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PM Tarique to head ECNEC as govt reconstitutes top project approval body

Dhaka, Feb. 24 -- The government has constituted the Executive Committee of the National Economic Council (ECNEC), the country's highest body for approving public investment projects, with Prime Minis... Read More


Abducted schoolboy freed within an hour after PM Tarique's intervention

, Feb. 24 -- A schoolboy abducted in the capital on Sunday was rescued within an hour following direct intervention by Prime Minister Tarique Rahman, who ordered law enforcement agencies to act immedi... Read More


2 probe bodies formed over Ctg gas line explosion

Chattogram, Feb. 24 -- Two separate probe bodies have been formed over the blast apparently from gas leak at a flat in a building in Halishahar area of Chattogram city that claimed lives of three peop... Read More


Prime suspect Roni, 5 others held over deadly Narail clash

, Feb. 24 -- Members of Rapid Action Battalion have arrested six people including prime suspect Roni Shikder in connection with a violent clash in Singasholpur Union of Narail Sadar that left four peo... Read More


Bangladesh, UAE eye faster CEPA deal, deeper trade ties

Dhaka, Feb. 24 -- Bangladesh and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) on Tuesday discussed ways to accelerate negotiations on the Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) and strengthen cooperati... Read More


Bangla Academy assures inclusive, safe Amar Ekushey Book Fair

, Feb. 24 -- Bangla Academy on Tuesday assured that this year's Amar Ekushey Book Fair will be held in a more organised, inclusive and secure manner from February 26, despite various challenges, with ... Read More


ICC announces women's T20 World Cup 2026 schedule: Bangladesh drawn in tough Group 1

Dhaka, Feb. 24 -- The International Cricket Council (ICC) has officially revealed the complete schedule and groupings for the expanded 12-team Women's T20 World Cup 2026, set to be hosted across Engla... Read More


Sarwar Alam appointed President's press secretary

, Feb. 24 -- Former secretary Md Sarwar Alam has been reappointed as Press Secretary to the President on a contractual basis for one year. The Ministry of Public Administration issued a notification ... Read More


3 held for violating speech-impaired woman in Bhola

Bhola, Feb. 24 -- Police in a drive arrested three people in connection with their alleged involvement in violating a speech-impaired woman in Tajumuddin upazila of Bhola district on Tuesday. The arr... Read More


NBR forms committee to prepare budget for 2026-27 fiscal

Dhaka, Feb. 24 -- The National Board of Revenue (NBR) has formed a budget committee by assigning additional responsibilities to four senior officials to support the preparation and coordination of the... Read More