Dhaka: The per capita public debt of Bangladesh has reached Tk 129,239.19 as of March 31, 2026, Finance Minister Amir Khosru Mahmud Chowdhury informed Parliament on Sunday. This information was revealed in response to a query from BNP MP Reza Ahmed of…
Dhaka: State Minister for Foreign Affairs Shama Obaed Islam emphasized that advancing the women, peace, and security (WPS) agenda is both a global commitment and a shared responsibility. She spoke as the chief guest at the inaugural ceremony of a work…
Dhaka: Farmers blocked the Lalmonirhat-Burimari highway for approximately half an hour on Sunday, demanding sufficient fertilizer supply and an end to alleged ‘syndicates in the fertilizer trade.’
According to United News of Bangladesh, the protest …
Dhaka: The second part of the ‘Dhaka Theatre Festival 2026’, organised by Dhaka South City Corporation (DSCC) as part of celebrations marking Dhaka’s 416th anniversary, began Sunday at Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy (BSA) with a nine-day programme feat…
Dhaka: The Bangladesh Bank is introducing a Dual Banking System to expand customers’ access to both conventional and Shariah-based Islamic banking services according to their religious and financial needs and to further integrate the country’s financi…
Dhaka: The High Court (HC) today granted bail to Bidisha Siddique, who was sentenced to imprisonment in a case filed over an allegation of fraud involving the sale of a flat. The High Court Division bench comprising Justice Md Khairul Alam and Justice…
Dhaka: Bangladesh Telecommunication Regulatory Commission (BTRC) Chairman Maj Gen Md Emdad ul Bari (Retd) today urged Google to take more effective measures to prevent criminals from using its platforms to promote betting, gambling, and other illegal …
Dhaka: Education Minister Dr. ANM Ehsanul Hoque Milon announced today that the government plans to award Tk 1 lakh each to 100 selected teachers as part of the World Teachers’ Day celebrations. The initiative aims to honor educators for their signific…
Dhaka: The Criminal Investigation Department (CID) has arrested two members of a gang accused of stealing gold ornaments by posing as traditional healers and luring victims through Facebook advertisements.
According to Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha, a…