Law ministry suspends Int’l crimes tribunal prosecutor

The law ministry suspends prosecutor Mohammad Ali of the International Crimes Tribunal for allegedly “breaching discipline and code of conduct, and serious professional misconduct”.
18 February 2016

Public to get access to political parties’ income, expenditure info

From now on, general public will have access to income and expense statement of political parties from the Election Commission, the High Court ruled today.
18 February 2016

More BRTC buses for Dhaka school goers

More BRTC buses will be introduced on all routes in Dhaka city for better transportation of school students, Road Transport and Bridges Minister Obaidul Quader tells the parliament.
15 February 2016

Rail minister falls sick at JS session

Railways Minster Mujibul Huq is taken to a hospital as he fell ill while replying to lawmakers’ queries at a session in the Jatiya Sangsad.
15 February 2016

EPZs may get trade unions; draft law approved

Cabinet gives final approval to the draft of the ‘The Bangladesh EPZ Labour Law, 2016’ keeping a provision for constituting labour organisations in the Export Processing Zones (EPZs) as well as forming a permanent wage board for their workers.
15 February 2016

Joy taught me all about computers: PM

Indicating that learning from children is actually very effective, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today said there is no age for learning. The premier said at the PM’s Office while inaugurating the distribution programme of primary school stationeries, reports Bangla Daily Prothom Alo.
14 February 2016

Palestine president expresses gratitude towards Bangladesh

Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas makes his first stopover in Dhaka and seeks Bangladesh's 'continuous support in international forums for Palestinian concern.
14 February 2016

Ensure quick implementation of dev projects

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina yesterday asked civil servants to ensure quick implementation of the government's development programmes with honesty and sincerity and thus steer the country towards prosperity.
13 February 2016

Ensure quick implementation of development projects: PM

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has asked civil servants to ensure quick implementation of the government’s development programmes to steer the country towards prosperity.
13 February 2016

US recognises Bangladesh’s commitment to democracy: Embassy

Bangladesh maintained its broad commitment to democracy which is one of the core values of US government, its Under-Secretary of State for Political Affairs Thomas Shannon has said.
13 February 2016

Law against denial of Liberation War facts drafted

Responding to demands from different organisations, the Law Commission has drafted the Liberation War Denial
12 February 2016

Govt to introduce Nat'l e-Service Bus

The government is going to introduce National e-Service Bus to ensure sharing of digital information, improve e-services accessibility and facilitate interoperability of inter-government agencies.
12 February 2016

Unesco to assess Rampal power plant's impacts on Sundarbans

A high-profile Unesco delegation will visit the Sundarbans soon to assess the possible impacts of the proposed coal-based Rampal power plant on the world's largest mangrove forest.
12 February 2016

Govt to acquire 43 acres in two months for tourism boost

Within two months the government will acquire 43 acres of land to build tourism infrastructures at Patenga and Parki sea beaches of Chittagong.
11 February 2016

Hasina very strong leader in fight against terrorism: US envoy

The United States has highly appreciated Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina’s strong leadership role in fighting terrorism, and hoped that Bangladesh will continue to demonstrate its ‘strong commitment’.
11 February 2016

Body formed to monitor SIM re-registration system

A two-member committee is formed to monitor the biometric system of mobile phone SIM re-registration following some anomalies found in the system, State Minister for Post and Telecommunication Tarana Halim says.
11 February 2016

President directs EC to maintain dignity

President Abdul Hamid yesterday urged the Election Commission (EC) to maintain its dignity as a constitutional body
10 February 2016

HC orders emergency services for injured persons at all hospitals

The High Court directes the government to take necessary steps for providing emergency medical services to all critically injured persons in government and private hospitals across the country
10 February 2016

13,830 pass BCS preliminary test

The 36th Bangladesh Civil Service (BCS) preliminary examination results are published today, with 13,830 having passed the exam.
10 February 2016

Make the best use of education: PM to students

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina urges students to make best use of their scope of education through paying maximum attention to their academic activities.
10 February 2016