US proud to partner with Bangladesh : Blinken on Independence Day

Foreign Minister AK Abdul Momen has emphasized the urgent need for global efforts to eliminate nuclear weapons and ensure a safer world.

Wednesday, 27 September 2023, 11:23

Newly appointed Chief Justice Obaidul Hassan has taken oath as the 24th Chief Justice of Bangladesh today (September 26). President Mohammed Shahabuddin administered the oath at Darbar Hall of Bangabhaban in a brief ceremony at 11am.

Tuesday, 26 September 2023, 11:56

The bilateral meeting between prime minister Sheikh Hasina and French president Emmanuel Macron has begun at the Prime Minister's Office (PMO) on Monday morning. 

Monday, 11 September 2023, 12:10

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina joined the “G20 Summit” in New Delhi that began on Saturday (September 9) morning with the participation of the leaders from the group of 20 major economies of the world.

Saturday, 9 September 2023, 13:57

Imran Ahmed Bhuiyan, a former deputy attorney general who was sacked from his job following a statement in favour of Nobel laureate Dr Muhammad Yunus, has sought shelter in the United States embassy in Dhaka along with his family members.

Friday, 8 September 2023, 20:57

A bilateral meeting between Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi was held at the Indian premier's official residence in New Delhi on Friday.

Friday, 8 September 2023, 20:28

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina arrived inDelhi today to attend the G20 Summit to be held on September 8-10 at the invitation of her Indian counterpart Narendra Modi.

Friday, 8 September 2023, 14:16

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina will be holding a bilateral meeting with India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday afternoon, a day before the G-20 summit begins. During these talks to be held at the official residence of Narenda Modi, three memorandums of understanding (MOU) are to be signed. These are for facilitating smooth taka-rupee transactions, research in the agro sector and cultural exchange. Also, several power and railway projects will be inaugurated.

Friday, 8 September 2023, 10:58

20 more people have died of dengue in the last 24 hours in the country, increasing the death toll by the Aedes-borne mosquito disease to 691. Besides, 2,689 dengue patients have been hospitalized during the period, bringing the overall caseload by the disease to 140,711.

Thursday, 7 September 2023, 22:54

A total of 582 noted citizens of the country have called upon the government to release former prime minister and BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia for her availing medical treatment abroad.

Thursday, 7 September 2023, 22:49

Police and District Special Branch (DSB) members separately visited the village home of Nobel laureate Dr Muhammad Yunus in Najumia Haat in Hathazari upazila in Chattogram, apparently to collect his personal details.

Thursday, 7 September 2023, 16:44

Dhaka and Jakarta on Wednesday vowed to work together in energy, agriculture and health sectors as Bangladesh President Mohammed Shahabuddin had a bilateral meeting with his Indonesian counterpart Joko Widodo on the sidelines of the ASEAN summit in Indonesia.

Thursday, 7 September 2023, 10:52

Fourteen more deaths were reported from dengue in 24 hours to Wednesday morning, raising the number of fatalities from the mosquito-borne disease in Bangladesh to 671 this year.

Wednesday, 6 September 2023, 20:13

The BNP will hold sizable processions in the city on Saturday as part of its one-point movement, demanding the resignation of the government and the staging of general elections under a non-partisan interim administration.

Wednesday, 6 September 2023, 19:56

The Hindu community of the country is celebrating Shuva Janmashtami today (September 6) to mark the birthday of Lord Sri Krishna.

Wednesday, 6 September 2023, 12:26

Information and Broadcasting Minister and Awami League Joint General Secretary Dr Hasan Mahmud has said, “We want to win by playing with everyone in the election field while the BNP just wants to escape. I will tell them not to run away from the field.”

Tuesday, 5 September 2023, 19:03

More than 22,800 vehicles have travelled through the Dhaka Elevated Expressway in 24 hours till 6:00am today.

Monday, 4 September 2023, 13:21

President Mohammed Shahabuddin on Monday left for Jakarta, Indonesia to attend the 43rd ASEAN Summit and 18th East Asia Summit to be held on September 5-7.

Monday, 4 September 2023, 10:35

The long-pending Teesta water-sharing issue will come up in an upcoming meeting between Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and her Indian counterpart, Narendra Modi, on the sidelines of the 2023 G20 summit in New Delhi.

Sunday, 3 September 2023, 17:23

Dhaka Elevated Expressway's Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport (HSIA)-Farmgate section is opened for vehicular movements from today (September 3).

Sunday, 3 September 2023, 12:16

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has opened much-awaited Dhaka Elevated Expressway in the capital.

Saturday, 2 September 2023, 16:12

The long-awaited Dhaka Elevated Expressway is set to be inaugurated today partially, bringing new hope for easing the perennial traffic woes in the capital.

Saturday, 2 September 2023, 12:45

Four more deaths were reported from dengue in 24 hours till Friday morning, raising the fatalities from the mosquito-borne disease in Bangladesh to 597 this year.

Friday, 1 September 2023, 20:44

At least 17 more people died from dengue in 24 hours till 8:00am yesterday as the country reported the third highest number of deaths in a single day this year. Of the 17 deaths, 16 were reported in the capital.

Friday, 1 September 2023, 10:43

Eleven dengue patients died and 2,291 were hospitalized in the last 24 hours. With the latest death, a total of 569 people died of dengue to date this year, a Directorate General of Health Services press release said on Tuesday.

Tuesday, 29 August 2023, 20:28

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina is set to address a press conference on the outcome of her recent visit to South Africa today (August 29).

Tuesday, 29 August 2023, 10:02

Awami League politician and former religious affairs minister Principal Motiur Rahman passed away on Sunday (August 27) due to old-age complications. 

Monday, 28 August 2023, 09:24

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina returned home this morning after attending the 15th BRICS Summit in Johannesburg of South Africa. She attended the summit held on August 22-24 at the invitation of South African President Cyril Ramaphosa.

Sunday, 27 August 2023, 09:43

Jewellers hiked gold prices by Tk 2,222 per bhori on Thursday (August 24) which set a new record, with each bhori now priced at Tk 1, 01,244 in Bangladesh. 

Friday, 25 August 2023, 09:21

Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir left Dhaka for Singapore this morning for medical treatment.

Thursday, 24 August 2023, 14:38