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Self-reliance in sacrificial animals: govt urged to sustain livestock gains

News —23 May, 2025 15:13

With Eid-ul-Azha approaching, Bangladesh has announced complete self-sufficiency in sacrificial cattle production, eliminating the need for imports from…

Self-reliance in sacrificial animals: govt urged to sustain livestock gains

No possibility of dissolving NBR right now: Finance Ministry

There is no possibility of dissolving the National Board of…

No possibility of dissolving NBR right now: Finance Ministry
Travel ban on ex-DC Najmul, actress Shaon and 10 others

A Dhaka court on Thursday issued a travel ban on former deputy…

Travel ban on ex-DC Najmul, actress Shaon and 10 others

Ishraque’s supporters continue protests demanding two advisers’ resignation

Ishraque’s supporters continue protests demanding two advisers’ resignation

Although the High Court on Thursday cleared the way for BNP leader Ishraque Hossain’s swearing-in as mayor, his supporters continued protests demanding the resignation of two…

'Bangladesh's contact with Arakan Army due to practical necessity'

'Bangladesh's contact with Arakan Army due to practical necessity'

National Security Adviser Dr Khalilur Rahman today said Bangladesh is maintaining contacts with the Arakan Army due to practical necessity. “Bangladesh has contacts with the…

Indian restrictions to help become self reliant: Asif

Indian restrictions to help become self reliant: Asif

 LGRD adviser Asif Mahmud Shojib Bhuiyan has said the restrictions imposed by India on import of some commodities from Bangladesh through land ports would create new opportunities…

No talks on ‘corridor’: Khalilur Rahman

No talks on ‘corridor’: Khalilur Rahman

High Representative to Chief Adviser Dr Khalilur Rahman on Wednesday categorically said the government did not discuss anything on giving ‘corridor’ to Myanmar through…

Ambassador to US Asad Alam Siam likely to be next Foreign Secretary

Ambassador to US Asad Alam Siam likely to be next Foreign Secretary

Bangladesh Ambassador to the United States Asad Alam Siam is likely to be the next Foreign Secretary of the country. "There was a proposed list of three candidates," a senior official…

Israel becoming ‘pariah state’, kills children ‘as hobby’: Golan

Israel becoming ‘pariah state’, kills children ‘as hobby’: Golan

Israeli opposition leader Yair Golan sharply criticized the country's leadership, accusing it of lacking morality and turning the country into a “pariah state”, according…

Nusrat Faria granted bail

Nusrat Faria granted bail

A Dhaka court on Tuesday granted bail to popular actress Nusrat Faria in an attempted murder case. Judge of Dhaka Chief Metropolitan Magistrate Court-1 Mustafizur Rahman passed the…

Public welfare fund worth Tk 2 trillion on cards

Public welfare fund worth Tk 2 trillion on cards

The interim government has seized assets plundered by 10 industrial groups, including the Sheikh family, worth approximately Tk 2 trillion, officials confirmed on Monday. “The…

Italian PM Meloni likely to visit Bangladesh in August

Italian PM Meloni likely to visit Bangladesh in August

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni is likely to pay an official visit Bangladesh in the last week of August as the two countries eye greater cooperation in core areas to further…

Bangladesh-India trade to continue in consumers’ interest: Commerce Adviser

Bangladesh-India trade to continue in consumers’ interest: Commerce Adviser

Commerce Adviser Sk Bashir Uddin on Sunday said the trade between Bangladesh and India will continue in the interest of consumers and businesses of both the countries.   “We…

Film actress Nusrat Faria detained at Dhaka Airport

Film actress Nusrat Faria detained at Dhaka Airport

    Nusrat Faria, a popular film actress, was detained at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport in Dhaka on Sunday.   Immigration police detained her on her way to…

Gaza rescuers say children among 33 killed in Israeli strikes

Gaza rescuers say children among 33 killed in Israeli strikes

Gaza's civil defence agency said Israeli air strikes on Sunday killed at least 33 people, more than half of them children, after Israel had announced an expanded military campaign.   Civil defence spokesman Mahmud Bassal said 22 of the victims were killed in an attack on several tents where displaced Palestinians were living in Al-Mawasi, in the territory's south.

India restricts Bangladeshi RMG imports through Kolkata, Mumbai seaports

India restricts Bangladeshi RMG imports through Kolkata, Mumbai seaports

India on Saturday imposed port restrictions on the import of certain goods, including readymade garments (RMG) and processed food items, from Bangladesh with immediate effect.  …

Rallies, demonstrations, gatherings prohibited in Dhaka’s key areas: ISPR

Rallies, demonstrations, gatherings prohibited in Dhaka’s key areas: ISPR

All kinds of gatherings, rallies, processions, demonstrations and protests have been prohibited in several important areas of Dhaka city starting from May 18 (Sunday) until further…