republic day - October 18, 2026

PM Foresees Economic Turnaround in 4-5 Years through Public-Private Partnership

Prime Minister Tarique Rahman expressed optimism on Saturday that Bangladesh's economic landscape could undergo a positive transformation within four to five years, provided the public and private sectors collaborate effectively

GPS Mandatory in Public Transport Starting Today

To establish discipline in the country's road transport sector, monitor vehicle movement, and improve route management, the government has made the installation and activation of Global Positioning System (GPS) devices

Fake DO Letter Scam: AC Land Shawon Majumdar Withdrawn

The Ministry of Public Administration has withdrawn Assistant Commissioner (Land) Shawon Majumdar Suman from his current workstation following allegations of creating and using a fake DO (Demi-Official) letter under the

Ebola Worsens in Congo, Infections Surpass 3,000

Ebola virus infections are increasing at an alarming rate in the Central African nation of the Democratic Republic of Congo. The number of infections has risen to 3,075, resulting in

PM Calls for Public-Private Collaboration to Boost Industrial Growth

Prime Minister Tarique Rahman has pledged full government support to investors committed to reviving closed and loss-making state-owned factories across the country. The assurance came during a roadshow organized for local

US-Iran Peace Accord Reached, War Set to End

The United States and Iran have reached a peace agreement, bringing an end to their long-standing conflict. US President Donald Trump and Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif announced the development on

REUTERS EXCLUSIVE: / Iran Secures Billions from UAE on Condition of Halting Attacks

The United Arab Emirates has agreed to release billions of dollars in funds to Iran, according to four sources familiar with the matter. The wealthy Gulf nation’s tactical shift comes after

Thalassaemia Emerges as Major Public Health Concern in Bangladesh

Thalassaemia has emerged as a major public health concern in Bangladesh, with experts warning that the hereditary blood disorder is gradually spreading as a “silent threat” across the country. Ashik and

Ebola Risk Now at Highest Level in DR Congo, Says WHO

The risk from the deadly Ebola outbreak has been raised to the highest level for the Democratic Republic of Congo, the World Health Organization said Friday, as the toll continued

WHO Worried About 'Scale and Speed' of Deadly Ebola Outbreak

The World Health Organization on Tuesday voiced concern about the "scale and speed" of an Ebola outbreak that has killed more than 130 people in the Democratic Republic of Congo,

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