Dhaka, April 9, 2026 — United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres has appointed Lieutenant General Mohammad Asadullah Minhazul Alam of Bangladesh as the new Force Commander of the United Nations Peacekeeping…
Education Minister ANM Ehsanul Hoque Milon said the government is considering introducing a hybrid (online-offline) education system in metropolitan areas to reduce traffic congestion and save fuel amid the current…
The United States and Iran agreed to a two-week ceasefire on Tuesday, just an hour before a deadline set by President Donald Trump for possible military escalation. Under the agreement,…
Bangladesh Bank has firmly dismissed speculation about a possible devaluation of the Taka, saying the country’s foreign exchange market remains stable and strong. In a press release issued today, the…
The United Nations Security Council is set to vote Tuesday on a revised resolution addressing Iran’s actions in the Strait of Hormuz, after stronger earlier drafts faced possible vetoes, diplomatic…
Prime Minister Tarique Rahman’s Defence Adviser, retired brigadier general AKM Shamsul Islam, has been given the additional responsibility of overseeing the Armed Forces Division alongside the Ministry of Defence. The…
State Minister for Foreign Affairs Shama Obaed Islam appreciated Libya for hosting Bangladeshi workers and welcomed its recent move to recruit medical personnel, reaffirming Dhaka’s commitment to stronger bilateral ties.…
Former Speaker of the Jatiya Sangsad Shirin Sharmin Chaudhury has been arrested from the capital’s Dhanmondi area. A team of the Detective Branch (DB) of the Dhaka Metropolitan Police carried…
The Executive Committee of the National Economic Council (ECNEC) approved five development projects with a total estimated cost of Tk 483.43 crore. Of the total, Tk 390.84 crore will come…
Home Minister Salahuddin Ahmed said the government will implement the July National Charter in line with the constitution, stressing that the constitution remains the only basis for fulfilling people’s aspirations.…