Home Minister warns of stern action against those instigating garment workers’ unrest

November 3, 2026

Dhaka: Home Minister Salahuddin Ahmed on Tuesday warned that attempts to create unrest in the garment sector would be dealt…

PM orders advancing plans for 2nd Padma, Jamuna bridges and Padma Barrage

November 3, 2026

Dhaka: Prime Minister Tarique Rahman on Tuesday directed officials to advance plans for a second Padma Bridge, a second Jamuna…

RMG owners urge workers to return to work

November 3, 2026

Desk report: Readymade garment (RMG) industry owners have urged workers to return to work and suspend their ongoing protests until…

America heads to the polls to decide control of Congress for Trump’s final two years

November 3, 2026

International desk: The first polling stations have opened in Vermont, starting at 5am (10:00 GMT). Voting in New Jersey, Virginia,…

Mirpur-10, 11 metro stations resume operations

November 3, 2026

Dhaka: Metro rail services at Mirpur-10 and Mirpur-11 stations resumed on Tuesday afternoon after being suspended temporarily following clashes between…

Govt eyes 3,000-4,000MW solar power addition to grid before next summer: PM

November 3, 2026

Dhaka: Prime Minister Tarique Rahman on Tuesday said the government expects to add 3,000 to 4,000 megawatts of solar power…

China steps up Middle East diplomacy with Iran and Oman meetings

November 3, 2026

International desk: China is stepping up its diplomatic efforts in the Middle East, including over the US-Israel war on Iran,…

PM joins inauguration of Bangladesh Solar Expo-2026

November 3, 2026

Dhaka: Prime Minister Tarique Rahman on Tuesday joined the inauguration of Bangladesh Solar Expo-2026 at Bangladesh-China Friendship Conference Centre in…

US military conducts strikes on Iran’s Qeshm Island in defensive operation, officials say

November 3, 2026

International desk: The US military carried out limited strikes on Iran’s Qeshm Island on Monday, three US officials told CNN,…

Humaiun urges Commonwealth action on climate, Rohingya repatriation

November 3, 2026

Desk report: Acting Foreign Minister Humaiun Kobir has called for renewed Commonwealth action to strengthen climate resilience, mobilise investment and…