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Govt declares Khaleda Zia a 'very very important person'

Dhaka, Dec. 1 -- The government has declared BNP Chairperson and former Prime Minister Begum Khaleda Zia a 'very very important person' (VVIP). A notification in this regard was issued on Monday. Mo... Read More


Pranay Verma lauds ITEC Alumni as Bangladesh-India friendship bridge

Dhaka, Dec. 1 -- Indian High Commissioner to Bangladesh Pranay Verma on Monday highlighted the Indian Technical and Economic Cooperation (ITEC) as India's commitment to South-South Cooperation, offeri... Read More


Remittances cross $13 billion in first 5 months of fiscal

Dhaka, Dec. 1 -- Bangladesh received its highest monthly remittance inflow of the current fiscal year FY 2025-26, crossing US $2.88 billion November. This substantial inflow translates to an average ... Read More


HC issues rule questioning legality of RPO provision on alliance candidates' symbols

Dhaka, Dec. 1 -- The High Court on Monday issued a rule asking why the provision in the Representation of the People Order (RPO) that requires candidates in an electoral alliance to use their respecti... Read More


'Made in Bangladesh' a symbol of pride in international market: Syeda Rizwana

Dhaka, Dec. 1 -- Environment Adviser Syeda Rizwana Hasan on Monday emphasized the vital role of Bangladesh's export-oriented industries in shaping the country's global brand and identity. "Today, 'Ma... Read More


Remains of Japanese World War II soldiers exhumed and repatriated from Chattogram War Cemetery

, Dec. 1 -- The process of exhuming and repatriating the remains of 18 Japanese World War II soldiers from the Chattogram War Cemetery has been successfully completed. A 10-member expert delegation, ... Read More


Teesta Dam 'renovation' in Rangpur turns into a 'sand bonanza'

Rangpur, Dec. 1 -- crore project to renovate a vulnerable Teesta River dam in Nohali Union, Rangpur, has turned into a hub of illegal sand extraction, political involvement and profit-making, raising ... Read More


Growing concerns over Khaleda's health; Chinese team joins medial efforts

Dhaka, Dec. 1 -- BNP Chairperson and former Prime Minister Khaleda Zia remains in a critical state as her health deteriorated on Sunday night, prompting the involvement of a specialised Chinese medica... Read More


12 Bangladesh political parties pledge investments, policy reforms

Dhaka, Dec. 1 -- Political parties on Monday united to sign a Child Rights Manifesto, responding to the powerful voices of children and young people who have demanded a future where their rights are b... Read More


Germany to increase its funding contribution to Saidabad WTP Phase III project

Dhaka, Dec. 1 -- Bangladesh and Germany on Monday signed a 'Loan Agreement' for an additional EUR 70 million to another loan agreed earlier of EUR 90 million, and an 'Amendment Agreement' to the main ... Read More