Govt plans to construct airport in Noakhali: State Minister

The government has a plan to build an airport in Noakhali, State Minister for Civil Aviation and Tourism M Mahbub Ali has said.
14 January 2022, 13:23 PM

Mobile court fines Dhaka commuters not wearing masks

A mobile court in Shahbagh conducted drives from 12pm today and fined those violating the restrictions imposed by the government to curb the spread of Omicron variant.
13 January 2022, 05:26 AM

PPP and other projects barrier to a planned Dhaka: Taposh

Dhaka South City Corporation (DSCC) Mayor Sheikh Fazle Noor Taposh today said Public Private Partnership (PPP) projects and project-based work of different service-providing organisations are the barrier to developing a planned city.
12 January 2022, 12:36 PM

Schools must assign staff to ensure students cross roads safely: PM

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today said educational institutions, up to higher secondary level, must assign their own staff to make sure their students cross roads safely.
12 January 2022, 09:01 AM

Will take measures to ensure free, fair, credible elections: President

While holding dialogue with Islamic Front Bangladesh (IFB), President Abdul Hamid today said he will take measures so that a free, fair, and credible national election can be held in the country.
11 January 2022, 17:10 PM

President summons 16th session of 11th JS on Jan 16

President M Abdul Hamid has summoned the 16th session (also the first session of 2022) of the 11th Jatiya Sangsad (JS) on January 16, said a parliament release today.
11 January 2022, 09:46 AM

DC conference to be held in limited capacity from Jan 18

The deputy commissioner (DC) conference will be held following health guidelines and ensuring limited presence, a top official of the Ministry of Public Administration confirmed.
10 January 2022, 14:36 PM

4 HC judges elevated to Appellate Division of SC

Four High Court judges have been elevated as judges of the Appellate Division of the Supreme Court today.
9 January 2022, 04:32 AM

Remain extra cautious, crisis yet to end: PM on Omicron spread

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today asked the countrymen to remain extra cautious against quick-spreading new coronavirus variants, warning that the crisis was yet to be over, and urged all eligible people to be vaccinated in the quickest possible time.
7 January 2022, 13:50 PM

PM to address nation tomorrow

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina is set to address the nation tomorrow evening, marking the completion of three years of the current government.
6 January 2022, 13:37 PM

13 districts get new DCs

The government has reshuffled the deputy commissioners of 13 districts, according to a gazette notification issued by the Ministry of Public Administration today.
5 January 2022, 14:25 PM

Qualified but rejected over reports: HC directs to appoint 84 BCS candidates

The High Court today directed the government to appoint 84 candidates who passed the 36th, 37th and 39th Bangladesh Civil Service (BCS) exams, but were not recruited as the intelligence reports termed them unfit.
5 January 2022, 07:12 AM

Negligence in treating launch fire victims: Jhalakathi civil surgeon made OSD

Jhalakathi Civil Surgeon Dr Ratan Kumar Dhali has been made an officer on special duty (OSD) for negligence in duty in dealing with the victims of last month's launch fire on Sugandha River.
3 January 2022, 16:54 PM

DCs Conference to be held on Jan 18 after 2 years

The annual conference of the deputy commissioners’ (DCs) is scheduled to begin on January 18.
2 January 2022, 13:25 PM

Mass Media Employees Bill to be placed in parliament in winter session

The Mass Media Employees Bill will be placed in parliament in the upcoming winter session, Information and Broadcasting Minister Dr Hasan Mahmud said today.
2 January 2022, 12:35 PM

16th parliamentary session on Jan 16

The sixteenth session of 11th parliament will begin on January 16. This will also be the winter and maiden session of 2022.
1 January 2022, 12:50 PM

Annual conference of DCs postponed

The annual conference of the deputy commissioners has been deferred due to some unavoidable circumstances, confirmed a top official of the Cabinet Division.
30 December 2021, 12:53 PM

Law on EC: Urgent enactment can’t be done ‘overnight’, says minister

Law Minister Anisul Huq today ruled out an immediate enactment of a law on the formation of the Election Commission stating that such an important legislation can't be done "overnight".
30 December 2021, 09:30 AM

Decision to designate area for women, children on Cox’s Bazar beach revoked

Hours after reserving a place for women and children in Cox’s Bazar sea beach, the district administration took a U-turn on the decision amid huge criticism.
29 December 2021, 17:37 PM

EC formation: President invites 3 more parties for dialogue

President Abdul Hamid today invited three more political parties to have a dialogue with him at the Bangabhaban over the formation of next election commission.
29 December 2021, 12:31 PM