- Biden promises 'peaceful' transition in wake of Trump win
- Dengue takes 7 more lives in 24hrs
- Delegation of US Indo-Pacific Command paid a courtesy call on Army Chief
- Rickshaw carrying martyr Nafiz to be preserved at Ganabhaban memorial museum
- Forest officials rescue 12 endangered capped langurs in Moheshkhali
- Bangladesh Bank Governor urges patience as it could take time to curb inflation
- There will be documentation of money wasted in the name of Mujib Year: CA’s Press Secretary
- Arakan Army returns 20 Bangladeshi fishermen taken from Naf River
- Touhid sees no major shift in US policy towards Bangladesh under Trump
- Local, foreign investors urged to invest in Bangladesh's marine, offshore industry
- South Korea hints at providing weapons to Ukraine
- Bury political divisions for greater national interests: Jamaat Ameer Shafiqur Rahman
- British Council launches 3rd ‘Next Generation Bangladesh’ research series
- Inflation in Bangladesh went up in Oct
- Government prioritizes environmental protection to build a new Bangladesh: Environment Advisor
- Price fall in large-cap drives stocks further down
- Khelafat Majlis nominates 5 for New EC formation
- NBR nominates six officials for C&F Agent attachment
- Three arrested over killing of 2 auto-rickshaw drivers in Gendaria
- Govt decides to repeal Cyber Security Act
Government prioritizes environmental protection to build a new Bangladesh: Environment Advisor
The Advisor to the Ministry of Environment, Forest, Climate Change, and Water Resources, Syeda Rizwana Hasan, stated that the government is giving utmost priority to environmental protection in building a new Bangladesh. She remarked that their aim is to initiate and leave behind significant...
Environment Advisor launches national air quality management action plan
Advisor to the Ministry of Environment, Forest, and Climate Change Syeda Rizwana Hasan said government has developed the National Air Quality Management Action Plan, for strategic actions to tackle the sources of air pollution, improve air monitoring, and enhance enforcement mechanisms. It provides...
Government raises BCS exam attempt limit to four
The Advisory Council on Thursday decided that a candidate can take the Bangladesh Civil Services (BCS) examinations up to four times. This decision revises an earlier limit of three attempts. The new rule was finalized during an Advisory Council meeting led by Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus....
Hajj expenses reduced
The interim government has announced two official Hajj packages for the upcoming year, with costs significantly reduced. The overall expenses for Hajj have decreased by Tk100,598 compared to the previous year. Religious Affairs Advisor A F M Khalid Hossain made the announcement on Wednesday...
Old, unfit vehicles to be banned in Dhaka after 6 months: Environment Adviser
In response to demands from vehicle owners, the government has decided to allow just six months for the phase-out of old, unfit vehicles in Dhaka. During this period, vehicle owners will be required to switch to environmentally friendly vehicles. Syeda Rizwana Hasan, Adviser to the Ministry of...
BCS exam no more than 3 times
No one can seat for BCS examination more than 3 times from now. The above decision was made in the meeting of advisory council on Thursday. According to a press release issued by the Cabinet Division, the Advisory Council-Meeting discussed the draft policy of Maximum Age Limit for Direct...
BNP advises caution to prevent a new constitutional crisis
The Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) has urged caution to avert any potential new constitutional crisis in the country. This advice was provided by BNP leaders during a meeting with the Chief Advisor at his official residence, Jamuna, today, Wednesday. Following the meeting, BNP leaders Nazrul...
5 days off on Eid-ul-Fitr, 6 days on Eid-ul-Azha, 2 days on Durga Puja
The Interim Governments Advisory Council has approved the list of public holidays for next year (2025). Hence, next years holy Eid-ul-Azha will be six days and Eid-ul-Fitr will be a five-day public holiday. Apart from this, the Durga Puja holiday has been made for two days. Among them, two Eids...