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Swiss Ambassador meets with Jamaat leaders

Switzerland's Ambassador Reto Renggli exchanged views with leaders of Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami on various issues, including the existing political and democratic situation in Bangladesh, parliamentary democracy, and good governance.

3 weeks ago 571 views

Country

Government giving highest priority to good governance and law and order improvement: State Minister for Housing and Public Works

State Minister for Housing and Public Works Ahmed Sohel Manzur has said that the government is giving the highest priority to improving the law and order situation, controlling corruption and drugs, and ensuring good governance.

3 weeks ago 520 views

Dhaka

Hridoye Dhaka 416 •

Dhaka Theatre Festival Concludes with Grand Celebrations

The theatre festival organised under the ‘Hridoye Dhaka 416’ programme, an initiative of the Dhaka South City Corporation (DSCC), has concluded with a grand closing ceremony. The programme was aimed at introducing Dhaka’s 416-year history, heritage and culture to the younger generation while enriching the cultural practices of the city’s residents.

3 weeks ago 595 views

Country

No child will be deprived of education due to financial hardship: Food Minister Afroza Khanam MP

Food Minister Afroza Khanam Rita has remarked that no child's education will be allowed to be disrupted due to financial hardship.

3 weeks ago 548 views

National

EC's 'U-turn' over local government elections

Differences have emerged between the Election Commission (EC) and the government over setting the date of the local government election. In this situation, the Commission is going to sit in an inter-ministerial meeting on September 17. The EC has said that the final schedule for the local government elections will be determined based on the decision of that meeting.

3 weeks ago 668 views

National

Cultural Affairs Minister calls for enlightening the youth with Nazrul's spirit of humanity, equality and patriotism

Cultural Affairs Minister Nityai Roy Chowdhury has called for enlightening the younger generation with the spirit of humanity, non-communalism, equality and patriotism of National Poet Kazi Nazrul Islam.

3 weeks ago 920 views

National

21st meeting of the Governing Board of Police Staff College held

The 21st meeting of the Governing Board of Bangladesh Police Staff College was held in the boardroom of the college in Mirpur, the capital. The meeting was presided over by Home Minister Salahuddin Ahmed.

3 weeks ago 449 views

National

Bangladesh seeks return of Sheikh Hasina and other accused from India to ease relations

Bangladesh has described the repatriation of Sheikh Hasina and other accused persons staying in India to Bangladesh as an important condition for easing and making effective bilateral relations between the two countries.

3 weeks ago 423 views

National

Hilsa harvesting banned nationwide for 22 days from October 8 to 29

To ensure safe breeding during the main breeding season of hilsa, hilsa harvesting will remain banned across the country for 22 days from October 8 to 29.

3 weeks ago 395 views

Education

Not ‘Equality’ in Scholarships and Stipends, but Priority Based on Need: State Minister Bobby Hajjaj

State Minister for Primary and Mass Education Bobby Hajjaj emphasized that instead of conventional equality in providing scholarships and stipends, priority should be given to students’ actual financial need and vulnerable status. He said every taka of government assistance should reach the student for whom such assistance is most needed to continue education.

3 weeks ago 603 views

National

Courtesy meeting of British High Commissioner Sarah Cooke with the Minister of Civil Aviation and Tourism: Emphasis on withdrawal of high-risk cargo status

British High Commissioner to Bangladesh Sarah Cooke has paid a courtesy call on Minister of Civil Aviation and Tourism M Rashiduzzaman Millat. During the meeting, discussions were held on strengthening bilateral relations between Bangladesh and the United Kingdom, modernization of Biman Bangladesh Airlines, and withdrawal of high-risk cargo and mail status.

3 weeks ago 440 views

National

Road Transport and Bridges Minister Sheikh Rabiul Alam at the Global Infrastructure Cooperation Conference •

Call to increase international cooperation in sustainable infrastructure development

Minister of Road Transport and Bridges, Railways and Shipping Sheikh Rabiul Alam MP has called for further strengthening international cooperation in sustainable, resilient and inclusive infrastructure development.

3 weeks ago 439 views

National

Government reshaping urban health system anew: State Minister for Health

State Minister for Health Dr. M A Muhit has said the government is working to bring urban health services into the mainstream of the national health system in view of the country's growing urbanization. He said a policy decision has been taken to bring urban health services under the main framework of the Ministry of Health and reshape them anew.

3 weeks ago 377 views

National

Science and Technology Minister Fakir Mahbub Anam reaffirms Bangladesh's commitment to peaceful use of nuclear technology at 70th IAEA General Conference

At the 70th General Conference of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), Science and Technology Minister Fakir Mahbub Anam, MP, reaffirmed Bangladesh's commitment to the peaceful use of nuclear science, ensuring nuclear safety, and strengthening international cooperation.

3 weeks ago 398 views

Law Justice

Obaidul Quader among 7 sentenced to death

The International Crimes Tribunal-2 has sentenced seven people, including Awami League General Secretary and former Bridges Minister Obaidul Quader, to death in a crimes against humanity case over a massacre during the July mass uprising.

3 weeks ago 667 views

Economy

REHAB president loses post over loan default

The Ministry of Commerce has declared the post of President of the Real Estate and Housing Association of Bangladesh (REHAB), Md. Ali Afzal, vacant after he was identified as a director of a loan-defaulting institution.

4 weeks ago 548 views

National

EC announces dates for UP elections in 7 phases

The Election Commission (EC) has decided to hold Union Parishad (UP) elections across the country in seven phases. In the first phase, voting will be held in UPs of 80 upazilas.

4 weeks ago 681 views

Others

Actress Badhan criticizes Awami League supporters upon landing at airport

Actress Azmeri Haque Badhan has returned home after allegations of attack and harassment during her trip to attend the Venice Film Festival in Italy.

4 weeks ago 870 views

National

Hill Minister seeks full cooperation from Ministry of Culture in developing culture, traditions and heritage of hill region

Minister for Chittagong Hill Tracts Affairs Saching Pru has sought cooperation from the Ministry of Culture to further highlight the culture, traditions and heritage of Chittagong Hill Tracts at national and international levels.

4 weeks ago 452 views

National

13th Asian Tourism Fair 2026 to Begin in Dhaka on September 17

The 13th Asian Tourism Fair (ATF) 2026 is set to begin in Dhaka on September 17, featuring a wide range of domestic and international travel opportunities. The three-day fair will continue until September 19 at the International Convention City Bashundhara (ICCB), remaining open from 10:00am to 7:00pm each day.

4 weeks ago 614 views

Swiss Ambassador meets with Jamaat leaders

Government giving highest priority to good governance and law and order improvement: State Minister for Housing and Public Works

Dhaka Theatre Festival Concludes with Grand Celebrations

No child will be deprived of education due to financial hardship: Food Minister Afroza Khanam MP

EC's 'U-turn' over local government elections

Cultural Affairs Minister calls for enlightening the youth with Nazrul's spirit of humanity, equality and patriotism

21st meeting of the Governing Board of Police Staff College held

Bangladesh seeks return of Sheikh Hasina and other accused from India to ease relations

Hilsa harvesting banned nationwide for 22 days from October 8 to 29

Not ‘Equality’ in Scholarships and Stipends, but Priority Based on Need: State Minister Bobby Hajjaj

Courtesy meeting of British High Commissioner Sarah Cooke with the Minister of Civil Aviation and Tourism: Emphasis on withdrawal of high-risk cargo status

Call to increase international cooperation in sustainable infrastructure development

Government reshaping urban health system anew: State Minister for Health

Science and Technology Minister Fakir Mahbub Anam reaffirms Bangladesh's commitment to peaceful use of nuclear technology at 70th IAEA General Conference

Obaidul Quader among 7 sentenced to death

REHAB president loses post over loan default

EC announces dates for UP elections in 7 phases

Actress Badhan criticizes Awami League supporters upon landing at airport

Hill Minister seeks full cooperation from Ministry of Culture in developing culture, traditions and heritage of hill region

13th Asian Tourism Fair 2026 to Begin in Dhaka on September 17

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