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Advisers clear draft ordinances on disappearance, haor, embassy in Bern

Dhaka, Dec. 18 -- The Council of Advisers at a meeting on Thursday approved the drafts of three ordinances on enforced disappearance prevention, haor and wetland conservation and establishment of a ne... Read More


ILO Director-General commends Bangladesh for labour reforms

Dhaka, Dec. 18 -- The government of Bangladesh has received commendation from the International Labour Organization (ILO) for its wide-ranging labour reforms. In a letter dated December 17, 2025, ILO... Read More


Tarique Rahman awaits a historic welcome on Dec 25: Salahuddin

Dhaka, Dec. 18 -- BNP Standing Committee Member Salahuddin Ahmed on Thursday said a historic reception awaits BNP Acting Chairman Tarique Rahman, who will reach Dhaka at 11:55am on December 25. "Tari... Read More


BDRCS amplifies Rohingya crisis at GRF Progress Review in Geneva

Dhaka, Dec. 18 -- The Bangladesh Red Crescent Society (BDRCS) has highlighted the deepening humanitarian crisis facing Rohingya refugees and host communities at the Global Refugee Forum (GRF) Progress... Read More


Confidence in banking sector only partly restored: Bangladesh Bank Governor

Dhaka, Dec. 18 -- Amid lingering public unease over the health of Bangladesh's banking system, Bangladesh Bank Governor Dr Ahsan H Mansur has acknowledged that confidence has yet to be fully restored,... Read More


NBR launches pilot digital system to monitor truck movement at land ports

Dhaka, Dec. 18 -- The National Board of Revenue (NBR) has introduced a pilot "Truck Movement" sub-module on its ASYCUDA World system to digitally record and monitor the entry of cargo-laden trucks fro... Read More


Govt briefs diplomats on election preparedness, security measures

Dhaka, Dec. 18 -- The government of Bangladesh on Thursday assured diplomats stationed in Dhaka that all necessary measures have been taken to ensure the safety and security of diplomatic missions in ... Read More


Bangladesh to call back Mustafizur for key ODIs amid his IPL tenure

, Dec. 18 -- Bangladesh pace bowler Mustafizur Rahman will return home for eight days during the Indian Premier League to play a limited-overs series against New Zealand. Mustafizur was signed by Kol... Read More


Lyon passes McGrath with a perfect ball, leaving even the legend momentarily stunned

Dhaka, Dec. 18 -- Sometimes, even legends need a moment to adjust. Nathan Lyon did not just take a wicket in Adelaide on Thursday morning against England. He crossed a line that had stood for nearly ... Read More


Grameen Bank office set fire in Feni

Feni, Dec. 18 -- Miscreants set fire to Grameen Bank office at Sharshadi Bazar in Feni Sadar upazila early Thursday. The fire damaged three motorbikes and furniture on the office premises. Police sa... Read More