PM directs officials to expedite plans for second Padma, Jamuna bridges, Padma Barrage

Prime Minister Tarique Rahman today directed officials concerned to advance plans for constructing a second Padma Bridge with a Y-shaped connectivity system, a second Jamuna Bridge prioritising connectivity to Rangpur and other northern districts and the Padma Barrage. He gave the directives at a meeting with officials of the relevant Details..

Wage Board Formed to Increase Garment Workers’ Salaries: MP Milon

The garment industry is one of the driving forces of the nation’s economy. Workers’ contributions are vital to the development of this industry. Therefore, while ensuring the fair rights, benefits, and facilities for workers, the interests of the factory owners must also be taken into account. A wage board has Details..

CID Investigation into Gazipur Safari Park Lemur Theft: No Evidence Reportedly Found Implicating Ambani Family

Six suspects reportedly charged as investigators trace stolen lemurs to India; Vantara said to have been excluded from further investigation. Dhaka, Bangladesh- Bangladesh’s Criminal Investigation Department (CID) has reportedly made significant progress in investigating the theft and trafficking of endangered ring-tailed lemurs from Gazipur Safari Park, identifying six suspects allegedly Details..

Formal Send-off for the 2026 Ansar-VDP Umrah Delegation

On November 3, 2026, a ceremony was held at the auditorium of the Bangladesh Ansar and Village Defense Party (VDP) headquarters to distribute visas, air tickets, and special gifts to the officers, staff, and members selected to perform the holy Umrah. The event also included a prayer session (dua) to Details..

Debt Repayment for Ansar Member Killed in the Line of Duty: An Initiative by the Director General

The dreams of a modest, middle-class family were abruptly shattered on March 12, 2026. Joy Gain, a Sepoy of the Satkhira Ansar Battalion (30 BN), lost his life due to electrocution while on duty at the Ansar & VDP Academy in Shafipur. He left behind his wife, Manisha Biswas, and Details..