Court orders exhumation of actor Salman Shah’s body
A Dhaka court has ordered the exhumation of the body of film actor Salman Shah as part of the ongoing probe into his death. Dhaka...
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LGRD Minister hopeful of forming separate dept
BNP Secretary General and Local Government, Rural Development and Cooperatives Minister Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir has expressed hope for the formation of a separate department...
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....
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...
Christensen meets Dr. Shafiqur
United States Ambassador to Bangladesh Brent T. Christensen paid a courtesy call on Leader of the Opposition Dr. Md. Shafiqur Rahman at the Jatiya Sangsad...
Tk 42,600cr subsidy burden on 4 sectors
The government may need to provide an additional Tk 42,600 crore in subsidies across four key sectors in the outgoing 2025-26 fiscal year due to...
Japan to provide $312m loan to Bangladesh
Japan will provide an Official Development Assistance (ODA) loan of up to 50 billion yen (around US$312 million) to support Bangladesh’s efforts to strengthen fiscal...
MPs’ personal assts key to boosting democracy
Chief Whip Nurul Islam Moni on Tuesday said that personal assistants to Members of Parliament (MPs) play a vital role in strengthening grassroots democracy and...
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,...
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...