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PM releases commemorative stamp marking National Rural Development Day

Dhaka, July 5 -- Prime Minister Tarique Rahman on Sunday released a commemorative postage stamp marking National Rural Development Day 2026. The day will be observed on Monday (July 6) under the them... Read More


Govt prohibits use of PM's image on banners, billboards for official events

Dhaka, July 5 -- The government has prohibited the use of the prime minister's image on banners, festoons and billboards prepared for official programmes. The Cabinet Division issued the directive in... Read More


Rain likely across country

Dhaka, July 5 -- The Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) today forecasted light to moderate rain or thundershowers accompanied by temporary gusty wind and lightning flashes in different parts o... Read More


PM's visits to China, Malaysia a "game changer" for economic recovery: Abu Ahmed

Dhaka, July 4 -- Eminent economist and Chairman of Investment Corporation of Bangladesh (ICB), Professor Abu Ahmed, on Saturday said Prime Minister Tarique Rahman's visits to China and Malaysia will s... Read More


Bangladesh advancing towards trillion-dollar economy: Finance Minister

Dhaka, July 4 -- Finance Minister Amir Khosru Mahmud Chowdhury today (Saturday) said Bangladesh is moving towards becoming a trillion-dollar economy, driven by growing domestic and foreign investments... Read More


Fire at Chawkbazar market brought under control

Dhaka, July 4 -- A fire at a market in Old Dhaka's Chawkbazar has been brought under control after around 90 minutes. On Saturday, the Fire Service and Civil Defence received a report of the blaze ar... Read More


PM pledges justice for July victims, warns against injustice in its name

Dhaka, July 4 -- Prime Minister Tarique Rahman on Saturday vowed to ensure justice for the victims of the July mass uprising, but stressed that due process must be strictly followed to ensure that no ... Read More


Chicken prices up, vegetables stable

Dhaka, July 4 -- Chicken prices increased in the city's kitchen markets over the last one week. Prices of other essential commodities, including vegetables, onions and garlic, remained largely stable,... Read More


BIWTA defies austerity with lavish Tk 8.4m spending proposals

Dhaka, July 4 -- The Bangladesh Inland Water Transport Authority (BIWTA) has proposed substantial allocations for honoraria, travel bills, and car rentals in a pontoon-repair project, strongly defying... Read More


Erratic June rainfall deals severe blow to agriculture and public health

Dhaka, July 4 -- Scanty rainfall in June has dealt a dual blow to Bangladesh's agriculture and public health, exposing the country's growing vulnerability to climate change.Geographic Experts warn th... Read More