Govt committed to ensuring media freedom, Swapon tells US envoy
Govt committed to ensuring media freedom, Swapon tells US envoy
Govt wants to take legal aid services to people's doorsteps: Asaduzzaman
Govt wants to take legal aid services to people's doorsteps: Asaduzzaman
‘Hour of AI’ campaign launched in secondary schools nationwide
‘Hour of AI’ campaign launched in secondary schools nationwide
Dipen Dewan urges to protect wildlife
Dipen Dewan urges to protect wildlife
BIDA Chief for accelerating reforms to attract higher levels of investment
BIDA Chief for accelerating reforms to attract higher levels of investment
BNP leaders pay tribute at grave of Sher-e-Bangla 
BNP leaders pay tribute at grave of Sher-e-Bangla 
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Ex-DGFI chief Mamun Khaled remanded in uprising killing case
Ex-DGFI chief Mamun Khaled remanded in uprising killing case
DHAKA, April 27, 2026 (BSS) - A court here today placed former director general (DG) of the Directorate General of Forces Intelligence (DGFI), Lt Gen (retd) Sheikh Mamun Khaled, on a three-day remand in a case filed over the murder of Delwar Hossain in the city's Mirpur area during the July Mass Uprising. Dhaka Metropolitan Magistrate Monirul Islam passed the order after police produced Khaled before the court and pleaded to place him on a seven-day remand in the case. A team of the Detective Branch (DB) of Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) detained Khaled from his Mirpur DOHS residence on the night of March 25. According to the case documents, Delwar Hossain joined an anti-discrimination student movement rally in front of a fruit market in Mirpur-10 on July 19, 2024.  The rally allegedly came under attack by unidentified assailants, who opened indiscriminate fire on the protesters. Delwar sustained bullet injuries and was taken to hospital, where he succumbed to his injuries on July 21. Delwar's widow, Liza Akter, filed the case on July 6, 2025, over the incident.
58 held in Dhaka during DB block raid
58 held in Dhaka during DB block raid
Women entrepreneurs thrive in country 
Women entrepreneurs thrive in country 
Hezbollah leader rejects Lebanon-Israel direct talks, vows to confront Israel
Hezbollah leader rejects Lebanon-Israel direct talks, vows to confront Israel
BEIRUT, Lebanon, April 27, 2026 (BSS/AFP) - Hezbollah leader Naim Qassem on Monday rejected Lebanon's planned direct talks with Israel, calling them a "grave sin" that will destabilise Lebanon. "We categorically reject direct negotiations with Israel, and those in power should know that their actions will not benefit Lebanon or themselves," Qassem said in a statement, calling on authorities to "back down from their grave sin that is putting Lebanon in a spiral of instability". "These direct negotiations and their outcomes are as if they do not exist for us, and they do not concern us in the slightest," he added, saying "we will continue our defensive resistance for Lebanon and its people". "No matter how much the enemy threatens, we will not back down, we will not bow down, and we will not be defeated."
Bill Gates visited Bangladesh on brief trip at Tarique Rahman’s invitation: Saleh Shibly
Bill Gates visited Bangladesh on brief trip at Tarique Rahman’s invitation: Saleh Shibly
Bangladesh's diplomatic success at UN: resolution on bioeconomy adopted
Bangladesh's diplomatic success at UN: resolution on bioeconomy adopted
Govt to distribute jute bags, school uniforms among students
Govt to distribute jute bags, school uniforms among students
PM asserts firm stance on press freedom
PM asserts firm stance on press freedom
BIDA Chief for accelerating reforms to attract higher levels of investment
BIDA Chief for accelerating reforms to attract higher levels of investment
DHAKA, April 27, 2026 (BSS) - Executive Chairman of the Bangladesh Investment Development Authority (BIDA), Chowdhury Ashik Mahmud Bin Harun today said Bangladesh must sharply accelerate reforms and their implementation to attract higher levels of investment and remain competitive globally. "If we have been running in second gear so far, we actually have to drive a car in fifth gear now; otherwise, it will never be possible for us to bring in global investment by competing with our rival nations," Ashik said. The BIDA chief made the remarks while speaking at the launch of the UNCTAD Investment Policy Review (IPR) Implementation Report for Bangladesh, held at the BIDA building in the city. Ashik Chowdhury today stressed that stronger execution and faster action were now critical, noting that many competing countries were moving ahead at a quicker pace, making it increasingly difficult for Bangladesh to catch up. Highlighting a key challenge, he said the country often prepares plans and produces reports but falls short in implementing agreed recommendations. "We make many plans, speak a lot, and many beautiful reports are released. But after agreeing, it is seen that we do not actually implement what is said in those reports," he added. Referring to ongoing global uncertainties, including instability in trade due to the Middle East conflict, he said the international environment remains fragile. In such a context, he underscored that stability is essential to sustain both domestic and foreign investment. The BIDA chief said Bangladesh must simultaneously protect existing investments, ensure adequate support for investors, and create new opportunities to attract fresh inflows. Calling for a second phase of reforms, Ashik Chowdhury emphasized the need for goal-oriented planning, effective implementation, and coordinated initiatives among stakeholders. He also urged setting ambitious short-term targets, aiming to achieve within the next two to three years progress comparable to that made over the past five years. Among others, BIDA Executive Member Nahian Rahman Rochi and Deputy Resident Representative of the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), Sonali Dayaratne, also addressed at the programme.
Trust Bank launches UnionPay debit, credit cards
Trust Bank launches UnionPay debit, credit cards
UNCTAD report urges urgent reforms as Bangladesh nears LDC graduation
UNCTAD report urges urgent reforms as Bangladesh nears LDC graduation
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Rumor Scanner debunks SSC question leak claims
Rumor Scanner debunks SSC question leak claims
AI images used to spread false claim about Dr Yunus’s residence: FactWatch 
AI images used to spread false claim about Dr Yunus’s residence: FactWatch 
Communal claims about death of Nayan Das is baseless: BanglaFact
Communal claims about death of Nayan Das is baseless: BanglaFact
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Fake photo card misquoting Mahbub Anam circulated to mislead: BanglaFact
Barind region turns into landscape of greenery
Barind region turns into landscape of greenery
RAJSHAHI, April 27, 2026 (BSS) - The Barind Multipurpose Development Authority (BMDA) has undertaken various initiatives to improve the environment and transform the Barind region of Rajshahi into a landscape of greenery. Key initiatives include planting drought-tolerant trees, re-excavating canals, ponds and other water bodies, increasing the use of surface water, and encouraging the cultivation of less water-intensive crops. Through these efforts, the once drought-prone Barind region is gradually turning into a greener landscape, contributing to higher incomes for local communities and biodiversity conservation. Various measures are also underway to address the adverse impacts of climate change, ensure environmental sustainability, reduce pollution, and develop a green and healthy environment in the region. To reduce dependence on groundwater, BMDA is prioritising surface water irrigation and has undertaken the re-excavation and management of neglected ponds and canals to improve water availability and environmental balance. BMDA Executive Director Abu Sayed Md Kamruzzaman said surface water irrigation systems have proven effective in reducing pressure on groundwater. He said many natural water bodies in the drought-prone Barind region had long remained unmanaged. "Our goal is to shift from groundwater-dependent to surface water-dependent irrigation systems. By re-excavating ponds, canals and water bodies, we can conserve rainwater, increase irrigation capacity, and ensure water availability for household use," he said. With water sources ensured in the drought-prone area, millions of residents in the Barind region are benefiting. They have been able to cultivate land and make maximum use of previously uncultivated land. Kamruzzaman said BMDA is encouraging farmers to cultivate wheat, maize, pulses and oilseed crops instead of Boro rice, as these require less water and help conserve groundwater. Various BMDA projects have also included social forestry programmes along canal and pond banks, contributing to environmental stability and biodiversity protection. Just a few decades ago, the Barind region was known as a drought-prone area. Today, golden crops are being produced on the once barren red soil. Not a single piece of land remains uncultivated throughout the year. Due to government initiatives, the region has now been transformed into a green landscape. He said BMDA is working for farmers' development, with fruit, timber and medicinal trees planted along pond banks excavated by the authority, which will provide additional benefits. "There is no alternative to tree plantation for environmental protection. If one tree is cut, two should be planted," he added. He further said BMDA has taken various plans to ensure multiple cropping in this drought-prone region, where crop production was once severely limited. It should be noted that the Barind Multipurpose Development Authority is working in the Rajshahi and Rangpur divisions for agricultural and socio-economic development of the Barind region.
Lightning strikes kill 5 in Gaibandha
Lightning strikes kill 5 in Gaibandha
KCC pushes to meet measles-rubella vaccination target in Khulna
KCC pushes to meet measles-rubella vaccination target in Khulna
Students must acquire innovative skills, application-based knowledge: KUET VC
Students must acquire innovative skills, application-based knowledge: KUET VC
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World Intellectual Property Day observed at RUET with various programs
Dhaka Education Board dismisses SSC question leak rumours
Dhaka Education Board dismisses SSC question leak rumours
HSBC-BRAC University business case competition winners announced
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Bangladesh put New Zealand into bat first in T20 series opener
Bangladesh put New Zealand into bat first in T20 series opener
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Asian Games years could be moved in shake-up: reports
Asian Games years could be moved in shake-up: reports
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Jabbarer Bolikhela draws large crowds in Ctg
Govt moves to expedite digitisation of Bangladesh Film Archive
Govt moves to expedite digitisation of Bangladesh Film Archive
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Additional Secretary visits hospitals in Barishal amid measles-rubella campaign
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Barind region turns into landscape of greenery
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