Dhaka: Only nine bills introduced by private members – Members of Parliament who are not ministers or state ministers – have been passed since the first parliament of independent Bangladesh. Of these, eight were initiated by members of the ruling part…
Dhaka: Bangladesh today strongly condemned an Israeli attack in southern Lebanon that killed two Bangladeshi nationals, expressing profound grief and taking steps for the early repatriation of their mortal remains. “Bangladesh condemned in the stronge…
Dhaka: Commerce Minister Khandakar Abdul Muktadir announced that the Bangladesh Foreign Trade Institute (BFTI) will be transformed into an effective, modern, and sustainable institution to strengthen the country’s international trade capacity. ‘The BF…
Dhaka: The Directorate of Primary Education has issued a stern warning to teachers of government primary schools against making derogatory remarks, spreading propaganda, or posting objectionable content about the government and its decisions on social…
Dhaka: Dhaka South City Corporation (DSCC) Administrator Md Abdus Salam emphasized the necessity of ensuring the complete utilization of bus terminals to restore discipline on city roads. “Sayedabad would be transformed into a modern and user-friendly…
Dhaka: The government has decided to procure two crore litres of refined palm olein through the local open tender method, a move approved by the Cabinet Committee on Public Procurement during a meeting at the Secretariat. The meeting was chaired by Fi…
Siddhirganj: Two madrasa students drowned after going to a lake for a swim at Siddhirganj in Narayanganj. The deceased were identified as Monirul (15) and Shuvo (15), students of class VII at Godnail Bagpara Alim Madrasa.
According to United News of…
Dhaka: Finance and Planning Minister Amir Khosru Mahmud Chowdhury on Tuesday assured that the country’s financial sector would operate independently, with a clear commitment to free the sector from any political interference in investment and loan all…
Rajshahi: Rajshahi City Corporation (RCC) has initiated a proposal to rename the Rajshahi Botanical Garden as “Rajshahi Bird Park,” aiming to modernize and reorganize the recreational facility. The proposal is pending approval from the Ministry of Liv…