-1 yesterday recorded the testimony of the investigating officer of a case filed against five
25 February 2016, 18:00 PM

PSC digitising all activities for transparent recruitment

The Public Service Commission (PSC) is digitising its all activities to ensure accuracy in recruitment process, its Chairman Ekram Ahmed tells President Abdul Hamid.
25 February 2016, 15:22 PM

Govt mulls Dhaka-Ctg express train service: PM

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina says her government has a plan to introduce Dhaka-Chittagong express train service for easier and quick communications between the country's two major cities.
25 February 2016, 15:04 PM

Ahmed Sharif wrote against superstitions with logics

Prof Ahmed Sharif wrote and spoke against prevailing social customs and superstitions with strong logics and hoped for the establishment of socialism in the
24 February 2016, 21:31 PM

PM opens 2 bridges on Kuakata road today

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina will formally open Shaheed Sheikh Kamal Bridge and Shaheed Sheikh Jamal Bridge on Patuakhali-Kuakata road through a video conference from her office in the capital today.
24 February 2016, 18:00 PM

DPDC severs DSCC power connections for dues

Dhaka Power Distribution Company Limited (DPDC) disconnected power connections to an office, three community centres and a number of street lights of Dhaka South City Corporation yesterday for outstanding dues of Tk 2 crores.
24 February 2016, 18:00 PM

Justice seekers besiege VC

Dhaka University (DU) Vice-Chancellor (VC) Prof AAMS Arefin Siddique was surrounded and kept from leaving his
24 February 2016, 18:00 PM