- ACC seeks documents from BCB to investigate against Papon
- Govt preparing a new visa policy, placed the draft to cabinet
- Developing highly skilled professional diplomats very important: Shama
- 160 gold bars seized in Dhaka airport
- Portugal declares state of alert as extreme heat grips country
- July Shaheed Memorial Meeting on Saturday, PM to attend
- PM unveils book on President Ziaur Rahman
- ‘Think twice’: Iran’s army warns against any ‘miscalculation’ by US, Israel
- Govt won’t tolerate any attempt to damage country’s image: Home Minister
- Measles-like symptoms claim 5 more lives in 24 hrs
- Bangladesh enacts new anti-online gambling law
- Palestinian Ambassador calls on PM's Foreign Affairs Advisor
- Mohammad Monirul Islam becomes ACC DG
- Nazrul's pen was sharp weapon against colonial rule, oppression: PM
- China's Z.ai stirs 'mini DeepSeek moment' with low-cost AI model GLM-5.2
- Dhaka-Beijing defence ties part of broader cooperation: Envoy
- Don't ignore Grade 1 fatty liver, experts urge
- Teachers must choose: Job or local elections
- Senegal robbed of victory, says Ibrahimovic
- Bangladesh urges stronger global cooperation against terrorism at UN
Water levels in 4 rivers remain below warning level
Water levels in four major rivers, including the Teesta, are flowing below the warning level, although heavy rainfall forecast for the Rangpur region could cause further rises, the Flood Forecasting and Warning Centre (FFWC) of the Bangladesh Water Development Board (BWDB) said on Sunday....
Over half of ADP remains unspent
With only one month remaining in the current fiscal year, the government faces the formidable challenge of spending more than Tk1.08 lakh crore to fully implement the revised Annual Development Programme (ADP), as project execution continues to lag amid tighter scrutiny, administrative bottlenecks,...
Rajib appointed chairman of Narayanganj Development Authority
Masukul Islam Rajib, joint convener of Narayanganj District BNP, has been appointed chairman of the Narayanganj Development Authority (NDA) on a one-year contractual basis. The appointment was announced through a notification issued by the Ministry of Public Administration on Thursday night....
Mahadi Amin outlines PM’s vision for National University
Prime Ministers Adviser on Education and Primary and Mass Education Mahadi Amin on Sunday said Prime Minister Tarique Rahman has a sustainable and transformative action plan for the National University aimed at improving education quality, employability and skills development. Speaking at the...
High investment target: Opportunity or risk?
The government has adopted an ambitious plan to raise total investment to 34.5% of GDP in the next fiscal year from the current 28% in a bid to accelerate economic growth, while also setting a target to increase public investment to 13%. However, economists and business leaders have questioned...
ADB to provide $1.4bn to Bangladesh
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) will provide Bangladesh with $1.4 billion in financing and assistance for four major projects aimed at strengthening economic management, social protection and infrastructure development in the country. The financing agreement was signed on Sunday between...
‘Notun Kuri Sports’ runs nationwide to discover grassroots athletic talent
A nationwide sports talent hunt programme titled Notun Kuri Sports has been launched across Bangladesh to identify promising young athletes from grassroots communities and develop them into future national sports stars, reports BSS. Officials said the initiative has already generated widespread...
Land tax objections must be resolved within 7 days, ministry directs
The Ministry of Land has instructed Assistant Commissioners (Land) across the country to dispose of objections related to land development tax within seven days in an effort to improve public service delivery and strengthen revenue collection. The directive was issued in a recent letter sent to...
ADB launches facility to boost critical minerals supply chains
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) on Sunday launched a financing facility to strengthen critical minerals supply chains in Asia and the Pacific, supporting clean energy, electric vehicles, and digital technologies. Announced at ADBs 59th Annual Meeting, ADB President Masato Kanda said the region...
ECNEC rejects proposal for 21-storey Secretariat building
The Executive Committee of the National Economic Council (ECNEC) on Sunday did not approve the proposed construction of a 21-storey modern building at the Secretariat. The project was placed before the second ECNEC meeting of the current government, chaired by the Prime Minister and ECNEC...
ECNEC approves 14 projects worth Tk 13,445 crore
The Executive Committee of the National Economic Council (ECNEC) on Sunday approved 14 development projects involving an estimated cost of Tk 13,445.41 crore aimed at strengthening infrastructure, healthcare, and economic resilience, reports BSS. The approvals were made at the 10th ECNEC meeting...
Govt in talks with private sector to boost employment: relief minister
The government has taken steps to expand employment opportunities and is currently in discussions with various private organizations, Disaster Management and Relief Minister Principal Asadul Habib Dulu said on Sunday. He made the remarks at the Lalmonirhat Sadar Upazila Parishad auditorium at...
Flash flood warning issued for Sunamganj as heavy rain forecast in Haor region
A flash flood warning has been issued for Sunamganj as heavy rainfall is forecast across the Haor basin and upstream areas over the coming days. The warning was issued by the Bangladesh Water Development Board (BWDB) following a notification signed by Executive Engineer Mamun Howladar on Friday...
Economy under pressure amid political uncertainty, says ADB report
Bangladeshs economy is facing mounting pressure as political uncertainty, tight policy measures and global instability weigh on growth, according to the Asian Development Outlook 2025 released by the Asian Development Bank on Thursday. The report said uncertainty in the political landscape has...
MDB heads urge stronger cooperation to safeguard global stability
Amid heightened global uncertainty, including developments in the Middle East, the Heads of Multilateral Development Banks (MDBs) stressed the need for closer cooperation to safeguard development progress, support stability, and address growing economic pressures, reports UNB. Meeting on Friday...
Deadly Israeli strike on paramedics a ‘war crime’: Lebanon’s Minister
Lebanons Minister of Administrative Development Fadi Makki has condemned the Israeli triple-tap strike in the town of Mayfadoun in southern Lebanon that targeted and killed four paramedics during a humanitarian mission, reports Al Jazeera. Posting on X, the minister described the targeting of...
‘Fifth Primary Education Development Programme’ to begin July 1, PM tells JS
Prime Minister Tarique Rahman today informed the Jatiya Sangsad (JS) that the five-year-term Fifth Primary Education Development Programme is set to begin from July 1. The five-year-term Fifth Primary Education Development Programme is going to begin from July 1 next. Under this programme, there...
Growth may reach 4% in current fiscal year: ADB
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has projected Bangladeshs economic growth at 4 percent for the current fiscal year, noting that the impact of the Middle East conflict is expected to gradually ease. The forecast was outlined in the latest edition of the Asian Development Outlook (ADO), released...
Amazon to end support for older Kindles, sparking user backlash
Amazon has announced it will soon end support for older Kindle models, a decision that has sparked frustration among long-time users. In emails sent to customers, the company thanked them for their loyalty but said devices released in or before 2012 would stop receiving updates from May 20. As a...