Law, Justice and Parliamentary Affairs Minister Md Asaduzzaman today said the next parliamentary election would be held under a non-partisan caretaker government. “This reflects the current government’s political, electoral and national commitment. At the Read More
Home Minister Salahuddin Ahmed called for a more adaptive, technology-driven and future-ready United Nations Police capable of responding effectively to evolving global security challenges. “Tomorrow’s security challenges cannot be addressed with yesterday’s capabilities,” Read More
Finance Minister Amir Khosru Mahmud Chowdhury today assured parliament that depositors of the country’s troubled banks would receive their deposits along with the interests, ruling out any possibility of a “haircut”, while acknowledging that Read More
Prime Minister Tarique Rahman today said the honorariums of teachers at the primary and secondary levels across the country will be increased gradually. “During the authoritarian government’s tenure, buildings were constructed, but no real Read More
The World Cup is down to just eight teams, with a heavyweight line-up set to do battle in the quarter-finals from Thursday. AFP Sport looks at the match-ups, all of which are taking place in Read More
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Maritime ports asked to keep cautionary signal No. 3 hoisted
DHAKA, July 8, 2026 (BSS) – All maritime ports in Bangladesh have been advised to keep hoisted local cautionary signal number three as squally weather may affect the North Bay and adjoining coastal areas. All fishing boats and Read More
Switzerland beat Colombia 4-3 on penalties after a goalless draw on Tuesday to set up a World Cup quarter-final with defending champions Argentina. The two teams cancelled each other out in the final game of Read More
ANKARA, 08 July, 2026 (BSS/AFP) – After a pomp-filled welcome in Ankara where his NATO allies were at pains to keep him onside, US President Donald Trump was to get down to the hard business of the Read More
Argentina staged a stunning comeback from 2-0 down to avoid a stunning exit at the hands of Egypt and prolong Lionel Messi’s World Cup career with a 3-2 win to reach the quarter-finals. The Read More
The official death toll from the devastating twin earthquakes that struck Venezuela on June 24 has climbed to 2,954, as international rescue teams begin to wind down operations ten days after the disaster. The update, released Saturday, Read More
