Minister Afroza Khanam Requests Saudi Support to Lower Hajj Travel Costs for Bangladeshi Pilgrims

The European Union is set to introduce phased and gradual access to social media for children, following expert recommendations.

Bangladesh has declared half-day state mourning on July 16 to honor the late former Amir of Qatar, Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani.

Republican Senator Lindsey Graham, a prominent ally of former President Donald Trump and advocate of a hawkish US foreign policy, has died unexpectedly at the age of 71.

Firefighting aircraft are battling a large forest fire in the Fontainebleau forest, south of Paris, amid a severe heatwave.

EU foreign ministers discussed imposing an import ban on products from Israeli settlements amid growing pressure from member states.

Hungarian lawmakers are set to vote on changing the constitution to oust President Tamas Sulyok, an ally of former Prime Minister Viktor Orban.

Japan has acknowledged the need to enhance its counter-espionage measures following reports of foreign intelligence activities on its soil.

A senior UN official has accused Hamas of obstructing humanitarian aid deliveries in Gaza and intimidating aid workers, warning that such actions are making relief operations increasingly dangerous.

Allies of Ukraine will meet in Paris on Monday to reaffirm support for Kyiv and step up pressure on Russia, according to the French presidency.

The recent surge in US-Iran hostilities has led to escalating military actions and significant global repercussions.

Ukrainian drone strikes have resulted in four deaths and seven injuries in Russia, officials report.

A Bangladesh delegation led by Women and Children Affairs and Social Welfare Minister Prof Dr AZM Zahid Hossain joined the 9th OIC Ministerial Conference on Women in Islamabad.

Four additional witnesses testified in an Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) case involving 36 individuals, including former land minister Saifuzzaman Chowdhury Jabed, accused of embezzling Tk 25 crore.

The government, led by Prime Minister Tarique Rahman, is dedicated to providing necessary assistance to flood-affected people across Bangladesh.

Health Minister Sardar Md. Sakhawat Husain assures parliament of ongoing efforts to eradicate counterfeit medicines.

The Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) continued its upward trend for the third straight session, driven by investor optimism and sectoral gains.

The Bangladesh Economic Zones Authority (BEZA) has signed a land lease agreement with Jenson & Nicholson Packaging Limited for a $13.7 million investment to establish a manufacturing facility.

The Madrasah Education Board has directed all affiliated institutions to organize commemorative meetings and special prayers on July 16 to observe July Martyrs' Day.

Posts, Telecommunications and Information Technology Minister Faqir Mahbub Anam emphasized the government's commitment to creating a conducive environment for foreign investors.

Customs and intelligence personnel seized 2.16 kilograms of illicit gold valued at approximately Taka 3.56 crore from a passenger arriving from Dubai at Shah Amanat International Airport in Chattogram.

Bangladesh received US$1.325 billion in workers' remittances during the first 12 days of July, marking a 23.8 percent year-on-year growth.

Experts at a recent training program in Rajshahi emphasized that gender-based data is essential for inclusive development and effective policymaking.

Prime Minister Tarique Rahman is set to inaugurate a significant programme aimed at fostering youth innovation and entrepreneurship in Bangladesh.

Cultural Affairs Minister Nitai Roy Chowdhury announced the government's initiative to expand cultural, artistic, and sports activities in educational institutions to combat cultural degradation, obscenity, and unhealthy practices.

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has lauded Bangladesh's ongoing economic reforms and fiscal management efforts.

Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) has intensified its anti-smuggling operations, resulting in the seizure of Indian smuggled goods worth Tk 1.43 crore in Brahmanbaria and Cumilla districts.

Prime Minister Tarique Rahman will inaugurate a special programme titled 'Youth, Startup, and Promising Bangladesh' at Dhaka University tomorrow to integrate youth innovation into national development.

State Minister for Social Welfare Farzana Sharmin has emphasized that investigation and judicial proceedings alone are insufficient to curb corruption, advocating for effective prevention, good governance, and public participation.

Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) has extended relief assistance to 100 flood-affected families in Bandarban following heavy rainfall.

Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) distributed essential relief materials to families affected by river erosion in Dewanganj Upazila, Jamalpur.