BNP committed to religious harmony: Fakhrul
BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir said on Thursday that the government remains committed to promoting religious harmony and ensuring equal rights for citizens...
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‘Turning tree plantation into nat’l movement’
State Minister for Environment, Forest and Climate Change Sheikh Faridul Islam on Thursday called for turning the government’s programme to plant 250 million trees over...
Fugitive ex-Major convicted in Ziaur Rahman assassination case arrested
Detectives have arrested retired Major Md Mozzaffar Hossain, a fugitive convict in former President Ziaur Rahman assassination case, after nearly 45 years on the run....
Messi’s Argentina stun England in comeback to reach World Cup final
Lautaro Martinez scored a 92nd minute winner as Lionel Messi inspired World Cup holders Argentina to a stunning comeback to beat England 2-1 on Wednesday...
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...
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...