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Purchase body approves MOP fertiliser import, railway project variation

Dhaka, March 31 -- The Cabinet Committee on Government Purchase (CCGP) on Tuesday approved several key procurement proposals including the import of a large consignment of MOP fertiliser from Russia a... Read More


Month-long special drive launched in DSCC to ease waterlogging

Dhaka, March 31 -- Dhaka South City Corporation (DSCC) on Tuesday launched a month-long special cleanliness drive aimed at mitigating waterlogging during the monsoon. DSCC Administrator Abdus Salam i... Read More


Christian community forms human chain demanding public holiday for Easter Sunday

Dhaka, March 31 -- Members of Bangladesh's Christian community formed a human chain in the capital on Tuesday, demanding a one-day public holiday on Easter Sunday, a significant religious festival for... Read More


Bangladesh, Russia discuss military, technical cooperation

, March 31 -- Russian Ambassador Alexander Khozin and Military, Air and Naval Attache Colonel Pavel Ivashinnikov on Tuesday held talks with Lieutenant General Mir Mushfiqur Rahman, Principal Staff Off... Read More


Fast bowlers Fisher, O'Rourke, Tickner return to New Zealand squads for Bangladesh tour

Dhaka, March 31 -- Fast bowlers Matt Fisher, Will O'Rourke, and Blair Tickner have been named in the New Zealand squads for the upcoming limited-overs tour of Bangladesh, returning to international cr... Read More


Deadline for online income tax return submission ends tonight

, March 31 -- The deadline for submitting income tax returns for the 2025-2026 tax year will expire on Tuesday midnight. The National Board of Revenue has made online submission mandatory for most in... Read More


Cabinet committee approves emergency import of 260,000 tonnes of fuel

Dhaka, March 31 -- The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) on Tuesday approved in principle the emergency procurement of 260,000 metric tonnes of fuel including diesel and crude oil to streng... Read More


Govt mulls hybrid classes at schools amid energy crisis: Education Minister

, March 31 -- The Ministry of Education is considering introducing both online and offline classes at the school level amid the global energy crisis. "A proposal in this regard will be placed before ... Read More


Bangladesh's fuel stock stands at 192,919 tonnes: Energy Division

, March 31 -- The total stock of all types of fuel oil in Bangladesh stood at 192,919 tonnes, the Energy and Mineral Resources Division said on Tuesday. Division's spokesperson and Joint Secretary (O... Read More


PM seeks steps to reduce school-time gridlock

Dhaka, March 31 -- Prime Minister Tarique Rahman on Tuesday asked the Education Ministry to explore alternative measures to ease traffic congestion in the capital during school hours. The directive c... Read More