Govt mulls central emergency alarm - Says health minister

The government has planned to introduce a central emergency alarm system, dubbed “Pagla Ghonta”, at medical facilities to ensure the safety and security of healthcare workers and patients, said Health Minister Sardar Md Sakhawat Husain.
20 May 2026

HC seeks report on measles, rabies vaccine supply

The High Court yesterday sought a report from the government on the current status of storage, supply, availability and adequacy of measles and rabies vaccines across the country.
20 May 2026

Marginalised people: Delegation meets Speaker over all-party JS caucus

A delegation of the Citizen’s Platform for SDGs, Bangladesh yesterday met the Jatiya Sangsad Speaker Hafiz Uddin Ahmed to discuss forming an all-party parliamentary caucus to strengthen the voice of marginalised communities.
20 May 2026

Govt plans expansion of fire service

The government has undertaken a series of initiatives to strengthen the operational capacity of the Fire Service and Civil Defence, including the construction and reconstruction of 20 fire stations and the procurement of 100 ambulances.
20 May 2026

SC Secretariat dissolved, 15 judges transferred

The government has dissolved the Supreme Court Secretariat, removed 15 lower court judges assigned to run it, and attached them to the law ministry.
20 May 2026

ICU at CMCH overwhelmed with measles patients

A heavy, grief-stricken silence was witnessed outside the Paediatric Ward and Intensive Care Unit (ICU) at Chittagong Medical College Hospital (CMCH) yesterday afternoon.
20 May 2026

IOM goodwill ambassador calls for continued support to Rohingya refugees

Dimash Qudaibergen urges global solidarity during Cox’s Bazar visit
19 May 2026

Hawkers did not make Dhaka unliveable

Blaming street vendors for the city’s chaos is easier than confronting failed decentralisation, displacement and deepening class divides
19 May 2026

Stone extraction halted at Dinajpur's Maddhapara mining company due to explosive shortage

Operations suspended until new ammonium nitrate consignment arrives in June
19 May 2026

Jute workers block Khulna-Jashore highway over arrears, export curbs

Bangladesh Jute Association blames export curbs for factory closures, mass unemployment
19 May 2026

Security protocol officer found dead at Indian mission in Chattogram

CMP officials say an unnatural death case will be filed, and the body will be handed over to Indian mission officials after autopsy
19 May 2026

BNP, Jamaat supporters surround transport minister's convoy in Patuakhali

Rabiul Alam left programme without attending it after tensions flared between supporters of the two parties
19 May 2026

Don’t erase Tajuddin’s legacy: Citizens protest renaming of park in Dhaka's Gulshan

Signatories also oppose handing the park to Gulshan Youth Club, accusing authorities of legitimising alleged illegal occupation of public land
19 May 2026

170 Bangladeshis repatriated from Libya amid trafficking concerns

Returnees sought to reach Europe via sea route; many report abuse in Libya
19 May 2026

EC removes illegal shops near Agargaon HQ over NID concerns

Police-backed drive clears six to seven footpath shops
19 May 2026

Rab name may be changed but elite force will remain: Zahed

Adviser says the force has demonstrated effectiveness in tackling criminal activities
19 May 2026

HC questions legality of provision allowing hawkers on Dhaka roads

Petitioner says people’s constitutional right to free movement in Dhaka has been violated
19 May 2026

PM opens three-day ‘Land Service Fair-2026’

Initiatives underway for digital surveys, land zoning, and unified digital registration
19 May 2026

BGB retaliates after BSF opens fire at Sylhet border, no casualties reported

Patrols intensified along Sonarhat area in Gowainghat
19 May 2026