The Civil Aviation Authority of Bangladesh (CAAB) has conducted workshops for foreign airlines to strengthen aviation security compliance ahead of an upcoming ICAO audit scheduled later this year.  The three-day worksh...

Sri Lanka Tourism Promotion Bureau hosted an exclusive media networking session in Dhaka on Sunday, aiming to deepen tourism collaboration between Bangladesh and Sri Lanka. The event took place at the ‘Kuakata’ Hall...

The Ministry of Housing and Public Works today refuted a report published in Prothom Alo titled "21-storey building to be built at Secretariat at a cost of Taka 53,000 per square metre," describing it as misleading an...

Prime Minister’s Adviser Mahdi Amin and Press Secretary AAM Saleh Shibly have been made spokespersons for disseminating and providing PMO related official information to the press, media, or any other platforms. The P...

Civil Aviation and Tourism Minister Afroza Khanam Rita today pledged to make airport cargo operations completely harassment-free, enforcing a strict zero-tolerance policy against corruption.  She made the comment when ...

The Bangladesh Electronic Nicotine Delivery System Traders Association (BENDSTA) has urged the government to establish and introduce a comprehensive regulatory framework for the distribution of Electronic Nicotine Delive...

Disaster Management and Relief Minister Asadul Habib Dulu today said a total of 23 multi-purpose flood shelters will be constructed in Lalmonirhat. "Bangladesh is known globally as a disaster-prone country and ranks amo...

A workshop in Dhaka has highlighted the growing role of digital innovation and artificial intelligence (AI) in strengthening governance, efficiency and accountability in the NGO sector. The orientation, titled “NGOAB ...

State Minister for Civil Aviation and Tourism M. Rashiduzzaman Millat on Thursday voiced optimism that the deal on Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport’s third terminal will be finalised at a high-level meeting tomor...

The government has instructed Deputy Commissioners (DCs) to ensure the availability of diesel for farmers across the country. Joint Secretary of the Ministry of Power, Energy and Mineral Resources Monir Hossain Chowdhur...

About 372,388 litres of illegally stored fuel have been recovered during the drives of energy and mineral resources division across the country. The fuel was recovered during the mobile court drives conducted from March...

A writ petition was filed with the High Court (HC) today seeking directives to close all schools across the country until the ongoing measles outbreak subsides. It also pleaded for forming a high-level investigation c...

The Bangladesh Shop Owners' Association has decided that all shops and malls nationwide, including those in the capital, will close daily by 8 pm to conserve electricity and fuel. The decision was taken today at a joint...

The National Board of Revenue (NBR) has selected 600 firms for Value Added Tax (VAT) audit through a fully automated system to ensure transparency and efficiency in the audit process. According to a press release issued...

The government initiates to expand digital employment opportunities has been launched across Bangladesh, aiming to equip thousands of young people with freelancing skills over the next three years. The three-month train...

A human chain organised in Dhaka’s Shahbagh on Wednesday has drawn attention to growing concerns over the government’s Tobacco Control Ordinance, with traders urging a balanced and evidence-based review. The Banglad...

Bangladesh is poised to unlock the long-delayed third terminal of Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport (HSIA) as fresh negotiations with a Japanese consortium enter a decisive phase following submission of a revised, l...

Social Welfare Minister Abu Zafar Md. Zahid Hossain and State Minister Farzana Sharmin today held a meeting with a four-member delegation of the United Nations Office for Project Services (UNOPS) at the ministry office ...

To strengthen road safety and control illegal movement of vehicles and motorcycles, the Rangpur district administration has decided not to supply fuel without valid driving license, helmet, registration and fitness docu...

Prime Minister Tarique Rahman today called on athletes not to be affiliated with any political party or group during professional sports tenure, saying rather they should represent the country through sporting excellence...