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Hasina to land in jail as soon as she returns Bangladesh: Shama Obaed

The government on Monday reiterated that former prime minister Sheikh Hasina would have to land in jail if she surrenders, while efforts to extradite her are underway. ‘If she surrenders,

BGB deployed in 11 flood-hit districts for rescue, relief

The paramilitary Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) has been deployed in 11 flood-affected districts to conduct rescue operations, provide shelter, distribute relief materials, offer emergency medical assistance and help restore damaged

Prime Minister orders maximum preparedness to protect lives, property amid waterlogging

Prime Minister Tarique Rahman on Sunday directed all relevant agencies and field-level administration to remain on maximum alert and work in close coordination to protect lives and property affected by

Bangladesh struggles to stay 2nd in RMG export as rivals gain

Bangladesh retained its position as the world’s second-largest readymade garment exporter in 2025 although its share of the global market declined for a third consecutive year, according to the World

BNP’s nationwide mourning for Jamir Uddin Sircar on Monday

The Bangladesh Nationalist Party on Sunday announced a nationwide mourning programme for Monday following the death of the party’s standing committee member and former acting president Barrister Jamir Uddin Sircar.

Govt urges media to comply with court order on Hasina’s statements

Reiterating a judicial directive, the government on Friday urged all media organisations and social media platforms to refrain from broadcasting, publishing or circulating statements by deposed former prime minister Sheikh

Govt working to strengthen district, upazila hospitals: PM

Prime Minister Tarique Rahman said on Saturday that the government is working to enhance the capacity of district and upazila-level hospitals to improve access to healthcare services across the country.

PM inaugurates DMC Day-2026 marking its 80th founding anniv

Prime minister Tarique Rahman on Saturday inaugurated DMC Day-2026, marking the 80th founding anniversary of Dhaka Medical College. The prime minister formally opened the celebration at about 10:00am by releasing