16 Suspected Pirates Arrested at Chattogram Port Outer Anchorage

A seminar was held in Rangpur to orient stakeholders on the upcoming Shipping Census 2026.

State Minister for Shipping Md Razib Ahsan has directed the Bangladesh Inland Water Transport Authority (BIWTA) to modernise and enhance the efficiency of the inland water transport system.

The Ministry of Agriculture has established a high-profile committee to create a comprehensive pesticide policy aimed at ensuring safe food production and sustainable agriculture.

Tajhat thana police, under instructions from the RpMP Commissioner, arrested two motorbike lifters and recovered two stolen motorcycles from Bairagiganj Bazar.

Native fish species are making a strong comeback in two fish sanctuaries in Patuakhali, offering renewed hope for local fishing communities and restoring aquatic biodiversity.

Rajshahi City Corporation and Rajshahi Water and Sewerage Authority commit to work together for enhanced civic services and sustainable urban growth.

Dr. Md. Saimum Parvez, the Prime Minister's Special Assistant for Environment, Forest and Climate Change Affairs, emphasized the need for improved institutional capacity and collaboration to tackle climate challenges in Bangladesh.

A Faridpur court sentenced Shawkat Mia to life imprisonment for raping a 9-year-old schoolgirl in 2020.

Lt Col Rubayat Kabir, Commandant of the Rajshahi Jail Training Centre, visited RCC Administrator Mahfuzur Rahman Riton to discuss urban development and civic services.

Detective Branch personnel arrested a man with a foreign-made pistol and ammunition in Khulna's Khalishpur area.

The Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) has taken decisive action by filing 2,240 cases against vehicles for violating traffic rules in the capital.

The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting has cautioned the public against fake Facebook accounts and pages impersonating Information and Broadcasting Minister Zahir Uddin Swapon.

State Minister for Foreign Affairs Shama Obaed Islam says the upcoming visit of US Special Envoy for South and Central Asia Sergio Gor will further deepen Bangladesh-US relations.

Bangladesh’s State Minister for Foreign Affairs Shama Obaed Islam calls for peaceful resolution of India's protests.

Nepal's women's kabaddi team won the final match but Bangladesh took the series.

The nine-day Rath Yatra festival, one of the most significant religious festivals of the Hindus, will conclude tomorrow with the grand celebration of Ulto Rath Yatra.

Health officials report one dengue-related death and 450 new hospitalizations in the past 24 hours.

The Bangladesh Public Service Commission has announced that 6,165 candidates have qualified in the written test of the 50th Bangladesh Civil Service (BCS).

Bangladesh Agricultural University (BAU) has inaugurated a new Plant Nutrition Research Laboratory, funded by the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA), to advance agricultural research.

Twin sisters Nityapriya Othoi Roy and Nityashree Tathoi Roy from Nilphamari have achieved academic distinction by securing talent pool Scholarships in the Primary Scholarship Examination.

Bangladesh received $2.17 billion in remittances during the first 22 days of July, marking a 23.4 percent year-on-year increase.

The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) will hold a short training camp ahead of the national team's two-match Test series against Australia next month.

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has invited Bangladesh Prime Minister Tarique Rahman to attend the 18th BRICS Summit as a special guest.

The HTC Internal Handball Tournament, organized by the Handball Training Centre (HTC) with the support of the Bangladesh Handball Federation (BHF), will be held tomorrow at the Shaheed (Captain) M. Mansur Ali National Handball Stadium in Dhaka's Paltan.

Bangladesh Bank has introduced new reporting guidelines to increase transparency in government cash management.

Bangladesh is in a strong position to qualify for the 2027 ICC World Test Championship Final after a series win over Pakistan.

A Czech military helicopter crash has resulted in one death and multiple injuries.

Bangladesh Bank Governor Md Mostaqur Rahman met with Chinese Ambassador Yao Wen to discuss enhancing bilateral trade, investment, and financial cooperation.

Khulna's export earnings reached Tk 4,886 crore in FY2025-26, driven by jute, shrimp, and areca nut exports.

The United States and Saudi Arabia have announced a landmark agreement to establish a civilian nuclear program in the kingdom.