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'Prime Minister's Gold Cup' national football competition to begin in September

The government has planned to launch the 'Prime Minister's Gold Cup National Football Competition-2026' by next September 10 to discover new football talents from the grassroots level and increase sports practice among students.

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National

Government working to build sustainable and modern tourism sector: Tourism Minister

Civil Aviation and Tourism Minister Afroza Khanam said the government is working tirelessly to make the tourism sector sustainable, modern and one of the main driving forces of the country's economy. She expressed hope that the new leadership of Tour Operators Association of Bangladesh (TOAB) will play an important role in the development of the country's tourism industry.

3 weeks ago 300 views

National

Home Minister meets Australian Assistant Minister; discussions on strengthening cooperation on migration and Rohingya issue

Home Minister Salahuddin Ahmed has been paid a courtesy call by Julian Hill MP, Australian Assistant Minister for Citizenship, Customs and Multicultural Affairs and Assistant Minister for International Education. The meeting discussed various issues of mutual interest between the two countries, including irregular migration, prevention of human trafficking, the Rohingya crisis, manpower export and maritime security.

3 weeks ago 242 views

National

Opposition's language should not incite conflict: Mirza Fakhrul

Local Government Minister Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir said the language opposition leaders are using in their speeches on the streets is not decent. Although holding agitation is the opposition's democratic right, it must not in any way lead to conflict.

3 weeks ago 233 views

National

Awami League has no capability to do anything: Home Minister

Home Minister Salahuddin Ahmed has commented that the banned Awami League has no capability to carry out any significant activities around August 5. He said that although the party occasionally tries some activities from abroad, in reality they do not have much capacity.

3 weeks ago 274 views

National

PM urges everyone to be aware of protecting the environment

Prime Minister Tareq Rahman has called for the active participation of the people to keep the country clean, livable and environment-friendly. He said that a garbage-free Bangladesh can be built not only through government initiatives, but through the awareness and responsible behavior of every citizen.

3 weeks ago 231 views

National

Nature-based solutions will ensure sustainable livelihoods of coastal communities: State Minister for Fisheries and Livestock

State Minister for Fisheries and Livestock Sultan Salahuddin Tuku has said that nature-based solutions are the most effective and sustainable way to protect the livelihoods, ensure food security, and enhance climate resilience of coastal communities.

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National

Government will implement every letter of July Charter: Information Minister

Information and Broadcasting Minister Zahir Uddin Swapan said the government is committed to implementing every letter of the July Charter. He said everything will be implemented through parliament, and the government's goal is to build national unity in this process.

3 weeks ago 225 views

Country

1 killed, 3 injured in mob beating on suspicion of theft in Ishwardi

A person was killed in a mob beating over allegations of theft in Ishwardi Upazila of Pabna. Earlier, the accused seriously injured a grocery shop owner and his two sons with a sharp weapon.

3 weeks ago 386 views

Economy

Why has the dollar price suddenly increased?

The foreign exchange market has come under pressure again due to rising import costs. As demand for US dollars suddenly increased to pay import bills, the dollar price has risen in the interbank market, commercial banks and the open market.

3 weeks ago 344 views

National

Bangladesh's Proposal to Import Gas from Myanmar via Pipeline

To address the country's growing gas crisis, Bangladesh has proposed importing natural gas from Myanmar via pipeline. As a neighboring country, the government wants to further strengthen energy cooperation with Myanmar.

3 weeks ago 268 views

National

Accredited labs can lower overseas treatment costs: State Minister for Health

State Minister for Health Dr. M. A. Muhit has said that if internationally certified or accredited diagnostic laboratories can be built in the country, the suffering of patients going abroad for treatment will decrease and a huge amount of foreign currency will be saved.

3 weeks ago 245 views

Others

Mohammad Rashidul Haque takes charge as new Managing Director of BOESEL

Mohammad Rashidul Haque has officially assumed charge as the new Managing Director (MD) of Bangladesh Overseas Employment and Services Limited (BOESEL). He was appointed on a contractual basis with the status of Grade-2 through a notification of the Ministry of Public Administration dated 23 July 2026. Later, on 30 July, he took over from outgoing Managing Director Md. Saiful Islam (Additional Secretary).

3 weeks ago 312 views

Economy

Strong Start to Remittances in July, $286 Million Arrives in the Country

Bangladesh has made a strong start to remittance inflows in the very first month of the current 2026-27 fiscal year. In July, $285.90 million (2.859 billion) US dollars arrived in the country through legal banking channels, marking one of the highest remittance figures for the month of July in the country's history. Remittances increased by 15.4 percent year-on-year.

3 weeks ago 285 views

Country

People have started getting benefits of government development activities: BMDA Chairman Tuhin

Hasan Jafir Tuhin, chairman of Barind Multipurpose Development Authority (BMDA), said Prime Minister Tareque Rahman has implemented various development and public welfare initiatives within a short time of taking office. The people of the country have already started feeling its positive impact.

3 weeks ago 318 views

Country

Human chain in Pabna over extortion allegations against PM's photographer Parag, allegations denied

Local conscious citizens held a human chain and submitted a memorandum in Pabna, accusing Khaled Hossain Parag, the Prime Minister's personal photographer and convener of Pabna district JASAS, of extortion, land grabbing, embezzlement of money in the name of government jobs and threatening journalists.

3 weeks ago 374 views

Others

Enaitullah Abbasi Explains His Viral Remarks

Explaining his stance on Jamaat and BNP, Enaitullah Abbasi said that after his criticism ahead of the national elections, several BNP leaders publicly repented for their...

3 weeks ago 431 views

Opinion

Is Suppressing the Opposition BNP's 'New Politics'?

Bangladeshi politics is once again at a dangerous crossroads. Just a few days ago, the party that spoke of democracy, freedom of expression, and political tolerance is now facing allegations of using force against opposition political parties. These incidents are not isolated; they are part of a pattern. And that pattern is concerning for democracy.

3 weeks ago 366 views

National

Nationwide AI Training Program Inaugurated, Initiative to Skill 1,600 Young People

The Department of Youth Development has inaugurated a nationwide National AI Training program to equip tech-savvy young people with skills in Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology. In the first phase of the project, 1,600 young men and women from all 64 districts of the country have been brought under this training.

3 weeks ago 391 views

National

Government working to develop sports talent at grassroots: State Minister Mir Shah Alam

Meeting with heads of educational institutions held on the occasion of Prime Minister's Gold Cup-2026

3 weeks ago 299 views

'Prime Minister's Gold Cup' national football competition to begin in September

Government working to build sustainable and modern tourism sector: Tourism Minister

Home Minister meets Australian Assistant Minister; discussions on strengthening cooperation on migration and Rohingya issue

Opposition's language should not incite conflict: Mirza Fakhrul

Awami League has no capability to do anything: Home Minister

PM urges everyone to be aware of protecting the environment

Nature-based solutions will ensure sustainable livelihoods of coastal communities: State Minister for Fisheries and Livestock

Government will implement every letter of July Charter: Information Minister

1 killed, 3 injured in mob beating on suspicion of theft in Ishwardi

Why has the dollar price suddenly increased?

Bangladesh's Proposal to Import Gas from Myanmar via Pipeline

Accredited labs can lower overseas treatment costs: State Minister for Health

Mohammad Rashidul Haque takes charge as new Managing Director of BOESEL

Strong Start to Remittances in July, $286 Million Arrives in the Country

People have started getting benefits of government development activities: BMDA Chairman Tuhin

Human chain in Pabna over extortion allegations against PM's photographer Parag, allegations denied

Enaitullah Abbasi Explains His Viral Remarks

Is Suppressing the Opposition BNP's 'New Politics'?

Nationwide AI Training Program Inaugurated, Initiative to Skill 1,600 Young People

Government working to develop sports talent at grassroots: State Minister Mir Shah Alam

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