Dhaka- at a glance

November 4, 2026, 5:23 am

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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

President for increasing investment in agricultural research, better facilities of scientists

By Asma Parvin Abritty : President Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir today called for increasing investment in agricultural research, ensuring fair prices for paddy produced by the farmers and improving facilities

Past BNP successes inspire govt in taking Rohingya repatriation drive

By Asma Parvin Abritty: The government is pursuing a renewed diplomatic strategy to resolve the Rohingya crisis, drawing lessons from earlier BNP administrations that succeeded in repatriating large numbers of

Utility relocation under contract package-3 of Airport-Kamalapur metro route begins soon

By Asma Parvin : Utility relocation work at Kamalapur, Rajarbagh, Malibagh and Rampura underground stations under contract package (CP)-3 of Airport-Kamalapur metro will begin this month, officials said. “Utility relocation

Dr Nurunnahar appointed new secretary of Civil Aviation Ministry

By Asma Parvin : Dr Nurunnahar Chowdhury, member (secretary) of the Planning Commission, has been appointed as the new secretary of the Ministry of Civil Aviation and Tourism. The Ministry

PM urges citizens to clean surroundings twice a week to prevent dengue

By A P Abritty : Prime Minister Tarique Rahman today urged every citizen and family to spend at least half an hour in two days a week for cleaning their

Muktadir orders tougher monitoring to prevent milk adulteration

By Asma Parvin Abritty : Commerce, Industries and Textiles and Jute Minister Khandakar Abdul Muktadir has directed the authorities concerned to take strict legal action against those involved in milk

PM hails individual initiatives for public welfare, assures support

By A P Abritty ; Prime Minister Tarique Rahman today said individual initiatives for public welfare can inspire others to work for society and the country. “Such initiatives will encourage others to

Land Grabbing, Extortion Allegations Surface Near Uttara South Metro Station

By Staff Reporter DHAKA: Serious allegations of land grabbing through forged deeds, extortion, and death threats by an armed group have emerged in an area adjacent to Uttara South Metro

Questions Raised Over Fertilizer Transport Orders as Laycan Deadlines Pass

By Ap Abritty : As the government moves to import and stockpile large quantities of fertilizer ahead of the Rabi season, serious questions have emerged over a transport contract awarded

Govt approves National Pay Scale 2026

The government today approved the National Pay Scale 2026 in a bid to make the salaries, allowances and other financial benefits of the public servants more rational and time befitting.