Jatiya Sangsad Establishes Standing Committee for Textiles and Jute Ministry

The Jatiya Sangsad has reconstituted four parliamentary standing committees on various ministries.

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

Commerce Minister Khandakar Abdul Muktadir emphasizes the need for collaboration among industry, academia, and the government to develop Bangladesh's textile and jute sectors.

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.

The Acting President of Bangladesh has summoned the third session of the 13th Parliament, scheduled to commence on August 27.

The Federation of Bangladesh Chambers of Commerce and Industry has established a 16-member support committee to aid its newly appointed administrator.

Commerce, Industry, Textiles, and Jute Minister Khandaker Abdul Muktadir highlighted the need for the defence sector to evolve into a modern, technology-driven, export-oriented industry.

The inaugural meeting of the Parliamentary Standing Committee on the Ministry of Water Resources took place at the Jatiya Sangsad Bhaban.

Acting President Hafiz Uddin Ahmad emphasized the Jatiya Sangsad's role in honoring July martyrs and injured fighters.

Disaster Management and Relief Minister Asadul Habib Dulu asserts that fair elections will ensure the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) remains in power.

Chittagong Hill Tracts Affairs Minister Sa Ching Prue emphasizes the need for collective action among political and regional parties to foster peace and sustainable development in Bandarban.

Home Minister Salahuddin Ahmed has called for building a new Bangladesh based on democracy, equality, human dignity, and public welfare.

Prime Minister’s Political Adviser Zahir Uddin Swapon honored the sacrifices made by Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) leaders and activists for democracy during a discussion in Gournadi upazila.

The Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) celebrated its 48th founding anniversary with a series of vibrant events across the nation.

Local Government, Rural Development and Cooperatives Minister Dr Abdul Moyeen Khan expressed hope for further strengthening of Bangladesh-India bilateral ties during a meeting with Indian High Commissioner Dinesh Trivedi.

Leaders and activists of Chattogram city BNP gathered at Shaheed President Ziaur Rahman's grave in Rangunia to mark the 48th anniversary of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party.

Prime Minister Tarique Rahman today greeted leaders, activists, supporters, and well-wishers of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) on the occasion of the party’s 48th founding anniversary.

A court in Dhaka has ordered the arrest of former Member of Parliament (MP) Barrister M Shahjahan Omar in connection with the killing of Ishak Jamaddar during the July 2024 Mass Uprising.

State Minister for Information and Broadcasting Yasser Khan Choudhury handed over keys to newly built semi-pucca houses to 36 destitute families in Nandail upazila of Mymensingh, under the 'Swapno Bari' initiative.

Rajshahi Metropolitan BNP has announced a series of programmes to celebrate the 48th founding anniversary of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) on September 1.

The government has designated ministers, state ministers, and whips to supervise development and law enforcement across all 64 districts.

Bangladesh is set to install at least three new submarine cables over the next three to five years to meet the rising data demand, with data from 29 key government installations currently being routed through Bangladesh Submarine Cables PLC.

Bangladesh's efforts to enhance its investment climate have been praised as a model for other developing nations at the UNCTAD's Investment, Enterprise and Development Commission.

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.

The price of soybean oil in Bangladesh will be adjusted according to international market trends and domestic production and processing costs, according to Commerce Minister Khandakar Abdul Muktadir.

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

The Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA) Bangladesh Office organized a workshop to promote peer learning, knowledge exchange, and community-led sustainable development.

Bangladesh Bank has broadened the scope of financing against foreign currency deposits held with Offshore Banking Units, enabling these balances to serve as collateral for a wider array of local currency loans.

Commerce Minister Khandakar Abdul Muktadir revealed a comprehensive reform plan to rejuvenate Bangladesh's leather industry, focusing on tannery relocation, investment attraction, and international compliance.

Bangladeshi textile and apparel companies showcased their products at Texworld Apparel Sourcing Paris 2026, reinforcing the country's position as a key player in the global textile and fashion supply chain.

Bangladesh Bank has streamlined foreign remittance processes for companies in Hi-Tech Parks.

The Bangladesh national hockey team held its first training session in Beijing today.

Bangladesh could significantly benefit from tapping into international carbon markets, according to Singapore's High Commissioner to Bangladesh.

The Palestinian health ministry reports that Israeli forces killed two teenagers during a confrontation in the West Bank village of Al-Mughayyir.

The United Nations' climate agency warns that the El Nino phenomenon will become very strong and last until February, posing significant risks of extreme weather events.

Myanmar has pledged 'safe and dignified' returns for its citizens displaced abroad, ahead of Malaysia's planned repatriation of 1,500 people.

Danish intelligence has issued a stark warning that Russia is actively preparing sabotage operations against Denmark, particularly its defence industry.

South Korea is accelerating its decade-long effort to move government bodies out of Seoul to promote balanced regional development.

Carlos Alcaraz, the reigning US Open champion, believes the current tennis calendar is leading to more injuries and plans to play fewer tournaments in the future.