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Nasiruddin Patwari stages protest with bandaged eyes, explains reason

Nasiruddin Patwari, chief coordinator of the National Citizens' Party (NCP), staged a symbolic protest by tying a bandage over his eyes in protest against the incident in which Alif Chowdhury, an organizer of the NCP's student organization Jatiya Chhatra Shakti, lost an eye in an attack in Habiganj.

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Education

Admission to Class XI based on results, no admission test

In the next academic year too, students will be admitted to Class XI based on the results of SSC and equivalent examinations. As in the previous year, there will be no admission test this time either. Applications will be accepted centrally online, and colleges will be selected based on SSC results, merit position, and preference of students.

2 months ago 837 views

National

Prime Minister's 3 directives to tackle energy crisis, solar panels to be installed on government buildings

Prime Minister Tarique Rahman has issued three important directives to address the country's ongoing energy crisis and increase the use of renewable energy. He directed the phased installation of solar panels on important government buildings, government support for importing raw materials used in solar inverter production, and the formulation of an effective economic model to make solar power more affordable and accessible to the general public.

2 months ago 633 views

National

Water Resources Minister seeks ADB's cooperation in sustainable water resources management

Water Resources Minister Md. Shahiduzzaman Chowdhury Annie sought continued cooperation from the Asian Development Bank (ADB) for sustainable water resources management, riverbank protection and erosion prevention in Bangladesh. He said the government is interested in working more closely with ADB to strengthen quality economic cooperation.

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National

Transfer of 254 Sub-Assistant Engineers of Public Works Department through lottery

To ensure transparency and impartiality, 254 Sub-Assistant Engineers (E/M) of the Public Works Department have been transferred and posted through lottery.

2 months ago 693 views

National

'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.

2 months ago 2,157 views

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.

2 months ago 630 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.

2 months ago 608 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.

2 months ago 599 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.

2 months ago 545 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.

2 months ago 522 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.

2 months ago 584 views

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.

2 months ago 510 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.

2 months ago 815 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.

2 months ago 714 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.

2 months ago 668 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.

2 months ago 604 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).

2 months ago 762 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.

2 months ago 645 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.

2 months ago 706 views

Nasiruddin Patwari stages protest with bandaged eyes, explains reason

Admission to Class XI based on results, no admission test

Prime Minister's 3 directives to tackle energy crisis, solar panels to be installed on government buildings

Water Resources Minister seeks ADB's cooperation in sustainable water resources management

Transfer of 254 Sub-Assistant Engineers of Public Works Department through lottery

'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

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