Chattogram Mayor Establishes 101-Member Rapid Response Team to Address Waterlogging

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.

Two people, including an easy-bike driver, were killed and three others injured in a head-on collision in Khulna.

The Dhaka district administration has successfully recovered 13.08 decimals of Waqf land in the Kotwali area by evicting illegal occupants.

Fisheries and Livestock Minister Mohammad Amin Ur Rashid announced that the country's annual liquid milk production capacity has reached 1.55 crore (15.538 million) metric tons.

Incessant rainfall and high tides have flooded low-lying areas in Jhalakathi, causing damage to agricultural land and threatening Aman paddy seedbeds.

Law Minister Md. Asaduzzaman outlined the government's efforts to reduce the backlog of cases and expedite justice delivery in parliament.

The government has introduced a series of initiatives aimed at preventing the extinction of indigenous fish species and safeguarding the nation's aquatic biodiversity.

Fisheries and Livestock Minister Mohammad Amin Ur Rashid announced the government is updating the national database of genuine fishermen, with the current registered number standing at 1,803,565.

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.

A total of 174 irregular Bangladeshi migrants detained in Libya returned home today through a joint repatriation initiative.

State Minister for Foreign Affairs Shama Obaed Islam today called for expanding trade and investment cooperation with East European and Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS) countries.

Despite persistent rain and strong winds, the Chattogram Port Authority (CPA) is taking proactive measures to maintain smooth operations.

Chattogram Customs House has initiated an electronic auction of 168 containers to ease congestion at Chittagong Port.

The government has reaffirmed its commitment to conducting all public procurement through the electronic Government Procurement (e-GP) system to improve efficiency, transparency, and accountability.

The Jatiya Sangsad has passed the Public Examinations (Offences) (Amendment) Bill, 2026, introducing stricter penalties for digital manipulation, question paper leaks, and other technology-driven examination offences.