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Public Service (Amendment) Bill, 2026 Passed in Parliament

Dhaka: The Parliament on Sunday passed the Public Service (Amendment) Bill, 2026 inducting stringent disciplinary measures and a fast-track investigation process to ensure accountability and discipline among government employees. The proposed law seek…

Bangladesh Seeks UN Support for Phased LDC Graduation: Muktadir

Dhaka: Commerce Minister Khandaker Abdul Muktadir today underscored the necessity of a planned and phased transition for Bangladesh’s graduation from the Least Developed Country (LDC) status to ensure the national economy remains resilient against pot…

1.5 Crore Bangladeshis Employed Across 176 Nations: Minister

Dhaka: Expatriates’ Welfare and Overseas Employment Minister Ariful Haque Choudhury informed Parliament that over 1.5 crore Bangladeshis are working in 176 countries worldwide. This statement was made while responding to a tabled question from Banglad…

Unauthorised Drone Seized in Shahjalal Airport Area

Dhaka: An unauthorised drone has been seized in the VIP area of Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport in Dhaka after detecting an illegal operation. It was seized around 8:37pm on April 4 when it was being used to capture video footage in front of th…

Mahdi Amin and Saleh Shibly Appointed as PMO Spokespersons

Dhaka: Prime Minister’s Adviser Mahdi Amin and Press Secretary AAM Saleh Shibly have been appointed as spokespersons for the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) to manage the dissemination of official information across press and media platforms. This devel…

BCCCI Proposes Tax Reforms at NBR Pre-Budget Meeting

Dhaka: The National Board of Revenue (NBR) today conducted a pre-budget consultation meeting with the Bangladesh China Chamber of Commerce and Industry (BCCCI) at its office in the city in preparation for the national budget for FY 2026-2027. The sess…

RAB to Intensify Operations for Law and Human Rights: DG

Dhaka: Director General of the Rapid Action Battalion (RAB), Additional IGP Md. Ahsan Habib Palash, has shared the agency’s future plans to strengthen operations aimed at upholding the rule of law, protecting human rights, ensuring public safety, prev…