Prime Minister Tarique Rahman today said the government will provide assistance to farmers affected by heavy downpours for the next three months. He said this in the Jatiya Sangsad (JS) while replying to a question from...

The maritime ports of Chattogram, Cox's Bazar, Mongla and Payra have been advised to hoist local cautionary signal number three due to a steep pressure gradient over the North Bay and adjoining areas. In a massage issue...

Prime Minister Tarique Rahman today inquired about the health condition of a Jamaat-e-Islami lawmaker Hafez Muhammad Rabiul, who suddenly fell sick during the Jatiya Sangsad (JS) session. The opposition lawmaker from Sa...

Water Resources Minister Md. Shahiduddin Chowdhury Anee, MP today said integrated and effective measures, including creation of green belts, construction of sustainable embankments and building adequate cyclone centres, ...

Prime Minister Tarique Rahman has asked all concerned to construct the 4-lane Cox’s Bazar marine driveway without cutting trees to protect nature and environment.  Under his directives, the four-lane road is being co...

Civil Aviation and Tourism Minister Afroza Khanam today said in Jatiya Sangsad that the government  has initiated a move to formulate a tourism mega plan. Under the Tourism Mega Plan 2026–2040, she said a target has...

Finance Minister Amir Khosru Mahmud Chowdhury today reaffirmed the government's firm commitment to transforming the country's business environment, pledging to remove major hurdles and ensure greater ease of doing busine...

Agriculture Minister Mohammad Amin Ur Rashid today told Jatiya Sangsad that the government has embarked on a comprehensive basic transformation of the agricultural sector aimed at ensuring fair prices for farmers, easing...

A total of 38,578 Bangladeshi Hajj pilgrims have reached Saudi Arabia in 96 hajj flights. Director of the Bangladesh Hajj Office Md Lokman Hossain said that 96 hajj flights from Bangladesh have so far landed in Jeddah b...

 Rainfall will continue to occur across the country due to southern wind and continuous formation of thunderclouds over the country, according to Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD). “Due to westerly disturban...

Monthly law and order coordination meeting was held at the Bera Upazila Parishad conference room in Pabna district on Monday (27 April) focusing on narcotics, illegal chemical factories establishment and arsenic issues. ...

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...