The government has suspended the acceptance and consideration of new applications for licences to set up autogas refuelling stations until further notice, citing the need for necessary measures by relevant authorities. The Energy and Mineral Resources Division under the Ministry of Power, Energy and Mineral Resources issued a directive in this regard on July 15 through its Operation-3 branch. The ...

The Bangladesh government has approved a major redesign of the e-passport booklet, introducing new images and rearranging existing ones to reflect the country’s history, heritage and significant events. The decision was announced through a notification issued by the Expatriation-4 branch of the Ministry of Home Affairs on Sunday (July 19). Under the revised design, images related to the 2024 July ...

Home Minister Salahuddin Ahmed today called on government officials to perform their duties with patriotism, integrity and professionalism while remaining completely free from political bias to fulfill the expectations of the people. “The civil service is one of the most privileged sections of society. Officials should not consider themselves rulers but rather public servants dedicated to serving the people,” he ...

Lionel Messi’s sensational FIFA World Cup campaign has reached another remarkable milestone after guiding Argentina to a second consecutive World Cup final. At 39, the Argentine captain is not only the leading contender to win his first-ever Golden Boot but has also emerged as the overwhelming favorite for a record-extending ninth Ballon d’Or, according to sports analysts and global betting ...

Information and Broadcasting Minister Zahir Uddin Swapon today said Bangladesh’s foreign policy is guided by economic priorities rather than geopolitical considerations, with trade, investment, remittances and overseas employment shaping the country’s diplomatic engagements. Addressing a seminar titled “Long Live Bangladesh-China Friendship”, organised by the Bangladesh-China Friendship Association (BCFA) at a hotel in the capital, he said China has the potential ...

At a time when private hospitals and clinics across Bangladesh have turned Caesarean sections into a lucrative business to the clinic oparators, a health worker in a remote corner of Tetulia upazila in Panchagarh has spent the last decade building the opposite kind of reputation. Meherun Nehar Lily has worked at the Kazipara Community Clinic in Burabari union in the ...

Bangladesh is set to implement a new five-year action plan aimed at strengthening the country’s trade capacity, improving the investment climate and enhancing competitiveness in global markets as it prepares for graduation from the Least Developed Country (LDC) category. The initiative will be implemented through the Country Programme Document (CPD) prepared for the third phase of the Enhanced Integrated Framework ...

State Minister for Environment, Forest and Climate Change Shaikh Faridul Islam said on Sunday that the government is placing nature-based solutions at the heart of its climate strategy, with a renewed focus on climate justice, environmental protection and stronger community participation. Faridul made the remarks while speaking as the chief guest at the launch of the European Union-funded project “Empowering ...

Obaidullah, Sub-Inspector (Unarmed) In-charge of Shrepur Police Outpost has been elected as the best Sub-Inspector (SI) of Moulvibazar district for the month of June 2026. He received the distinction for his professional success and remarkable efficiency. Moulvibazar District Superintendent of Police (SP) Md. Monirul Islam handed over the appreciation certificate to him on July 15. According to police sources, several ...

The prosecution has received the investigation report into the alleged killings during the Hefazat-e-Islam rally in the capital’s Shapla Chattar, with former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and 40 others named as accused. Chief Prosecutor of the International Crimes Tribunal (ICT), Aminul Islam, confirmed the development on Sunday. According to the investigation report, those accused, include former Army Chief General Aziz ...