PM Tarique heads home after five-day UNGA visit
UNB, Dhaka
26 September 2026 • Governance
51st special BCS circular issued for 5,000 health cadre posts
Star Online Report
24 September 2026 • Governance
Govt had no better alternative to fuel price hike: Zahed
Star Online Report 
22 September 2026 • Governance
Justice Debasish Roy Chowdhury made regular High Court judge
Star Online Report
21 September 2026 • Legal System
Six police officers dismissed over prolonged absence from duty
Star Online Report
21 September 2026 • Legal System

Cabinet okays proposal on two deals with UAE

The cabinet yesterday approved two proposals to ratify two agreements with the United Arab Emirates.
30 March 2015

Bangladesh condemns Houthi actions in Yemen

Bangladesh strongly condemns actions by the Houthis against the legitimate government led by President Abd Rabbuh Mansur Hadi of Yemen
30 March 2015

Cabinet okays 1pc surcharge on mobile phone use

The cabinet approves a new law to introduce 1 percent surcharge on mobile phone use, cabinet secretary says. The government will earn Tk 140cr each year when the law will become effective.
30 March 2015

700 deputy, joint, additional secretaries await promotion

The government is set to promote around 700 civil servants to the ranks of deputy, joint and additional secretary although an
29 March 2015

Two killed as roof collapses during concert

Two youths were killed and two others injured as the tin roof of an abandoned school building caved in during a concert at Bhomra in
29 March 2015

Prime minister for two more divs splitting Dhaka, Ctg

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina yesterday emphasised the importance of creating two new divisions in the country splitting the existing
28 March 2015

Ganges Barrage Project blessing for country

The proposed Ganges Barrage Project will be a blessing for Bangladesh since the country is a low riparian area facing water-related
28 March 2015

140 cops off to Sudan peace mission

A team of 140 police personnel yesterday left Bangladesh to join in the United Nations peacekeeping mission in Darfur of Sudan.
28 March 2015

Dhaka, Delhi ties at its best

India has described its current relations with Bangladesh "best" compared to past bilateral relations.
27 March 2015

Independence Day celebrated in Bangladeshi mission in India

The 44th Independence Day of Bangladesh was celebrated in the Bangladeshi high commission in India on Thursday evening.
27 March 2015

US cares for Bangladesh: Biswal

US Assistant Secretary of State for South and Central Asian Affairs Nisha Desai Biswal says the United States cares Bangladesh mentioning that Bangladesh-US relations are larger and stronger than ever
27 March 2015

Homage to martyrs

The nation yesterday celebrated the 45th Independence Day, paying rich tribute to the millions of martyrs who made the supreme
26 March 2015

Teen killed in Dinajpur bomb blast

A teenage boy is killed as a crude bomb went off in Nawabganj upazila of Dinajpur
26 March 2015

Nation celebrates 45th Independence Day

The nation is celebrating the 45th Independence and National Day today with due solemnity and festivity
26 March 2015

Haji Salim in deep water

Haji Mohammad Salim is most likely to quit his mayoral bid in Dhaka South City Corporation (DSCC) election as the Awami League
25 March 2015

Independence Museum opens to public today

The Museum of Independence, situated beneath the Swadhinota Stombho (the glass tower) on the historical Suhrawardy Uddyan in the
25 March 2015

Banks warned against funding militancy

State Minister for Finance M Abdul Mannan told the parliament that the government would take stern actions against banks concerned if the allegation of funding militancy is proved
24 March 2015

Cash incentives in offing for poor pregnant women

Bangladesh is going to introduce cash incentives for poor pregnant women and under-five children in seven northern districts to
23 March 2015

Govt to lift restriction on foreigners' entry to CHT

The government is going to lift a recently imposed restriction, allowing foreign tourists to visit Chittagong Hill Tracts (CHT) without permission from the home ministry
23 March 2015

JS body for spreading Joyeeta's activities

The parliamentary standing committee on women and children affairs ministry yesterday suggested spreading the activities of Joyeeta, an
22 March 2015