Dhaka, Wednesday, Aug 26, 2026
Visa’s Asia Pacific President Stephen Karpin met Prime Minister Tarique Rahman at the Secretariat on Tuesday morning.During the meeting, they discussed ways to accelerate the growth of digital commerc...
At least 132 people have been killed and more than 480 injured after one of Colombia's strongest earthquakes in years struck the country, prompting the government to declare a national disaster as res...
US President Donald Trump on Monday backed FIFA president Gianni Infantino, who is in hot water over allegations of a workplace affair and criticism of a failed private investment scheme."FIFA would b...
Fisheries, Livestock and Agriculture Minister Mohammed Aminur Rashid on Monday reaffirmed Bangladesh’s commitment to elevating its historic, cultural and economic partnership with ASEAN member states...
Prime Minister Tarique Rahman on Monday night conveyed his prayers and warm wishes for the speedy and full recovery of Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim.“I pray that the Honourable Prime Minister...
Bangladesh on Monday marked the 103rd birth anniversary of internationally acclaimed painter SM Sultan with a day-long celebration in his native Narail, honouring an artist who once shared exhibition...
The cabinet on Monday gave in-principle and final approval to the draft "Bank Resolution (Amendment) Act, 2026", clearing the way to repeal a provision of the existing law that found no takers despite...
FIFA president Gianni Infantino came under renewed fire on Monday as a joint letter from three confederations -- UEFA, CONCACAF and AFC -- declared football "belongs to no individual".Infantino has be...
Prime Minister Tarique Rahman today expressed deep shock at the deaths of 16 Bangladeshi nationals in a tragic factory fire in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.In a message of condolence, the Prime Minister expre...
Iran's foreign ministry said Monday that a defence pact signed last week between Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan was "a sign of a change in the perception" of countries in the region towards the Uni...
Customs intelligence officials have seized 1,812 grams of gold, including 14 gold bars and 12 gold pieces, from a vehicle near Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport (HSIA) in the capital.Acting on a...
A total of 1,16,676 candidates secured GPA-5 in this year's Secondary School Certificate (SSC) and equivalent examinations, with girls once again outperforming boys in achieving the highest grade.Of t...
The results of this year's Secondary School Certificate (SSC) and equivalent examinations were published at 10 am today.This year, the average pass rate in the country's 11 education boards is 62.25 p...
Prime Minister Tarique Rahman today urged all democratic forces to stand united against those seeking to create disorder, spread confusion and obstruct the country’s development saying none would be a...
Film actor Mohammad Ashraful Haque, popularly known as Don, has been arrested at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport in connection with the murder case filed over the death of popular actor Salman...
The results of the 2026 Secondary School Certificate (SSC) and equivalent examinations will be published simultaneously across the country at 10am on Monday.Education Minister ANM Ehsanul Hoque Milon...
Prime Minister Tarique Rahman on Sunday urged people to remain vigilant against attempts to create disorder and spread confusion, saying peace and stability are essential for investment, industrialisa...
US Ambassador to Bangladesh Brent T. Christensen on Sunday visited the traditional floating guava market at Bhimruli in Jhalakathi, a popular seasonal attraction in the southern district.Additional De...
Bangladesh Overseas Employment and Services Limited (BOESL) sent a record 19,197 Bangladeshi workers abroad in the 2025-26 fiscal year, marking its highest-ever annual deployment.The number was 3,131...
Former US President Joe Biden’s prostate cancer has spread beyond his bones and is causing significant pain, his son Hunter Biden has said.Hunter made the disclosure in an interview with the BBC, sayi...