September 2026

Govt Initiates Probe into Microplastic Presence in Toothpaste

Dhaka: Commerce, Industry, Textiles and Jute Minister Khandakar Abdul Muktadir announced the formation of an expert technical committee to investigate the presence of microplastic and other harmful chemicals in daily-use products, including toothpaste…

Dhaka’s Mecca Pact Stance Doesn’t Worry Iran: Envoy

Dhaka: Iranian envoy in Bangladesh Jalil Rahimi Jahanabadi has said his country has no concern over any decision regarding possible joining of Bangladesh in the Makkah Peace Pact. ‘Tehran considers Dhaka’s foreign policy balanced and does not view the…

Tk 4.55 Lakh Fined for Illegal Gas Connections in Narsingdi

Narsingdi: A total of Tk 4.55 lakh was realized in fines through seven cases during a daylong drive against illegal gas connections and unauthorized use of gas in different areas of Narsingdi Sadar upazila today. The drive was conducted by the Narsing…

BSCPLC Assures No Imminent Bandwidth Crisis in Bangladesh

Dhaka: Bangladesh Submarine Cables PLC (BSCPLC) has dismissed concerns regarding a potential shortage of international bandwidth, asserting its readiness to accommodate the country’s current and future bandwidth demands.

According to Bangladesh San…

124 Arrested in Special Police Operations Across Dhaka

Dhaka: Police arrested 124 people in separate special drives in different areas of the capital on Tuesday. Of them, 44 were arrested in Mohammadpur and Turag during special drives targeting crime-prone areas, according to a press release issued by the…

Rally in Dhaka-17 Marks 48th BNP Founding Anniversary

Dhaka: A rally was held in the Dhaka-17 constituency today to mark the 48th founding anniversary of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP).

According to Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha, BNP and its affiliated organizations in the constituency organized …

Govt Outlines Ambitious 10-Year Plan for Power and Energy Sectors

Dhaka: Prime Minister Tarique Rahman today announced that the government has initiated a comprehensive 10-year plan aimed at advancing the country’s power and energy sectors, with certain elements presently undergoing review.

According to Banglades…