- US ends life-saving aid for millions; WFP calls it "death sentence"
- NBR under pressure to raise Tk 2 lakh crore in 3 months to meet IMF targets
- Israeli strike near Gaza charity kitchen kills 30
- Microsoft fires employees after protest over Israel military AI contract
- Bangladesh Armed Forces extend aid in quake-hit Myanmar
- Israel does not want to clash with Turkiye in Syria: Netanyahu
- ‘Media reform commission’s plot to destroy industry’
- Bangladeshi stars speak out against Gaza violence urge global awakening
- Former ICT prosecutor Tureen Afroz arrested in murder case
- Bangladesh offers zero tariff on 100 more US goods
- Palestinian ambassador thanks Bangladeshis for protests
- No need to panic over suspension of export orders: Press Secretary
- Honey harvesting begins in Sundarbans' Satkhira range
- RMG workers protest in Gazipur demanding unpaid dues, Eid bonus
- Philippine envoy meets Chief Adviser
- Miraz shortlisted for best sportsperson of the year
- US citizens in Dhaka warned of travel risks
- Daffodil University suspends lecturer for opposing student solidarity strike for Gaza
- ‘Swadhinata Concert’ rescheduled in solidarity with protest against Israeli genocide
- I strongly oppose any displacement, annexation in Gaza, West Bank: Macron

Rezaul Maksud Jahedi appointed new secretary of LGD
Rezaul Maksud Jahedi, Secretary of the Ministry of Youth and Sports has been appointed as the new Secretary of the Local Government Division(LGD). A notification regarding his transfer to the Local Government Division was issued by the Ministry of Public Administration on Monday, reports UNB....

Local Government Reform Commission proposes civil & magistrate courts at upazilas
Local Government Reform Commission has recommended setting up two full-pledged civil and magistrate courts at every upazila in the country, except Chittagong Hill Tracts, within two years. It also suggested establishing office of Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) with the status of the senior...

Primary recommendations for strengthening local government
The Local Government Reform Commission has released its primary recommendations for strengthening and enhancing the effectiveness of local government, reports BSS. The commission, headed by Professor Tofayel Ahmed, was formed following a government notification on November 18 by the Cabinet...

Local govt elections should be held before nat'l polls: Asif Mahmud
Local Government, Rural Development and Cooperatives and Youth and Sports Adviser Asif Mahmud Sajib Bhuiyan thinks local government elections should be held before the national election. He, however, said the interim government will decide in this regard in consultation with the political...