MoFA brings diplomats together through sports
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) brought diplomats, international organisations and government representatives together through the 2nd Diplomatic Indoor Games 2026, held at International School...
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Democracy won through people’s sacrifice: JS Speaker
Jatiya Sangsad (JS) Speaker Hafiz Uddin Ahmad, Bir Bikram, said Bangladesh’s people had never supported autocracy and had repeatedly sacrificed their lives for democracy and...
HC rejects petition challenging sedition law
The High Court has rejected a writ petition seeking a declaration that Section 124A of the Penal Code, which deals with sedition, is unconstitutional and...
Mutasim Billah Farooqi new BTB CEO
The government has appointed National Board of Revenue (NBR) Member Barrister Mutasim Billah Farooqi as the new Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Bangladesh Tourism...
Prof Rafiqul new RUD VC
Professor Dr Mohammad Rafiqul Islam, a professor of Economics at Shahjalal University of Science and Technology (SUST), has been appointed vice-chancellor of Royal University of...
Govt plans modern labs, equipment for tech education
The government plans to replace outdated equipment, modernise laboratories and address longstanding teacher shortages at technical education institutions, Education and Primary and Mass Education Minister...
Bangladesh mourns death of Norway’s King Harald V
Bangladesh has expressed deep sorrow and condolences over the death of Norway’s King Harald V. Local Government, Rural Development and Cooperatives Minister Dr. Abdul Moyeen...
Control tobacco to combat NCDs: Health Minister
Health Minister Sardar Md Sakhawat Hossain has called for stronger and more coordinated tobacco control measures, saying Bangladesh cannot effectively tackle the growing burden of...
Zero tolerance for air ticket racketeering
The government has adopted a zero-tolerance policy against air ticket racketeering, artificial crises and syndicates, while moving to amend relevant laws to keep airfares affordable...
Property gifts to retain lifetime use rights under proposed law
The government has moved to amend The Transfer of Property Act, 1882 to protect parents, grandparents and spouses who gift property to close relatives by...