- 648 brick kilns shut down in anti-pollution drive
- New logo for Bangladesh Police finalised
- Earthquake felt in Dhaka, various parts of country
- China now slaps 125% tariffs on US goods
- Dismembered bodies of 2 women, a kid recovered in N'ganj
- Nasrul Hamid is the greatest 'electricity thief' of all time: Siddique Nazmul
- Shamit begins process to represent Bangladesh
- Residential buildings, farms hit in new US strikes in Sana’a
- Metro Rail’s 2 stations to be closed on Bangla New Year
- Protom Alo, Daily Star represent Hindustan: JAGPA Chhatra League
- 167 more Bangladeshis return from Libya
- Taliban morality enforcers arrest men for having the wrong hairstyle or skipping mosque: UN
- Om Puri confessed his affair a day before his wedding to Seema Kapoor
- Delhi Airport may face flight delays for four months
- Pirates attack trawlers in Bay of Bengal, 68 rescued after 25 hours
- Trump threatens Mexico with tariffs over water dispute
- Trump administration cuts thousands off from Social Security
- Foreign secretary reiterates Rohingya repatriation only solution
- Weather Forecast: Light rain in parts of country, heat wave may ease
- Asian shares sink, with Japan’s Nikkei down 5.6% as trade war escalates
There is no other place like Bangladesh where communal harmony thrives: Home Advisor
Home Affairs Advisor Lieutenant General (Retd) Md Jahangir Alam Chowdhury has praised Bangladeshs unique communal harmony, stressing that the country stands out globally in this regard. Speaking at the Langalband Maha Ashtami bathing festival in Narayanganj on Saturday, he stated, There is no...
People can now criticize 'without fear', says Foreign Advisor Touhid
Foreign Advisor Touhid Hossain has acknowledged the criticisms levelled against the interim government but asserts that the ability to speak freely remains a significant achievement, reports Bdnews24.com. Speaking at the 27th anniversary and Iftar event of the Diplomatic Correspondents...
Police must play key role in building new Bangladesh: CA
Chief Advisor Professor Muhammad Yunus has emphasized the crucial role of the police in the countrys development, urging them to play an active part in building a new Bangladesh. Speaking at a meeting with field-level police officers in Tejgaon, Dhaka, on Monday, Yunus described the police as...
Joint efforts needed to resolve waterlogging: Advisor Fouzul Kabir
Advisor to the ministry of Power, Energy and Mineral Resources Muhammad Fouzul Kabir Khan has said joint efforts of various organizations are needed to resolve waterlogging in Chattogram. He said this while inaugurating the Mahesh Canal excavation program adjacent to Thanda Mia Bridge, Dial...
Child rape accused won’t be spared: Social Welfare Advisor
Social Welfare Advisor Sharmin S Murshid said that maximum action has been taken in the rape of an eight-year-old child in Magura. She told this to the reporters after seeing the abused child at Dhaka Medical College Hospital (DMCH) on Saturday afternoon. The Social Welfare Advisor said the...
No one except law enforcement agencies has authorities to conduct raids: Home Advisor
Home Affairs Advisor Lieutenant General (Retd.) Md. Jahangir Alam Chowdhury said no one except law enforcement has the authorities to conduct raids. He told this to the reporters after visiting the Tourist Police Headquarters in Paltan in the capital on Thursday afternoon. The advisor said,...
Officials exchange views with Ministry of Information’s newly-joined advisor
The newly-joined advisor of the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, Md. Mahfuz Alam, exchanged his views with officials of the ministry and subordinate departments and agencies. This exchange meeting was held in the meeting room of the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting on Thursday...
Core committee on law and order takes a set of decisions to improve situation
The core committee on law and order has taken several decisions to maintain the law and order situation normal and improve the overall situation further. The core committee meeting was held on Monday under the chairmanship of Home Affairs Advisor Jahangir Alam Chowdhury. The core committee...
Environment Advisor calls for unified action in reviving Bangladesh’s ailing rivers
Syeda Rizwana Hasan, the advisor to the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change and the Ministry of Water Resources, on Monday has urged all stakeholders to unite in taking decisive action to restore Bangladeshs endangered rivers. Expressing optimism about ongoing efforts, she...
Law enforcers’ increased activities to be visible from tonight: Home Advisor
Home Affairs Advisor Lieutenant General (Retd.) Md. Jahangir Alam Chowdhury said the activities of the law enforcement agencies will be visible from Monday night. Stating that the law and order situation is satisfactory, the Home Affairs Advisor said that there is scope for improving the law and...
Encroachment, pollution destroying water bodies: Advisor Farida
Water bodies across the country are being closed due to encroachment and pollution, said Fisheries and Livestock Advisor Farida Akhter. She said, Haors, baors and other water bodies are being destroyed across the country. This will reduce production and fishermen will be further affected. She...
Rizwana seeks int’l support in comprehensive river restoration efforts
Environment, Forest, and Climate Change Advisor Syeda Rizwana Hasan has called on the Asian Development Bank (ADB) and other bilateral and multilateral partners to aid Bangladesh in creating a successful example of river restoration. Emphasizing the need for a network of rivers to be restored...
No scope for charging more airfare in Hajj flights: Religious Advisor
Religious Affairs Advisor Dr. AFM Khalid Hossain said there is no scope for charging more airfare in Hajj flights than the government has set and strict action will be taken if agencies cheat. He said this at a meeting organized by Bishwakalyan Publications in Puran Paltan in the capital on...
Agency to be liable if anyone fails to go to Hajj: Religious Advisor
Religious Affairs Advisor Dr. A.F.M. Khalid Hossain said if a pilgrim cannot go for Hajj due to the negligence of the agency, the agencies will have to take responsibility. The Ministry of Religious Affairs or the Saudi government will not take that responsibility, he said. He said this at a...
Finance Advisor clarifies reason behind VAT hike
Finance Adviser Dr Salehuddin Ahmed clarified why VAT on various products was increased at the start of the year instead of raising it through the budget. He stated In the July-August uprising, individuals who were seriously injured in the anti-discrimination student movement were given 35 lakh...
Govt takes 3 decisions on quota
The government has taken three decisions on the application of quota system in the admissions to educational institutions and employment. These decisions were taken at a meeting of the Advisory Council of the interim government on Thursday. The meeting was presided over by Professor Dr....
China may be alternative to India for medical treatment: Foreign Advisor
China may be an alternative country for Bangladeshis for medical treatment as India grants fewer visas, said Foreign Affairs Advisor Md. Touhid Hossain. He said this at a briefing organized by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs after his visit to China on Sunday. The Foreign Affairs Advisor...
Govt ends special OMS program for low-income people
The government has decided to discontinue the special Open Market Sale (OMS) program that provided low-cost agricultural products to low-income groups via trucks. Finance Advisor Dr. Salehuddin Ahmed announced on Tuesday that the program would cease operations starting January, following a decision...