Bangladesh

Dozens of young climate activists and environmentalists gathered in the capital on Thursday to protest the escalating industrial pollution of the Phuljor and Karatoya rivers in northern Bangladesh. Organized by the environmental group YouthNet Global, the...

In light of the prevailing global energy situation, the Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) has intensified surveillance and strengthened patrol operations along the country’s borders to prevent the smuggling of fuel oil. “Due to the ongoing global...

Biman Bangladesh Airlines said today that customers who have tickets for its temporarily suspended Middle East routes will be eligible for free date changes or complete refunds. Due to the changing circumstances in the Middle East,...

As part of its ongoing assistance to the Bangladesh Election Commission (BEC), the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) gave 30 desktop computers to the Electoral Training Institute (ETI) on February 26, 2026, strengthening institutional capacity for...

Iqbal Hassan Mahmood, the minister of power, energy, and mineral resources, today asked the United States for help in meeting the nation’s energy needs in the current global environment. He stated, “The government has been preparing...

During his meeting with visiting U.S. Assistant Secretary of State Paul Kapur today, Foreign Minister Dr. Khalilur Rahman stated that the United States was taken aback by the peaceful and joyous conduct of Bangladesh’s 13th general...

Prime Minister Tarique Rahman today directed the members of Bangladesh Ansar and Village Defence Party (VDP) to maintain the highest preparedness to protect the country’s sovereignty alongside ensuring peace and security. The premier gave the directive...

In order to repatriate Bangladeshi citizens who are stranded in the United Arab Emirates due to the continuing Middle East situation, US-Bangla Airlines will run two special flights on the Dhaka-Dubai-Dhaka route. The airline’s spokeswoman, Md....

By authorizing JPY 500 million (about $3.2 million) in assistance to the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA), the Japanese government has underlined its strong commitment to the Rohingya humanitarian response. The goal of the new two-year...

Today, Prime Minister Tarique Rahman emphasized the need of creating a clean, green city and shielding residents from mosquito infestation. “The Prime Minister emphasised three issues- a clean Dhaka, a green Dhaka and protecting city dwellers...