Faruk Ahmed Appointed Additional IGP of Bangladesh Highway Police

A mobile court in Manikganj fined a person Tk 50,000 for illegally lifting sand from a restricted area of the river in Daulatpur upazila.

Water Resources Minister Md Shahiduddin Chowdhury Anee announced an integrated, environment-friendly and long-term plan for sustainable management of the Teesta River.

District Detective Branch of Police seized around 300,000 pieces of yaba tablets worth Taka 15 crore from a luxury vehicle in Cumilla.

Information and Broadcasting Minister Zahir Uddin Swapon has urged radical modernization of media institutions to meet public aspirations and adapt to the digital age.

Rajshahi City Corporation has introduced a Reverse Osmosis (RO) pure water management system at Nagar Bhaban, providing safe drinking water for visitors and employees.

A total of 409 engineers from the Public Works Department (PWD) have undergone transfers via a lottery system to maintain transparency, neutrality, and discipline.

The National Fisheries Fortnight 2026 was inaugurated in Manikganj today with a focus on achieving self-reliance through sustainable fish production.

Information and Broadcasting Minister Zahir Uddin Swapon announced the construction of modern information complexes in every district and upazila to serve as multifaceted centers for information, knowledge, entertainment, and research.

Cultural Affairs Minister Nitai Roy Chowdhury said the government is working to advance the country through proper management of water resources and development of canals and wetlands.

Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) has seized 66 Indian yaba tablets and a motorcycle in a special operation near Matiani Bazar in Pirganj upazila of Thakurgaon.

Prime Minister Tarique Rahman inaugurated the National Fisheries Fortnight-2026 today, focusing on strengthening the fisheries sector for a self-reliant Bangladesh.

Environment, Forest and Climate Change State Minister Sheikh Faridul Islam emphasized the need for eco-friendly operations in ship-recycling yards in Sitakunda, following a recent accident.

Voting for Bangladesh's presidential election will take place tomorrow, followed by the oath-taking ceremony on Friday, according to Chief Whip Md. Nurul Islam Moni.

The Election Commission (EC) has completed all preparations for tomorrow's presidential election, ensuring a smooth and orderly process.

In the latest prisoner exchange between Russia and Ukraine, 103 captured soldiers from each side have been released.

The Bangladesh Financial Intelligence Unit (BFIU) has issued a directive requiring financial institutions to report details of accounts linked to any account subject to a transaction suspension order.

IM10 FC secured a commanding 6-1 victory over Xenon FC in the Men’s Futsal League Bangladesh, with Moin Ahmed's hat-trick playing a crucial role.

India closed in on victory in the opening Test, leaving Sri Lanka four wickets short and 197 runs adrift on the final day in Galle.

A Palestinian-American has raised the US flag on his home in the West Bank, besieged by Israeli settlers, amid international condemnation and renewed US criticism.

Information and Broadcasting Minister Zahir Uddin Swapon emphasised the global economic and welfare benefits of halal food culture at a seminar in Dhaka.

Firefighters have encircled Belgium's largest wildfire in a century, but the situation remains complex with new flare-ups.

Britain's inflation rate increased to 2.9% in July, driven by higher energy bills.

OpenAI has temporarily halted the development of its most advanced AI models and tightened internal controls following a cyberattack.

New Zealand has enacted legislation to prevent lawsuits against companies for climate change-related harm.

Rising inflation and concerns over the US national debt have driven long-term Treasury bond yields to their highest levels since 2007.

Aryna Sabalenka secured a commanding victory over Wang Xinyu to progress to the fourth round of the ATP-WTA Cincinnati Masters.

Primary elections in Florida will test whether Democrats can reclaim ground in a former battleground state, as Republicans use a newly redrawn congressional map to try to tighten their grip on Congress.

The Trump administration has proposed a rule change to open 44 million acres of undisturbed forest for logging and road construction.

The Colombian government estimates the economic damage from the recent earthquake at $9.6 billion.

Mykhailo Fedorov, recently dismissed as Ukraine's defence minister, has called for a move towards elections that have been postponed due to the ongoing Russian invasion.