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ASP Sohel sent to jail

Bangladesh, July 2 -- A court has ordered Md. Sohel Uddin Prince, Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP) of Sylhet Metropolitan Police, to be sent to jail in a case involving breach of trust, embezz... Read More


Ctg customs revenue target falls despite growth

Bangladesh, July 2 -- Chattogram Custom House saw a 12.37 per cent year-on-year rise in revenue collection in FY2025-26, but still missed its revenue target by more than Tk20,824 crore because outstan... Read More


HSC, equivalent exams begin today

Bangladesh, July 2 -- The HSC and equivalent examinations of 2026 will commence concurrently across the country today. The public examinations will be held under nine general education boards, the Ban... Read More


A new thana, 3 upazilas approved

Bangladesh, July 2 -- As part of the expansion of the administrative structure, the National Implementation Committee on Administrative Reorganization (NIKAR) has approved the formation of three new u... Read More


JICA chief in Dhaka over stalled projects

Bangladesh, July 2 -- President of the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA), Tanaka Akihiko, arrived in Dhaka on Wednesday for a five-day visit aimed at reviewing Japanese-funded development ... Read More


Record FY26 remittance despite June dip

Bangladesh, July 2 -- Bangladesh received US$2.80 billion in remittances in June, marking the first time in six months that monthly inflows fell below the US$3 billion threshold, according to Banglade... Read More


Govt seeks Hasina's return for trial

Bangladesh, July 2 -- State Minister for Foreign Affairs Shama Obaed Islam on Wednesday said the government is continuing efforts to secure the extradition of former prime minister Sheikh Hasina, sayi... Read More


Implement referendum verdict Nahid tells govt

Bangladesh, July 2 -- National Citizen Party (NCP) Convener Nahid Islam on Wednesday urged the government to implement the verdict of the referendum and fulfil its promises of state reform, saying doi... Read More


Nation remembers Holey Artisan victims

Bangladesh, July 2 -- Bangladesh on Wednesday marked the 10th anniversary of the Holey Artisan Bakery attack, the deadliest terrorist incident in the country's history, with solemn tributes to the 22 ... Read More


DNCC, DSCC expand efforts on waterlogging crisis

Bangladesh, July 1 -- A coordinated set of short- and long-term interventions is being implemented by Dhaka North and Dhaka South City Corporations to provide a lasting solution to the capital's persi... Read More