Education budget rise a ‘first step’, not transformation: CAMPE

While acknowledging the record education allocation in the proposed national budget for FY2026-27, civil society organisation Campaign for Popular Education (CAMPE) on Wednesday said the increase represents an important first ...

Titumir calls for 3-tier revenue reform, warns of ADP operational spending imbalance

The Prime Minister’s Adviser on Finance and Planning Rashed Al Mahmud Titumir, said Wednesday that three major reform initiatives have been launched in the country’s revenue system, asserting that reducing ...

Remain alert to those saying govt should not be given time: PM

Prime Minister Tarique Rahman on Wednesday alleged that those calling for not giving the government time to work are acting out of self-interest, not in the interest of the people, ...

US, Iran sign initial deal to end war, ease sanctions and reopen Strait of Hormuz

President Donald Trump and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian signed an initial agreement on Wednesday aimed at ending the war between the two countries, easing sanctions on Tehran and reopening the ...

RAJUK Uttara Model College alumni condemn ‘teacher harassment’

Alumni of RAJUK Uttara Model College have strongly condemned a recent incident of ‘teacher harassment’ on the campus, saying that the institution's governing board will be deemed ‘weak and toothless’ ...

Gold ornament prices fall as BAJUS adopts new VAT-inclusive pricing system

The Bangladesh Jewellers Association (BAJUS) has for the first time determined the prices of gold ornaments inclusive of VAT under a new pricing system, setting the price of 22-carat gold ...

Foreign Minister discusses bilateral ties with Azerbaijan counterpart

Bangladesh and Azerbaijan on Thursday discussed opening of resident diplomatic missions in respective countries as the two friendly countries eye strengthening bilateral relations.Foreign Minister Dr Khalilur Rahman had a telephonic ...

Speaker, opposition leader intervene as Andaleeve mocks MP’s demand for household appliances

A spirited exchange unfolded in Parliament on Thursday after Bangladesh Jatiya Party (BJP) Chairman and lawmaker Andaleeve Rahman criticised a Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami MP for demanding washing machines, microwave ovens and ...

No MP is a loan defaulter, Salahuddin says amid row in Parliament

Home Minister Salahuddin Ahmed on Thursday firmly rejected claims that the current Jatiya Sangsad is a "Parliament of loan defaulters," saying no sitting lawmaker can be classified as a loan ...

Bangladesh urges stronger global action on humanitarian law, Rohingya repatriation

State Minister for Foreign Affairs Shama Obaed Islam has called for stronger international action to protect civilians, uphold international humanitarian law and ensure sustained global support for the safe and ...