Dhaka- at a glance

November 4, 2026, 6:58 am

News Headline :

‘I received the nano-urea patent thanks to the Prime Minister’s encouragement’: Inventor Dr Javed Hossain Khan Home Ministry directs officials to keep ID cards visible at Secretariat Democrat Keisha Lance Bottoms becomes first-ever Black woman governor in US: media Bangladesh invites Brunei investment in energy exploration CPC International Department chief arrives in Dhaka on three-day visit 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

Dhaka- at a glance

Govt approves Commercial Court Ordinance to boost investment in country

By A P Abritty : The government today approved the draft of the Commercial Court Ordinance 2025 aimed at ensuring Bangladesh success in the global competition after the graduation from

DU announces programmes marking Martyred Intellectuals’ Day, Victory Day

By A P Abritty : Dhaka University (DU) authorities have undertaken extensive programmes to observe the Martyred Intellectuals’ Day on December 14, and the Great Victory Day on December 16.

Govt redistributes portfolios of four advisers

By A P Abritty : Chief Adviser Professor Dr Muhammad Yunus has redistributed the portfolios of four advisers, according to a gazette notification issued by the Cabinet Division today. Prof

Khaleda Zia receiving treatment on ventilation: Medical Board

By Farhana Mithila : BNP Chairperson and former Prime Minister Begum Khaleda Zia is currently being treated with ventilation support. A press release of the medical board formed for her

National election, referendum on Feb 12, 2026

By Sumon Islam : The 13th national election and the referendum on the July National Charter will be held on February 12, 2026 (Thursday). “Voting will take place on February

CA hails EC for announcing schedule for national polls, referendum

By A P Abritty : Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus today extended his heartfelt congratulations to the Election Commission (EC) for announcing the schedule of the 13th National Parliamentary Election

CEC calls upcoming polls unique, historic for restoring democratic practices

By A P ABritty : Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) AMM Nasir Uddin said that the upcoming election is unique and historic turning point that will help restore genuine democratic practices

EC seeks 2 magistrates at upazila level on election duty

A P Abritty : The Election Commission (EC) has asked the public administration ministry to engage at least two executive magistrates at the upazila level immediately after announcement of polls

HC orders digital registration of marriage, divorce

A P Abritty : The High Court (HC) in a judgment today, directed the authorities concerned to digitize the entire process of marriage and divorce registration in the country. A

Bangladesh, Netherlands sign MoU on naval defence cooperation

A P Abritty : Bangladesh today signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Kingdom of the Netherlands on naval defence cooperation in equipment at Dhaka Cantonment here. Principal Staff