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When does Secretariat wake up in Tarique's absence?

Dhaka, June 25 -- With Prime Minister Tarique Rahman away on his first overseas tour, how is Bangladesh's administrative nerve centre functioning? Are officials still arriving on time? Are ministers m... Read More


Dinesh Trivedi says border issues will be resolved 'soon' as he starts Dhaka mission

Dhaka, June 25 -- India's New High Commissioner to Bangladesh Dinesh Trivedi has voiced hope that recent tensions and disputes along the border will be resolved "quickly". He linked that optimism to ... Read More


Gas supply to remain suspended for 6 hours in parts of Narayanganj, Munshiganj on Friday

Dhaka, June 25 -- The gas supply will be suspended for six hours in six areas of Narayanganj and Munshiganj on Friday due to gas pipeline relocation work. Titas Gas Transmission and Distribution Comp... Read More


Suranjit attack: Court hands down capital punishment to lone convict, acquits Babar, Ariful, Gouse

Dhaka, June 25 -- A court has sentenced one person to death in the attempted murder case of former minister and Awami League leader Suranjit Sengupta, while acquitting all other suspects, including a ... Read More


PM Tarique meets Chinese Premier Li Qiang in Beijing

Dhaka, June 25 -- Bangladeshi Prime Minister Tarique Rahman has met with Chinese Premier Li Qiang. The meeting was held at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing at 5pm local time on Thursday, said ... Read More


India's new envoy Dinesh Trivedi takes reins of Dhaka mission after credentials handover

Dhaka, June 25 -- Dinesh Trivedi has officially assumed office as the Indian high commissioner to Bangladesh at a crucial turning point for mending bilateral ties between New Delhi and Dhaka. The new... Read More


Gun salute, red carpet rolled out as China welcomes Tarique Rahman at Great Hall

Dhaka, June 25 -- Chinese Premier Li Qiang has rolled out a formal red-carpet welcome for Bangladesh Prime Minister Tarique Rahman at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing. The two sides will use t... Read More


Service sector corruption worse under interim than AL government, TIB finds

Dhaka, June 25 -- Corruption in Bangladesh's service sector grew wider and deeper under the interim government in 2025 compared with 2023 under the Awami League, a survey by Transparency International... Read More


India to resume processing tourist visas again from Jun 28

Dhaka, June 25 -- India has announced the resumption of tourist visas for Bangladeshi nationals as the two countries attempt to normalise bilateral relations. India's new High Commissioner Dinesh Tri... Read More


Who is responsible for measles deaths? Minister points to investigations, evidence

Dhaka, June 25 -- The health ministry has not given a direct answer on whether anyone has faced action over the child deaths linked to the recent measles outbreak. Minister Sardar Md Sakhawat Husain ... Read More