Economy-first politics key to LDC transition: Info Minister
Information and Broadcasting Minister Zahir Uddin Swapan has said on Monday that Bangladesh must place politics within an economy-friendly framework if it is to effectively...
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PM orders steps to protect Gulshan Lake, improve waste management
Prime Minister Tarique Rahman on Monday directed the authorities concerned to take necessary steps to protect the environment of Gulshan-Banani-Baridhara Lake, prevent water pollution and...
Saudi Crown Prince invites PM Tarique Rahman to visit Saudi Arabia
Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman Al Saud has invited Prime Minister Tarique Rahman to visit Saudi Arabia. Saudi Ambassador to Bangladesh Dr Abdullah Jafar...
‘Health budget doubled to improve medical services’
The government has doubled the health sector allocation in the national budget to strengthen healthcare services and improve disease diagnosis, particularly at the grassroots level,...
Fakhrul seeks deeper dev partnership with JICA
Local Government, Rural Development and Cooperatives Minister Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir on Sunday expressed optimism that cooperation between Bangladesh and the Japan International Cooperation Agency...
Heavy rainfall likely in 6 divisions
Heavy to very heavy rainfall is likely to occur at places over Rajshahi, Dhaka, Khulna, Barishal, Chattogram and Sylhet divisions during next 72 hours commencing...
President urges united efforts for self-reliant rural BD
President Mohammed Shahabuddin on Sunday called for concerted efforts to build a developed, productive and self-reliant rural Bangladesh. In a message marking the first-ever National...
Metrorail to operate up to Kamalapur from April 2027
The extended part of the existing metro rail service up to Kamalappur will begin in April next year, officials said on Sunday. “The commercial operation...
Nomination sought for Begum Rokeya Padak 2026
The Ministry of Women and Children Affairs has invited applications and nominations for the Begum Rokeya Padak 2026, a prestigious national award conferred on women...
Info Minister plans legal reforms for digital era
Laws, rules and policies under his ministry will be updated to address the challenges and opportunities arising from rapid technological advances and the expanding digital...