nongovernmental groups - October 16, 2026

Govt Sanctions BDT 9.49 Cr for Freedom Fighters' Burial and Transport Costs

The Ministry of Liberation War Affairs has allocated BDT 9.49 crore from the 2026-27 fiscal year budget to cover immediate expenses related to the burial, cremation and transportation of the

Nepal Thanks Bangladesh for Aid Offer following Border Flash Floods

Nepal has formally thanked the Government of Bangladesh for its offer of assistance, noting that it will remain in close coordination with Dhaka regarding any specific support that may be

5 Local Govt Polls in Current Fiscal, BDT 6000 Cr Allocated: LGRD State Minister

State Minister for Local Government, Rural Development and Cooperatives Mir Shahe Alam on Tuesday said five local government elections will be held in the country during the current fiscal year,

Four Ministers, Two State Ministers Get New Portfolios

The four newly appointed ministers and two state ministers, who joined the cabinet on Friday, were assigned their respective portfolios late Friday night, according to a gazette notification. Dr Abdul Moyeen

Media Must Watch Government while Granting Time to Deliver: Mirza Fakhrul

Local Government, Rural Development and Co-operatives Minister and BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir called upon media outlets on Friday to maintain vigilant oversight of the administration and expose

Historic July Mass Uprising Day Observed Today

Today, Wednesday, August 5, marks the historic July Mass Uprising Day. On this momentous day in 2024, the-then Awami League government collapsed in the face of a mass student-citizen movement and

Govt Sends 32 DCs Into Compulsory Retirement

The government has sent 32 former Deputy Commissioners (DCs), who served as Returning Officers during the 11th National Parliamentary Election held under the Awami League government in 2018, into compulsory

Bangladesh Secures Lowest 10 Percent Tariff Tier under New US Trade Measure

Bangladesh has been assigned the lowest duty rate of 10 percent under a newly enacted US trade action, enabling the country to maintain a competitive advantage over key garment-exporting rivals

No Party Symbols in Local Government Elections: Mirza Fakhrul

Local Government Minister Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir has announced that the country's local government elections will be held in accordance with traditional rules, with no party symbols being used in

PM Urges Unity Amidst Differences, Warns Against Political Sabotage

Prime Minister and BNP Chairman Tarique Rahman has called upon party members to maintain the same level of solidarity they demonstrated over the past 17 years. Addressing an organizational meeting at

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