Khairuzzaman gets another year as finance secretary

Trusted by three successive administrations, the finance secretary will stay on as the government extends his tenure

Serbia’s student movement faces challenges after election victory

Serbia’s student movement has won a major election victory over longtime leader Aleksandar Vucic, but fulfilling its promises of democratic reforms will be difficult amid entrenched corruption, political divisions and high public expectations.

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MA Muhit says the government also aims to equip health workers with modern tools and strengthen dengue prevention

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Govt to fast-track primary HT recruitment

The government will fast-track the recruitment of headteachers for around 34,500 vacant posts in government primary schools, State Minister for

GP posts Tk2,171cr profit in first nine months of 2026

The telecom operator’s revenue fell to Tk11,766 crore in January-September, while net operating cash flow per share rose to Tk42.09.

109 children abused in 72 Madrasa incidents: JMBF

At least 109 children were sexually abused in 72 incidents at madrasas across Bangladesh during the first nine months of 2026, according to monitoring by JusticeMakers Bangladesh in France (JMBF).The organisation also documented at least 131 incidents of rape and attempted rape involving boys nation

A bustling bazaar at Dhaka’s trade fair

Japanese investment in Bangladesh 2026

50-billion-yen loan is the first yen-loan project under Japan’s POWERR Asia initiative

Govt initiates formation of new wage board for workers

The government has initiated the formation of a new wage board to determine minimum wages for workers across different sectors.

At least 62 killed in gunmen attack in northeastern Nigeria

At least 62 people have been killed and 52 others injured in an attack by gunmen on a community in northeastern Nigeria, the country’s emergency agency said Tuesday.

Engine shortage hampers freight train operations in Bangladesh

A acute shortage of locomotives has led to a reduction in freight train operations across the country, disrupting the transportation

Sarwar wins historic APMC silver for Bangladesh

A doctor, teacher and businessman by profession, Sarwar is also the reigning Dhaka Rallycross Championship champion. He entered the event following a third-place finish in the Auto Gymkhana Male Double category at the Malaysia Festival of Speed in September, held at Sepang International Circuit.

Food Minister’s APS removed over unauthorised visit

The government has formally relieved Food Minister Afroza Khanam’s Assistant Private Secretary (APS) Md Abdul Awal of his duties for

Finance secretary Khairuzzaman Mozumder appointed on contract for one year

The government has appointed Finance Secretary Dr Md Khairuzzaman Mozumder on a contractual basis for one year.

Dengue: Five more die, 1,546 hospitalized in

Five more people died of dengue and 1,546 new patients were hospitalized across the country in the 24 hours ending at 8:00am on Monday. With the latest fatalities, the dengue death toll in the country has risen to 389 this year, according to the Directorate General of Health...

Kalbela journalist alleges abduction, torture and extortion in Tongi

New Age, a Dhaka-based leading English language daily newspaper, is a major source of news of Bangladesh and international affairs

New wage board may be formed ‘soon’

With garment workers demanding a living wage, the next round of negotiations could prove crucial to millions of livelihoods

Unfair prices, extortion, syndicates deepen crisis for farmers: NCP’s Akhter

National Citizen Party (NCP) Member Secretary Akhter Hossen MP on Monday said the present government is hurting Bangladesh's farmers, who are suffering from fertiliser shortages and falling prey to syndicates due to p