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A large number of CNG and private car stand in a long queue at CNG stations as the country has been facing low gas pressure. (Inset) A driver is filling his car with gas after prolonged wait. The photo was taken from the city's Rayerbagh area on Wednesday.

Bangladesh, July 23 -- A large number of CNG and private car stand in a long queue at CNG stations as the country has been facing low gas pressure. (Inset) A driver is filling his car with gas after p... Read More


Without elected representatives, local authorities neglect the road, and vehicles face risks as drivers pass through broken potholes filled with rainwater. The photo was taken from the city's Hazirbagh Road of Beribadh area on Wednesday.

Bangladesh, July 23 -- Without elected representatives, local authorities neglect the road, and vehicles face risks as drivers pass through broken potholes filled with rainwater. The photo was taken f... Read More


Jamaat expels MP Gazi Nazrul

Bangladesh, July 23 -- Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami has expelled its Satkhira-4 lawmaker, Gazi Nazrul Islam, from the party after an internal investigation found evidence of what it described as "moral ... Read More


Taskforce formed for textile industry

Bangladesh, July 23 -- Prime Minister Tarique Rahman on Wednesday formed a high-level committee to review and resolve the problems currently facing the country's textile industry. The decision came a... Read More


UNGA to decide on Bangladesh's LDC extension

Bangladesh, July 23 -- The United Nations Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) has recommended that the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) consider Bangladesh's request for a three-year extension ... Read More


Among 17 facing compulsory retirement

Bangladesh, July 23 -- The government has initiated the process of compulsorily retiring 17 more senior Bangladesh Police officers over allegations of political bias, corruption, abuse of office and m... Read More


Dhaka, Moscow pledge closer energy cooperation

Bangladesh, July 23 -- Bangladesh and Russia on Wednesday reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening bilateral relations, with a particular focus on expanding cooperation in the energy sector. Duri... Read More


Govt plans to privatise power distribution

Bangladesh, July 23 -- The government is planning to privatise electricity distribution at the consumer level in a move aimed at improving accountability, enhancing service quality and strengthening b... Read More


Khalil invites Secretary Rubio to visit Bangladesh

Bangladesh, July 23 -- Foreign Minister Dr Khalilur Rahman has reaffirmed that Bangladesh's foreign policy will be guided by a "Bangladesh First" approach, underscoring the government's commitment to ... Read More


Retired teachers left waiting

Bangladesh, July 23 -- The Retirement Benefit Board for Teachers and Employees of Non-Government Educational Institutions is grappling with a severe financial crisis, leaving tens of thousands of reti... Read More