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Govt working to create employment scope in developed countries: Asif Nazrul
09:33 PM, 10 Apr 2025 ThursdayExpatriates’ Welfare and Overseas Employment Adviser, Dr Asif Nazrul, announced on Thursday that significant measures have been taken to generate employment opportunities for Bangladeshi workers in developed countries, including Japan.
BPSC decides to defer 47th BCS preliminary exams
09:05 PM, 10 Apr 2025 ThursdayIn response to protests by job seekers, the Bangladesh Public Service Commission (BPSC) has decided to defer the preliminary examination of the 47th BCS. The decision was made at an emergency meeting of the BPSC held on Thursday afternoon. An official notification is expected to be issued soon.
ACC probes ex-Rajuk chief Siddiqur over graft
08:05 PM, 10 Apr 2025 ThursdayThe Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) has launched an investigation into Major General (Retd.) Md Siddiqur Rahman, the former Chairman of the Rajdhani Unnayan Kartripakkha (Rajuk).
NBR set for revamp, digitalisation with Tk 1,000cr WB loan
07:36 PM, 10 Apr 2025 ThursdayThe National Board of Revenue (NBR), Bangladesh’s primary revenue-collecting agency, is set to undergo a massive transformation aimed at enhancing service delivery, increasing domestic revenue collection, and reducing public suffering.
Ex-IGP Moinul appointed as Ambassador to Poland
07:16 PM, 10 Apr 2025 ThursdayMd Moinul Islam, the former Inspector General of Police (IGP), has been appointed as Bangladesh’s Ambassador to Poland. The Ministry of Public Administration issued a notification regarding the appointment on Thursday (April 10).
UP Bangladesh: A new political platform under Zonaed’s leadership
07:10 PM, 10 Apr 2025 ThursdayThe new political platform formed under the leadership of Ali Ahsan Zonaed, a key figure in the July Movement and former joint convener of the National Citizens Committee, has been officially named United People's Bangladesh (UP Bangladesh).
Bangladesh healthcare market to reach $23b by 2033, experts seek investments
06:51 PM, 10 Apr 2025 ThursdayExperts at a panel discussion during the Bangladesh Investment Summit 2025 on Thursday encouraged investors to capitalise on the robust growth of Bangladesh’s healthcare sector. They projected that the market volume of the country’s health sector would reach $23 billion by 2033.
Hamas launches appeal against UK ban
06:41 PM, 10 Apr 2025 ThursdayUK-based lawyers said they have asked the British government to lift a ban on the Palestinian militant group Hamas, a petition that has drawn sharp criticism from opposition politicians.
Tigresses smash records in WC qualifier opener
06:30 PM, 10 Apr 2025 ThursdayBangladesh’s women’s cricket team didn’t just open their World Cup qualifying campaign — they rewrote history in the process.
BPSC publishes 46th BCS written exam schedule amid protest
06:20 PM, 10 Apr 2025 ThursdayA group of job seekers has taken to the streets, demanding the deferment of the written exam for the 46th BCS. They have been protesting for three consecutive days in front of the Bangladesh Public Service Commission (BPSC) in Agargaon, Dhaka.
BNP rallies in Dhaka against Gaza genocide
05:59 PM, 10 Apr 2025 ThursdayBNP brought out a massive rally in the capital on Thursday, expressing solidarity with the persecuted people of Gaza and Rafah in Palestine.
Gazette on 'Cyber Safety Ordinance' by this month: Faiz
05:35 PM, 10 Apr 2025 ThursdayFaiz Ahmad Taiyeb, Special Assistant to the Chief Adviser for ICT Division, today expressed hope that the government will issue a gazette on 'Cyber Safety Ordinance' by the end of this month.
Singapore keen to support Bangladesh’s logistic sector, trade competitiveness
05:28 PM, 10 Apr 2025 ThursdaySingapore has expressed its keen interest in cooperating with Bangladesh to enhance the capacity and efficiency of its logistics sector, leveraging its global expertise in modern port management and trade facilitation.
Probe report on 4 Jul-Aug crimes against humanity cases soon
05:26 PM, 10 Apr 2025 ThursdayThe investigation agency of the International Crimes Tribunal (ICT) is all set to submit probe reports in four crimes against humanity cases filed over the monstrous crimes committed during the July-August mass uprising.
EU pauses counter-tariffs for 90 days after US U-turn
05:06 PM, 10 Apr 2025 ThursdayThe European Union (EU) has announced a temporary pause on its planned retaliatory tariffs against the United States, granting a 90-day window to facilitate negotiations.
IAB for changing Bangladesh’s official name, inducting Shariah law
04:41 PM, 10 Apr 2025 ThursdayThe Islami Andolan Bangladesh, a prominent Islamist party, has proposed renaming the country from People’s Republic of Bangladesh to People's Welfare State of Bangladesh. Alongside this proposal, the party presented four core recommendations: self-purification, accountability, the implementation of Sharia law, and the adoption of proportional representation in elections.
Thousands gather in Dhaka for BNP rally against Gaza genocide
04:21 PM, 10 Apr 2025 ThursdaySeveral thousand leaders and activists of BNP and its associate bodies began gathering in front of the party's Naya Paltan central office from Thursday noon to attend a rally expressing solidarity with the persecuted people of Gaza and Rafah in Palestine.
‘Efforts underway to bring back AL leaders fleeing to India’
04:18 PM, 10 Apr 2025 ThursdayHome Adviser Lt Gen Jahangir Alam Chowdhury stated that there is no concern about any conflict with India. He mentioned that an agreement has been reached to bring back Awami League leaders and activists currently fleeing to India, and efforts are ongoing to facilitate their return.
Bangladesh eyes top spot in global apparel exports: Kihak Sung
03:47 PM, 10 Apr 2025 ThursdayKihak Sung, founder of Korean EPZ on Thursday said that with the right strategies and reforms, Bangladesh is poised to climb to the number one spot.
Bangladesh unfazed by India’s transshipment cancellation: Bashir
03:39 PM, 10 Apr 2025 ThursdayBangladesh is not facing any issues following India’s cancellation of the transshipment facility, Commerce Adviser Sheikh Bashir Uddin stated on Thursday while speaking to reporters at the Secretariat.