Uber Expands Ridesharing Services to Sylhet, Enhancing Local Mobility Access

The Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) has taken stringent action against traffic rule violations by filing 1,492 cases in a single day across the capital.

Dhaka Metropolitan Police operations have led to the arrest of five suspects, recovery of illegal firearms, and seizure of 100 kilograms of cannabis.

Information and Broadcasting Minister Zahir Uddin Swapon detailed ongoing government initiatives to combat misinformation and cybercrimes driven by AI and deepfake technologies.

State Minister for Road Transport and Highways Division and Railways Habibur Rashid inspected the submerged Chattogram-Cox's Bazar rail track, following heavy rainfall and water surges.

Power generation at the Kaptai Hydroelectric Power Plant has increased to 144 megawatts (MW) as all five generating units resumed operation following a rise in the water level of Kaptai Lake due to continuous rainfall and hill runoff.

State Minister for Railways Habibur Rashid has announced a plan to raise the 47-kilometer railway line from Chattogram to Dohazari by five feet to address water logging issues.

The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) has approved a proposal to develop essential infrastructure at the Kanchpur Bus Terminal under the Dhaka South City Corporation (DSCC).

Prime Minister Tarique Rahman will inaugurate the World Environment Day and Environment Fair-2026 along with the National Tree Plantation Campaign and Tree Fair-2026 tomorrow at the Bangladesh-China Friendship Conference Centre.

Despite poverty and hardship, village fish farmers in Rajshahi cling to hope through small household ponds.

A Dhaka court sentenced Enamul Haque Enu and Rupon Bhuiyan to 10 years in prison and fined them Taka 64.62 crore in a money laundering case.

Bangladesh is keen to collaborate with the Netherlands in the media and communication sector to address digital challenges and enhance media quality.

A total of 36 suspected offenders were arrested in coordinated anti-crime operations conducted by police in three police station areas of Dhaka.

Two former Nepali ministers have been convicted for their involvement in a fraudulent scheme promising international resettlement to citizens.

The Bangladesh Institute of Bank Management (BIBM) has called for modernizing trade finance operations, strengthening asset quality and improving risk management to ensure sustainable growth in the country's banking sector.

Bangladesh and Tajikistan have expressed strong interest in expanding bilateral trade and investment.

Prime Minister Tarique Rahman has unveiled a comprehensive strategy to transform Bangladesh's agricultural sector into a technology-driven, sustainable, and profitable industry.

Bangladesh and Tajikistan have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on Foreign Office Consultations (FOC) to institutionalise a regular consultation mechanism and reaffirm their commitment to strengthening bilateral relations.

The government has introduced several measures to ensure fair salt prices and expanded low-interest loans for farmers in Cox's Bazar and Chattogram.

The Bangladesh Krira Shikkha Protishtan (BKSP) has been acknowledged for its significant contributions to sports development in Bangladesh.

Power, Energy and Mineral Resources Minister Iqbal Hassan Mahmood today stressed the importance of government-to-government cooperation in helping narrow the trade gap between Bangladesh and Türkiye.

Health officials report three deaths and 251 new dengue cases in the past 24 hours, with Barishal division being the hardest hit.

The Technical and Madrasah Education Division (TMED) and GIZ have signed a deal to develop a skilled workforce for sustainable energy in Bangladesh.

The government of Bangladesh has appointed AKM Wahiduzzaman as the Deputy Permanent Representative to the United Nations in New York for a one-year term.

The government is set to launch a nationwide 'Green School' initiative by planting 200,000 trees at government primary schools, aiming to foster environmental awareness and responsibility among students.

Sri Lanka plans to establish a new prison in a disused hospital building following a deadly riot at an overcrowded jail that killed 28 people.

Lionel Messi's penalty struggles continue, yet his brilliance propels Argentina in the World Cup.

US President Donald Trump criticized NATO allies at the Ankara summit, singling out Spain and reiterating his desire for Greenland.

The measles outbreak in Bangladesh shows no signs of abating, with three more children dying from suspected measles and 902 new cases reported in the past 24 hours.

Syrian authorities report one death and 36 injuries from blasts in Damascus during French President Macron's visit.

Syria's President Ahmed al-Sharaa has arrived in Ankara for a meeting with US President Donald Trump on the sidelines of the NATO summit.