DHAKA, October 15: The Embassy of Switzerland in Bangladesh is supporting the Rights Hackathon 2026, an initiative aimed at developing practical solutions to human rights challenges through youth engagement and expert co...

DHAKA, October 14, 2026 — A total of 107 residents from low-income communities in Dhaka North City Corporation (DNCC) have received sewing machines, IT equipment and business carts under a UNDP-led initiative aimed at ...

[Dhaka, 14 October 2026] The British Council hosted the Grand Finale of the English Speech Competition 2026 was held at Le Méridien Dhaka, bringing together 20 outstanding young speakers representing schools from Dhaka,...

Bangladesh and Nepal have discussed ways to strengthen air connectivity, expand tourist exchanges and deepen cooperation in civil aviation and tourism. Nepalese Ambassador to Bangladesh Ghanashyam Bhandari met Civil Avi...

The International Organization for Migration (IOM) is assisting the Bangladesh government in developing district-level action plans to improve migration services, strengthen protection for migrant workers and support the...

DHAKA, October 14, 2026 — Switzerland and the Refugee and Migratory Movements Research Unit (RMMRU) have reaffirmed their commitment to promoting safe migration, fair recruitment and stronger protection for migrant wor...

DHAKA, October 14, 2026 — The Saudi Arabia-Bangladesh Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SABCCI) has expressed concern over the ongoing conflict and security situation in the Middle East, warning of potential risks to B...

The Attorney General’s Office (AGO), the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and Sweden have launched the third batch of a six-month internship programme aimed at equipping young law graduates with practical ex...

Firefighters brought a blaze at Manjur Khan Plaza in Chawkbazar, Dhaka, under control early today after more than 12 hours of frantic efforts. “The fire was brought under control at 5:20 am today after more than 12 ho...

NEW DELHI, October 12, 2026 — The second edition of India’s multinational air exercise Tarang Shakti-26 concluded on Monday, with aerial assets from eight countries, including Bangladesh, participating in the exercis...

DHAKA, October 11: Religious Affairs Minister Kazi Shah Mofazzal Houssain Kaikobad has strongly condemned the attack at King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, and assured necessary assistance to injur...

DHAKA, Oct 11, 2026: The Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) has launched a month-long cybersecurity awareness programme for the first time, aiming to strengthen digital security across the capital market and protect stakeholders...

The Russian House in Dhaka celebrated the 170th birth anniversary of renowned Russian artist Mikhail Vrubel with an educational programme aimed at introducing young Bangladeshi artists to his life, techniques and artisti...

DHAKA, October 8, 2026 — The Chinese Embassy in Bangladesh hosted a reception on Wednesday for senior Bangladeshi government officials who are scheduled to travel to China under the 2026 Bangladesh Government Senior Of...

Uber, Bangladesh's leading ridesharing app, organized a community road safety awareness programme in Keraniganj, Dhaka, ahead of National Road Safety Day on October 22.As part of the programme, Uber distributed motorcycl...

DHAKA, Oct 8: Bangladesh and five United Nations agencies have launched a 30-month joint programme to strengthen the reintegration of migrant workers and returnees, with a particular focus on vulnerable women, children a...

DHAKA, Oct 8, 2026: The Maldives has underscored the growing strategic and economic importance of the Bay of Bengal, highlighting opportunities for deeper regional cooperation and stronger bilateral engagement with Bangl...

A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between Dhaka Chamber of Commerce & Industry (DCCI), country’s one of the largest & longstanding trade organisations, and the Economic Reporters’ Forum (ERF) Institute, rep...

The deadline for withdrawing candidacy for Thakurgaon-1 by-election is going to be ended today. Election Commission (EC) officials said according to the EC schedule, symbols will be allocated to the candidates tomorrow ...

DHAKA, Oct 7: The Maldives showcased its sustainable fisheries, culinary heritage and tourism potential at a gala event in Dhaka, seeking to deepen trade, tourism and business ties with Bangladesh. The High Commission o...