Day: July 27, 2026
32 Former Deputy Commissioners Compulsorily Retired Over 2018 Election Controversy
Dhaka: The government has mandated the compulsory retirement of 32 former deputy commissioners (DCs) who served as returning officers during the disputed 2018 parliamentary elections under the Awami League regime. The Ministry of Public Administration…
National Integrity Initiative Commences at Ministry of Defence
Colombo: The Ministry of Defence marked the commencement of National Integrity Week by administering the National Integrity Pledge, joining the island-wide programme launched under the theme, “A Culture of Integrity – A Clean Sri Lanka,” today (27 Jul…
PM Urges Editors to Highlight Both Constructive Criticism and Govt’s Positive Initiatives
Dhaka: Prime Minister Tarique Rahman on Monday urged newspaper editors to continue offering constructive criticism of the government while also highlighting its positive initiatives so that people remain informed about measures taken in the public int…
Charges Filed Against Hasina, Aziz Ahmed, 39 Others Over Shapla Chattar Crackdown
Dhaka: The prosecution on Monday submitted formal charges against 41 people, including ousted prime minister Sheikh Hasina and former army chief General (retd) Aziz Ahmed, over the May 5, 2013 crackdown on Hefazat-e-Islam’s Shapla Chattar rally in Dha…
FSRU Fire Disrupts LNG Imports, Gas Crisis May Last 10-15 More Days: Energy Minister
Dhaka: Power, Energy and Mineral Resources Minister Iqbal Hassan Mahmood on Monday announced that a fire at one of Bangladesh’s two Floating Storage and Regasification Units (FSRUs) has disrupted liquefied natural gas (LNG) imports. This incident has …
BMD Forecasts Light to Moderate Rain Across Country
Dhaka: Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) has forecast light to moderate rain across the country in the next 24 hours commencing 9am on Monday. ‘Light to moderate rain or thunder showers accompanied by temporary gusty wind are likely to occur …
Nahid’s Zimbabwe Appearance Aimed at Keeping Him Ready, Says Bashar
Dhaka: Chief Selector Habibul Bashar on Monday stated that Nahid Rana’s inclusion in the T20I series against Zimbabwe was part of a strategic workload management plan. The objective was to ensure that the fast bowler remained match-ready for the upcom…
Presidential Election Set to Proceed on Schedule: Mirza Fakhrul
Dhaka: The presidential election will proceed as scheduled, with candidates to be nominated based on the party’s decision, announced LGRD Minister Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir. He addressed the media after inaugurating the divisional office of the Bang…