Hasnat Abdullah: Sheikh Family's Leadership in Bangladesh Questioned After Recent Events

BNP Standing Committee Member and former Minister Barrister Rafiqul Islam Mia has been admitted to Evercare Hospital in Dhaka due to illness.

LGRD Minister and BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir has cautioned against the politics of division using religion, stressing the importance of unity and equal respect for all faiths in Bangladesh.

The Election Commission is preparing to hold the first phase of local government elections in October, with the schedule expected to be announced in August.

The Election Commission (EC) today decided to propose expanding the disqualification criteria for candidates in local government elections.

Information and Broadcasting Minister Zahir Uddin Swapon highlighted the significant contributions of late politician Jadu Miah in shaping Shaheed President Ziaur Rahman's political career.

BNP Senior Joint Secretary General Advocate Ruhul Kabir Rizvi highlighted the party's founding goals at a prayer gathering.

BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir stated that the government is dedicated to fulfilling both the BNP's 31-point reform agenda and the July Charter.

Andy Burnham has become the UK's Prime Minister, promising a 10-year plan to tackle cost-of-living pressures and restore political stability.

Prime Minister Tarique Rahman emphasized the importance of maintaining unity among the political parties that participated in the joint anti-fascist movement to fulfill the aspirations of the Bangladeshi people.

Environment Minister Abdul Awal Mintoo announced that all ongoing projects will be reviewed and revised to align with the government's manifesto.

Prime Minister Tarique Rahman met with leaders of allied political parties that participated in the anti-fascist movement.

Prime Minister’s Adviser on Public Administration Md Ismail Zabihullah stresses optimal use of taxpayer funds for improved public services.

The University Grants Commission (UGC) is undertaking an initiative to involve Bangladeshi academics and international scholars in the teaching and research activities of the country's universities through a virtual platform.

The Kachua Upazila administration in Bagerhat has returned Tk 34.38 lakh to the government treasury after completing a canal re-excavation and renovation project under budget.

Bangladesh's gross foreign exchange reserves have reached a new high of $36.47 billion, according to the latest data from Bangladesh Bank.

The government is working to restore normal gas supply after a technical fault at a Floating Storage and Regasification Unit (FSRU) disrupted the national gas distribution system.

Rangpur Metropolitan Police (RpMP) has arrested 19 individuals and confiscated a significant amount of contraband drugs in a series of 24-hour special anti-crime operations.

Health and Family Welfare Minister Sardar Md. Sakhawat Husain announced the launch of a nationwide door-to-door health screening program to detect diseases early.

The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs has approved a proposal to halve the tender period for importing raw materials used in fertilizer production.

The Cabinet Committee on Government Purchase (CCGP) has approved the establishment of a solar power plant with battery backup in Hatiya upazila, Noakhali district.

Prime Minister Tarique Rahman has directed authorities to remove obstacles hindering the growth of Bangladesh's garment industry.

The ancient Phoenician city of Tyre in southern Lebanon, recently bombarded by Israel, has been added to UNESCO's list of world heritage sites in danger.

Hungary's prosecutor general, Gabor Balint Nagy, resigns following pressure from the new prime minister.

The government has appointed Professor Dr Mohammad Shariful Islam as the fourth Pro-Vice Chancellor of BUET.

The Cabinet Committee on Government Purchase (CCGP) has approved several procurement proposals to ensure the supply of essential commodities and maintain market stability.

The UK's Prince George, second in line to the throne, celebrated his 13th birthday as he prepares to start at the prestigious Eton College.

BIMSTEC concluded a programme in Meghalaya to bolster member countries' capacity to prevent financial crimes and terror financing.

Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha (BSS) Staff Reporter Al Sadi Bhuiyan has been awarded the international fellowship titled 'Non-Economic Loss and Damage Due to Climate Change in the Bay of Bengal Coastal Region 2026' by the Earth Journalism Network (EJN).

Officials in Rajshahi have assured the public that fuel supply remains normal, urging against panic buying or stockpiling.

French health authorities report an unprecedented number of excess deaths during the recent heatwave.