Zahid Urges Strict Adherence to Traffic Rules to Mitigate Road Accidents

Families of road accident victims in Jhenidah received financial aid totaling Taka 1.19 crore, highlighting the government's commitment to supporting those affected.

The Bangladesh Road Transport Authority (BRTA) recently provided financial aid to 25 families affected by road accidents in Rangpur, highlighting its ongoing commitment to support victims.

Following a fatal bus accident on the Dhaka-Sylhet highway, the government has announced financial aid for the victims' families and injured.

Social Welfare and Women and Children Affairs Minister Abu Zafar Md Zahid Hossain today called for a united social movement against drugs, gambling, terrorism and other crimes to build a crime-free society.

Social Welfare Minister Dr AZM Zahid Hossain emphasizes the need for swift decision-making and implementation to achieve the SDGs.

Expatriates' Welfare and Overseas Employment Minister Ariful Haque Choudhury today handed over government assistance to families of five Bangladeshi expatriates who were killed in a road accident in Qatar on June 21.

In a meeting with bus-truck owners, the Deputy Inspector General of Rajshahi Range addressed key transport challenges.

A tragic head-on collision between a bus and a pickup van on the Dhaka-Sylhet highway in Habiganj claimed three lives and left several others seriously injured.

Following a recent parasailing accident, Tourism Minister Afroza Khanam emphasized the need for enhanced safety measures and collective efforts across the country.

Dr Zubaida Rahman, wife of the Prime Minister and Vice President of the Ziaur Rahman Foundation, called for spreading the Zia Memorial Library to every village in Bangladesh.

A police constable was killed and 10 others, including five police personnel, were injured in a road accident in Madaripur today.

Agriculture Minister Mohammed Aminur Rashid claims the country has adequate fertilizer stock, accusing a 'vicious circle' of attempting to create an artificial crisis.

Speakers at the closing ceremony of Rajshahi's Divisional Youth Festival stressed the urgent need for youth leadership to achieve climate justice and gender equality.

President Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir is scheduled to visit his hometown Thakurgaon on September 6 for a two-day tour.

Md. Shafiqul Islam has been sentenced to life imprisonment by the Chattogram Fifth Additional Metropolitan Sessions Judge for smuggling yaba tablets.

A significant Taka 4,635 crore project has been initiated to safeguard Sylhet city residents from recurring floods and waterlogging issues.

Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) Director General Major General Mohammad Ashrafuzzaman Siddiqui inaugurated the new Rahmatpur Border Outpost (BOP) in Chattogram, emphasizing its strategic importance.

A 25-member committee has been established to integrate and manage climate finance activities in Bangladesh.

Ninety-five families affected by a breach in an embankment at Litur Char in Kaigardashkathi area of Gaurambha union under Rampal upazila received government relief materials today.

In 1926, National Poet Kazi Nazrul Islam visited Gazipur to campaign for the Bengal Legislative Council election, inspiring one of his most famous poems.

Education Minister A N M Ehsanul Hoque Milon announced plans to transform Khulna into a modern industrial and educational hub.

A South Korean female football referee is set to face a disciplinary hearing over accusations she insulted former Chelsea midfielder Ji So-yun by suggesting she was menstruating.

Giorgia Meloni's hard-right government marks its historic milestone as the longest-lasting in Italy's postwar history with a grand rally in Bari.

Brazil has expressed 'deep concern' over the EU's decision to suspend meat imports from the South American country, pending assurances that Brazil is complying with the bloc's animal health rules.

President Donald Trump has appointed Adam Telle as the acting Secretary of the US Army following the resignation of Dan Driscoll.

President Javier Milei claims that global political shifts favor Argentina's territorial claim over the Falkland Islands.

Arsenal and Chelsea, both unbeaten, prepare for a crucial Premier League clash as Tottenham seeks to end their losing streak.

The Trump administration has introduced a website with arcade games themed around deporting migrants and building a border wall, sparking immediate backlash from rights groups.

New Zealand has become the second country to approve the use of MDMA for treating severe post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).

A cultural event at the Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy featured performances of Leto Gaan and Kabigaan by National Poet Kazi Nazrul Islam.

The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) is planning to introduce a new franchise-based domestic cricket tournament that will include T20, ODI, and four-day cricket formats, set to start in November.

BRAC University marked Chinese Culture Day with a series of events aimed at promoting intercultural dialogue and showcasing the diversity of its academic community.

A total of 55 dengue patients have been admitted to various hospitals in Chattogram in the past 24 hours, raising concerns over the ongoing dengue outbreak.

The 13th Jatiya Sangsad has formed a parliamentary standing committee on the Ministry of Textiles and Jute, appointing BNP lawmaker Md Akhteruzzaman Mia as chairman.

The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has doubled match fees across domestic cricket to improve players' earnings following the cancellation of the Bangladesh Premier League (BPL).

Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy has initiated the 'Artist Enlistment Programme 2026' to identify and enlist talented artists through a series of auditions.

BNP lawmaker Mirza Abbas, after recovering from a stroke, expresses his commitment to serve the people of his constituency with greater dedication.

The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has announced a comprehensive review of the salary, allowances, and remuneration structure for all cricket stakeholders, including umpires, coaches, scorers, trainers, physiotherapists, and domestic players.

The Bank Resolution (Amendment) Bill, 2026, aiming to repeal Section 18(a) of the Bank Resolution Act, was placed in the Jatiya Sangsad today.