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Govt reviewing proposal to cut passport fees for Bangladeshi expatriates: Salahuddin

Sangsad Bhaban, June 17 -- The government is reviewing a proposal to reduce passport fees for Bangladeshis living abroad while continuing efforts to simplify passport services for migrant workers and ... Read More


Killing by BSF extremely regrettable, clear violation of human rights: Salahuddin

, June 17 -- Home Minister Salahuddin Ahmed on Wednesday described the killing of innocent Bangladeshi citizens by Indian Border Security Force (BSF) along the border as deeply unfortunate and a clear... Read More


Woman 'gang-raped after abduction' in Mymensingh

, June 17 -- 8 people allegedly gang-raped a woman after abducting her at Kurchai village in Gafargaon upazila of Mymensingh district early Wednesday. Quoting locals, Officer-in-Charge of Pagla Polic... Read More


Govt plans to reduce Hajj package costs in future: PM

, June 17 -- Prime Minister Tarique Rahman on Wednesday said the government will make all possible efforts to lower or rationalise the Hajj package prices for 2027 as part of its plan to develop an af... Read More


PM declares firm stance against siphoning of money, says public wealth must serve people

Moulvibazar, June 17 -- Prime Minister Tarique Rahman on Wednesday announced his government's firm stance against the siphoning of money abroad, stressing that public money belongs to the people and s... Read More


India expelling ethnic Bengali Muslims to Bangladesh without due process: HRW

Dhaka, June 17 -- Indian authorities are forcibly expelling ethnic Bengali residents, mostly Muslims from West Bengal state, to Bangladesh without basic due process, said Human Rights Watch said on We... Read More


India should stop unlawfully expelling Bengali Muslims to Bangladesh: HRW

Dhaka, June 17 -- Urging India to stop brutal expulsions, the Human Rights Watch (HRW) on Wednesday said both Bangladesh and Indian governments should ensure that border management never again comes a... Read More


Purchase body clears proposals for Tk 704.7 cr fertiliser, sulphur imports

, June 17 -- The Cabinet Committee on Government Purchase on Wednesday approved procurement proposals worth more than Tk 704.7 crore including the import of urea fertiliser and sulphur for the country... Read More


Zampa and debutant Davies share six as Australia bowl out Bangladesh for 131

, June 17 -- A disciplined Australian bowling performance, led by Adam Zampa and debutant Joel Davies, bundled Bangladesh out for a modest 131 in 19 overs in the first T20I at Chattogram on Wednesday.... Read More


Ayat murder in Chattogram: Prime accused Abir sentenced to death

, June 17 -- A Chattogram court on Wednesday sentenced prime accused Abir Ali to death for killing five-year-old girl Alina Islam Ayat four years back. Judge of Chattogram Additional Metropolitan Ses... Read More