PM pledges UN recognition of Bangla, globalising Ekushey Book Fair

Prime Minister Tarique Rahman on Thursday, February 26, said efforts would continue to secure UN recognition for Bangla and proposed turning the Amar Ekushey Book Fair into an international event in the coming years.

Maharoof expects 'hard decisions' after Sri Lanka's World Cup exit

Mohon Raihan learns of award cancellation upon arrival

What was meant to be a moment of literary recognition turned into a shock for poet Mohon Raihan, who claims he learned upon arriving at the venue that his 2025 Bangla Academy Literary Award in poetry had been cancelled.

NBR extends tax return filing deadline till Mar 31

The National Board of Revenue (NBR) has extended the income tax return submission deadline for individual taxpayers by another month.

Dhaka pushes Khalilur for UNGA chair after Palestine exit

In a significant diplomatic development, Palestine has withdrawn its candidacy for the presidency of the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly (2026-2027 term), clearing the path for Bangladesh to formally enter the race from the Asia-Pacific Group.

Govt waives farm loans up to Tk 10,000 for 12 lakh farmers

In a major relief measure aimed at supporting smallholders, the government on Thursday approved a waiver of agricultural loans up to Tk 10,000 along with accrued interest, benefiting an estimated 12 lakh farmers across the country.

Suspect in Hazaribagh schoolgirl murder held

Police have detained a youth in connection with the killing of a schoolgirl in Dhaka’s Hazaribagh area.

New Bangladesh Bank Governor assumes office

Md Mostaqur Rahman FCMA on Thursday officially assumed his responsibilities as the Governor of Bangladesh Bank, marking the commencement of a four-year tenure at the helm of the country's monetary authority.

Politicising education, research, arts never a sign of civilised society: PM

Prime Minister Tarique Rahman has said the current government will work to establish a liberal democratic state system with moral standards and dignity so that the country can move forward in all branches of knowledge and science, including education, literature, arts, science and technology.

LPG market remains unstable despite price cuts

Despite various measures, including VAT withdrawal at the production level, the liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) market remains unstable.

Tarique Rahman presides over first cabinet meeting

The first cabinet meeting was held on Thursday at the conference room of the Cabinet Division at the Bangladesh Secretariat.

PM awards Ekushey Padak to nine individuals, one music band

Prime Minister Tarique Rahman awarded the country’s second-highest civilian honour, the Ekushey Padak, to nine distinguished individuals and one music band in recognition of their outstanding contributions in fields including education, journalism, film, and music.