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Advanced Eye Care to Be Available at Upazila Level Under New National Plan

The Bangladesh government is planning to expand advanced eye care services to the upazila level, with dedicated outpatient, inpatient and operating theatre facilities to be introduced at 151-bed full-fledged hospitals currently under construction across the country.

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Education

Play-based learning to transform primary education, call to reduce memorization dependence

Primary and Mass Education State Minister Bobi Hajjaj has stressed teaching children through games, toys and joyful activities while reducing dependence on memorization in primary education. He said creating opportunities for learning through play can more effectively develop children’s critical thinking, problem-solving skills, creativity and thinking ability.

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AI-based 'Auto Fine System' launched on Dhaka-Chattogram highway

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Home Minister announces phased rollout on all highways of the country •

AI-based 'Auto Fine System' launched on Dhaka-Chattogram highway

To strengthen traffic discipline and safety on the highway, reduce road accidents, and ensure prompt and transparent measures against law violators, the artificial intelligence (AI)-based 'Auto Fine System' has been launched on the Dhaka-Chattogram highway.

6 days ago 237 views

Proposal for trade normalization, visa simplification and joint initiatives in infrastructure and high-tech

National

Bangladesh-India seeks to bring new momentum to economic partnership •

Proposal for trade normalization, visa simplification and joint initiatives in infrastructure and high-tech

Emphasizing geographical proximity, Commerce Minister Khondaker Abdul Muktadir has stressed further strengthening trade, investment and industrial cooperation between Bangladesh and India. He said that to harness the economic potential of the two countries, it is necessary to reduce trade barriers, restore a normal trade environment, simplify visa procedures, and build a long-term economic partnership involving the private sector.

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World

Indian Army Chief becomes Honorary General of Nepal

Indian Army Chief General Dheeraj Shetty has been given the honorary rank of General of the Nepali Army. He was given this honor as part of a long-standing mutual military tradition.

6 days ago 324 views

National

Justice A K M Asaduzzaman appointed new ACC chairman, two commissioners named

Justice A K M Asaduzzaman has been appointed as the new chairman of the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC). Alongside, Dr Jahangir Alam Khan and Dr Md Sajjad Hossain Bhuiyan have been appointed as commissioners.

6 days ago 229 views

Country

Government's journey amid fragile economy, emphasis on sustainable development: State Minister for Local Government

State Minister for Local Government, Rural Development and Cooperatives Mir Shah Alam has said that despite the country's fragile economy, the current government has taken responsibility and is moving forward with development activities.

6 days ago 216 views

Economy

Bangladesh Focuses on Export Diversification and New Markets in Trade Ministry’s First 180 Days

Bangladesh’s Ministry of Commerce has undertaken a series of initiatives to diversify export products, expand access to global markets, strengthen economic diplomacy and reduce the time and cost of doing business during the first 180 days of the current government.

6 days ago 283 views

Religion

Kalema Tayyeba placed on National Parliament wall on Prime Minister's advice

Before the start of the 13th session of the National Parliament on March 12, 2026, on the advice of Prime Minister Tarique Rahman, 'La ilaha illallah Muhammadur Rasulullah' was placed in Arabic calligraphy on the wall just behind the Speaker's seat.

6 days ago 227 views

Economy

Removing public confusion over revenue is the challenge: Prime Minister

Joining the revenue conference, Prime Minister Tarique Rahman said that dispelling public confusion over revenue is the challenge.

6 days ago 264 views

Dhaka

‘Pink Bus’ launching today, services available on these routes in Dhaka

To ensure safe and comfortable commute for women in public transport in the capital, the special ‘Pink Bus’ service of Bangladesh Road Transport Corporation (BRTC) is launching today, Tuesday (August 18). These buses will be operated by female drivers and conductors.

6 days ago 485 views

National

Contract tenure of Cabinet Secretary and Public Administration Secretary extended

The tenure of contract-based appointments of Cabinet Secretary Dr. Md. Nasimul Gani and Senior Secretary of the Ministry of Public Administration Md. Ehshanul Haque has been extended by another year.

1 week ago 293 views

National

Bangladeshi Nationalism Is the Foundation of Unity for the People of Bangladesh: Information Minister

Information and Broadcasting Minister Zahir Uddin Swapon MP has said that Bangladeshi nationalism is the most powerful political philosophy for uniting all the people of Bangladesh. He stated that the core strength of Bangladeshi nationalism lies in the philosophy of uniting Bangladesh based on civic identity, rather than dividing people along lines of religion, caste, language, ethnicity, or any other identity.

1 week ago 266 views

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No One Should Be Allowed to Claim Sole Ownership of July Uprising: State Minister for Primary and Mass Education

State Minister for Primary and Mass Education Baby Hajjaj has said that the July uprising is not the sole achievement of any individual, political party, or group; it was the fruit of the collective aspirations and participation of people from various classes, professions, and opinions. Therefore, no party should be allowed to claim sole ownership of the July uprising. Everyone must play a responsible role in building a democratic, constitutional, and accountable state system, upholding the core spirit of the uprising.

1 week ago 251 views

Bangladesh on path from ruins to planned reconstruction: Information Minister

National

The government's 180-day report card •

Bangladesh on path from ruins to planned reconstruction: Information Minister

Information and Broadcasting Minister Zahir Uddin Swapan has said that the government elected by the people's votes will regularly be accountable to the people. He has presented the first 180 days of the government's 1,825-day term over the next 5 years as a phase of clearing the debris of the existing ruins of the state and society, which is a phase of creating a suitable foundation for implementing future action plans.

1 week ago 256 views

National

Contract tenure of Cabinet Secretary and Senior Secretary of Public Administration Ministry extended

The contract-based appointments of Cabinet Secretary Nasimul Gani and Senior Secretary of the Ministry of Public Administration Ehsanul Haque are being extended.

1 week ago 353 views

Economy

MoU signed to boost green transition and export competitiveness in ready-made garment and textile sector

Bangladesh has signed an important memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Netherlands on the circular economy to make the country's ready-made garment and textile sector more sustainable, environmentally friendly and suitable for the global market. Through this, cooperation between the two countries will be further expanded in efficient resource use, waste reduction, recyclable production systems and green industrialization in the textile value chain.

1 week ago 284 views

Economy

ADB to Assist Bangladesh in Building a Trillion-Dollar Economy

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has pledged its support in helping Bangladesh achieve its goal of becoming a trillion-dollar economy and an upper-middle-income country by 2034.

1 week ago 283 views

Economy

Government to announce new pay scale within this year: Finance Minister

Finance Minister Amir Hossain Mahmud Chowdhury said the new pay scale will be announced within this year. He said the government is working on the new pay scale and discussions on various aspects are ongoing.

1 week ago 281 views

National

The 180-day honeymoon period is over, we have identified the problems: Education Minister

Education Minister A N M Ehsanul Haque Milon said that after the government took office, the first 180-day 'honeymoon period' has ended. During this time, various problems in the education sector have been identified, and now emphasis is being given to solving them.

1 week ago 236 views

Advanced Eye Care to Be Available at Upazila Level Under New National Plan

Play-based learning to transform primary education, call to reduce memorization dependence

AI-based 'Auto Fine System' launched on Dhaka-Chattogram highway

Proposal for trade normalization, visa simplification and joint initiatives in infrastructure and high-tech

Indian Army Chief becomes Honorary General of Nepal

Justice A K M Asaduzzaman appointed new ACC chairman, two commissioners named

Government's journey amid fragile economy, emphasis on sustainable development: State Minister for Local Government

Bangladesh Focuses on Export Diversification and New Markets in Trade Ministry’s First 180 Days

Kalema Tayyeba placed on National Parliament wall on Prime Minister's advice

Removing public confusion over revenue is the challenge: Prime Minister

‘Pink Bus’ launching today, services available on these routes in Dhaka

Contract tenure of Cabinet Secretary and Public Administration Secretary extended

Bangladeshi Nationalism Is the Foundation of Unity for the People of Bangladesh: Information Minister

No One Should Be Allowed to Claim Sole Ownership of July Uprising: State Minister for Primary and Mass Education

Bangladesh on path from ruins to planned reconstruction: Information Minister

Contract tenure of Cabinet Secretary and Senior Secretary of Public Administration Ministry extended

MoU signed to boost green transition and export competitiveness in ready-made garment and textile sector

ADB to Assist Bangladesh in Building a Trillion-Dollar Economy

Government to announce new pay scale within this year: Finance Minister

The 180-day honeymoon period is over, we have identified the problems: Education Minister

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