Dhaka- at a glance

November 4, 2026, 2:56 am

News Headline :

Chief prosecutor to send letter to home ministry to confiscate Hasina’s assets Govt to ensure wage that improves workers’ living standards: Home Minister PM pays courtesy call on President after Japan visit Bangladesh, UAE stress early CEPA to boost trade Bangladesh urges swift implementation of D-8 FTA, PTA Post-CEPA partnership to open new frontiers for Bangladesh-Korea trade, investment Humaiun urges Commonwealth action on climate, Rohingya repatriation PM opens two-day Solar Expo-2026 Salahuddin urges universities to lead in building technology-driven, merit-based society President stresses strategic leadership, collective efforts to address security challenges

Dhaka- at a glance

BRTC to impart training to women drivers to introduce air-conditioned EV ‘Pink’ buses

By Asma Parvin : The Bangladesh Road Transport Corporation (BRTC) will soon introduce electric vehicle (EV) Pink buses dedicated for women passengers on various routes to ensure safe transportation for

Govt asks allottees to evict tenants from sublet flats by Oct 31

By Asma Parvin : The government has taken a stern stand against the subletting of government houses and flats, saying that no part or the entirety of a house or

Biman forms probe committee over technical fault on PM’s flight

By Asma Parvin : Biman Bangladesh Airlines has formed a four- member committee to investigate a technical fault on its Narita-Dhaka flight carrying the Prime Minister and his entourage on

HSC, equivalent exam results to be published tomorrow

By Asma Parvin : The results of this year’s Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC) and equivalent examinations, in which more than 12.70 lakh examinees took part, will be published tomorrow. The

Padma, Tista barrages can make rivers vibrant again: Rizvi

By Asma Parvin : BNP Acting Secretary General and Prime Minister’s Political Adviser Advocate Ruhul Kabir Rizvi today said the construction of barrages on the Padma and Tista rivers could

PM seeks Japan’s help in Bangladesh exports diversification

By Asma Parvin : Prime Minister Tarique Rahman today sought Japan’s cooperation in diversifying Bangladesh’s export products, expressing hope that stronger economic ties would open up new avenues for trade

PM invites Japanese firms to explore five sectors for investment in Bangladesh

Prime Minister Tarique Rahman today invited Japanese companies to explore investment opportunities in five priority sectors in Bangladesh-automotive manufacturing, energy, technology and space cooperation, rail and logistics, and agro-processing and

PM visits Toyota’s Motomachi factory in Japan

By Asma Parvin : Prime Minister Tarique Rahman today visited Toyota’s Motomachi factory in Nagoya, Japan, as part of his four-day official visit to the country. During the visit at

Gaziul Hasan Khan, Subrata Pal, Junan Nashit receive Kabiyal Sahitya Award

By Asma Parvin: Ekushey Padak-winning journalist and former Managing Director and Chief Editor of Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha (BSS) Gaziul Hasan Khan, along with poets Subrata Pal and Junan Nashit, received

Medical tests for Malaysia-bound workers to begin on Oct 31

By Asma Parvin : Medical examinations for Bangladeshi workers seeking employment in Malaysia will begin on October 31 at authorized medical centres. According to a press release from the Ministry