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PM urges MPs to raise public awareness to reduce waterlogging

, April 29 -- Prime Minister Tarique Rahman on Wednesday called upon MPs to raise public awareness to help reduce waterlogging across the country, saying blocked drains, canals and other water channel... Read More


Feasibility study begins to reopen closed airports: Tourism Minister

, April 29 -- The government has initiated a comprehensive feasibility study to assess the reopening of several closed and underutilised airports as part of a broader plan to strengthen domestic air c... Read More


Feasibility study begins to reopen closed airports:Tourism Minister

, April 29 -- The government has initiated a comprehensive feasibility study to assess the reopening of several closed and underutilised airports as part of a broader plan to strengthen domestic air c... Read More


Govt to provide free school uniforms, bags from July: Education Minister

, April 29 -- The government will start providing free uniforms, shoes and bags to primary and secondary levels students from July, Education Minister ANM Ehsanul Hoque Milon said on Wednesday. The a... Read More


Lightning strike leaves man dead in Mymensingh

Mymensingh, April 29 -- year-old man was killed after being struck by lightning while fishing in the Rangsa River in Tarakanda upazila of Mymensingh on Wednesday. Victim Saddam Hossain was the son of... Read More


Global gold demand up 2 pct in Q1: Report

BEIJING, April 29 -- Global gold demand, including over-the-counter trading, rose 2 percent year on year to 1,231 tonnes in the first quarter of 2026, an industry report said Wednesday. Global demand... Read More


Trump plans to extend blockade on Iran: report

, April 29 -- Donald Trump has directed his administration to prepare for an extended blockade of Iran, aiming to intensify economic pressure while ceasefire conditions remain in place and diplomatic ... Read More


Rain washes out second T20 between Bangladesh and New Zealand

, April 29 -- The second T20I between Bangladesh and New Zealand was abandoned without a ball being bowled on Wednesday due to persistent rain. The third and final match of the series is on May 2 in ... Read More


5 names sought from opposition to form special body for constitutional amendment

, April 29 -- Law, Justice and Parliamentary Affairs Minister Md. Asaduzzaman on Wednesday sought five names from the opposition bench in parliament to form a 17-member parliamentary special committee... Read More


BCB reverses decision, clears fast bowler Nahid Rana for PSL final

, April 29 -- Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has reversed an earlier decision and granted fast bowler Nahid Rana permission to participate in the Pakistan Super League (PSL) final on May 3. The board... Read More