Bangladesh

State Minister for Primary and Mass Education Bobby Hajjaj has said that Bangladesh’s higher secondary level of education is currently comparable to Singapore’s sixth-grade standard, blaming two decades of neglect for the deterioration of the country’s education system. Speaking during a general discussion on the supplementary budget for fiscal year 2026–27 in the 13th National Parliament on Sunday, Hajjaj said ...

Former Inspector General of Police (IGP) Benazir Ahmed has reportedly been arrested in Dubai by the Dubai Police with assistance from the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) and Interpol. According to the information available, Benazir was apprehended in the United Arab Emirates in connection with multiple cases filed against him in Bangladesh over allegations of amassing wealth beyond known sources of income ...

United Arab Emirates (UAE) Ambassador to Bangladesh Abdulla Ali Khaseif Al-Hamoudi on Sunday met Home Minister Salahuddin Ahmed to discuss ways to strengthen bilateral relations, with a particular focus on security and law enforcement cooperation. According to the UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the meeting focused on ways to strengthen bilateral relations in the fields of security cooperation and law ...

The High Court on Sunday accepted the jail appeals filed by convicts Sohel Rana and Swapna Akter in Ramisa rape and murder case for hearing. A High Court bench led by Justice Mohammad Ali passed the order today. Earlier, the two convicts filed the jail appeals with the High Court challenging their convictions and sentences. On June 7, Judge Masrur ...

Prime Minister Tarique Rahman has urged every citizen of the country to plant at least one tree sapling to build a clean and pollution-free environment for the next generation. “Thinking about your children’s future and keeping in mind that they should be able to breathe freely in a beautiful environment, please plant at least one tree sapling wherever possible from ...

Bangladesh and Russia have reaffirmed their commitment to further strengthening bilateral ties as the Russian Embassy in Dhaka celebrated Russia’s National Day, highlighting growing cooperation in energy, education and multilateral engagement. The Russian Embassy hosted a reception on Friday evening, bringing together senior government officials, parliamentarians, diplomats, military officers, journalists and graduates of Soviet and Russian universities. Speaking at the ...

Bangladesh Islami Chhatra Shibir’s central assistant international affairs secretary Zisan Pradhan was rescued from Cumilla’s Laksam upazila on Friday night, a day after he allegedly went missing from Daudkandi. Laksam Police Station OC Kamrun Nahar Laily said locals found him in an unwell condition in a field adjacent to Laksam Junction around 10PM and informed police. Then he was first ...

Prime Minister Tarique Rahman has said that the BNP’s politics is centered on serving the people and supporting farmers, adding that the government has launched a canal re-excavation program to stand beside the country’s agricultural community. “We said before the election that we wanted to provide a one-time assistance of Tk2,500 to farmers for purchasing seeds and pesticides, and, Insha’Allah, ...

The Ameer of Jamaat-e-Islami Bangladesh, Dr Shafiqur Rahman, has called on the government to seek clarification from India’s new High Commissioner to Bangladesh, Dinesh Trivedi, over reported remarks suggesting “India and Bangladesh becoming one”. In a Facebook post on Saturday, Dr Shafiqur said that the comment attributed to the envoy had come to his attention following Dinesh Trivedi’s arrival in ...

Zaima Rahman, the daughter of Prime Minister Tarique Rahman, has passed the first-stage (MCQ) examination for enrollment as an advocate under the Bangladesh Bar Council. She confirmed the achievement through her verified Facebook account. The results were published on the Bar Council’s website late Friday night. A total of 9,201 candidates passed the first-stage examination. In a Facebook post, Zaima ...