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Govt committed to media reforms: I & B Minister

Dhaka, April 9 -- The government is committed to carrying forward media reforms, with work already underway to implement the recommendations of the Media Reform Commission, Information and Broadcastin... Read More


BCB reschedules Bangladesh-New Zealand series to conserve energy

Dhaka, April 9 -- The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has advanced the match timings for the upcoming home series against New Zealand and the Sri Lanka women's team as part of a national effort to cons... Read More


Nationwide tight security measures taken ahead of Pahela Baishakh; events to conclude by 6 pm

, April 9 -- The Ministry of Home Affairs has taken strict security measures across the country to ensure peaceful and joyful celebrations of Pahela Baishakh (Bangla New Year) as well as the New Year ... Read More


100 illegal bus counters evicted, sealed in DSCC drive in Sayedabad

, April 9 -- Dhaka South City Corporation (DSCC) has launched a strict enforcement drive to free roads and footpaths from illegal occupation as part of its zero-tolerance policy to reduce traffic cong... Read More


Reform an ongoing process, essential for economic dynamism: Debapriya

Dhaka, April 9 -- Dr Debapriya Bhattacharya, Distinguished Fellow at the Centre for Policy Dialogue (CPD), on Thursday described reform as a continuous process, emphasising its necessity for maintaini... Read More


Opposition stages walkout accusing passage of several 'anti-people' bills

, April 9 -- The opposition in Parliament staged a walkout on Thursday accusing the ruling party of passing several 'anti-people' bills, ignoring their logical objections. The opposition lawmakers, l... Read More


JS passes bill; freedom fighters, associates to get enhanced recognition

Sangsad Bhaban, April 9 -- The Jatiya Muktijoddha Council (Amendment) Bill, 2026 was passed in Parliament on Thursday to modernise existing laws and expand the state's recognition of those who contrib... Read More


KL reaffirms commitment to strengthening cooperation across multiple sectors

, April 9 -- Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has extended an invitation to Prime Minister of Bangladesh Tarique Rahman to visit Malaysia while the Southeast Asian country reaffirmed their commi... Read More


5th death anniversary of noted journalist Hasan Shahriar Friday

Dhaka, April 9 -- The 5th death anniversary of noted journalist Hasan Shahriar, former president of the Jatiya Press Club (JPC) and ex-executive editor of Dainik Ittefaq, will be observed on Friday. ... Read More


Cleared today, occupied tomorrow! Why can't Dhaka keep its footpaths free?

, April 9 -- Dhaka's footpaths have once again fallen back into chaos just days after a coordinated eviction drive, underlining the persistent challenge of freeing public spaces from long-standing enc... Read More