March 5, 2026

Two Rickshaw Pullers Killed in Rajshahi Road Accident

Rajshahi: Two rickshaw pullers were killed after being hit by a bus at the Chouddapai Fire Service intersection in Rajshahi city. The deceased were identified as Mohab Ali, 62, and Masum Ahmed, 40, both residents of Charghat upazila.

According to Ba…

Energy Ministry Issues Cautionary Notes on Energy Security

Dhaka: The energy ministry today issued a set of emergency directives for energy conservation as part of the government’s energy security campaign, fearing disruptions of the global supply chain due to the Middle East crisis could affect the country a…

Cabinet Meeting Conducted at Bangladesh Secretariat

Dhaka: A cabinet meeting was held in the conference room of the Cabinet Division in the Bangladesh Secretariat. Prime Minister Tarique Rahman presided over the meeting, as confirmed by Prime Minister’s Press Secretary Saleh Shibly.

According to Ban…

Khaleda Zia Named for Prestigious Independence Award

Dhaka: Former Prime Minister late Begum Khaleda Zia has been selected for this year’s Independence Award, the country’s highest state honor. She has been recognized posthumously for her overall contributions to nation-building, including independence,…

Canal Excavation Programme to Launch Nationwide Before Eid

Dhaka: The ‘River-Canal-Waterbody Excavation and Re-excavation’ programme is set to commence before the holy Eid, following a recent inter-ministerial meeting at the Ministry of Water Resources. It is anticipated that the Prime Minister will formally …