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Rains likely across country: BMD

, July 1 -- Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) has forecast rains in all the divisions in 24 hours commencing 9 am on Wednesday. "Light to moderate rain/thunder showers accompanied by tempora... Read More


Floodwaters recede but erosion worsens along Teesta, 20,000 families stranded

, July 1 -- Although water levels of the Teesta River have started receding thousands of people in northern Bangladesh remained stranded while fresh riverbank erosion is threatening homes, roads, emba... Read More


'5,000 Ansar members deployed at upazila health complexes to strengthen security'

Dhaka, July 1 -- The government has deployed 5,000 armed integrated Ansar members in 500 upazila health complexes across the country to strengthen security, prevent irregularities, and ensure smooth h... Read More


Efforts on to bring Hasina back to face trial; people want her extradition: Shama Obaed

Dhaka, July 1 -- State Minister for Foreign Affairs Shama Obaed Islam on Wednesday said the people of Bangladesh want former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina extradited, and efforts are underway to bring ... Read More


Cabinet body approves two road upgradation contracts

Dhaka, July 1 -- The Cabinet Committee on Government Purchase (CCGP) on Wednesday approved two contracts worth about Tk 281 crore for upgrading roads linking Lakshmipur, Noakhali and Feni districts wi... Read More


Digital capability to be future's main security strength: Swapon

Dhaka, July 1 -- Information and Broadcasting Minister Zahir Uddin Swapon on Wednesday said digital capability, rather than conventional measures, will be the primary strength of future security syste... Read More


Govt must implement referendum verdict to prove its commitment to July uprising: Nahid Islam

Dhaka, July 1 -- National Citizen Party (NCP) Convener Nahid Islam on Wednesday urged the government to implement the verdict of the referendum and implement promises of state reform, saying this woul... Read More


Cabinet body okays import of 2.7 lakh tonnes of wheat

Dhaka, July 1 -- The Cabinet Committee on Government Purchase (CCGP) on Wednesday approved two separate proposals for importing 2.7 lakh tonnes of wheat to strengthen the country's food grain stocks. ... Read More


BUILD urges BB to align monetary policy with expansionary budget

Dhaka, July 1 -- Business Initiative Leading Development (BUILD) has urged Bangladesh Bank to better align its monetary policy with the government's expansionary fiscal policy, warning that the curren... Read More


Remittance inflows hit historic high of $35.56 billion in FY26

Dhaka, July 1 -- Remittance inflows into Bangladesh hit a historic high of US$ 35.56 billion in the immediate past fiscal year 2025-26, registering a robust double-digit growth driven by strong contri... Read More