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817 Primary Teacher Recruits Await Verification: Education Minister

Education and Primary and Mass Education Minister Dr A N M Ehsanul Haque Milon said verification of the addresses and required information of 817 candidates recommended for assistant teacher posts at government primary schools remains pending. The verification process will continue until October 1,

Tarique Rahman Says Bangladesh Will Set Date for Pakistan Visit After Meeting Shehbaz Sharif

Bangladesh Prime Minister Tarique Rahman said his government would decide on a date for his planned visit to Pakistan, following a meeting with Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on the sidelines of the ongoing 81st session of the UN General Assembly in New York. “We will fix a time. We will d

First Meeting Between PM Tarique Rahman and Shehbaz Sharif in New York

Pakistani Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif and Bangladesh Prime Minister Tarique Rahman held their first meeting in New York on Thursday local time, pledging to further deepen mutually beneficial bilateral relations, according to Turkey’s state-run Anadolu Agency.

Tarique Rahman Meets Iranian President in New York, Key Issues Discussed

Bangladesh Prime Minister Tarique Rahman met Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian in New York on Wednesday, on the sidelines of the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly, to discuss the impact of regional conflict on Bangladeshi migrant workers, remittances, shipping and energy security

Local Body Polls Within This Fiscal Year: State Minister Mir Shahe Alam

The Bangladesh government wants the Election Commission to complete local government elections within the current fiscal year, State Minister for Local Government, Rural Development and Cooperatives Mir Shahe Alam said on Sunday.

Erdogan Meets PM Tarique Rahman, Calls to ‘Further Institutionalize’ Dhaka-Ankara Ties

Bangladesh Prime Minister Tarique Rahman and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan held a bilateral meeting at Turkish House in New York on Tuesday local time, discussing stronger Bangladesh-Turkey relations, trade, investment, defence cooperation and regional issues. A statement posted on the Pri

Bus Fare Hiked by 17 Poisha Per Km; Official Gazette Today

Bangladesh has decided to increase bus fares by Tk0.17 per kilometre for both long-distance and metropolitan services following a Tk20-per-litre rise in fuel prices. The revised fares will formally take effect after the government issues a notification, expected on Tuesday.

Surging Fuel Costs Threaten to Strain Daily Life

Bangladesh has increased the prices of all petroleum fuels by Tk20 per litre, taking fuel prices to their highest level in the country’s history and raising concerns about higher living costs, transport fares and inflation. The government said the increase was necessary to reduce the recent subsidy

Bangladesh–India Work on PM Tarique Rahman’s Proposed New Delhi Visit in November

Bangladeshi and Indian officials have resumed discussions to finalise Prime Minister Tarique Rahman’s proposed visit to New Delhi in November, following a period of strain in bilateral relations, The Hindu reported, citing diplomatic sources. Diplomatic sources said both countries were working to a

No Union Parishad Polls This Year, Govt Tells EC

Bangladesh’s Election Commission (EC) has been informed by government officials that Union Parishad elections cannot be held this year, despite the commission’s preliminary plan to begin voting in November. Officials said they may need up to one month to determine how long preparations for the polls

ACC Seeks Bank and Foreign Asset Details of Former Adviser Asif Mahmud

Bangladesh’s Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) has requested details of domestic and overseas assets, bank accounts and investments held by former interim government adviser Asif Mahmud Sajib Bhuiyan, his wife Panna, and their related persons and entities as part of an ongoing inquiry. The ACC has s

Ziaur Rahman’s ‘Memories of the War of Independence’ Added to Textbooks

Ziaur Rahman’s article, “Memories of the War of Independence”, will be included as a new chapter in Bangladesh’s Class 9-10 Bangla Literature textbook from the 2027 academic year, following final approval by the National Curriculum Coordination Committee (NCCSC), the National Curriculum and Textbook

Stall Over New Bangladesh Envoy as Delhi Holds Back Clearance

India has not yet granted formal approval for Bangladesh’s nomination of Foreign Secretary Asad Alam Siam as its next high commissioner to New Delhi, more than a month after Dhaka submitted his name, according to an NDTV report. Bangladesh wants to appoint Siam as its next high commissioner in Delh

Tribunal Sentences Obaidul Quader, 6 Others to Death for Crimes Against Humanity

Bangladesh’s International Crimes Tribunal-2 on Tuesday sentenced seven fugitive political leaders, including banned Awami League General Secretary Obaidul Quader, to death for crimes against humanity over killings during the July-August 2024 anti-discrimination student movement.

Government ‘Unaware’ of EC’s Proposed Seven-Phase Union Parishad Election Dates

Bangladesh’s Election Commission has announced possible dates for seven phases of Union Parishad elections, but State Minister for Local Government Mir Shahe Alam said on Tuesday that the government had no prior knowledge of the move. Speaking to journalists at the Secretariat, Mir Shahe Alam said

MMC Hospital Fire: Conflicting Claims Over Deaths After Chaotic Evacuation

A fire on the eighth floor of the new building at Mymensingh Medical College (MMC) Hospital on Monday evening caused panic among patients, relatives and staff, triggering a rush down the stairs. Conflicting statements from police and the administration have created uncertainty over whether anyone di