Sunday | 7 June 2026 | Reg No- 06
The Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) has approved the full 151-member central executive committee of its youth wing, Jatiyatabadi Jubo Dal, nearly two years after the announcement of its partial committee.BNP Senior Joint Secretary General Ruhul Kabir Rizvi announced the committee
Voicing against the fuel and electricity price hikes Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami on Thursday staged protest rallies and processions across the country, including the capital.Party leaders described the recurrent hiking of fuel and power prices as the anti-people decision, demanding its immediate
The Bangladesh Navy on Thursday inducted a 70-ton-capacity floating crane, built by the Navy-operated Dockyard and Engineering Works Limited (DEW), into its fleet to enhance logistics, repair and maintenance capabilities.Named BNFC Boliyan, the crane was formally handed over at a
The Rural Electrification Board (REB) has yet to take any visible steps to reinstate 44 dismissed officials and employees of Palli Bidyut Samity (PBS), despite directives from both a court and the Electricity Department under the Ministry of Power, Energy
In a move aimed at improving commuter convenience, authorities have decided to extend the operating hours of Dhaka's Metro Rail service by 20 minutes. The revised schedule is set to take effect from June 7, allowing passengers additional time for
A three-pronged investigation has been launched against Civil Aviation Authority of Bangladesh (CAAB) Superintending Engineer (Civil) Md Shariful Islam over allegations that he secured his job using a fake freedom fighter certificate.The matter is being investigated by intelligence agencies, the
The Cabinet on Thursday approved the Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) Incentive Scheme Policy 2026 aimed at encouraging expatriate Bangladeshis and other citizens to bring foreign investment into the country through a range of incentives.The approval came at the weekly Cabinet
The Cabinet has congratulated Foreign Minister Dr. Khalilur Rahman on his election as President of the 81st Session of the United Nations General Assembly, terming it a significant recognition of Bangladesh’s growing global standing.The congratulatory message was conveyed during a
The present government of Bangladesh Nationalist Party has taken special initiatives to eliminate discrimination against women in the country’s sports arena, ensure their safety, women empowerment and establish their rights.A committee has been formed with five sports-friendly women as part
BNP Secretary General and Minister for Local Government, Rural Development and Cooperatives, Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir, has said that martyred President Ziaur Rahman provided Bangladesh with a distinct national identity and a foundation of self-respect within a short period of
