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Buildings must be constructed in accordance with law: Housing Minister

, Feb. 21 -- Housing and Public Works Minister Zakaria Taher Sumon on Friday said that no more high-rise buildings would be allowed to be constructed in violation of the law. He expressed his firm st... Read More


Swiss Ambassador pays homage to language martyrs

Dhaka, Feb. 21 -- Swiss Ambassador to Bangladesh Reto Renggli on Saturday visited the Central Shaheed Minar, the language monument in Dhaka, to pay homage to the martyrs of the Bengali Language Moveme... Read More


Allegations of attacking minority family, grabbing their land in Patuakhali

, Feb. 21 -- A minority family in Patuakhali has alleged assault, intimidation and attempts to grab their land by local influential people in Marichbunia union under the sadar upazila. At a press con... Read More


Chairman of Russian Federation congratulates Tarique

, Feb. 21 -- The Chairman of the Government of the Russian Federation Mikhail Mishustin has congratulated Tarique Rahman upon his appointment to the post of the Prime Minister of the People's Republic... Read More


CNG-truck collision leaves 5 dead in Kushtia

Kushtia, Feb. 21 -- At least five people, including three women, were killed when a CNG-powered auto-rickshaw collided head-on with a gas cylinder-laden truck on the bypass road in Kushtia on Saturday... Read More


Govt to give honorariums to khatibs, imams, muezzins before Eid

, Feb. 21 -- The government will begin providing honorariums to khatibs, imams and muezzins in some areas before the upcoming Eid as part of implementing an election pledge. The decision was taken at... Read More


Global experts welcome US tariff ruling, warn risks remain

Dhaka, Feb. 21 -- The U.S. Supreme Court has struck down a major portion of tariffs imposed by President Donald Trump, triggering positive reactions from analysts, economists and international media, ... Read More


'Yes' vote automatically effective, no oath needed: Water Resources Minister

Lakshmipur, Feb. 21 -- Water Resources Minister Shahid Uddin Chowdhury Anee on Saturday said there is no need for a separate oath for the 'Yes' vote, as it will automatically take effect once the Jati... Read More


PM chairs meeting on religious, social harmony

Dhaka, Feb. 21 -- A meeting on strengthening religious and social harmony was held at the Prime Minister's Office (PMO) in Tejgaon on Saturday afternoon. Prime Minister Tarique Rahman presided over t... Read More


Nationwide tributes mark International Mother Language Day

Dhaka, Feb. 21 -- Bangladesh on Friday observed Shaheed Day and International Mother Language Day with due respect and solemnity, as people from all walks of life paid tribute to the martyrs who sacri... Read More