July 30, 2026

Govt Seeks Reduction in Saudi Levy to Lower Hajj Travel Costs

Dhaka: State Minister for Civil Aviation and Tourism M Rashiduzzaman Millat today announced that the government has reached out to Saudi authorities with a request to lower the Saudi airport construction levy on airline tickets. This initiative aims t…

Case Filed Over Alleged Attack on NCP Leaders in Habiganj

Habiganj: A regular case has been filed against 11 named and 100 unnamed leaders and activists of Jatiyatabadi Chhatra Dal (JCD) over the attack on the leaders and activists of the National Citizen Party (NCP) in Habiganj. The case was officially regi…

Body of Madrasa Student Recovered in Khulna Lake

Khulna: Police recovered the floating body of a madrasa student from the Mayuri Residential Lake in Khulna on Thursday. The deceased was identified as Soaeb, son of Hasib Mia of Boyra Cross Road in Sonadanga. He was a student of a local madrasa.

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Government Plans to Establish Over 900 Fire Stations Nationwide

Dhaka: The government has unveiled an ambitious plan to expand the country’s Fire Service and Civil Defence network to more than 900 fire stations, significantly enhancing emergency response capabilities across underserved and remote areas. Fire Servi…