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Govt forms high-level committee to strengthen mobile courts

Govt forms high-level committee to strengthen mobile courts

The government has formed a seven-member high-level committee to recommend measures to enhance the effectiveness of mobile courts and remove the legal, policy and institutional barriers affecting thei...

  • 12 Jul 2026
PM seeks faster progress on Dhaka’s two waste-to-energy projects

PM seeks faster progress on Dhaka’s two waste-to-energy projects

Prime Minister Tarique Rahman on Sunday directed the authorities concerned to expedite two major waste-to-energy projects for Dhaka, saying the schemes must be implemented on time using the best avail...

  • 12 Jul 2026
2 killed, 4 injured in shooting near Toronto festival

2 killed, 4 injured in shooting near Toronto festival

Two people were killed and four others injured in a shooting near a street festival in Toronto on Saturday, police said, after initially warning the public about an active shooter before later declari...

  • 12 Jul 2026
PM to inaugurate ‘Youth, Startups and Bangladesh’s potential’ event at DU on July 14

PM to inaugurate ‘Youth, Startups and Bangladesh’s potential’ event at DU on July 14

Prime Minister Tarique Rahman is expected to formally inaugurate and attend as chief guest the ‘Youth, Startups and Bangladesh’s potential’ event at Dhaka University on July 14. DemographicsDU, in col...

  • 11 Jul 2026
52 Arrested, Including 10 Bangladeshis, in Kuala Lumpur Underground Luxury Club Raid

52 Arrested, Including 10 Bangladeshis, in Kuala Lumpur Underground Luxury Club Raid

Malaysian immigration authorities have arrested 52 people, including 10 Bangladeshi men, during a pre-dawn raid on an underground luxury illegal entertainment club in Kuala Lumpur.The operation, coden...

  • 11 Jul 2026
Bandarban tourist spots closed until July 15

Bandarban tourist spots closed until July 15

The district administration has announced the closure of all tourist spots in Bandarban until July 15 amid heavy rainfall, weather-related risks and concerns over public safety.The decision was announ...

  • 11 Jul 2026
Spain edge Belgium 2-1 as Merino strikes late again

Spain edge Belgium 2-1 as Merino strikes late again

Mikel Merino delivered another late match-winning goal as Spain defeated Belgium 2-1 on Friday to secure a place in the FIFA World Cup semifinals, where they will face France.Just days after scoring a...

  • 11 Jul 2026
PM asks administration, party leaders to stand by flood victims

PM asks administration, party leaders to stand by flood victims

Prime Minister Tarique Rahman on Friday directed the administration and party leaders and activists to stand by people affected by floods caused by heavy rainfall across the country and ensure coordin...

  • 11 Jul 2026
PM orders prompt measures to support flood victims

PM orders prompt measures to support flood victims

Prime Minister Tarique Rahman has directed the authorities to intensify relief and rescue efforts for people affected by floods and heavy rainfall across the country, while also asking BNP leaders and...

  • 10 Jul 2026
461 stranded tourists evacuated from Sajek Valley

461 stranded tourists evacuated from Sajek Valley

Some 461 tourists, who had got stranded in Sajek Valley in Baghaichari upazila of Rangamati due to heavy rain, landslides and severed road communication, have been evacuated with the help of Banglades...

  • 10 Jul 2026
Australia to stage Big Bash season opener in Chennai

Australia to stage Big Bash season opener in Chennai

Australia's Twenty20 domestic competition will open its cricket season in India in December and Big Bash League officials are hoping for a big turnout at Chennai's 38,000-seat MA Chidambaram Stadium.A...

  • 10 Jul 2026
Woman found hanging at Khulna home

Woman found hanging at Khulna home

Police recovered the hanging body of a young woman from a house on the Haji Faiz Uddin Cross Road of Sonadanga in Khulna city on Thursday night.The deceased was identified as Papiya, 27, wife of Ripon...

  • 10 Jul 2026
Maritime ports asked to keep hoisted cautionary signal No. 3

Maritime ports asked to keep hoisted cautionary signal No. 3

The maritime ports of Chattogram, Cox’s Bazar, Mongla and Payra have been advised to keep hoisted local cautionary signal No. 3 as a well-marked low over central Uttar Pradesh and adjoining areas pers...

  • 10 Jul 2026
PM confers Environment Award 2026 on six individuals, institutions

PM confers Environment Award 2026 on six individuals, institutions

Prime Minister Tarique Rahman today conferred the National Environment Award-2025 on three distinguished persons and three institutions in recognition of their outstanding contributions to environment...

  • 09 Jul 2026
Bangladesh urges stronger energy cooperation with Algeria

Bangladesh urges stronger energy cooperation with Algeria

Bangladesh on Thursday requested Algeria to enhance collaboration in the field of energy to ensure country’s long-term energy security. MapsThe two countries discussed avenues to strengthen cooperatio...

  • 09 Jul 2026
Sylhet gets yet another new DC

Sylhet gets yet another new DC

The government has now appointed Abdullah Al Mamun, a deputy secretary at the Information and Communication Technology Division, as the new deputy commissioner (DC) of Sylhet.The Ministry of Public Ad...

  • 09 Jul 2026
PMs photo absent from official event banners following new govt directive

PMs photo absent from official event banners following new govt directive

Banners and festoons at Thursday's official inauguration of the World Environment Day programme and National Tree Fair carried no photograph of Prime Minister Tarique Rahman, reflecting the government...

  • 09 Jul 2026
Maritime ports asked to hoist cautionary signal No 3

Maritime ports asked to hoist cautionary signal No 3

The Maritime ports of Chattogram, Cox’s Bazar, Mongla and Payra have been advised to keep hoisted local cautionary signal No 3 as the well-marked low persists over Northwest Madhya Pradesh and adjoini...

  • 09 Jul 2026
DMP arrests 296 in 24 hrs, files 46 cases

DMP arrests 296 in 24 hrs, files 46 cases

Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) arrested 296 people and filed 46 cases during its regular drives across the capital in 24 hours till Thursday morning.During the drives, police seized  132 kg of c...

  • 09 Jul 2026
PM inaugurates Environment Fair, National Tree Plantation Campaign

PM inaugurates Environment Fair, National Tree Plantation Campaign

Prime Minister Tarique Rahman on Thursday inaugurated the Environment Fair 2026 and the National Tree Plantation Campaign and National Tree Fair 2026, highlighting the importance of protecting the env...

  • 09 Jul 2026