Day: July 30, 2026
4 More Die with Measles-Like Symptoms; Death Toll Rises to 835
Dhaka: Four more children died with measles-like symptoms in 24 hours until 8:00am on Thursday, bringing the combined tally of confirmed and suspected measles-related deaths to 835 in the country.
According to United News of Bangladesh, the Director…
State Minister Aninda Islam Amit Emphasizes No Wasteful Spending on Unplanned Projects
Dhaka: State Minister for Power, Energy and Mineral Resources Aninda Islam Amit has declared that the government will not permit a recurrence of past practices that resulted in the squandering of public funds on unplanned and unnecessary projects. He …
Hasina to Face Legal Consequences Upon Return to Bangladesh: Law Minister
Dhaka: Law, Justice and Parliamentary Affairs Minister Md Asaduzzaman announced that Sheikh Hasina, the former prime minister and convicted individual, will face legal proceedings if she returns to Bangladesh. This statement came during a press event …
Tarique Rahman Seen as Catalyst for Change, Says Fakhrul
Dhaka: Local Government, Rural Development and Co-operatives Minister Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir expressed concern over the lack of change in the country’s administrative culture despite the July mass uprising, but voiced hope for transformation unde…
DSCC Budget Prioritises Drainage, Dengue Control, Civic Services: Administrator
Dhaka: Dhaka South City Corporation (DSCC) Administrator Abdus Salam on Thursday said the city authority has prepared a realistic and implementable budget for FY2026-27 without imposing any additional tax burden on people, while prioritising balanced …
PM Orders Completion of Reopening and Privatisation of Closed State-Run Factories by 2026
Dhaka: Prime Minister Tarique Rahman on Thursday directed the authorities concerned to complete the process of reopening long-closed state-owned industrial units, accelerating their privatisation, and attracting private investment by 2026.
According…
PM’s Defence Adviser Commends PLA Modernisation and China’s Support to Bangladesh
Dhaka: Defence Adviser to the Prime Minister Brigadier General AKM Shamsul Islam has highly praised the achievements of the Chinese People’s Liberation Army’s (PLA’s) modernisation and the traditional friendship between Bangladesh and China. He expres…
Customs Seizes 101 Cartons of Misdeclared Imported Goods from UAE
Customs intelligence and investigation directorate: Officials have seized 101 cartons of allegedly misdeclared imported goods worth around Tk 1 crore at the air freight area of Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport, suspecting violations of Banglades…