A surplus of BDT 4,87,23,014 is being refunded by the Bangladeshi government to 4,341 pilgrims who completed the Hajj under official supervision in 2026. The extra money comes from lower home rent as well as savings on several services and administrative expenses. During a press conference held Continue Reading
Prime Minister Tarique Rahman has asked residents to take personal responsibility alongside government measures to maintain clean rivers and a livable environment for future generations. On Sunday afternoon, he presided over an executive review meeting at the Secretariat, emphasizing that rather than depending just on official orders, environmental protection necessitates Continue Reading
According to Home Minister Mr. Salahuddin Ahmed, the long-term presence of almost 1.2 million Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh has transformed from a humanitarian issue to a major national burden and a major danger to regional security. Speaking at a roundtable discussion hosted by the Institute for Global Cooperation Foundation in Dhaka, he pointed out the importance […]Continue Reading
Mahfuzul Haque Anar/Md. Abu Shaheed As Bangladesh struggles with an ongoing energy crisis, Phulbari’s huge coal deposits have once again come to the center of public conversation, prompting a renewed discussion about open-pit mining techniques. Following the release of a detailed piece in the Daily Inqilab and a recent policy announcement by Finance Minister Mr. Amir Continue Reading
The Government of Bangladesh and the Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) reached a historic financing arrangement in a significant effort to improve national energy security and reduce dependence on imported refined oil. The Eastern Refinery will receive $1,004.29 million, or almost BDT 12,000 crore, from the IsDB for expansion and modernization. The facility’s capacity Continue Reading
After completing prison terms in India, nine Bangladeshi nationals, three women, four men, and two children, have returned home via the Benapole International Checkpost. About three years ago, they had entered India illegally after being deceived by brokers who offered them jobs in homes and farms. The officer-in-charge of the Benapole International Checkpost Immigration Continue Reading
Due to emergency maintenance and construction work, the electricity supply in around thirty sections of Satkhira’s Kaliganj upazila has been shut off for nine hours straight today, Sunday. Under the direction of the local Rural Electricity Office, the scheduled outage, which started at 9:00 AM and will last until 6:00 PM, is required to make […]Continue Reading
Religious Affairs Minister Mr. Kazi Shah Mofazzal Hossain Kaikobad announced that the government is in close communication with Saudi Arabia to ensure the easy registration and overall management of the upcoming Hajj. Speaking at a prize-giving ceremony for outstanding Hajj guides at the Ashkona Hajj Office on Saturday, he emphasized the government’s dedication to Continue Reading
Mr. Asadul Habib Dulu, the minister of disaster management and relief, declared the recent murder of four people the most mass murder in Rangpur’s history and emphasized that a fair investigation is being conducted to identify the real criminals. He told reporters on Saturday, during the laying of the foundation stone for a Burn and […]Continue Reading
Less than 1% of Bangladeshi police officials are corrupt, according to Inspector General of Police (IGP) Mr. Ali Hossain Fakir, and these dishonest people have already been arrested for conspiring against the government. Speaking on Saturday morning as the chief guest at a tree planting and cleanliness campaign at Rajarbag Police Lines School and College, he additionally Continue Reading






















