August 17, 2026

BNP Government Highlights Achievements in First Six Months

Dhaka: Extensive public engagement and the steady implementation of election pledges have been among the major achievements of the BNP government’s first 180 days in office, Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) Spokesperson Mahdi Amin announced on Monday. He…

Former BB Executive Director Sirajul Islam Appointed IDRA Member

Dhaka: The government has appointed Md Sirajul Islam, former executive director and spokesperson of Bangladesh Bank, as a member of the Insurance Development and Regulatory Authority (IDRA). He will assume the role of Member (Administration) of the in…

300,000 Yaba Tablets Seized in Cumilla; 2 Held

Cumilla: District Detective Branch (DB) police have seized around 300,000 yaba tablets from a luxury Prado vehicle in Cumilla and arrested two people in connection with the consignment. The seized yaba is estimated to be worth around Tk 15 crore, poli…