A total of 259 Biman Bangladesh Airlines passengers who had been stuck in Rome on Sunday, as a result of technical difficulties, made their way back to Dhaka. At 12:30 PM Bangladesh time, the BG-306 aircraft made a safe landing at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport, bringing an end to the Continue Reading
Prime Minister Tarique Rahman arrived at Banshkhali, Chattogram, on Sunday afternoon after an extensive tour of major development projects in Maheshkhali, including the coal-fired power plant and the Matarbari Deep Sea Port. He arrived at Baharchhara Sea Beach with cabinet ministers, and the public greeted him with enthusiasm. He spoke to a significant crowd, gave new […]Continue Reading
Prime Minister Tarique Rahman has said that large-scale Chinese investment in Chittagong will play a key role in transforming Bangladesh’s population into a productive workforce and accelerating economic growth. Addressing a massive public gathering at Baharchhara sea beach in Banshkhali on Saturday, the PM said the government has allocated a significant area in Continue Reading
UK-born footballer Adam Abbas has arrived in Bangladesh to join the national team’s training camp for the AFC U-20 Asian Cup qualifiers in Uzbekistan. The winger, who has played for the youth teams of Manchester United and Burnley, is eligible to represent Bangladesh through his family ties. Bangladesh are in Group B with hosts Uzbekistan, […]Continue Reading
Standard Islami Bank PLC organized its Town Hall Meeting 2026 at Radisson Blu Water Garden Hotel in Dhaka on August 7, 2026, under the theme “Horizons – Redefining Future.” Branch heads from all branches and senior executives from the bank’s head office attended the event. The meeting was chaired by Managing Director Riyad Mahmud Chowdhury. […]Continue Reading
Dhaka’s buildings are being assessed in phases to identify structural weaknesses and reduce earthquake risks, said Rajdhani Unnayan Kartripakkha (RAJUK) Chairman Md. Riaz-ul Islam.Speaking at a discussion titled “The Country at Earthquake Risk: What We Should Do” at the National Press Club on Saturday, he said building height alone does not determine earthquake risk. Continue Reading
Gambling does not change your luck; it only brings certain ruin. Thousands of people, particularly young people, are being drawn into online gambling by enticing advertisements promising quick and easy profits. The practice has spread beyond cities to remote villages, leaving many families financially devastated and increasing domestic conflict. Experts warn that online Continue Reading
State Minister for Water Resources Farhad Hossain Azad has said a technical committee has begun working to implement the Teesta Mega Plan, while experts from different countries are also being consulted. The plan will be launched as a pilot project within a short time, he said. The State Minister made the remarks while speaking to […]Continue Reading
Speaking to Daily Inqilab on Friday, BUET communication and development expert Professor Dr Md Shamsul Haque said Bangladesh’s coastal soil is soft, erodible and fragile, making the country highly vulnerable to sea-level rise and natural disasters. He said the disaster, environmental and climate risks associated with mega projects on Maheshkhali’s geographically Continue Reading
Prime Minister Tarique Rahman will visit Babunagar in Fatikchhari, Chattogram, on August 9 after inspecting flood-hit areas in the district and meet Hefazat-e-Islam Bangladesh Ameer Allama Shah Muhibbullah Babunagari to seek his prayers. The Prime Minister will spend some time with the Hefazat chief before visiting the graves of former Hefazat ameer Allama Shah Ahmad […]Continue Reading
















