Three Arrested with 34 kg of Ganja in Thakurgaon and Kurigram

An orientation meeting for BRAC's 'Shikha' project was held in Godagari upazila of Rajshahi to raise awareness on preventing gender-based violence, bullying, and sexual harassment.

A new Speed Postal Service has been launched in Natore, offering quick and affordable delivery of documents and parcels.

Lawmaker Advocate Dipen Dewan distributed food to evacuees at Rangamati Government High School shelter following continuous rainfall and landslide risks.

Prime Minister Tarique Rahman presented the National Environment Award 2025 to six recipients at the World Environment Day 2026 ceremony.

The Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) has taken stringent action against traffic rule violations by filing 1,463 cases in the last 24 hours.

The government has significantly strengthened its disaster preparedness by reinforcing early warning systems, expanding emergency response capacity and shifting from a relief-based approach to a comprehensive risk reduction strategy, Disaster Management and Relief Minister Asadul Habib Dulu told Parliament today.

State Minister for Food Md. Abdul Bari highlights government's extensive efforts to prevent food adulteration and ensure safe food for consumers.

An unauthorized cake manufacturing establishment in Rajshahi was fined Tk 8,000 for operating without proper certification and in unhygienic conditions.

Three members of the notorious Boro Jahangir gang have surrendered to the Bangladesh Coast Guard in the Sundarbans, along with firearms and a rescued hostage fisherman.

The Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) is actively involved in restoring road communication in Bandarban, which has been severely affected by floods and landslides.

The government is set to expand the national railway network to include 10 additional districts, aiming to connect all 64 districts gradually.

State Minister for Local Government, Rural Development and Cooperatives Mir Shahe Alam announced that Bogura's development programs will be implemented in line with the national development activities under Prime Minister Tarique Rahman's directives.

The Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) closed higher after two days of losses, driven by renewed investor confidence.

Finance and Planning Minister Amir Khosru Mahmud Chowdhury has directed the Bangladesh Public Procurement Authority (BPPA) to take measures to further reduce the lead time in public procurement, which has already been brought down to 54 days.

The government has adopted a plan to send one crore skilled workers abroad over the next five years by strengthening skills and expanding overseas employment opportunities.

A national event at the Bangladesh-China Friendship Conference Center showcased thematic banners on environmental awareness, adhering to Prime Minister Tarique Rahman's directive to avoid personal photos at government events.

A report warns that two-thirds of the European Union's population may have been exposed to harmful levels of ozone pollution during the recent record-breaking heatwave.

Grameenphone (GP) has introduced 'Instagram basic mode', allowing users to continue accessing core Instagram features even after their data balance is exhausted.

Rajshahi University (RU) has secured victory in the Inter-University National Environment Debate Competition for the third consecutive year.

Commerce Minister Khandakar Abdul Muktadir informed Parliament that Bangladesh exported 812 products to 202 destinations worldwide during FY2024-25.

France and Morocco kick off the World Cup quarter-finals in a rematch of their 2022 semi-final encounter.

Bangladesh and the Netherlands have discussed ways to strengthen bilateral defence cooperation, focusing on naval modernization, technology transfer, and capacity building.

The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo has now claimed 600 lives, according to the World Health Organization.

Multiple explosions were heard in Iran's Bushehr province, home to the nation's sole civilian nuclear power plant, following US strikes on the Islamic republic.

Belgium's health authorities have revised the death toll from the June heatwave, reporting 1,747 excess deaths, significantly higher than initial estimates.

Commerce Minister Khandakar Abdul Muktadir outlined government efforts to expand trade with SAARC countries through various agreements and tariff reductions.

The United States and Iran have traded new strikes, escalating tensions as Iran prepares to bury its longtime supreme leader Ali Khamenei.

The Bangladesh University Grants Commission (UGC) is introducing a short-term soft skills training programme to enhance students' employability and professional competencies.

Thousands of fans and cricket stars gathered in Kabul to pay their respects to Shapoor Zadran, a foundational figure in Afghan cricket.

The measles outbreak in Bangladesh shows no signs of abating as two more children have died with measles symptoms.