PM to avoid lavish iftar programmes considering overall situation
PM to avoid lavish iftar programmes considering overall situation
Former PM Khaleda Zia among 15 individuals named for Independence Award 2026
Former PM Khaleda Zia among 15 individuals named for Independence Award 2026
Home Minister attends Iftar hosted for US Assistant Secretary of State Paul Kapur 
Home Minister attends Iftar hosted for US Assistant Secretary of State Paul Kapur 
Ziaur Rahman laid basic foundation for improving education system: Milon
Ziaur Rahman laid basic foundation for improving education system: Milon
Mosharraf stresses on accountability at all level
Mosharraf stresses on accountability at all level
Govt. reconstitutes NICAR with PM Tarique Rahman in chair
Govt. reconstitutes NICAR with PM Tarique Rahman in chair
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EC validates three nomination papers in Bogura by-election
EC validates three nomination papers in Bogura by-election
BOGURA, March 5, 2026 (BSS)- The Election Commission has declared the nomination papers of three candidates, including those from BNP and Jamaat, valid for the Bogura-6 (Sadar) parliamentary by-election scheduled for April 9.    The nomination papers were scrutinized in the presence of the candidates at the district election office this morning. After the scrutiny, Senior District Election Officer Md Fazlul Karim declared the nomination papers of all three candidates valid. The valid candidates are Md Rezaul Karim Badsha (BNP), Md Abidur Rahman Sohel (Jamaat) and Al Amin Talukdar (Bangladesh Development Party). In the 13th Jatiya Sangsad elections held on February 12, Prime Minister Tarique Rahman won the Bogura-6 (Sadar) and Dhaka-17 constituencies.  Later, he vacated the Bogura-6 seat, prompting the Election Commission to declare the seat vacant and announce the schedule for the by-election.   
Energy ministry issues cautionary notes on energy security
Energy ministry issues cautionary notes on energy security
CAG visits defence accounts offices at Dhaka Cantonment
CAG visits defence accounts offices at Dhaka Cantonment
Russia has evacuated women, children from Tehran embassy
Russia has evacuated women, children from Tehran embassy
MOSCOW, March 5, 2026 (BSS/AFP) - Russia has evacuated women and children from its embassy in Tehran amid the war in the Middle East, officials said Thursday. "On March 3-4 we evacuated our women and children to Russia," -- more than 100 people in total, the embassy said in a statement on social media. The state-run TASS news agency cited Deputy Foreign Minister Andrei Rudenko as confirming that the "core staff remains at the embassy".  
PM reduces use of lights, AC in his office to save electricity
PM reduces use of lights, AC in his office to save electricity
Govt issues circular making 9:00-9:40 am office attendance mandatory
Govt issues circular making 9:00-9:40 am office attendance mandatory
Traffic speed rises in city as PM, top officials follow signals: report 
Traffic speed rises in city as PM, top officials follow signals: report 
PM directs launch of dedicated city bus service for women
PM directs launch of dedicated city bus service for women
BB issues directive for International Women's Day 2026 observance
BB issues directive for International Women's Day 2026 observance
DHAKA, March 5, 2026 (BSS) - Bangladesh Bank (BB) has issued a mandatory directive to the managing directors and chief executive officers of all scheduled banks operating in the country to observe International Women's Day on March 8, 2026.  The central bank's instruction aims to synchronize the banking sector's activities with the national preparations spearheaded by the Ministry of Women and Children Affairs to commemorate the day with due solemnity and significance. According to a circular issued today by the Banking Regulation and Policy Department (BRPD) at the central bank’s headquarters in the city, all financial institutions must adopt and highlight the official theme designated by the government for this year’s observance.  Bangladesh Bank has instructed banks to utilize the theme across all their programmes and promotional activities. The theme is “Rights. Justice. Action. For All Women and Girls.” The central bank exercised its regulatory authority under Section 45 of the Bank Company Act, 1991, to ensure compliance across the industry. The circular further emphasized that the banking sector plays a critical role in the national observance, and as such, banks are required to take all necessary measures to ensure the designated theme is prominently featured in their respective celebrations.  
Banglalink signs agreement with Huawei to develop ‘Mukto Pay’
Banglalink signs agreement with Huawei to develop ‘Mukto Pay’
Middle-class shoppers flock to sidewalk stalls amid Eid rush
Middle-class shoppers flock to sidewalk stalls amid Eid rush
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Bandarban U-17 district team post facile win
EC validates three nomination papers in Bogura by-election
CCC launches ‘crush program’ to combat mosquito infestation: City Mayor
49 arrested in special drives by Jatrabari and Hazaribagh police in Dhaka
Mosharraf stresses on accountability at all level
AI-generated video falsely attributing remarks to PM Tarique Rahman identified: BanglaFact
Hifzul Quran competition grand finale held in Bogura for eternal peace of Zia family members
Home Minister attends Iftar hosted for US Assistant Secretary of State Paul Kapur 
Home Minister attends Iftar hosted for US Assistant Secretary of State Paul Kapur 
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Representative Conference held at Rajshahi University
Representative Conference held at Rajshahi University
Education Minister calls for strengthening EED to boost education infrastructure development
Education Minister calls for strengthening EED to boost education infrastructure development
Milon asks DSHE to resolve problems of teachers quickly
Milon asks DSHE to resolve problems of teachers quickly
Toxic metal contamination threatens coastal fisheries, marine ecosystems
Toxic metal contamination threatens coastal fisheries, marine ecosystems
CCC launches ‘crush program’ to combat mosquito infestation: City Mayor
CCC launches ‘crush program’ to combat mosquito infestation: City Mayor
CHATTOGRAM, March 5, 2026 (BSS) - Chattogram City Corporation Mayor Dr. Shahadat Hossain announced to launch a special 'Crush Program' next week to combat mosquito infestation in all 41 wards of the city.    “To enhance the efforts, six additional hand spray machines have been acquired by the CCC for mosquito control. These professional-grade spray machines, provided by Primo Healthcare, are equipped with efficiently spray larvicide or insecticide. With large capacity tanks and powerful spray systems, these machines can cover a distance of up to 12 meters.  They also feature anti-vibration technology and comfortable shoulder belts for ease of use, even during extended operation hours,” he added.   Dr. Shahadat Hossain gave this information at a ceremony held to  mark hand over of six hand spray machines of American technology for spraying BTI medicine at the city's Tiger Pass CCC office on Thursday.   Mayor Dr. Shahadat announced that the CCC is now using American technology larvicide BTI to prevent mosquito-borne diseases like dengue and chikungunya. This technology is highly effective and eco-friendly in eliminating mosquito larvae, with positive results seen in experimental applications. To address sudden increases in mosquito populations due to weather changes, a comprehensive program will be launched across all 41 wards of the city next week.  This program will include larvicide spraying, fogging, drain cleaning, waste removal, and public awareness campaigns.   Mayor Dr. Shahadat emphasized the need for coordinated efforts in every ward to control mosquito breeding.  He highlighted the importance of citizen participation in preventing stagnant water accumulation in and around their homes to combat dengue and other mosquito-borne illnesses. The collective cooperation of city residents is crucial in controlling these diseases.   The event was attended by Humayun Kabir Chowdhury, Chief Accounting Officer of the City Corporation, Malaria and Mosquito Control Officer Md. Sharful Islam Mahi, and other health care officers.  
Hifzul Quran competition grand finale held in Bogura for eternal peace of Zia family members
Hifzul Quran competition grand finale held in Bogura for eternal peace of Zia family members
Doa, iftar held in Bagerhat for eternal peace of Ziaur Rahman, Khaleda Zia
Doa, iftar held in Bagerhat for eternal peace of Ziaur Rahman, Khaleda Zia
BCB announce squad for Pakistan ODIs
BCB announce squad for Pakistan ODIs
Bandarban U-17 district team post facile win
Bandarban U-17 district team post facile win
Zobera Rahman Linu, 14 others named for Independence Award 2026
Zobera Rahman Linu, 14 others named for Independence Award 2026
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Four players share lead in Int'l Chess tournament
Meta sues Brazil, China advertisers over celebrity deepfake scams
Meta sues Brazil, China advertisers over celebrity deepfake scams
From AI to Starlink: how drone tech is reshaping war in Ukraine
From AI to Starlink: how drone tech is reshaping war in Ukraine
World leaders to declare shared stance on AI at India summit
World leaders to declare shared stance on AI at India summit
YouTube suffers widespread outage
YouTube suffers widespread outage
Google turns to century-long debt to build AI
Google turns to century-long debt to build AI
Latam-GPT: a Latin American AI to combat US-centric bias
Latam-GPT: a Latin American AI to combat US-centric bias
Launch to ISS pushed to Thursday over weather: NASA
Launch to ISS pushed to Thursday over weather: NASA

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AI-generated video falsely attributing remarks to PM Tarique Rahman identified: BanglaFact
AI-generated video falsely attributing remarks to PM Tarique Rahman identified: BanglaFact
FactWatch debunks claim of anti-discrimination student leader's arrest
FactWatch debunks claim of anti-discrimination student leader's arrest
AI-generated images falsely used to claim real-life extortion incidents:  BanglaFact
AI-generated images falsely used to claim real-life extortion incidents:  BanglaFact
Nepali video falsely circulated against BNP: BanglaFact
Nepali video falsely circulated against BNP: BanglaFact
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Paris fashion week defies international shadow of war
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Miriam Margolyes tackles aging in Oscar-nominated short
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Mali's Afro-Latin music 'maestro' Boncana Maiga has died
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Mirzapur Shahi Mosque: a Mughal-era heritage in Panchagarh
Doctor’s private practice during office time to be dealt strictly: Health Minister
Doctor’s private practice during office time to be dealt strictly: Health Minister
Health minister warns tough stance against middlemen in public hospitals
Vacant posts in health sector to be filled quickly: minister
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Sunflower cultivation gaining popularity in Narail
Young farmer's strawberry harvest sparks agricultural enthusiasm
Sugarcane cultivation in Rajshahi region declines by 52pc in decade
Holistic approach indispensable for climate change adaptation in Barind
Holistic approach indispensable for climate change adaptation in Barind
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