We favour stronger ties with Russia
Foreign Minister Dr Khalilur Rahman on Monday conveyed Prime Minister Tarique Rahman’s greetings to Russian President Vladimir Putin, Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin and Foreign Minister...
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PM says ‘No’ Only engineer gets green light
Prime Minister Tarique Rahman has declined to approve a proposed visit to France by the administrator of Rajshahi City Corporation (RCC) to study energy-efficient street...
Law and order situation better than last year
Home Minister Salahuddin Ahmed on Monday said the country’s law and order situation had improved compared with the same period last year, citing official statistics...
Schools to get new subjects from 2027
A new national curriculum will be introduced in primary and secondary education from 2028, while four new textbooks will be added to Classes IV and...
Bangladesh seeks Spain’s support for LDC graduation
Bangladesh today sought Spain’s support at the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) for its smooth graduation from the Least Developed Country (LDC) category. The appeal...
Powerful quake kills 19 in Philippines; triggers tsunami
An offshore magnitude 7.8 earthquake rocked the southern Philippines Monday, killing at least 19 people, injuring more than 200 others mostly in damaged buildings and...
Subsidy growth falls behind needs
The government’s proposed allocation for subsidies, incentives and cash assistance in FY2026-27 is set to decline as a share of the economy despite growing concerns...
Push-in at gunpoint
A leading West Bengal-based human rights organisation has accused India’s Border Security Force (BSF) of forcibly pushing so-called Bangladeshis, including women and children, towards Bangladesh....
Curacao to create fairy tale
The World Cup is a competition between big teams and a showcase of the world’s best footballers. However, Curacao, a country with a population of...
RMG workers protest over factory closure, dues in Bijoynagar
Garment workers of Texas Dresses Limited staged a large protest in Bijoynagar on Sunday, demanding immediate payment of their outstanding wages, benefits, and compensation after...
Ramisa murder judgment to be upheld by higher courts, hopes Law Minister
Law Minister Md. Asaduzzaman on Sunday expressed satisfaction over the judgment in the rape and murder case of eight-year-old Ramisa and hoped that it would...
PM for skill-based, job-oriented education instead of certificate-centric learning
Prime Minister Tarique Rahman today called for developing a skill and technology-based practical and job-oriented education system in the country instead of certificate-based education. “In...