Dhaka: The Council of Advisers today approved in principle the draft of the ‘Local Government (City Corporation) (Second Amendment) Ordinance, 2025’. The approval was granted during the 36th meeting held at the Chief Adviser’s Office, as stated in a C…
Dhaka: The government has decided to keep fuel prices unchanged for the month of August, with diesel priced at Taka 102 per litre, kerosene at Taka 114 per litre, petrol at Taka 118 per litre, and octane at Taka 122 per litre. This decision is in line…
Dhaka: The National Consensus Commission is set to conclude its discussions on critical state reform issues with political parties today, as part of its efforts to formulate the “July Charter,” according to its Vice-Chairman Professor Ali Riaz. Prof R…
Dhaka: Acting chairman Tarique Rahman today emphasized the need for vigilance among women to prevent the rise of extremism in the country. He addressed the issue while virtually speaking at a discussion organized by Jatiyatabadi Mohila Dal at Banglade…
Dhaka: Chinese Ambassador to Bangladesh Yao Wen called on Health Adviser Nurjahan Begum at the Bangladesh Secretariat here on Wednesday afternoon. During the meeting, they discussed ongoing and future cooperation in the health sector – particularly, t…
Dhaka: The Directorate of the Government Accommodation has issued a directive instructing officials and employees to take possession of houses allocated to them within ten days of receiving the allotment order. This announcement aims to address the is…
Dhaka: Two separate courts today framed charges against 100 individuals, including ousted prime minister Sheikh Hasina, in connection with irregularities in the allocation of plots in the RAJUK Purbachal New Town Project. The charges span six differen…
Dhaka: Journalist and Jatiya Press Club (JPC) member Abdul Halim passed away due to old-age complications at his residence in the city. He was 85 years old and leaves behind his wife, a daughter, and numerous relatives and well-wishers who mourn his l…
Naypyidaw: Myanmar’s junta has officially ended its state of emergency as part of its preparations for a December election that opposition groups have vowed to boycott. This move, seen by many observers as a strategy to solidify military control, come…