During a call on him by Saarc Secretary General Md Golam Sarwar, the minister expressed Bangladesh's readiness to take proactive initiatives to strengthen and revitalise the regional organisation, acc ...

The character of the police remains unchanged. Their uniforms have changed, but their authoritarian behaviour has not,” said one of the protesters.

Tajul also alleged that a "vested quarter" was attempting to divert attention from ongoing trials. "An organised campaign is being carried out to redirect focus from the trials of fallen autocrats and ...

Bangladesh Coast Guard detained 18 alleged smugglers and seized 1,600 bags of cement in two separate drives near St Martin's Island, a Coast Guard official said on Tuesday. Lieutenant Commander Sabbir ...

The government will launch the pilot phase of the family card scheme on 10 March, under which selected families will receive Tk2,500 per month in cash support.

ASK demanded a neutral, transparent and speedy investigation into the incident and called for legal action against the police officials found responsible.

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The government has appointed Md Ali Hossain Fakir as the new inspector general of police (IGP), promoting him from the rank of additional IGP. The announcement was made through a notification issued ...

EC Senior Secretary Akhtar Ahmed announced the schedule at a press briefing held at the Nirbachan Bhaban in the capital’s Agargaon ...

A total of 39 suppliers took part in the protest in front of the mill’s main gate, alleging that they are facing severe financial hardship due to unpaid bills.

The Cabinet Division has directed all officials and employees of government, semi-government and autonomous institutions to strictly follow prescribed office hours in a move to strengthen good ...