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
Bangladesh has achieved self-sufficiency in the production of sacrificial animals, successfully meeting domestic demand for Eid-ul-Azha through local sources.With a substantial surplus recorded in 2026, the government’s next target is to expand meat and livestock product exports to international markets,
The Resident Representative of the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) Bangladesh office paid a courtesy call on Prime Minister Tarique Rahman. Stephane Liler, the UNDP official, attended the meeting held at the Cabinet Division of Bangladesh Secretariat in Dhaka on
United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) Bangladesh Resident Representative Stefan Liller paid a courtesy call on Prime Minister Tarique Rahman on Thursday.The meeting was held at the Cabinet Division of the Bangladesh Secretariat on June 4.Prime Minister’s Deputy Press Secretary Zahidul
Bangladesh Nationalist Party on Thursday announced a 151-member full committee of the central Jatiyatabadi Juba Dal.Abdul Monayem Munna has been appointed as its president and Nurul Islam Nayan has been appointed as its general secretary, said a BNP press release