July-August uprising: Govt publishes gazette of 834 martyrs

News Desk :: The government has published a gazette listing the name of 834 martyrs of the July-August mass uprising. The Liberation War Affairs Ministry

All parties reach consensus on inclusive ‘July Declaration’: Asif Nazrul

All parties reach consensus on inclusive ‘July Declaration’: Asif Nazrul

News Desk :: Law Adviser Asif Nazrul has said all political parties have reached a consensus about an inclusive “July Declaration” recognising the contributions of

Salman, Palak on 4-day remand in murder attempt case

Salman, Palak on 4-day remand in murder attempt case

News Desk :: A court here today placed Salman F Rahman, former private industry affairs adviser to ousted prime minister Sheikh Hasina, and former state

Khaleda Zia’s condition much better, says Fakhrul

Khaleda Zia’s condition much better, says Fakhrul

News Desk :: The health condition of BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia, currently undergoing treatment at a specialised hospital in London, is much better, party Secretary

Reform reports will create framework for new Bangladesh, pave way for creating charter

Reform reports will create framework for new Bangladesh, pave way for creating charter

News Desk :: The reports submitted by four reform commissions today (15 January) will provide the framework for a new Bangladesh, Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad

Formal talks with political parties over reforms likely in February: Rizwana

Formal talks with political parties over reforms likely in February: Rizwana

News Desk ::The interim government may start formal talks with political parties in February next for reaching a consensus over the reform initiatives, said Environment

DMP files 2,085 cases for traffic rules violation

DMP files 2,085 cases for traffic rules violation

News Desk :: The Traffic Department of the Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) has filed 2,085 cases for traffic rule violations during a special drive conducted

Govt demands clarification from UN on Rohingya exodus report

Govt demands clarification from UN on Rohingya exodus report

News Desk :: The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has sought an explanation from the United Nations over a report published by the UN Refugee Agency

egum Zia’s physical condition improves further

egum Zia’s physical condition improves further

News Desk :: Physical condition of ailing BNP chairperson and former Prime Minister Begum Khaleda Zia, who is undergoing treatment at London Clinic, UK, has

Bangladesh seeks balanced trade with Malaysia: Commerce Adviser

Bangladesh seeks balanced trade with Malaysia: Commerce Adviser

News Desk :: Bangladesh is keen to enhance bilateral trade relations with Malaysia and ensure balanced trade between the two countries, said Commerce Adviser Sk

Commission seeks army’s cooperation, as they meet General Waker-uz-Zaman

Commission seeks army’s cooperation, as they meet General Waker-uz-Zaman

News Desk ::  The National Independent Investigation Commission, formed to reinvestigate the 2009 Pilkhana massacre, has sought the cooperation of the Bangladesh Army in conducting

Local Government Reform Commission to propose crucial changes

Local Government Reform Commission to propose crucial changes

News Desk :: The Local Government Reform Commission is poised to recommend significant changes to expand the participation of competent individuals and improve services in

4 killed, 15 injured as ambulance, 2 buses catch fire in Savar

4 killed, 15 injured as ambulance, 2 buses catch fire in Savar

News Desk :: Four people were killed and 15 others injured as a gas cylinder in an ambulance exploded following a collision with a bus

Govt finalises plan for Swatch of No-Ground to protect marine biodiversity: Rizwana

Govt finalises plan for Swatch of No-Ground to protect marine biodiversity: Rizwana

News Desk :: The government has finalised the Integrated Management Plan for the Swatch of No-Ground Marine Protected Area (SONG-MPA, aiming to safeguard globally threatened

Khaleda reaches London for treatment, meets Tarique for first time in seven years

Khaleda reaches London for treatment, meets Tarique for first time in seven years

News Desk :: BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia, who left Dhaka on Tuesday (7 January) night aboard a special air ambulance sent by the Emir of

Govt’s aim is creating base for good democratic system: Wahiduddin

Govt’s aim is creating base for good democratic system: Wahiduddin

News Desk :: Planning Adviser Dr Wahiduddin Mahmud on Wednesday said the main aim of the government is to establish a base for good democratic

Dhaka’s air quality world’s 2nd worst this morning

Dhaka’s air quality world’s 2nd worst this morning

News Desk :: Dhaka, the overcrowded capital city of Bangladesh, has the world’s second worst air quality with an AQI score of 223 at 7:53

Current situation in Bangladesh stable for investment: EIB VP Beer

Current situation in Bangladesh stable for investment: EIB VP Beer

News Desk :: European Investment Bank (EIB) Vice-President Nicola Beer on Tuesday said they find the current situation in Bangladesh “stable” for their investment in

Home Adviser proposes job for 100 injured in during uprising

Home Adviser proposes job for 100 injured in during uprising

News Desk :: Home Affairs Adviser Lt Gen (retd) Md Jahangir Alam Chowdhury has proposed offering employment opportunities to 100 individuals injured during the July

Clashes erupt between police and students at secretariat gate

Clashes erupt between police and students at secretariat gate

News Desk :: Clashes broke out between police and a group of students from Prime Asia University at the main gate of Bangladesh’s Secretariat on