Microphone malfunction forces 20-minute suspension of parliamentary session, Speaker terms ‘disgraceful’

Speaker Hafiz Uddin Ahmad announced the suspension of the session for 40 minutes, 20 minutes each for microphone malfunction and the Maghrib prayer.

Bangladesh’s preparations for LDC graduation weak: UN report

LDC countries are reviewed every three years. Graduation eligibility is assessed based on three criteria: per capita income, human resources, and economic and environmental vulnerability.

Tuesday will be Power Plant Day and Bridge Day, Trump in expletive-laden social media post

US President Donald Trump threatened in an expletive-laden social media post Sunday to strike Iran’s power plants and bridges.

Mahdi Amin, Saleh Shibly made PMO spokespersons

Prime Minister’s Adviser Mahdi Amin and Press Secretary AAM Saleh Shibly have been made spokespersons for providing PMO related official information to the press.

Govt employees: New pay structure recommendations will be reviewed

Bill passed in Parliament setting entry age for govt jobs at 32

Exclusive Interview: Asif Nazrul Reasons for skepticism about reforms stem from past experience

The ordinances related to civil and criminal procedures, legal aid, cybersecurity, or personal data protection will genuinely increase opportunities for establishing citizens' safety and rights.

Opinion Can Bangladesh attain Sustainable Development Goals by 2030?

An inclusive and well-aligned policy framework can still help redirect the country toward its SDG commitments and enable to reach the peak by the deadline

6 state-owned banks Loans of top 120 defaulters amount to over Tk 1000b, only Tk 4.69b recovered

The six state-owned banks—Sonali, Agrani, Janata, Rupali, Basic, and BDBL—are unable to recover loans at the desired rate from their top 120 defaulters.

State Minister for Energy announces time for shops and malls

Govt can take any decision regarding RAB, we will continue our work: DG

Eid Films Strong turnout in third week, concern over suspension of evening show

Previous govt neglected measles–rubella vaccination prog: Health Minister

Country now under strain of load shedding

US ambassador calls on PM

TOP SHOTS (5 April 2026)

BNP’s stance on reforms: Some critical, some pending

Decision on edu institutions at next cabinet meeting: Education Minister

Dept. of Prisons Officials reinstated before probes concluded

Local Govt BNP govt also retaining power to dismiss elected representatives "at will"

Speaker Hafiz Uddin AhmadScreengrab of a video of Sangsad TV

Microphone malfunction forces 20-minute suspension of parliamentary session, Speaker terms ‘disgraceful’

Speaker Hafiz Uddin Ahmad announced the suspension of the session for 40 minutes, 20 minutes each for microphone malfunction and the Maghrib prayer.

Bangladesh’s preparations for LDC graduation weak: UN report

Tuesday will be Power Plant Day and Bridge Day, Trump in expletive-laden social media post

Mahdi Amin, Saleh Shibly made PMO spokespersons

Govt employees: New pay structure recommendations will be reviewed

The Secretary Committee will continue to review the recommendations for the proposed pay structure for government officials and employees.

Bill passed in Parliament setting entry age for govt jobs at 32

Two separate bills in this regard were passed in Parliament today, Sunday, thereby turning the ordinances into law.

Exclusive Interview: Asif Nazrul Reasons for skepticism about reforms stem from past experience

Opinion Can Bangladesh attain Sustainable Development Goals by 2030?

6 state-owned banks Loans of top 120 defaulters amount to over Tk 1000b, only Tk 4.69b recovered

State Minister for Energy announces time for shops and malls

Govt can take any decision regarding RAB, we will continue our work: DG

Eid Films Strong turnout in third week, concern over suspension of evening show

Previous govt neglected measles–rubella vaccination prog: Health Minister

The next phase of vaccination will take place on 12 April in the two city corporations of Dhaka, as well as in Mymensingh and Barishal

Country now under strain of load shedding

Amid a global energy crisis triggered by the US and Israel’s attack on Iran, Bangladesh is facing a shortage of fuel oil on the one

US ambassador calls on PM

US Ambassador to Bangladesh Brent T. Christensen today paid a courtesy call on Prime Minister Tarique Rahman.

TOP SHOTS (5 April 2026)

BNP’s stance on reforms: Some critical, some pending

Decision on edu institutions at next cabinet meeting: Education Minister

Dept. of Prisons Officials reinstated before probes concluded

Local Govt BNP govt also retaining power to dismiss elected representatives "at will"

Bangladesh’s preparations for LDC graduation weak: UN report

LDC countries are reviewed every three years. Graduation eligibility is assessed based on three criteria: per capita income, human resources, and economic and environmental vulnerability.

Tuesday will be Power Plant Day and Bridge Day, Trump in expletive-laden social media post

US President Donald Trump threatened in an expletive-laden social media post Sunday to strike Iran’s power plants and bridges.

Mahdi Amin, Saleh Shibly made PMO spokespersons

TOP SHOTS (5 April 2026)

BNP’s stance on reforms: Some critical, some pending

Decision on edu institutions at next cabinet meeting: Education Minister

Dept. of Prisons Officials reinstated before probes concluded

Local Govt BNP govt also retaining power to dismiss elected representatives "at will"

Speaker Hafiz Uddin AhmadScreengrab of a video of Sangsad TV

Microphone malfunction forces 20-minute suspension of parliamentary session, Speaker terms ‘disgraceful’

Speaker Hafiz Uddin Ahmad announced the suspension of the session for 40 minutes, 20 minutes each for microphone malfunction and the Maghrib prayer.

Govt employees: New pay structure recommendations will be reviewed

The Secretary Committee will continue to review the recommendations for the proposed pay structure for government officials and employees.

Bill passed in Parliament setting entry age for govt jobs at 32

Two separate bills in this regard were passed in Parliament today, Sunday, thereby turning the ordinances into law.

State Minister for Energy announces time for shops and malls

Govt can take any decision regarding RAB, we will continue our work: DG

Eid Films Strong turnout in third week, concern over suspension of evening show

Previous govt neglected measles–rubella vaccination prog: Health Minister

The next phase of vaccination will take place on 12 April in the two city corporations of Dhaka, as well as in Mymensingh and Barishal

Country now under strain of load shedding

Amid a global energy crisis triggered by the US and Israel’s attack on Iran, Bangladesh is facing a shortage of fuel oil on the one

US ambassador calls on PM

US Ambassador to Bangladesh Brent T. Christensen today paid a courtesy call on Prime Minister Tarique Rahman.

Exclusive Interview: Asif Nazrul Reasons for skepticism about reforms stem from past experience

The ordinances related to civil and criminal procedures, legal aid, cybersecurity, or personal data protection will genuinely increase opportunities for establishing citizens' safety and rights.

Opinion Can Bangladesh attain Sustainable Development Goals by 2030?

An inclusive and well-aligned policy framework can still help redirect the country toward its SDG commitments and enable to reach the peak by the deadline

6 state-owned banks Loans of top 120 defaulters amount to over Tk 1000b, only Tk 4.69b recovered

The six state-owned banks—Sonali, Agrani, Janata, Rupali, Basic, and BDBL—are unable to recover loans at the desired rate from their top 120 defaulters.