Over 23,000 posts vacant in govt hospitals: Health Minister
More than 23,000 posts of doctors, nurses and health workers remain vacant in government hospitals across the country, Health and Family Welfare Minister Sardar Md....
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Bangladesh-China call for stronger civilisational dialogue and cultural cooperation
Scholars, policymakers, diplomats and cultural figures from Bangladesh and China on Wednesday underscored the importance of intercultural dialogue, mutual learning and people-to-people exchanges as they...
Cricketer Nasir, wife Tamima acquitted in marriage case
A Dhaka court on Wednesday acquitted cricketer Nasir Hossain and his wife, Tamima Sultana Tammi, in a case filed over their alleged illegal marriage. Dhaka...
US, Iran launch airstrikes after Trump blamed Tehran for downing Army helicopter
The United States launched airstrikes on Iran and Tehran retaliated with attacks targeting Gulf states on Wednesday after President Donald Trump blamed Iran for the...
PM stresses professionalism, discipline to maintain armed forces’ dignity
Warning against past attempts to tarnish their image at home and abroad, Prime Minister Tarique Rahman on Wednesday urged military personnel to uphold professionalism, unity,...
ECNEC approves 8 projects involving Tk 2,266.41 crore
The Executive Committee of the National Economic Council (ECNEC) today approved eight development projects with an estimated cost of Tk 2,266.41 crore. The approval came...
Bangladesh faces additional Tk 42,600 cr subsidy burden for ME conflict: Khosru
Finance Minister Amir Khosru Mahmud Chowdhury on Tuesday told Parliament that Bangladesh requires an additional subsidy of approximately Tk 42,600 crore for four sectors –oil,...
JICA and Bangladesh Sign JPY50 Billion Loan Agreement
The Government of Bangladesh and the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) signed a loan agreement for the “Emergency Support Loan for Enhancing Economic Resilience and...
Iran, Israel pause attacks but warn of renewed retaliation if truce violated
Iran and Israel have announced a halt to direct attacks against each other following a fresh exchange of fire, while both sides warned of strong...
BTV to telecast FIFA World Cup 2026
The government has made an arrangement to telecast the 2026 FIFA World Cup alongside several other partners through Bangladesh Television (BTV), Information and Broadcasting Minister...
Dhaka keen to enhance manpower cooperation with Moscow; eyes sending 100,000 workers within next year
Bangladesh is in discussion with Russia to enhance manpower, sending up to 100,000 workers within the next year. Foreign Minister Dr Khalilur Rahman made a...
Hundreds of youth activists pledge to protect Bay of Bengal on World Oceans Day
Hundreds of young environmental activists, researchers, policymakers, and community leaders gathered in Cox’s Bazar today to mark World Oceans Day 2026, pledging to protect the...