Information and Broadcasting Minister Zahir Uddin Swapon today said the issue of climate-induced migration should not be viewed merely as a humanitarian or emergency crisis, but recognised as a critical issue of public p...

 Home Minister Salahuddin Ahmed has announced a comprehensive plan to modernise the Bangladesh Coast Guard (BCG) and significantly expand its manpower to enhance maritime security and operational effectiveness. Speakin...

Prime Minister Tarique Rahman unveiled the foundation stone of the 500-bed Jashore Medical College Hospital at Harinar Beel in Chachra area in the town today. A munajat (prayer) was offered on the occasion seeking etern...

Finance Minister Amir Khosru Mahmud Chowdhury today announced that the government remains fully committed to the Family Card project, confirming that comprehensive funding will be allocated in the upcoming budget to sust...

Prime Minister Tarique Rahman today inaugurated the re-excavation of the Ulashi Canal in Sharsha, Jashore, by taking up a spade himself bringing a wave of happiness among villagers. Since early Monday, the Ulashi villag...

Chittagong Hill Tracts Affairs Minister Dipen Dewan today called for working together to protect wildlife as wild animals, including elephants, are at risk due to deforestation. He said elephants are the asset of the co...

Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) today forecast heavy to very heavy rainfall in Rangpur, Sylhet, Mymensingh and Dhaka divisions over the next 48 hours. Meteorologist AKM Nazmul Hoque told BSS this afternoon th...

The Department of Women's Affairs has invited applications from distressed women and children for assistance under the Distressed Women and Children Aid Fund. Applications must be submitted by May 20, according to a not...

A devastating fire broke out at an illegally dumped chemical waste store in Koitola Sluice Gate Bazar area in Joynagar village under Bera Upazila of Pabna district on Saturday.  The fire made panic among local resident...

Information and Broadcasting Minister Zahir Uddin Swapon today stressed bringing digital platforms under rules and regulations. "In the present world, it is important to bring digital platforms under a set of regulation...

The government has brought private cars under the ‘Fuel Pass’ facility across the country, aiming to ensure transparency and accountability in the fuel distribution process. “The government has expanded the ‘Fue...

 Prime Minister Tarique Rahman today informed the Jatiya Sangsad (JS) that the fuel oil rationing for police and other emergency services has already been withdrawn. “We have already addressed the issue raised by a m...

State Minister for Foreign Affairs Shama Obaed Islam said today Dhaka expects those responsible for the brutal killing of two Bangladeshi students in Florida to be brought to justice through a proper investigation. “T...

The government has undertaken a plan to revive operations of closed state-owned jute mills by leasing them out to private management, said Textiles and Jute Minister Khandakar Abdul Muktadir in the Jatiya Sangsad today. ...

Bangladesh Power Development Board (BPDB) today said it expects 1,950 MW to be added in the national grid by end April enabling the state-run entity to ease the existing power rationing amid a current heatwave.    “...

The Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) today forecast heavy to very heavy rainfall in the northern and adjoining regions of the country from this evening, raising concerns about temporary flooding in the northeas...

State Minister for Land and Chattogram Hill Tracts Affairs, Mir Mohammad Helal Uddin, has outlined the government's long-term plans to support coastal communities struggling with natural challenges such as erosion. Spea...

Prime Minister's Adviser on Ministry of Posts, Telecommunications and Information Technology Rehan Asif Asad today said that connectivity is now the top priority of the government as it has aimed to connect 90 percent of...

Liberation War Affairs Minister Advocate Ahmad Azam Khan today said that the Awami League (AL) government has left the country’s economy in a dire condition through corruption.  “The present government took up the ...

A resolution on sustainable bioeconomy, initiated by Bangladesh, has been adopted in the 82nd session of the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (UNESCAP), which concluded on Friday in ...