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BNP leader Amir Khasru Mahmud Chowdhury spoke with European Union Ambassador Michael Miller at a political office meeting. The BNP official discussed his party's plan to limit prime ministers to two terms. BNP Chairperson Begum Khaleda Zia first suggested this idea eight years ago. She made the...

Bangladesh plans to move its labour court cases online through a new computer system. The digital platform will help judges process worker disputes much faster than before. Labour Secretary AHM Shafiquzzaman made this announcement during a government meeting with International Labour...

Biman Bangladesh Airlines plans to lease two aircraft within the next few months. The national carrier faces a severe shortage of planes that limits its ability to serve passengers. Managing Director Shafiqur Rahman announced the decision during a workshop at company headquarters. Global...

Dhaka North City Corporation started a tree planting campaign Thursday morning. The program will last three months and aims to make the capital city greener. Environment adviser Syeda Rizwana Hasan opened the event at Hararbari premises. City administrator Mohammad Ezaz joined the ceremony as...

Bangladesh will start checking how well children learn at primary schools across the nation. The government plans to use new Assessment Tools starting July 1 for six months. Officials want to find out how students perform in grades three through five. The program will look at education quality...

A Dhaka court approved police custody for three days to question former Chief Election Officer Kazi Habibul Awal. Authorities want to investigate claims about fake voting during the 2024 election. Police had asked to hold him for 10 days but received permission for less time. The suspect's...

Bangladesh investigators discovered torture rooms at nearly every detention center they examined. Officials who ran these facilities tried to destroy evidence after August 5, 2024. The commission still found traces of torture equipment that matched stories from survivors. Workers had installed...

Iran's embassy thanked Bangladesh for backing the country during recent Middle East fighting. The diplomatic mission praised Bangladesh's strong criticism of Israeli military actions. Embassy officials said they felt grateful for support from Bangladeshi citizens and leaders. The statement...

Bangladesh government officials accused former journalist Masuda Bhatti of spreading lies about the country. The Chief Adviser's Press Wing released a statement attacking her recent video claims. Bhatti had worked closely with the Awami League political party before her dismissal. She lost her...

Bangladesh's Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus ordered officials to place solar panels on all government building rooftops. He made this announcement during a National Rooftop Solar Programme meeting at State Guest House Jamuna. The country wants to boost renewable energy production through...

Court investigators completed their examination of Abu Sayed's death during last summer's student protests. The International Crimes Tribunal agency submitted findings that name 30 suspects. Police officers appear among those facing accusations. Prosecutor Mizanul Islam announced the development...

Bangladesh's Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus praised religious officials for managing this year's hajj pilgrimage successfully. He met with Ministry of Religious Affairs representatives at State Guest House Jamuna to discuss the achievement. Yunus directed the ministry to begin planning...

Bangladesh Navy leaders celebrated the launch of three new diving boats at Khulna Naval Berth today. Admiral M Nazmul Hassan handed command papers to boat captains during the ceremony. The vessels carry the names Pankouri, Gangchil and Machranga. Workers at Khulna Shipyard built all three boats...

Bangladesh started its Higher Secondary Certificate exams with strong security measures and health safeguards. Education Adviser Prof Dr Chowdhury Rafiqul Abrar visited the Vashantek Government College testing site and confirmed the tests run fairly across the nation. Officials took steps to...

Bangladesh plans new rules to stop fake criminal charges and wrongful arrests. Law Adviser Dr Asif Nazrul announced the changes during a criminal justice meeting at a Dhaka hotel. The government wants to balance police powers with citizen protection. Officials refuse to share details about the...

Bangladesh launched a new program to fight air pollution from dust particles. Environment Adviser Syeda Rizwana Hasan announced the Zero Soil plan during a tree planting event Wednesday. The initiative aims to cover all bare ground with plants and grass across Dhaka. City officials and residents...

Bangladesh's Home Adviser Lieutenant General Md Jahangir Alam Chowdhury called for new methods to fight drug abuse. He spoke about dangerous synthetic drugs spreading around the world. The retired general said authorities must create fresh strategies to stop these substances. Law enforcement...

Weather forecasters predict rain will fall across most of Bangladesh during the next day. The Met Office expects light and moderate rainfall to begin at 9 a.m. Thursday morning. Thunderstorms may bring lightning and strong wind gusts to several regions. Heavy downpours could hit some areas of...

Bangladesh's National Legal Aid Services Organization has helped poor people with legal problems since 2009. The group reports it handled 428,301 cases for people who could not pay lawyers. Officials say 1,226,019 people will receive help through May 2025. The organization provides free legal...

Hip cafes around the world serve matcha drinks to eager customers. Japanese tea makers cannot produce enough of the green powder to meet rising demand. The bright green tea comes from special leaves grown under shade before harvest. Workers hand-pick the leaves and grind them between stone mills...