Chief Prosecutor of the International Crimes Tribunal (ICT) Md Aminul Islam today said there is scope for taking necessary action against the Awami League if a probe finds prima facie evidence against the party. Responding to questions from journalists at his office, he said a written complaint filed by the head of a political party had been duly forwarded to ...

President Mohammed Shahabuddin today said the government remains committed to transforming the country’s armed forces into a modern four-dimensional force capable of addressing evolving security challenges. He made the remarks while addressing a function as the chief guest marking the 51st founding anniversary of the President’s Guard Regiment (PGR) at Dhaka Cantonment this morning. The Head of State said the ...

Prime Minister Tarique Rahman held a meeting with relevant officials to explore ways to increase Bangladesh’s carbon credits by reducing carbon emissions and to formulate an action plan. The climate change-related meeting was held on Sunday at the Prime Minister’s Office under the Cabinet Division at the Bangladesh Secretariat, where the Prime Minister also issued necessary directives. During the meeting, ...

Prime Minister Tarique Rahman on Sunday released a commemorative postage stamp marking National Rural Development Day 2026. The day will be observed on Monday (July 6) under the theme: “Developed Villages, Prosperous Nation; Bangladesh First.” To mark the occasion, the Prime Minister released a Tk 10 commemorative postage stamp, along with a first-day cover and a Tk 5 data card, ...

Biman Bangladesh Airlines on Sunday resumed its direct Dhaka-Sylhet-Manchester service after a four-month suspension, restoring a key air link for thousands of Bangladeshi expatriates, particularly the Sylheti community living in northern England. The inaugural resumed flight, BG-208, landed at Osmani International Airport from Manchester at 12:04PM. Civil Aviation and Tourism Minister Afroza Khanam Rita and Prime Minister’s Adviser on Foreign ...

The National Board of Revenue (NBR) has urged taxpayers across the country to remain vigilant against a group of fraudsters who are impersonating tax officials and attempting to extort money by falsely claiming that taxpayers’ files have been selected for audit. In a press release issued today, the NBR said it has recently observed that fraudsters are contacting taxpayers from ...

Morocco dispatched a determined Canada 3-0 in the World Cup last 16 on Saturday as Azzedine Ounahi scored twice and the North Africans ended the record run of the co-hosts while advancing to the quarter-finals for the second time in a row. The scoreline flattered Morocco, who were on the back foot for most of the opening period and failed ...

Kylian Mbappé scored the decisive goal as France edged Paraguay 1-0 in sweltering conditions on Saturday to secure a place in the quarterfinals of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The French captain converted a second-half penalty at Philadelphia’s Lincoln Financial Field, helping Les Bleus advance to the last eight for the fourth consecutive World Cup. Playing under extreme heat, with ...

Commerce, Industries, Textiles and Jute Minister Khandakar Abdul Muktadir, MP, today said the government will introduce Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology to monitor the country’s market situation and help maintain price stability. Speaking as the chief guest at a distribution programme of government assistance, award and materials at the Sylhet Sadar Upazila Auditorium this afternoon, the minister said the initiative would ...

Another heatwave is on the way across parts of the UK with peak temperatures of 34C forecast. Temperatures in the south of England could reach 28C on Saturday, according to the Met Office. A week-long warning from health officials came into force at midday in parts of the UK, stating that high temperatures over the coming days could cause a ...