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The government is set to officially launch the Family Card program on August 16. The government aims to bring 16 million families under the program in phases over the next four years. Social Welfare Minister A Z M Zahid Hossain confirmed the information at a press briefing following a meeting of the Cainet Committee on the Family Card, chaired by Finance Minister Amir Khosru Mahmud Chowdhury, at the Secretariat on Thursday. He said Prime Minister Tarek Rahman will inaugurate the program in Ward...

Prime Minister Tarique Rahman checked on the physical condition of Mitu, who was injured during the July Uprising. He asked about her treatment progress and praised her bravery. The Prime Minister’s Press Wing said the incident took place on Wednesday during the inauguration ceremony of the July Uprising Memorial Museum in Sher-e-Bangla Nagar in the capital, held to mark July Uprising Day. Mitu, who is still undergoing treatment, joined the event directly from the hospital. During the eve...

The Dhaka Metropolitan Police Detective Branch (DB) has arrested five members of an organized gang that had allegedly been carrying out lobbying and fraud for a long time by forging the seals, signatures and official letterheads of the prime minister, ministers, state ministers, members of parliament, secretaries and other senior government officials. According to DMP officials, the gang did not stop at producing forged documents. They also allegedly copied the prime minister’s ‘priority’...

State Minister for Foreign Affairs Shama Obaed Islam did not give a definite answer on whether Prime Minister Tarique Rahman will attend the BRICS Summit to be held in India next September. She said the prime minister’s decision on when and where to travel is entirely his own. Journalists raised the issue during a briefing at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Monday. Responding to a question, the state minister said, “Only time will tell. I cannot say now.” She said India has already se...

Prime Minister Tarique Rahman personally drove around areas under the Dhaka North City Corporation on the weekly holiday to inspect the capital’s cleanliness. During the inspection, he identified various civic problems and expressed dissatisfaction over several issues, directing officials to take prompt and effective measures to resolve them. At the same time, he provided necessary instructions to the relevant officials and those responsible. On Friday afternoon, the prime minister inspe...

Newly appointed Chief of Naval Staff Vice Admiral Khondkar Misbah Ul Azim paid a courtesy call on Prime Minister Tarique Rahman. During the meeting, the prime minister assured him of the government’s full support for the modernization of the Bangladesh Navy and the enhancement of its capabilities. The meeting was held at the Prime Minister’s Office on Saturday and marked the naval chief’s first official meeting with the prime minister since assuming office. During the meeting, the prime...

To highlight the new government’s priority of delivering on its pledge to reduce the cost of living, UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham visited the historic English city of Bath. Soon after taking office, he placed public transportation at the center of efforts to lower everyday expenses for ordinary people. During the visit, Burnham inspected local bus services, spoke with passengers and transport workers, and boarded a FirstGroup bus to look around the driver’s seat and operating system. Du...

Prime Minister and BNP Chairperson Tarique Rahman assured leaders of parties allied in the anti-fascism joint movement that they would receive due recognition. He said the BNP had not forgotten its allies after assuming power. “Although the BNP is now in government, we have not forgotten our allies. We remain united as before and will continue to stay united. We will implement the 31-point agenda together,” the prime minister said. PM Tarique Rahman made the remarks during a greeting...

BNP Chairperson and Prime Minister Tarique Rahman exchanged greetings with senior leaders of political parties allied in the anti-fascism joint movement at the state guest house Jamuna on Monday evening. The greeting ceremony began after 7:30 pm. The prime minister also hosted a dinner in honor of the coalition partners. Tarique arrived at Jamuna at around 7:30 pm. Among those attending the event are BNP Secretary General and LGRD Minister Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir; Standing Committ...

The government is implementing its election manifesto. At the same time, it is also implementing the July Charter, as it was signed. The current government is implementing both the election manifesto and the July Charter simultaneously. Prime Minister’s Press Secretary Abu Abdullah M Saleh shared the information on Saturday at the Prime Minister’s Office, marking the current government’s five months in office. The press secretary said, “There was a lot of talk about development during th...

Prime Minister Tarique Rahman has directed the government to reform various ‘black laws’ imposed on newspapers and the media over the past 17 years. The laws are being reviewed, and necessary reform initiatives are underway, according to Atikur Rahman Rumon, the prime minister’s additional press secretary. The Prime Minister’s Office organized a news conference to mark the completion of five months since the elected government assumed office following the 13th National Parliamentary Elect...

Prime Minister Tarique Rahman held a meeting with representatives of ethnic minority communities living in the plains of the country. The meeting was held at the Public Administration Conference Room of the Cabinet Division at the Secretariat on Thursday afternoon. Local Government, Rural Development and Cooperatives Adviser Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir, the Prime Minister’s Special Assistant on Ethnic Minority Affairs Bijon Kanti Sarkar, Anna Minj, the first female member of parliament fr...

Prime Minister Tarek Rahman on Sunday unveiled a commemorative postage stamp to mark National Rural Development Day 2026, highlighting this year’s theme: ‘Developed Villages, Prosperous Nation — Bangladesh First.’ The unveiling ceremony took place at 9:30 am at the Prime Minister’s Office in the Secretariat. Along with the Tk 10 commemorative postage stamp, the government also released a first-day cover and a Tk 5 data card as part of the occasion. The event was attended by Local Gover...

Prime Minister Tarique Rahman held a meeting on infrastructure development projects aimed at easing traffic congestion in the capital through the effective use of circular roads and waterways. The meeting on road management under Dhaka South City Corporation took place on Wednesday afternoon at the Cabinet Division conference room at the Secretariat. Prime Minister Tarique Rahman presided over the meeting. Deputy Press Secretary to the Prime Minister Hasan Shiplu provided the informa...

Prime Minister Tarique Rahman has returned to Bangladesh after concluding a six-day state visit to China and Malaysia. He arrived at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport in Dhaka at around 7:45 pm on Friday. The prime minister's wife, Dr. Zubaida Rahman, and other members of the delegation...

The government plans to construct another barrage on the Teesta River to store water during the dry season. Technical and financial aspects of the project are being reviewed at various stages, Prime Minister Tarique Rahman said. He made the remarks in response to a question from NCP MP Akhtar...

Nearly 11 years ago, salaries of government employees were increased. Although annual increments continued, there has been no major salary revision since then. A decision was made to form a permanent pay commission to adjust salaries annually in line with inflation, but it has yet to be implemen...

Prime Minister Tarique Rahman has said that there is no alternative to developing skilled human resources in knowledge, science, and technology to remain competitive in the global arena. The Prime Minister made the remarks on Sunday during the inauguration of a teacher training programme on “Ski...

Prime Minister Tarique Rahman said that a difficult and crucial time lies ahead. He warned that if this period is treated lightly, it will cause serious harm to the country and future generations. He made the remarks while speaking as the chief guest at a discussion marking the 45th martyrdo...

The Prime Minister has directed disciplinary action against six more officials of Dhaka North and South City Corporations over allegations of negligence in dengue prevention, waste management, and drainage maintenance. Authorities have been given a 48-hour deadline to initiate their withdrawal an...