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PM describes students as future 'gamechangers', urges them to plant a tree every year

Dhaka, June 29 -- Prime Minister Tarique Rahman on Monday described students as the "gamechangers" for future Bangladesh, saying the country's progress in science, innovation, sports and global compet... Read More


Bangladesh logs year's highest single-day dengue deaths of 5

Dhaka, June 29 -- Bangladesh has recorded five deaths from dengue fever in the 24 hours until 8:00am on Monday, the highest number of deaths reported in a single day this year. With the latest fatali... Read More


Remittances grow 17.6% to record $35.34bn in FY2025-26

, June 29 -- Bangladesh's remittance inflows crossed the US $35.34 billion mark in the concluding fiscal year FY2025-26, registering a robust double-digit annual growth, according to the latest data f... Read More


PM calls budget 'life-friendly, a roadmap' for nation-rebuilding, proposes sweeping tax relief

Sangsad Bhaban, June 29 -- Prime Minister Tarique Rahman on Monday described the proposed national budget for fiscal year 2026-27 as a "life-friendly budget", saying it aims to provide relief for peop... Read More


Argentine footballer's wife, two children killed in Venezuela earthquake

Dhaka, June 29 -- flight club Deportivo La Guaira has confirmed that Argentine defender Lucas Trejo's wife and two children were killed in the devastating earthquakes that recently struck Venezuela's ... Read More


One held with 20,000 Yaba pills in Dhaka

Dhaka, June 29 -- Detectives in a drive arrested an alleged drug trader along with 20,000 pieces of Yaba tablets from Gendaria area of the capital on Monday. The arrestee was identified as Taiyab Tah... Read More


President mourns death of artist Mustafa Monwar

Dhaka, June 29 -- President Mohammed Shahabuddin on Monday expressed deep shock and sorrow at the death of eminent cultural personality and renowned artist Mustafa Monwar. In a condolence message, th... Read More


Bangladesh showcases export potential at Korea Import Expo with 32 companies

, June 29 -- Bangladesh showcased its growing export potential and investment opportunities at the three-day Korea Import Expo 2026 in Seoul, with the participation of 32 companies representing a wide... Read More


Power Division orders review of excessive June electricity bills

Dhaka, June 29 -- The Power Division on Monday said it has instructed electricity distribution utilities and companies to closely examine complaints over unusually high electricity bills issued for Ju... Read More


PM asks students to prepare for contributing to nation-building

, June 29 -- Prime Minister Tarique Rahman on Monday advised students to prepare themselves to work for the welfare of the country and contribute to nation-building in the future. He made the remarks... Read More