Day: July 31, 2026
Contractors to be Blacklisted for Irregularities in Development Work: Monzoor
Dhaka: State Minister for Housing and Public Works Ahmmad Sohel Monzoor on Wednesday warned that contracts of the firms concerned will be cancelled if they fail to complete project work with honesty within the stipulated time, or if any irregularity i…
Seminar Highlights Key Elements for Success of Bangladesh’s FY2026-27 National Budget
Dhaka: Economists and academics on Wednesday emphasized that the success of the FY2026-27 national budget will depend on effective implementation, stronger institutions, and preparing the country’s workforce with advanced technological skills. The sem…
Tripura CM Sends Pineapples to PM Reciprocating Mango Gift
Dhaka: Tripura Chief Minister Dr Manik Saha on Wednesday sent 600 Queen variety pineapples to Prime Minister Tarique Rahman as a goodwill gesture, reciprocating a recent gift of mangoes from the Bangladesh government. The consignment arrived through t…
Poultry Farmers Demand 6-Point Reform to Curb Corporate Monopoly
Dhaka: The Bangladesh Marginal Poultry Industry Protection Association has urged the government to implement a 6-point demand to rescue marginal poultry farmers from soaring production costs and corporate market manipulation. At a roundtable discussio…
US-Bangla Airlines Announces $1.5 Billion Fleet Expansion with 21 Boeing Aircraft
Dhaka: US-Bangla Airlines is set to expand its fleet significantly by acquiring 21 Boeing aircraft through a lease program valued at approximately $1.5 billion. This move represents one of the largest fleet expansions in the history of Bangladesh’s pr…
JU Appoints New Proctor Following Prof Rashidul’s Resignation
Dhaka: Jahangirnagar University (JU) has appointed Prof Md Zakir Hossain of the Department of Philosophy as its proctor on a temporary basis after accepting the resignation of Proctor Prof Dr AKM Rashidul Alam. The university announced the appointment…
Minister Dismisses Nagad Sale Rumours, Urges Increased Profitability and Competitiveness
Dhaka: Posts, Telecommunications and Information Technology Minister Faqir Mahbub Anam has dismissed recent media reports suggesting that mobile financial service provider Nagad is being sold for Tk 1,500 crore, terming them “baseless rumours.” Speaki…
All Offices and Post Offices Declared Smoke-Free by Directorate of Posts
Dhaka: The Directorate of Posts has officially declared all its offices and post offices as 100% smoke-free and tobacco-free zones. This announcement was made by Director General Kazi Asadul Islam during an event titled “Sustainable Tobacco Control In…