consideration - October 16, 2026

'Pink Bus' Service Inaugurated in Capital to Ensure Safe Travel for Women

Road Transport and Bridges Minister Shaikh Rabiul Alam on Tuesday afternoon inaugurated the "Pink Bus" service—a dedicated, all-female public transport initiative—at the Bangladesh Road Transport Corporation (BRTC) Tejgaon bus depot

UEFA Slams FIFA's 'Red Line' Decision to Lift Balogun's One-Game Suspension

FIFA "crossed a red line" with the controversial decision to suspend US star Folarin Balogun's one-game ban for a year, European football's governing body UEFA said on Monday. FIFA's ruling, which

US and Iran Begin High-Stakes Talks in Switzerland amid Regional Volatility

A critical new round of negotiations aimed at addressing the Middle East conflict is set to commence this Sunday in Switzerland, following a tense period marked by renewed violence and

PM Scheduled to Visit Mymensingh on Saturday

Prime Minister and BNP Chairman Tarique Rahman is scheduled to visit Mymensingh on Saturday to attend a series of official and political programmes. During the visit, the Prime Minister will inaugurate

FM Sets Goal to Bring 40 Million Families Under Pension Scheme by 2030

Finance Minister Amir Khosru Mahmud Chowdhury has directed authorities to set a target of bringing approximately 40 million families under the National Pension Scheme by the year 2030. The Minister issued

World Awaits Iran’s Response to US Peace Deal as Middle East Tensions Teeter

Global capitals and financial markets remain in a state of high anticipation as Tehran prepares to respond to Washington’s latest proposed deal aimed at ending the war in the Middle

Bangladesh Requests Iran’s Help for Secure Transit through Strait of Hormuz

Bangladesh has officially requested the Iranian government to facilitate the safe passage of the Bangladesh-flagged vessel, ‘Banglar Joyjatra’, through the volatile Strait of Hormuz. The request was made by Foreign Minister

Canada to Support Bangladesh’s Clean Energy Expansion

Canadian High Commissioner Ajit Singh reaffirmed Canada’s commitment to supporting Bangladesh’s energy security and economic growth during a meeting with Power, Energy, and Mineral Resources Minister Iqbal Hassan Mahmood on

DU Metro Station to Close on Pahela Baishakh, Shahbagh Shut until Noon

The Dhaka Mass Transit Company Limited (DMTCL) has announced that the Dhaka University metro station will remain closed throughout Tuesday to facilitate the celebration of Pahela Baishakh. Additionally, the Shahbagh metro

Global Oil Prices Surge as Trump Threatens Blockade of Hormuz

International oil prices have skyrocketed once again, surpassing the $100-per-barrel mark on Sunday (April 12) following U.S. President Donald Trump's threat to impose a naval blockade on the Strait of

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