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Purchase committee approves several proposals, including for fertiliser

Dhaka, Oct. 28 -- The Advisors Council Committee on Government Purchase (ACCGP) on Tuesday approved several proposals involving fertiliser imports worth around Tk 1,078 crore for the upcoming 2025-26 ... Read More


JnU Shibir honours 200 students for academic excellence

Dhaka, Oct. 28 -- Jagannath University (JnU) unit of Islami Chhatra Shibir on Tuesday honoured 200 meritorious students from two academic sessions with the Kobi Matiur Rahman Mallik Merit Award. The ... Read More


Bangladesh, Pakistan pledge stronger ties to boost mutual progress

Dhaka, Oct. 28 -- Bangladesh and Pakistan on Tuesday reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening cooperation across various sectors, with a shared resolve to advance partnerships that would benefit t... Read More


EC seeks round-the-clock police deployment for Nirbachan Bhaban ahead of election

Dhaka, Oct. 28 -- The Election Commission (EC) on Tuesday asked Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) to deploy adequate police members to ensure round-the-clock security for Nirbachan Bhaban, the Election ... Read More


Two ministries' policy proposals denied by economic affairs committee

Dhaka, Oct. 28 -- The Advisors Council Committee on Economic Affairs on Tuesday declined to give policy approval to two separate proposals placed by the Ministry of Industries and the Ministry of Text... Read More


BNP urges retention of existing rules on symbols for electoral alliances

Dhaka, Oct. 28 -- BNP on Tuesday called for the retention of the previous provisions under the Representation of the People Order (RPO) regarding the use of election symbols in alliance-based polls. ... Read More


EU to send election observer team to Bangladesh: Miller tells Prof Yunus

Dhaka, Oct. 28 -- The European Union plans to send a large team of election observers to Bangladesh for the upcoming general election, the first such mission since 2008, said EU Ambassador Michael Mil... Read More


Fishermen, coastal communities must be at the heart of climate negotiations: Speakers at COAST event

, Oct. 28 -- Fishermen and coastal communities are among the most vulnerable and affected groups in the global climate crisis, yet they continue to be deprived of their basic human rights, including a... Read More


Six illegal artisanal trawlers seized in joint operation in Bhola

, Oct. 28 -- The Coast Guard and the Department of Fisheries jointly seized six illegal artisanal trawling boats in Charfassion upazila of Bhola district, officials said on Tuesday. Lieutenant Comman... Read More


ADB urges inclusive long-term elder care framework in Bangladesh

, Oct. 28 -- With Bangladesh's population ageing rapidly, policymakers, development partners, and civil society representatives have come together to chart a roadmap for a sustainable long-term care (... Read More