National Board - October 17, 2026

Over 130 Dead After Migrant Boat Capsizes Off Djibouti Coast

The UN migration agency has reported that at least 139 people were killed and 84 remain missing after a migrant boat sank overnight on its way to Yemen. At least

World Cotton Day Observed Today

World Cotton Day is being observed today, October 7. The day is marked to highlight the contribution of cotton to agriculture, employment, international trade, and industrialization, as well as to

Affordable Housing Vital for Inclusive Development: President

President Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir has stated that ensuring quality and affordable housing for all is one of the key preconditions for inclusive development.

ICT Prosecution to Appeal for Harsher Penalty for Hasanul Haque Inu

The prosecution of the International Crimes Tribunal (ICT) is set to lodge an appeal this week requesting a harsher penalty for Jatiya Samajtantrik Dal (JSD) President Hasanul Haque Inu, who

PM Orders BNP Reserved Seat MP Ferdousy Ahmed Mishti to Resign

Prime Minister Tarique Rahman on Thursday directed Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) reserved seat Member of Parliament Ferdousy Ahmed Mishti to tender her resignation.

'Super Intelligence': Is Trump Right to Rename AI?

Donald Trump thinks the name artificial intelligence sounds "fake" and has ordered US agencies to use "Super Intelligence" instead. Yet, tech firms and researchers have little reason to play along.

PM Conveys Message of Bangladesh's Democratic Progress at the UN: Mahdi Amin

Prime Minister Tarique Rahman delivered a clear message regarding Bangladesh's democratic advancement and the vision for building a humane nation during the 81st Session of the United Nations General Assembly,

PMO to Hold Press Conference This Afternoon on New York Visit

The Prime Minister's Office (PMO) will host a press conference this afternoon to brief the media on Prime Minister Tarique Rahman's participation in the 81st session of the United Nations

PM Meets President, Briefs on US Visit and Key Global Engagements

Prime Minister Tarique Rahman paid a courtesy call on President Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir at the Bangabhaban on Tuesday afternoon.

All 6 Nomination Papers Declared Valid for Oct 29 Thakurgaon-1 By-Poll

Nomination papers for all six candidates, including two representing the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) and one from Jamaat-e-Islami, have been declared valid for the upcoming Thakurgaon-1 constituency by-election scheduled for

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