Home Minister Appointed to Lead Committee for Dhaka Building Law Review

Three significant bills aimed at strengthening human rights protections, criminalizing enforced disappearance, and introducing lifetime usufruct rights in property transfers were placed in the Jatiya Sangsad today.

The third session of the 13th Jatiya Sangsad, which began on August 27, 2026, will continue until September 10, 2026.

Foreign Minister Dr Khalilur Rahman has assured that there is no reason for other countries or communities to be concerned if the Mecca Pact is expanded.

President Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir today urged the Bangladesh Election Commission (EC) to uphold its image and public trust by ensuring all upcoming elections are held in a free, fair, and impartial manner.

Narsingdi-1 lawmaker and BNP Joint Secretary General Khairul Kabir Khokon has called for unity to ensure the proper implementation of the government's public welfare and development programmes.

The Election Commission (EC) of Bangladesh is preparing to begin local government elections with Union Parishad polls in November, according to Election Commissioner Abdur Rahmanel Masud.

Tanim Sufiyan, a graphics designer in the BNP Media Cell's Digital Team, has been relieved of his duties following concerns over his past political activities.

Khulna District Unit BNP has adopted an extensive programme to celebrate the party’s 48th founding anniversary on September 1.

BNP Standing Committee Member Gayeshwar Chandra Roy praised Prime Minister Tarique Rahman's tireless efforts in rehabilitating persons with disabilities during a wheelchair distribution ceremony.

Chittagong-10 lawmaker and Chittagong University Senate member Sayeed Al Noman emphasized the need to move beyond old political conflicts following the 2024 July Uprising.

Rangpur city erupted in celebration as Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir was elected as Bangladesh's 23rd President and Ruhul Kabir Rizvi appointed as BNP's acting Secretary General.

Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir’s assumption of office as the President of Bangladesh has led to the vacancy of his Thakurgaon-1 parliamentary seat.

Chinese Ambassador to Bangladesh Yao Wen paid a courtesy call on President Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir, conveying greetings from Chinese President Xi Jinping and discussing bilateral cooperation.

The Parliamentary Standing Committee on the Ministry of Home Affairs has approved the Enforced Disappearance Prevention and Remedy Bill, 2026.

State Minister for Foreign Affairs Humaiun Kobir stated that Bangladesh sees no risk in joining the Mecca Defence Pact and it would not restrict Bangladesh’s engagement with other partners.

Bangladesh and China are set to launch a State Minister-level Diplomacy and Defense Dialogue, alongside an early Foreign Minister-level Strategic Dialogue, as part of deepening their strategic partnership.

Icelanders have voted 'No' to resuming membership negotiations with the European Union, according to final referendum results.

Muhammad Kader Gani Chowdhury, the newly appointed Managing Director and Chief Editor of Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha (BSS), has expressed his commitment to transform the national news agency into a world-class news outlet.

The National Board of Revenue has uncovered a significant VAT evasion by battery manufacturer JiuZhou Industry Ltd.

Bangladesh Bank has revised its Tk 10,000 crore refinancing scheme for agriculture to boost production and ensure food security.

Dengue infections continue to rise in Khulna Division, with 243 new patients admitted to hospitals in the past 24 hours.

A two-year-old girl tragically drowned in a pond at Baruihati village under Tala upazila of Satkhira district.

A tearful Roger Federer was inducted into the International Tennis Hall of Fame, describing it as one of the 'greatest honors of my life.'

The Bangladeshi government has announced comprehensive education reforms, including the introduction of new subjects and technologies, starting from the 2028 academic session.

A team of Bangladeshi students has won the 13th edition of CERN’s Beamline for Schools (BL4S) competition, marking Bangladesh’s first victory in the global science contest.

France's Diane Parry won her first WTA title by defeating Belgian second seed Elise Mertens in the Monterrey tournament final.

Ecuador has declared a national emergency due to the severe impacts of the El Nino climate phenomenon, which is expected to be the strongest on record.

Chief Justice Zubayer Rahman Chowdhury administered the oath to Justice Md Habibul Gani as a newly appointed judge of the Appellate Division.

The death toll from the devastating floods near Nepal's border with China has climbed to 734, with 2,498 people still missing, according to the country's disaster authority.

Iceland voted on Saturday in a closely contested referendum on whether to resume membership negotiations with the European Union.