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PM outlines steps to tackle Chattogram waterlogging, improve infrastructure

Sangsad Bhaban, Sept. 9 -- Prime Minister Tarique Rahman on Wednesday outlined a series of measures being taken by the government to address chronic waterlogging in Chattogram and improve the city's o... Read More


Raw jute export currently halted, but jute products are exported to 138 countries: Minister

, Sept. 9 -- Textiles and Jute Minister Khandakar Abdul Muktadir on Wednesday said the export of raw jute produced in Bangladesh currently remains suspended, while jute products are being exported to ... Read More


Govt reforming field administration to make it more citizen-friendly: PM

Dhaka, Sept. 9 -- Prime Minister Tarique Rahman on Wednesday said the government is undertaking necessary reforms and modernisation of existing policies and management system to make field administrat... Read More


Diesel-powered irrigation pumps to be replaced with solar system within 5 yrs: PM

Dhaka, Sept. 9 -- Prime Minister Tarique Rahman on Wednesday said the government plans to gradually replace diesel-powered irrigation pumps with solar-powered system across the country within the next... Read More


Dengue cases surge, hospitals struggle with growing patient pressure

, Sept. 9 -- Dengue cases are on the rise across Bangladesh, including in the capital, putting increasing pressure on hospitals and healthcare facilities. At Mugda Medical College Hospital in Dhaka o... Read More


Feasibility study, design completed for Chattogram-Dhaka electric train: PM

Dhaka, Sept. 9 -- Prime Minister Tarique Rahman on Wednesday said the government has completed the feasibility study and detailed design for introducing electric trains on Chattogram-Dhaka corridor to... Read More


Law will determine Hasina's right to appeal if she returns: Law Minister

, Sept. 9 -- Law, Justice and Parliamentary Affairs Minister Md Asaduzzaman said it is not possible to say in advance whether former prime minister Sheikh Hasina will have the opportunity to appeal if... Read More


Asif calls ACC graft allegations against him a "circus"

Dhaka, Sept. 9 -- Asif Mahmud Shojib Bhuiyan, spokesperson of the National Citizen Party (NCP) and former adviser to the Ministry of Youth and Sports in the interim government, on Wednesday dismissed ... Read More


Initiatives being taken to resume passenger train services with India: Railways Minister

, Sept. 9 -- Railways Minister Shaikh Rabiul Alam on Wednesday informed Parliament that freight train services are currently operating between Bangladesh and India, while initiatives are being taken t... Read More


We're against any kind of mob violence, anarchy: Shama Obaed

Dhaka, Sept. 9 -- State Minister for Foreign Affairs Shama Obaed Islam on Wednesday strongly condemned the harassment of noted actress Azmeri Haque Badhan in Italy, saying such incidents undermine Ban... Read More