Parliament session to run until November 18
Parliament goes into its fourth session on Monday, and the session is likely to continue for more th…
Outbreak
Dengue death toll rises to 461
The death toll from the dengue outbreak has risen to 461, with three more deaths in the 24 hours end…
Diplomacy
British Royal Sophie on three-day Bangladesh visit
The Duchess of Edinburgh, Sophie Helen, is scheduled to arrive in Bangladesh on a three-day visit on…
Migration
Myanmar must ensure safe Rohingya return
Bangladesh has urged Myanmar to scale up its efforts for the safe and dignified return of tens of th…
Law & Justice
'No emotion' in Hasina extradition efforts: Minister
The government will do everything possible legally to bring former Bangladeshi prime minister Sheikh…
Education
World Bank funds foundational learning in Bangladesh
The primary education system in Bangladesh is one of the largest in the world, with more than 20 mil…
Garments
Workers return to factories after wage protests
The government has deployed additional troops from the paramilitary Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) in…
Politics
PM urges unity against conspiracies
Prime Minister Tarique Rahman has called upon the people to remain united against any conspiracy bei…
Notun Kuri
Prime Minister urges children to excel in sports, arts alongside studies
One day Bangladesh will become such a strong and prosperous country that it will be held up as an ex…
Politics
Bangladesh unlikely to reissue passport for Hasina
Bangladesh is unlikely to reissue a passport for former prime minister Sheikh Hasina, who is now exi…
Politics
Protests, processions banned near parliament building
Authorities have imposed a ban on meetings, gatherings, processions, and protests in and around the…
Economy
Dhaka, Beijing eye expanded investment in energy, infrastructure
Bangladesh and China have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) on economic and infrastructure…
Law and Rights
Pori Moni granted bail
Actress Pori Moni has been granted bail in a case involving beating, vandalism, and intimidation fil…
Infrastructure
Mongla Port to become economic hub for Bangladesh’s south-west
Dhaka – Prime Minister Tarique Rahman has laid the foundation stone of the Mongla Port modernization…
Aviation
Biman signs deal with Boeing to buy 11 more aircraft
Staff Correspondent, Dhaka – Biman signs deal with Boeing to buy 11 more aircraft. This is demonstra…
Barishal discussion calls for solar-powered green, sustainable city
Staff Correspondent, Dhaka – Barishal discussion calls for solar-powered green, sustainable city. Th…