PM reviews plan to ease Dhaka’s traffic congestion through circular roads, waterways

Prime Minister Tarique Rahman on Wednesday discussed a proposed infrastructure project to reduce traffic congestion in the capital through the effective use of circular roads and waterways. ExecutiveBranchThe proposal was ...

Remittance inflows hit historic high of $35.56 billion in FY26

Remittance inflows into Bangladesh hit a historic high of US$ 35.56 billion in the immediate past fiscal year 2025-26, registering a robust double-digit growth driven by strong contributions from expatriates ...

Efforts on to bring Hasina back to face trial; people want her extradition: Shama Obaed

State Minister for Foreign Affairs Shama Obaed Islam on Wednesday said the people of Bangladesh want former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina extradited, and efforts are underway to bring her back ...

Dhaka always enjoys good ties with Tehran: Shama Obaed

Bangladesh Speaker Hafiz Uddin Ahmad is scheduled to join the state funeral of late Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei in Tehran, State Minister for Foreign Affairs Shama Obaed Islam said ...

Dhaka ranks joint top in global air pollution index

Dhaka ranked joint first with Kinshasa, the capital of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, among the world's most polluted cities on Thursday morning, recording an Air Quality Index (AQI) ...

Hajj 2027 pre-registration: What documents do pilgrims need?

The Ministry of Religious Affairs has issued a notice outlining the mandatory information and documents prospective pilgrims must provide during pre-registration for Hajj.The notice, issued on Wednesday, said pre-registration is ...

Japan FA wants Moriyasu to continue as national team manager

The Japan Football Association (JFA) is considering asking Hajime Moriyasu to remain as head coach of the national team despite Japan's exit from the ongoing World Cup in the round ...

HSC, equivalent exams begin

The Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC) and equivalent examinations began simultaneously across the country on Thursday, with over 12.70 lakh candidates set to appear under 11 education boards.HSC exams began at ...

DMP files 2,104 cases for traffic rules violation

Traffic Division of Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) filed 2,104 cases against motorists for violating traffic rules during drives conducted in different parts of the capital in 24 hours till Wednesday ...

PM calls for inclusive, safe society, protection of animals

Prime Minister Tarique Rahman on Thursday urged people to embrace the humanistic ideals of National Poet Kazi Nazrul Islam, saying the government is committed to building an inclusive society where ...