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South Korea Opens New Opportunities for Bangladeshi Workers

October 22, 2026 0

New opportunities are emerging to expand employment prospects and improve the skills of Bangladeshi workers in South Korea. The potential was highlighted during productive meetings in Seoul between State Minister for Expatriates’ Welfare and Overseas Employment Md Nurul Haque and Continue Reading

No Interference in Local Government Elections: PM

October 22, 2026 0

Prime Minister and BNP Chairman Tarique Rahman has said there will be no interference by the government or the party in upcoming local government elections, unlike during the previous regime. He urged party leaders and activists to identify popular candidates who can win public support and start reaching out to voters now. He made the […]Continue Reading

Two Bangladeshis Sentenced to Death in Saudi Arabia: What the Consulate’s Letter Reveals

October 22, 2026 0

Neither the Bangladesh Embassy in Saudi Arabia nor the Bangladesh Consulate General in Jeddah had prior knowledge of the executions of two Bangladeshi nationals, Nazrul Islam and Sweety Akter. Saudi authorities did not formally notify Bangladesh of the executions. The information emerged from a letter sent by the consulate’s Labour Welfare Wing to the Ministry […]Continue Reading

Coordinated Fuel Supply Boosts Power Generation Prospects

October 22, 2026 0

Bangladesh’s power generation maintained a positive trend, reaching 13,047 megawatts on Wednesday, according to the latest data from the Power Division. Electricity continued to flow into the national grid through a combination of gas-fired and coal-fired power plants, liquid-fuel plants, solar power, hydropower and imported electricity. According to the latest figures, Continue Reading

PM’s Visit to the North Sends Ripples Across the Region; Tours Khulna-Mongla Today

October 22, 2026 0

Prime Minister Tarique Rahman is scheduled to visit Khulna and Mongla today, Thursday, to explore the economic potential of the Sundarbans, Mongla Port and a proposed economic zone. Meanwhile, his recent surprise tour of Rangpur and Rajshahi has sparked widespread discussion across northern Bangladesh. During his northern tour, crowds gathered along the roads and at […]Continue Reading

Faulty Fire Safety Systems at Fertiliser Factories Raise Concerns

October 22, 2026 0

Project monitoring and technical consultancy firms have raised concerns over fire safety at major fertiliser plants in Bangladesh, including factories under the Bangladesh Chemical Industries Corporation (BCIC). They say the connection systems of firefighting equipment installed at these factories are incompatible with the technology used by the Bangladesh Fire Service and Continue Reading

Shahjalal Airport Passengers Receive Baggage Within 15–20 Minutes as Modernisation Eases Hassles

October 22, 2026 0

After a long flight, expatriate Bangladeshis and other passengers arrive home feeling tired but happy to be back on familiar ground. However, waiting for luggage for a long time often becomes one of the most frustrating parts of the journey. For migrant workers, elderly passengers, women, children and people with health problems, the wait adds […]Continue Reading

Tk 1.1 Lakh Electricity Bill Slashed to Tk 1,182

October 21, 2026 0

A residential customer in Chatkhil upazila of Noakhali received an erroneous electricity bill of Tk 110,496, which was later corrected to Tk 1,182. After the incident came to light, officials of Noakhali Palli Bidyut Samity took prompt action. Senior officials visited the customer’s home that night and handed over the corrected bill. The customer paid […]Continue Reading

33 Stranded Bangladeshi Umrah Pilgrims Return from Saudi Arabia

October 21, 2026 0

Thirty-three members of a Bangladeshi Umrah group caught up in a Houthi attack in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, have returned home. They arrived at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport at 11:20pm on Tuesday (October 20) and were welcomed by officials from the Ministry of Religious Affairs. Those present included Sadek Hossain, private secretary to the Religious Affairs […]Continue Reading

Biman to Resume Riyadh Flights on October 25, Dammam Flights Today

October 21, 2026 0

Biman Bangladesh Airlines will resume flights to Riyadh and Dammam in Saudi Arabia. The airline will operate one flight to Riyadh on October 25, while regular flights to Dammam will resume on Thursday (October 22). Biman announced the decision in a press release on Wednesday evening. According to the press release, a flight will depart […]Continue Reading

South Korea Opens New Opportunities for Bangladeshi Workers

No Interference in Local Government Elections: PM

Two Bangladeshis Sentenced to Death in Saudi Arabia: What the Consulate’s Letter Reveals

Coordinated Fuel Supply Boosts Power Generation Prospects

PM’s Visit to the North Sends Ripples Across the Region; Tours Khulna-Mongla Today

Faulty Fire Safety Systems at Fertiliser Factories Raise Concerns

Shahjalal Airport Passengers Receive Baggage Within 15–20 Minutes as Modernisation Eases Hassles

Tk 1.1 Lakh Electricity Bill Slashed to Tk 1,182

33 Stranded Bangladeshi Umrah Pilgrims Return from Saudi Arabia

Biman to Resume Riyadh Flights on October 25, Dammam Flights Today

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