The government is planning to revive the village government system at the grassroots level to make civic services more accessible and accurate for people in remote areas. As part of the initiative, the government is considering operating birth and death registration services through the local administration to improve the accuracy and organisation of registration activities, said State Minister for Local ...

Ingredients: • Hilsa fish: 6 pieces • Onion paste: ½ cup • Sour yoghurt: ½ cup, well beaten • Ginger paste: 1 tsp • Garlic paste: ½ tsp • Cashew paste: 2 tbsps • Cardamom: 3 • Cinnamon: 2 pieces • Bay leaf: 1 • Green chillies: 6-7 • Sugar: a little • Fried onions: ¼ cup • Ghee and ...

President Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir has sought more Canadian investment in Bangladesh, particularly in agriculture, food security, fertiliser, IT, outsourcing and other key sectors. He made the call when Canadian High Commissioner to Bangladesh Ajit Singh paid a courtesy call on him at Bangabhaban on Tuesday (October 6), President’s Press Secretary Md Sarwar Alam said. During the meeting, the High ...

The government is set to sign an agreement with European aerospace giant Airbus on Wednesday for the acquisition of 10 aircraft for Biman Bangladesh Airlines, with the delivery schedule expected to be finalised amid efforts to strengthen the national carrier. A signing ceremony titled ‘Spreading Our Wings Together’ will be held at a hotel in the capital to mark the ...

Fortune Rice Bran Oil has recently organised a ‘walk for heart’ walkathon at Hatirjheel in Dhaka recently, marking World Heart Day 2026. The event brought together consumers, health professionals, influencers and community members to promote cardiovascular wellness and encourage daily walking as a fundamental part of an active lifestyle, said a press release. The campaign emphasised the dual importance of ...

Police rescued a young woman from Jaflong in Gowainghat upazila of Sylhet on Monday night as her newlywed husband and three others allegedly planned to traffic her to India. Police also arrested the woman’s husband, Ashkur Rahman, 26, and three others in connection with the alleged trafficking attempt. The others are identified as Zahirul Islam, 25, of Nishchamgram, Kawsar, 23, ...

State Minister for Foreign Affairs Humaiun Kobir today called for stronger international efforts to ensure the early, safe, voluntary and dignified return of Rohingyas to Myanmar. In this connection, he warned that the prolonged crisis could have wider security implications and fuel irregular migration. He made the remarks when a visiting delegation led by Apsana Begum MP, chair of the ...

France staged a remarkable comeback against Belgium, scoring four goals in 14 minutes to secure a 4-1 victory in the UEFA Nations League on Monday night. France trailed 1-0 until the 76th minute at home before three substitute players turned the match around. Désiré Doué levelled the score, Rayan Cherki put France ahead, and Michael Olise scored twice late on. ...

Prime Minister Tarique Rahman has said Bangladesh’s foundation will become stronger if children are given adequate opportunities to develop their talents and abilities. Just as the strength of a family depends on the proper upbringing of its children, the country’s future also depends on ensuring children’s healthy and well-rounded development, he said. The prime minister made the remarks on Tuesday ...

Nearly all women who try to reach the UK in small boats from northern France have been raped on their journey, Shabana Mahmood has claimed. In an interview with The Rest Is Politics podcast, the home secretary said far-right, balaclava-wearing activists would “kill” or “kick me out of my own country” if they took power. Speaking to the former Tory ...