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Seeing off the first Hajj pilgrims of the year, PM promises to ease their hardships from next year

Dhaka, April 18 -- Prime Minister Tarique Rahman on Friday assured that the government will take steps to reduce the cost of the Hajj package and ease the suffering of pilgrims from next year. "We fo... Read More


Bangladesh, Pakistan foreign ministers meet on sidelines of Antalya Diplomacy Forum

Dhaka, April 18 -- Bangladesh and Pakistan on Friday exchanged views on regional developments, including Pakistan's role in facilitating the dialogue between the United States and Iran. Foreign Minis... Read More


PM inaugurates first Hajj flights, visits Ashkona camp

Dhaka, April 18 -- Prime Minister Tarique Rahman inaugurated this year's Hajj flights at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport on Friday night. "The Prime Minister first visited the Ashkona Hajj cam... Read More


Dr Moyeen Khan leads Bangladesh delegation at IPU; urges global cooperation to ensure inclusive development, peace

Dhaka, April 18 -- BNP Standing Committee Member Dr Abdul Moyeen Khan MP on Thursday called for stronger international cooperation, particularly in technology transfer and capacity building, to ensure... Read More


Speaker accorded civic reception by upazila BNP in Bhola

Bhola, April 18 -- A mass reception was accorded to National Parliament Speaker Hafiz Uddin Ahmed Bir Bikram by Tazumuddin Upazila BNP in Bhola on Friday (17 April) afternoon. The reception ceremony ... Read More


UPDF leader killed, his two sisters hurt in Rangamati gun attack

Rangamati, April 17 -- A United People's Democratic Front (UPDF) leader was killed and his two sisters were injured in a gun attack on their house in Kutukchhari area under Sadar upazila of Rangamati ... Read More


Hailstorms damage Boro crops in 4 Habiganj upazilas

Habiganj, April 17 -- Boro crops across 13 unions in four upazilas of Habiganj have been damaged by hailstorms over the past three days, local agriculture officials said. The affected unions include ... Read More


Clash over hawker eviction in Narayanganj leaves 5 injured

Narayanganj, April 17 -- A clash erupted in Siddhirganj upazila of Narayanganj on Friday over a hawker eviction drive, leaving at least five individuals injured, police and witnesses said. The incide... Read More


Bangladesh Embassy in Kathmandu observes Pohela Boishakh, ushering in Bangla New Year 1433

Dhaka, April 17 -- With ambassadors and heads of mission from regional countries, senior officials of the Government of Nepal, diplomats from resident missions, Nepali business leaders, and members of... Read More


ODI series: New Zealand bat first in opener against Bangladesh

Dhaka, April 17 -- New Zealand won the toss and opted to bat first in the opening match of the three-match ODI series against Bangladesh on Friday in Dhaka. Bangladesh brought in Shoriful Islam repla... Read More