Stand strongly against anti-graft drive: Shafiqur
Opposition Leader and Jamaat Ameer Shafiqur Rahman on Wednesday called for making the Jatiya Sangsad a “meeting place of the oppressed and ordinary people”, urging...
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Govt seeks public support to make Dhaka livable
The government has taken a set of coordinated initiatives to improve Dhaka’s waste management, drainage and civic services as part of efforts to turn the...
PM vows accountable, inclusive governance
Prime Minister Tarique Rahman on Wednesday pledged to build a people-centred, accountable and value-based state, saying his government is committed to strengthening democratic institutions, expanding...
World Cup final half-time to last up to 25 minutes
The half-time break in Sunday’s World Cup final is expected to last between 20 and 25 minutes. An 11-minute Super Bowl-style show, co-headlined by Madonna,...
New anti-trafficking law to help curb technology-enabled crimes: Home Minister
Home Minister Salahuddin Ahmed today said the new Prevention and Suppression of Human Trafficking and Migrant Smuggling Act, 2026 would play a vital role in...
Students who missed HSC exams over adverse weather to get another chance: Education Minister
Education Minister Dr A N M Ehsanul Haque Milon on Wednesday announced that HSC examinees who were unable to attend examinations due to adverse weather...
Dhaka urges greater global backing for SDGs
With an annual SDG financing gap exceeding $132 billion, Bangladesh has sought greater international assistance through grants, concessional loans and technology transfer to advance the...
Floodwaters recede in south, rise in northeast
The ongoing short-term flood situation is likely to worsen in five northeastern districts over the next 24 to 48 hours from Monday morning, while conditions...
Dhaka waste to power generate 42.5MW
The government plans to generate 42.5 megawatts of electricity by August 2028 by processing around 3,000 tonnes of municipal waste produced daily in Dhaka. Prime...
Govt studies ‘secondary city’ near Dhaka
The government has begun a feasibility study to develop a “secondary city” on the outskirts of Dhaka to reduce growing population pressure, housing shortages and...
HSC examinees block roads in Dhaka, demand suspension of exams amid floods
A section of Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC) examinees staged demonstrations and blocked roads in parts of the capital on Tuesday, demanding the resignation of Education...
Who will prevail in the World Cup semi-final?
Big players live for big moments, and they do not come much bigger than a World Cup semi-final. It’s a stage built for superstars, and...