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All leave of DGHS staff cancelled until measles outbreak ends

The Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS) has cancelled all leave of its doctors and employees across the country until the ongoing measles ......

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Govt denies report on officials’ foreign visit involving BTV’s digital broadcasting

The government has refuted a report published by the Amar Desh on April 3, 2026, with headline “21 officials to visit three countries to learn BTV D......

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BNP Standing Committee to meet tomorrow

Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) Chairman Tarique Rahman has convened a meeting of the party's Standing Committee tomorrow (Saturday). The meeting ......

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Emergency meeting held with health workers, focus on measles vaccination drive

An emergency meeting with representatives of frontline health workers was held at the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare at the secretariat here ......

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Bangladesh receives Georgia State honour for UN Peacekeeping contributions

Bangladesh received a special honour from the U.S. state of Georgia in recognition of its contributions to United Nations peacekeeping missions worldw......

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Car loans for govt officials suspended, fuel use for PM, ministers cut by 30%

The government has announced a series of sweeping austerity measures, including suspension of interest-free car loans for officials and a 30% cut in f......

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Bangladesh conveys PM's solidarity message to UAE amid regional tensions

Bangladesh has conveyed a message of solidarity with the United Arab Emirates amid ongoing regional tensions, following a meeting between Foreign Affa......

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Fakhrul expects continued World Bank support for Bangladesh’s development

Local Government, Rural Development and Cooperatives Minister Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir today expressed hope that the World Bank will continue its c......

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Special parliamentary committee to be formed to facilitate constitutional amendments: Chief Whip

Chief Whip of Jatiya Sangsad Nurul Islam today said that a special parliamentary committee will be formed soon to facilitate constitutional amendmen......

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PM’s envoy conveys solidarity message to Oman, holds talks

Prime Minister’s Foreign Affairs Adviser Humayun Kabir has conveyed a letter of solidarity from Prime Minister Tarique Rahman to Sultan of Oman Hait......

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Bangladesh, Saudi discuss boosting manpower co-operation

Bangladesh and Saudi Arabia have discussed expanding manpower export and recognising Bangladeshi skills to strengthen bilateral labour cooperation d......

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Experts urge balanced Tobacco tax strategy

A realistic and transparent tobacco tax policy is crucial for ensuring long-term revenue stability and market sustainability, experts observed at a di......

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NBR chief signals potential hike in excise duty exemption limit

The National Board of Revenue (NBR) is set to propose a further hike in the excise duty exemption limit, currently capped at Taka 3 lakh, as part of a......

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Govt sets 180-day action plan to implement election pledges, PM tells JS

Prime Minister Tarique Rahman today told the Jatiya Sangsad (JS) that the government has taken necessary steps to formulate action plans for the next ......

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Nur urges Japan Foundation to open office in Bangladesh

State Minister for Expatriates’ Welfare and Overseas Employment Nurul Haque Nur today urged the Japan Foundation to set up a permanent office in Ban......

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ILO pledges support for Bangladesh employment generation efforts

The International Labour Organization (ILO) has pledged continued support for employment generation in Bangladesh, aligning with government prioriti......

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Dhaka committed to boosting strategic partnership with Tokyo: Zahid

Social Welfare and Women and Children Affairs Minister Abu Zafar Md Zahid Hossain has said the friendship between Bangladesh and Japan is deeply roote......

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Tk 97.48cr medicines reach RMCH from USA

A consignment of medicines worth Tk 97.48 crore has reached Rajshahi Medical College Hospital (RMCH) from the United States. Medicines supplied by US......

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Bangladesh Day celebrated with grand Islamabad reception

A grand diplomatic reception and dinner were held in Islamabad on Tuesday night to mark the Independence and National Day of Bangladesh, bringing to......

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PM listens to grievances of promotion-deprived BCS health officials

 Prime Minister Tarique Rahman today listened to the grievances of a group of promotion-deprived BCS (Health) cadre officials during an unscheduled m......