Dhaka Police Arrest 59 Individuals in Tejgaon Anti-Crime Operations

Bangladesh has signed two memorandums of understanding (MoUs) with the United Kingdom and the International Committee of the Red Cross to bolster disaster preparedness and humanitarian response.

Ferry services on the Paturia-Daulatdia route resumed after a 30-minute suspension due to a nor'wester over the Padma River.

Chattogram Mayor Dr. Shahadat Hossain has formed a 101-member rapid response team to provide emergency services during incidents of waterlogging and disasters.

A tribunal in Tangail has sentenced three men to life imprisonment for the gang rape of a woman in 2023.

The Bangladesh government has proposed renaming the Anti-Terrorism Unit (ATU) and the Counter-Terrorism and Transnational Crime (CTTC) unit as part of a broader restructuring to enhance national security.

Water Resources Minister Md. Shahiduddin Chowdhury Anee informed parliament about the government's extensive programmes to prevent river erosion and protect riverbanks.

Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) has recovered Indian narcotics and other smuggled goods worth about Taka 46.19 lakh in three separate drives in different border areas of Kushtia.

Khulna City Corporation Administrator Nazrul Islam Manju calls for urgent replacement of a dilapidated wooden bridge over the Mayur River.

Launch services on five river routes in Bhola have been suspended due to adverse weather conditions caused by a low-pressure system.

Nusrat Jahan Nipa from Barishal has set a new Guinness World Record for the fastest time to make a paper snowflake.

Dhaka South City Corporation (DSCC) has introduced a new digital waste management system called 'Clean Care' to modernize urban sanitation services.

Water Resources Minister Md. Shahiduddin Chowdhury Anee revealed government plans to increase the use of alternative water sources to reduce dependence on groundwater.

Prime Minister's Adviser for Public Administration Md Ismail Zabihullah held a meeting with a delegation from the British High Commission to discuss strengthening bilateral cooperation in governance and public administration reform.

The United Kingdom has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting Bangladesh's democratic institutions.

Bangladesh's economy continued its expansionary trend in June 2026, with the Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) standing at 52.9.

Bangladesh's ready-made garment (RMG) exports maintained strong momentum in key Western markets during the 2025-26 fiscal year.

Land Minister Mizanur Rahman Minu announced the government's commitment to recover khas land from illegal occupation and distribute it to genuine landless people.

Mazharul Islam Naim, an ICT teacher, has transformed fallow land into a flourishing dragon fruit farm, creating jobs and inspiring the local community.

Bangladesh's gross foreign exchange reserves have reached US$36.52 billion, according to the latest data from Bangladesh Bank.

An Italian business delegation has arrived in Bangladesh to promote textile technology cooperation and explore new business opportunities.

Bangladesh recorded the fastest growth in foreign direct investment (FDI) among South Asian economies in 2025, with inflows rising around 45 percent year-on-year to US$1.78 billion, according to the World Investment Report 2026 by UNCTAD.

Prime Minister Tarique Rahman met with teachers and students from various educational institutions who visited the Jatiya Sangsad to observe its proceedings.

Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa and French President Emmanuel Macron have agreed to reinstall resident ambassadors in each other's capitals.

Prince Harry and Elton John lost their case against the Daily Mail's publisher for alleged unlawful information gathering, according to a ruling by London's High Court.

Bikrampur Kings, Jatrabari Jhotika Sangsad, and Chawkbazar Kings claimed victories in their respective matches in the Second Division (U-18) Football League held today at the Birshreshtha Shaheed Sepoy Mohammad Mostafa Kamal Stadium in Kamalapur.

Commerce and Industry Minister Khandaker Abdul Muktadir revealed the government's ambitious plan to earn over US$10 billion annually from leather exports.

Students from Dhaka Residential Model College, set to represent Bangladesh at RoboSub 2026 in the USA, met with Prime Minister Tarique Rahman to discuss their project and receive his encouragement.

The government has placed the Bogura University Bill, 2026 in Parliament to establish a full-fledged public university in Bogura.

Venezuela's interim President Delcy Rodriguez announced plans to reopen Simon Bolivar International Airport to commercial flights using an alternative runway.

The United Nations has issued a stark warning about the dangers of misinformation and hate speech, exacerbated by artificial intelligence, which are inciting harm to refugees worldwide.