October 8, 2026

Indonesia Proposes Direct Flights and Transit Hub through Dhaka

Dhaka:Visiting Indonesian Vice Minister for Foreign Affairs Anis Matta has proposed exploring direct flights between Dhaka and Jakarta, along with using Dhaka as a potential transit hub for Indonesian passengers traveling to Saudi Arabia.

According …

Rizvi Urges Fresh Strategy to Address Road Transport Issues

Dhaka:BNP Acting Secretary General and Prime Minister’s Political Adviser Advocate Ruhul Kabir Rizvi today emphasized the need for new strategies and effective management to tackle the persistent anarchy and illegal practices in the road transport sec…

Eight-Year-Old Boy Killed by Lightning Strike in Naogaon

Naogaon:An eight-year-old boy tragically lost his life after being struck by lightning in the Raypur Parer Ghat area of Atrai upazila this afternoon.

According to Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha, the boy, identified as Rohan Islam, was returning home fr…

Bangladesh Seeks New Ganges Water-Sharing Agreement with India

Dhaka:Water Resources Minister Shahid Uddin Chowdhury Anee announced that Bangladesh is pursuing a new, long-term Ganges water-sharing agreement with India that includes a guarantee clause to ensure the country’s necessary dry-season water allocation….

Bangladesh and Lithuania to Enhance Bilateral Cooperation

Dhaka:Bangladesh and Lithuania have agreed to enhance institutional mechanisms to boost bilateral cooperation in areas such as trade, investment, and technology. This decision was made during the second Foreign Office Consultations between the two cou…