Dhaka: The government has appointed Khondker Mohammad Talha, a career diplomat, as Bangladesh’s Ambassador to France on a contractual basis. His appointment is set to commence on October 3, 2026, and will continue until December 31, 2027, as specified…
Dhaka: The Bangladesh Power Development Board (BPDB) has undertaken initiatives to install 689 megawatts (MW) of solar power projects using its own financing across the country by 2030. ‘We have prepared the PDPP (Preliminary Development Project Propo…
Dhaka: Women and Children Affairs and Social Welfare Minister Prof. Dr. A Z M Zahid Hossain today emphasized the moral responsibility of supporting families of those martyred or injured in democratic movements, starting with the Great Liberation War o…
Pirojpur: Police have arrested a youth and recovered 69 rounds of shotgun cartridges, two walkie-talkies, locally made knives, toy pistol, fake police ID and weapon license cards from Shiyalkathi-Chowrasta area in Kawkhali upazila of the district. The…
Rangpur: A seven-month-old baby named Farhan died of measles symptoms at Rangpur Medical College Hospital (RpMCH), increasing the child death toll from measles in the Rangpur division to 17. Officials from the Rangpur Divisional Health Director’s offi…
Jashore: Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) arrested seven people while they were allegedly engaged in online betting in the Dalmil Adarshapara area under Kotwali Model Police Station in Jashore. A team of RAB-6, Jashore Camp, conducted a raid in Dalmil Ada…
Dhaka: Religious Affairs Minister Kazi Shah Mofazzal Houssain Kaikobad today urged all involved parties to ensure seamless Hajj operations, emphasizing the importance of preventing any form of maltreatment towards pilgrims. He instructed ministry offi…
Dhaka: Prime Minister Tarique Rahman is set to make his first address at the 81st United Nations General Assembly (UNGA), with a major focus on climate change, as announced by State Minister for Foreign Affairs Shama Obaed Islam.
According to Bangl…
Lakshmipur: Environment, Forest and Climate Change Minister Abdul Awal Mintoo today emphasized the importance of collective efforts to prevent social decay and corruption, which are vital for the country’s development. He addressed these issues as the…