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Govt appoints full-time administrators to six city corporations

Dhaka, Feb. 23 -- The government has appointed full-time administrators to six City Corporations including Dhaka North and Dhaka South until new corporations are formed. The Local Government Division... Read More


Jamaat accuses govt of appointing BNP-backed individuals as city administrators

Dhaka, Feb. 23 -- e-Islami on Monday accused the government of appointing BNP-backed individuals as administrators to six city corporations, alleging that the move undermines democratic expectations. ... Read More


New govt to continue reforms in banking sector: Bangladesh Bank governor

Dhaka, Feb. 23 -- The newly formed government will continue the ongoing reform programme in the banking sector, with priority given to controlling inflation, reducing non-performing loans and ensuring... Read More


Ctg gas explosion: Woman succumbs to injuries on way to Dhaka

Chattogram, Feb. 23 -- A woman who sustained severe burn injuries in a gas explosion in Halishahar area of Chattogram died on Monday afternoon while being taken to Dhaka for advanced treatment. The d... Read More


Dhaka tops world's most polluted cities with 'hazardous' air

Dhaka, Feb. 23 -- Dhaka, the densely populated capital of Bangladesh, ranked first among the world's most polluted cities on Monday morning, recording an Air Quality Index (AQI) of 332 at 9:23 am. To... Read More


One Battle After Another dominates BAFTA 2026

Dhaka, Feb. 23 -- The 79th British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA) awards were held at the Royal Festival Hall in London on February 22, celebrating excellence in global cinema. Paul Thom... Read More


Akbar and Afif hit centuries as North, South Zones register wins in BCL one-dayers

Dhaka, Feb. 23 -- Akbar Ali and Afif Hossain struck centuries while leg-spinner Rishad Hossain claimed a four-wicket haul on the opening day of the Bangladesh Cricket League (BCL) one-day tournament, ... Read More


Two ministers get PSs, five state ministers appointed APSs

Dhaka, Feb. 23 -- The government has appointed private secretaries (PSs) to two ministers and assistant private secretaries (APSs) to five state ministers, according to a gazette notification issued b... Read More


French companies keen to develop presence in Bangladesh: French Ambassador

Dhaka, Feb. 23 -- French Ambassador to Bangladesh Jean-Marc Sere-Charlet on Monday underlined that French companies want to develop their presence in Bangladesh and need a business-friendly environmen... Read More


Two more Bangladeshi garment factories achieve prestigious 'Green' certification

Dhaka, Feb. 23 -- Bangladesh's RMG sector has reached a new milestone in eco-friendly industrialization as two more garment factories have earned the prestigious Leadership in Energy and Environmental... Read More