RDA Chairman Pledges to Transform Rangpur into a Modern, Planned City

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.

Agriculture Secretary Md Selim Khan assured there is no fertilizer shortage and warned of strict action against those creating an artificial crisis.

The Department of Explosives attributes the deaths of nine workers at Ferdous Steel Ship Recycling Industries in Sitakunda to excessive hydrogen sulfide presence.

Fisheries and Livestock Minister Mohammed Aminur Rashid and State Minister Sultan Salauddin Tuku inspected preparations for National Fisheries Fortnight 2026 in Katiadi and Pakundia, Kishoreganj.

Dhaka Metropolitan Police’s (DMP) Tejgaon Division arrested 79 people in a 24-hour special drive targeting various crimes in crime-prone areas.

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.

France has announced the expulsion of two Iranian diplomats in response to Iran's ban on two French diplomats.

Unitree, a leading Chinese robotics firm, saw its shares skyrocket by over 600% on its debut on the Shanghai stock market, highlighting the booming interest in the robotics industry.

Canada's Prime Minister Mark Carney held urgent talks with US President Donald Trump on Tuesday, hours before fresh US tariffs on Canadian goods were set to come into force.

North Korean state media has condemned the joint military drills by the United States and South Korea as an 'immediate and open threat' to the region.

Turkey has rejected Israeli allegations that it posed a threat by preparing to send troops to a base in Syria, which was hit in a strike the United States blamed on Israel.

US President Donald Trump has denied ongoing or scheduled talks with Iran and declared the Strait of Hormuz as new US territory.

A groundbreaking international study reveals the molecular mechanism behind narwhal tusks' unique spiral-yet-straight growth.

Rajshahi Stars FC have started their preparations with the goal of bouncing back after a defeat in their debut match of the AFC Women's Champions League.

Bangladesh and Qatar have agreed to establish joint working groups to enhance bilateral cooperation in the energy and financial sectors following high-level discussions in Doha.

Bangladesh and Bhutan have agreed to enhance bilateral trade and private sector cooperation, potentially leading to a Free Trade Agreement.

Bangladesh's gross foreign exchange reserves have climbed to $37.25 billion, according to the latest data from Bangladesh Bank.

Posts, Telecommunications and Information Technology Minister Faqir Mahbub Anam stressed the importance of information integrity for a trusted digital society in Bangladesh.

The Parliamentary Standing Committee on the Ministry of Commerce held its first meeting at the Jatiya Sangsad Bhaban, focusing on the activities of the Bangladesh Competition Commission and measures to reduce government subsidies.

Survivors report at least 24 people killed in an attack by gunmen in Nigeria's Plateau state, amid ongoing communal violence.

International Master Mohammad Fahad Rahman of Bangladesh split a point with Woman Grandmaster Valeria Kleymenova of Russia in the third round of the 32nd Abu Dhabi International Chess Festival.

CII Mission on Infrastructure, Trade and Investment Chairman Vinayak Chatterjee has proposed forming two high-level Business-to-Business (B2B) taskforces to deepen economic cooperation between Bangladesh and India, particularly in infrastructure and emerging technology sectors.