Bangladesh new WFP board member

Bangladesh is elected member of the World Food Programme’s executive body, the world's largest humanitarian agency fighting hunger for next three years (2016-2018).
3 February 2016

Tree felling rampant at govt forest in Mymensingh

Trees are allegedly being felled in the forests in Bhaluka upazila of Mymensingh district and processed at sawmills located nearby.
2 February 2016

Govt not mulling cutting ties with Pakistan: FM

Bangladesh government is not considering severing diplomatic ties with Pakistan now, Foreign Minister Abul Hasan Mahmud Ali says.
2 February 2016

Hasina hands over cheques to slain cops' families

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina yesterday provided financial assistance of Tk 40 lakh to the family members of five policemen killed while on duty.
1 February 2016

11 receive Bangla Academy Shahitya Puroshkar

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina hands over the prestigious Bangla Academy Shahitya Puroshkar to 11 personalities in recognition of their contributions to their respective fields.
1 February 2016

Cabinet nods for widening scope of dual citizenship

Cabinet gives final nod to the draft of a law expanding the existing scope of getting dual citizenship.
1 February 2016

Tanore mayor takes oath on parole

The newly elected mayor of Tanore municipality Mizanur Rahman Mizan took oath in Rajshahi city as its mayor after being freed on parole
31 January 2016

PM changes cabinet meeting venue for SSC examinees

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has changed the venue of today's cabinet meeting for the convenience of the SSC and equivalent examinees.
31 January 2016

Govt resets target as prevalence still high

With a large number of children still employed in domestic and economic activities, the government has extended the timeframe to
31 January 2016

Power tariff to go up again: Nasrul

The government decides to raise power tariff again, side by side with improving the customer service.
31 January 2016

PM wants S Asia parliaments to allocate budgets for SDGs

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina urges the Speakers and parliamentarians of South Asia for allocating budgets enabling the countries to fully implement the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) as it is a collective journey.
31 January 2016

President asks police to work for people's welfare

President Abdul Hamid asks the members of Bangladesh Police to give special attention while discharging their duties so that no one is harassed.
28 January 2016

HC’s online cause list from Feb 16

The system of printed cause list, a roll of cases to be heard by the High Court on a day, is to run run till February 15.
28 January 2016

‘Education law in the offing’

Food Minister Qamrul Islam tells parliament that formulation of an education law is now at the “final stage” for ensuring quality education in the country.
28 January 2016

Robi and Airtel sign merger deal

Two top mobile phone operators in the country, Robi and Airtel signs the formal deal for merging together in the country.
28 January 2016

‘Endorse Liberation War Denial Crimes Act’

Ekattorer Ghatak Dalal Nirmul Committee has urged today Law Minister Annisul Huq to enact Liberation War Denial Crimes Act so that no one can ask question on the settled issues about the country’s Liberation War.
28 January 2016

11 honoured with Bangla Academy awards

Eleven personalities have been declared recipients for Bangla Academy Sahitya Purashkar-2016.
28 January 2016

BGB-BSF flag meeting held

A battalion commander-level flag meeting between Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) and Indian Border Security Force (BSF) was held at
27 January 2016

Two bridges on Patuakhali- Kuakata road await opening

One month into completion, Shaheed Sheikh Kamal Bridge and Shaheed Sheikh Jamal Bridge on Patuakhali-Kuakata road are yet to be opened for vehicular movement.
27 January 2016

JS body returns bill, seeks further pay rise of MPs

A parliamentary body sends back a bill to the Cabinet Division, seeking an increase in remuneration and allowances of lawmakers comparing to bureaucrats.
27 January 2016