- Health cards to be launched by June, says Health Minister
- Ghost of ousted dictatorship hanging over the opposition: PM
- 250 missing after boat capsizes in Andaman Sea carrying Rohingya, Bangladeshis
- Country will move forward with unity, not division: Cultural Affairs Minister
- DCCI delegation heads to China to boost trade and investment ties
- Two more oil tankers to arrive at Ctg Port
- Services must reach people’s doorsteps quickly: DSCC administrator
- PM offers Fateha at Maulana Bhasani’s grave in Tangail
- Italy suspends renewal of defence agreement with Israel
- Tarique Rahman always thinks about development of rural areas, farmers: Rizvi
- Crude oil shortage puts Eastern Refinery at risk of shutdown
- Late addition to Bank Resolution Bill sparks outrage over ‘return clause’
- Almost 2bn to be affected by metabolic liver disease by 2050, study suggests
- No room for political considerations in distributing farmer cards: Law Minister
- Agriculture and farmers are the backbone of the economy: Information Minister
- China vows ‘countermeasures’ if Trump tariff threat materialises
- Govt committed to ensuring child-friendly Bangladesh: AZM Zahid
- 2.75 crore farmers to be given ‘Farmer Cards’: Prime Minister
- Special drive to eradicate drugs soon: Home Minister
- Chinese tanker crosses Hormuz despite blockade pressure
No political maneuvering will be tolerated over July Charter, says Chief Whip
No political maneuvering will be tolerated over the July Charter, Chief Whip of the National Parliament Nurul Islam Moni said on Friday, reaffirming his partys commitment to fully implement the document. He made the remarks at a discussion meeting organised by a cultural group at the National...
DSCC Administrator urges opposition to remain patient
Dhaka South City Corporation (DSCC) administrator Abdus Salam has urged the opposition to remain patient, saying the governments activities have only just begun. He made the remarks on Friday while attending a programme held in front of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) office in Nayapaltan...
No quality in education, only unchecked tuition fees
In the 1990s, opportunities for higher education in Bangladesh were extremely limited. A small number of public universities could not meet the growing demand from upper- and middle-class families. As a result, many students pursued higher studies abroad particularly in India, Europe, and North...
Strong opposition key to safeguarding democracy
Only four days remain before Bangladeshs national parliamentary election. On 12 February, citizens will decide who will govern the nation for the next five years. While much attention is on which party will win, an equally crucial issue is which party will serve as the opposition. A strong...
Why govt facing image crisis at eleventh hour?
Preparations are underway for the farewell of the 18-month-old interim government. Following last Thursdays Advisory Council meeting, the Chief Advisers press secretary stated that power would be handed over immediately after the oath-taking of the newly elected representatives, and that the...
This election is not just about a change of power, but a change of days
This election is not merely about replacing one government with another; it is about transforming the system itself. Only a genuinely free election can return ownership of the state to its rightful custodiansthe people. The coming polls must ensure that Bangladesh never again slips into fascism,...
A Free Fair Election without External Influence
Bangladeshs electoral history has never unfolded in isolation. From the countrys birth, external forcesregional powers, global actors, donors, and international institutionshave interacted with domestic politics in ways that shaped not only electoral stability but also the deeper character of...
Italy overhauls citizenship law to fast-track digital processing for immigrants
Italy is introducing sweeping reforms to its much-debated citizenship law, offering long-awaited relief to immigrants through faster, digitized, and more transparent procedures. The changes were approved as part of the countrys 2026 national budget, according to the Italian Interior Ministry....
5 risks to country’s economy
Bangladeshs economy is facing mounting challenges driven by a mix of global and domestic pressures. Sanctions, tariffs and restrictions in international markets are affecting exports and investment, while inflation, slowing growth and rising debt are placing additional strain on economic stability....