Heat safety steps issued for Hajj pilgrims
The Ministry of Religious Affairs has advised Hajj pilgrims to strictly follow heat safety guidelines, urging them to avoid direct sunlight amid rising temperatures in...
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Govt boosts cotton farming support
The government has increased financial support for cotton cultivation, allocating Tk 20 crore in the 2026-27 fiscal year to boost domestic production and reduce dependence...
Years of plunder pushed banks, capital market to brink: Finance Minister
Bangladesh’s banking and capital market sectors have been pushed to the brink of crisis by years of plunder, poor economic management, weak financial discipline, and...
New DMP commissioner announces ‘zero tolerance’ against extortion, cyber fraud
Dhaka Metropolitan Police will follow a ‘zero tolerance’ policy against extortion, mugging, drugs, juvenile gangs, online gambling and cyber fraud in the capital, newly appointed...
PM calls for strong discipline, chain of command in Ansar-VDP
Prime Minister Tarique Rahman on Wednesday urged members of Bangladesh Ansar and VDP to carry out their duties with discipline and strict adherence to the...
Govt moves to regulate media amid ‘chaos’
The government is moving towards establishing a structured regulatory framework for the media sector to address what officials describe as growing disorder and misuse of...
RAB set for overhaul under new law
The government is planning a major overhaul of the Rapid Action Battalion (RAB), including a possible change in its name and legal structure, Prime Minister’s...
Mandatory food warning labels urged
Health experts and media professionals have urged the government to introduce mandatory warning-based Front-of-Package Labelling (FOPL) on packaged foods, warning that hidden levels of salt,...
Defence Min warns of fake notice
The Ministry of Defence has issued a warning over a fraudulent group that is allegedly using its name to send fake legal notices and extort...
Women MPs seek anti-tobacco push
Women Members of Parliament from reserved seats have called for stronger fiscal and legal measures to curb tobacco use, warning that the crisis is undermining...