Local Government, Rural Development and Cooperatives (LGRD) Minister Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir has called for a major shift in approach to ensure the effective, timely, and sustainable implementation of development projects under the Annual Development Program (ADP). He made the remarks on Wednesday while addressing a review meeting on the progress of ADP projects for the fiscal year 2025–26, implemented ...

Prime Minister Tarique Rahman on Wednesday addressed the first question-and-answer session arranged for him at the National Parliament, highlighting the progress his government has made in implementing the ruling party’s election manifesto. In the speech, he mentioned progress achieved in social safety initiatives like Family Card, Farmer Card, and also canal digging activities. In reply to a question, he also ...

Youth and Sports State Minister Aminul Haque on Wednesday urged calm, perspective, and progress over panic following Bangladesh’s defeat to Singapore, which failed to dent the government’s long-term sporting ambition. Speaking after inspecting Sylhet District Stadium, the former footballer insisted that wins and losses are part of sport and must be used as fuel, not frustration. “Defeat should not discourage ...

AB Bank PLC. has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Scholastica School, under which the children of permanent officials of AB Bank will be entitled to enjoy up to 50% discount on admission fees for enrollment at Scholastica School. Mr. Reazul Islam, Managing Director & CEO (Acting), AB Bank PLC. and Ms. Syeda Madiha Murshed, Managing Director, Scholastica School ...

The government will launch an emergency measles vaccination campaign for children from Sunday amid a sudden surge in cases across the country. Health and Family Welfare Minister Sardar Md Sakhawat Husain made the announcement at a press briefing at the Secretariat on Wednesday. He said children aged between six months and 10 years will be included in the campaign. “As ...

Iran’s Revolutionary Guards on Tuesday confirmed the killing in a US-Israeli airstrike of a brigadier general sanctioned by the US in 2025 over an international network shipping oil to China and using profits to fund Tehran-backed regional proxies. Revolutionary Guards commander-in-chief Ahmad Vahidi issued a message of condolences for Jamshid Eshaghi, the head of the budget and financial affairs at ...

The government of Australia has cancelled the visa of Bangladeshi preacher Mizanur Rahman Azhari and ordered him to leave the country, according to a report published on Wednesday. The report said Azhari had travelled to Australia as part of his “Legacy of Faith” lecture series, with scheduled events in Brisbane, Melbourne, Sydney and Canberra. Authorities cancelled his visa on Tuesday ...

Iraq grabbed the last ​available place at the World Cup by beating Bolivia 2-1 in their inter-confederation playoff on Tuesday, ‌sealing their return to the finals after a 40-year absence. Aymen Hussein steered home a second-half winner to see the Iraqis become the 48th and last team to qualify for the tournament in Canada, Mexico and the U.S. Ali Al ...

Amid the ongoing crisis of measles outbreak in the country, the government is taking measures to contain the situation swiftly, claimed the health officials. Bangladesh is witnessing a concerning rise in measles cases in several regions, with health authorities warning that the situation is evolving into a broader outbreak. The recent increase in suspected and confirmed cases, along with reported ...

In the wake of rising tensions in the Middle East and the resulting global energy crisis, Bangladesh has sought assistance from the United States to secure its fuel supplies. Washington has assured Dhaka of its support in safeguarding the country’s energy security. The discussions took place on Wednesday (1 April) during a high-level meeting at the US Department of Energy ...