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Yunus likely to vacate Jamuna on Saturday

Dhaka, Feb. 26 -- The now-dissolved interim government's chief adviser, Muhammad Yunus, is expected to vacate the State Guest House Jamuna on Saturday. Public Works Department Chief Engineer Md Khale... Read More


Nearly 69,000 selected for junior, madrasa, technical scholarships

Dhaka, Feb. 25 -- A total of 68,768 students have qualified for various scholarships across Bangladesh. Education Minister ANM Ehsanul Hoque Milon and State Minister for Education Bobby Hajjaj announ... Read More


JCI Dhaka North announces new leadership for 2026

Dhaka, Feb. 25 -- The annual general assembly of Junior Chamber International Dhaka North was held recently at Lakeshore Hotel in Dhaka, where the new board of directors for 2026 was formally announce... Read More


Japan invites PM Tarique, eyes stronger ties with Bangladesh

Dhaka, Feb. 25 -- Japan has invited Prime Minister Tarique Rahman to pay an official visit at a mutually convenient time as Tokyo reaffirmed its commitment to further strengthening bilateral relations... Read More


Minimum Fitra fixed at Tk 110 per person

Dhaka, Feb. 25 -- The government has fixed the minimum Fitra at Tk 110 per person, while the maximum Fitra at Tk 2,805. The decision was taken at a meeting of the National Fitra Determination Committ... Read More


No new probe commission over Pilkhana carnage: Home minister

Dhaka, Feb. 25 -- Home Minister Salahuddin Ahmed on Wednesday said the government will not form a new probe commission over the Pilkhana carnage, as a national independent commission is already in pla... Read More


NBR suspends eVAT services for system maintenance

Dhaka, Feb. 25 -- The National Board of Revenue (NBR) has suspended its online VAT services due to technical maintenance work. All services of the eVAT system will remain closed from 1:30 pm to 8:00 ... Read More


Chattogram blast from 'gas leak': Death toll rises to 5

Dhaka, Feb. 25 -- The death toll following a blast apparently from a gas leak at Halishahar in Chattogram has risen to five with the death of another victim on Wednesday morning. Shawakhat Hossain,49... Read More


Jubo League leader Samrat jailed for 20 years in graft case

Dhaka, Feb. 25 -- A Dhaka court has sentenced Jubo League leader Ismail Hossain Chowdhury Samrat to 20 years in prison in a case over illegal wealth accumulation and money laundering. Judge Md Zakari... Read More


Bangladesh committed to democratic principles, envoy tells British Parliament

Dhaka, Feb. 25 -- Bangladesh High Commissioner to the United Kingdom Abida Islam has described the recent national parliamentary election as a defining milestone in the country's democratic journey, r... Read More