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Dhaka can't withstand major quake; 95% of its buildings unplanned: Experts

, Nov. 23 -- Dhaka, one of the world's most densely populated megacities, may face a catastrophic humanitarian disaster if struck by a major earthquake, leading geologists and engineers have warned. ... Read More


Bangladesh prepares NEIR amid 'clone phone threats, obstruction'

, Nov. 22 -- Amid rising concerns over the national security risks posed by clone and tampered mobile devices, the government is preparing to launch the National Equipment Identity Register (NEIR), a ... Read More


Controversy resurfaces over DC appointments ahead of election

, Nov. 16 -- The recent reshuffle and appointments of district commissioners (DCs) in 52 districts ahead of the national elections have sparked fresh controversies, raising concerns over neutrality, e... Read More


Frustration brews as 'contractual bureaucrats tighten grip on administration'

, Nov. 10 -- Despite repeated calls for administrative reform, much of the bureaucracy reportedly remains dominated by contractual officials, leaving career officials disheartened over limited decisio... Read More


Govt plans ordinance to punish airline ticket syndicates in Bangladesh

Dhaka, Nov. 6 -- The government is set to promulgate an ordinance amending the Civil Aviation Act, 2017 to curb the activities of airline ticket syndicates. The Ministry of Civil Aviation and Tourism... Read More


Concerns grow over 'administrative preparations' for Bangladesh election

, Oct. 29 -- With Bangladesh's 13th parliamentary election expected in the first half of February 2026, election experts are increasingly voicing concern over the administrative preparations to conduc... Read More


Integrated transport master plan, map by Dec: CA's spl assistant Moinuddin

Dhaka, Oct. 24 -- The government has started work to develop the country's first-ever integrated national transport master plan and final map by December, aiming to bring all modes of communication un... Read More


Bangladesh's post-uprising administration mired in internal power struggle: Officials

Dhaka, Oct. 23 -- In the aftermath of the July 2024 uprising that toppled the previous government, Bangladesh's bureaucracy is now gripped by intense internal rivalries, with officials competing for p... Read More


Bangladesh Railway sets sights on new locomotives to revamp services: Sheikh Moinuddin

Dhaka, Oct. 23 -- The government is taking steps to purchase a new fleet of modern locomotives to make Bangladesh's rail services more efficient and profitable, said Sheikh Moinuddin, Special Assistan... Read More


Dhaka-Ctg highway's 10-lane expansion shelved; focus shifts to railway

, Oct. 11 -- The government has decided to abandon plans to expand the Dhaka-Chattogram highway to a 10-lane road, instead focusing on upgrading the country's railway network. The decision comes in r... Read More