May 7, 2026

Govt Declares Weeklong Holiday for Eid-ul-Azha

Dhaka: The government has announced a seven-day holiday from May 25 to May 31 for Eid-ul-Azha, the second-largest religious festival of the Muslim community in Bangladesh. The decision was made at a cabinet meeting chaired by the Prime Minister Tariqu…

Eid Train Tickets to Go on Sale from May 13

Dhaka: Ahead of the upcoming Eid al-Adha, railway authorities have decided to operate five pairs of special trains and three cattle special trains to facilitate smooth travel for holidaymakers. Advance train tickets for Eid journeys will go on sale on…

RMSTU Launches ‘Deans Award’ to Honor Academic Excellence

Rangamati: The Rangamati Science and Technology University (RMSTU) has initiated the ‘Deans Award’ to honor students who have demonstrated exceptional academic success and merit. This marks the first time the university has introduced such an accolade…

Fakhrul Calls on Use of Modern Tech for Water Treatment

Dhaka: Local Government, Rural Development and Cooperatives Minister Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir today called for increasing use of modern water and wastewater treatment technologies for sustainable development. He said this in a meeting with Shailesh…

13th Jatiya Sangsad to Begin Budget Session on June 7

Dhaka: The second session, also the budget session, of the 13th Jatiya Sangsad will begin on June 7. “The second session of the 13th Jatiya Sangsad will start at 3pm at the Sangsad Bhaban in Sher-e-Bangla Nagar in the city,” said a parliament secretar…

Canal Excavation to Target Illegal Structures: Anee

Chandpur: Water Resources Minister Shahiduddin Chowdhury Anee announced that illegal establishments on canals nationwide will be removed under the government’s canal excavation program. The minister emphasized the importance of this initiative in fulf…