Author: DMN Desk

0 The government has taken the initiative to launch an electric train service for the first time in Bangladesh on the 52-kilometer long Narayanganj-Dhaka-Joydebpur route. The related project, ‘Introduction of Electric Traction on Narayanganj-Dhaka-Joydebpur Section’, will be presented for approval at the Executive Committee of the National Economic Council (ECNEC) meeting next Wednesday. The estimated cost of the project is BDT 3,823 crore (approximately USD 324 million). Of this, BDT 2,880 crore (approximately USD 244 million) will be received as development assistance from the Asian Development Bank (ADB) and the European Investment Bank (EIB). The project is targeted for completion…

0 The Election Commission (EC) is set to commence local government elections from November 12, starting with the Union Parishad elections. Election Commissioner Brigadier General (retd.) Abul Fazl Md. Sanaullah informed journalists about these details on Monday (September 14) after a commission meeting. He stated that the Union Parishad elections would be held in 7 phases. The first phase is on November 12, the second on December 13, and the third on December 30. The fourth phase is on January 17 of next year. The fifth phase is on February 4 of next year, the sixth on April 22, and…

0 The government has undertaken a major initiative to construct the Southern Route of Dhaka Mass Rapid Transit (MRT) Line-5, at an estimated cost of BDT 45,503.77 crore. This project aims to bring the western and eastern parts of the capital under a single eco-friendly public transport network. The project, titled ‘Dhaka Mass Rapid Transit Development Project (Line-5): Southern Route,’ is currently awaiting consideration and approval by the Executive Committee of the National Economic Council (ECNEC). A senior official from the Planning Commission stated that the project will be presented for approval at the third ECNEC meeting of the current…

1 Prime Minister Tareq Rahman is scheduled to visit the United States on September 21 to attend the United Nations General Assembly session. According to the itinerary, he will depart Dhaka for New York on September 21 and will remain there until September 26. State Minister for Foreign Affairs Humayun Kabir confirmed this information while speaking to journalists at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Sunday (September 13). He stated that the Prime Minister, in addition to participating in the UN General Assembly session, will highlight Bangladesh’s new vision and priorities on the global stage. During the visit, he is…

0 Prime Minister Tareq Rahman has called upon the US-based energy company Chevron to increase its investment in the exploration of new gas fields, in addition to existing ones, to strengthen the country’s energy security and meet its growing demand. He made this appeal on Sunday (September 13) during a meeting at the Prime Minister’s Office in the Bangladesh Secretariat with a high-level delegation led by Javier La Rosa, Chevron’s President of Base Assets and Emerging Countries. Prime Minister’s Deputy Press Secretary Shahadat Swadhin informed that discussions at the meeting focused on investment in Bangladesh’s energy sector. Particular emphasis was…

0 Dhaka wants to further strengthen Bangladesh’s relations with India, State Minister for Foreign Affairs Humayun Kabir stated. He mentioned that parliamentary committees are reviewing the agreements signed between the two countries. Bangladesh is also keen on a bilateral meeting with the Prime Minister of India. The State Minister for Foreign Affairs made these remarks at a briefing at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Sunday (September 13) afternoon. Humayun Kabir said that the government wants to build a new and effective relationship between India and Bangladesh. Issues concerning the killing of civilians on the border and their safety are…

0 The High Court has ruled that a resignation letter obtained coercively from a teacher has no legal validity. Concurrently, the court has directed the immediate reinstatement of the teacher whose signature was forcibly obtained on the resignation letter. The High Court bench, comprising Justice Md. Iqbal Kabir and Justice S. M. Saiful Islam, delivered this verdict on August 20, resolving the rule in the case titled ‘Md. Alkas Uddin Ahmed vs. State’. The full text of the judgment was recently published. In its verdict, the court stated that the petitioner’s resignation letter was not submitted voluntarily or by his…

0 Prime Minister Tarique Rahman has called upon patriotic citizens, businessmen, young entrepreneurs, researchers, and people from all walks of society to come forward and contribute to building a prosperous and desired Bangladesh. He made this appeal on Saturday (September 12) morning while delivering his speech as the chief guest at the inauguration of the ‘Bangladesh Innovation Fair 2026’ in Dhaka. Seeking cooperation from the government, Tarique Rahman stated, “Everyone’s collaboration is essential in governing the nation. Therefore, let us all work together to build a nation that embodies our collective aspirations.” Praising the insightful speeches of the event’s speakers,…

1 Prime Minister Tarique Rahman announced that the government would make its utmost effort to solve the dengue problem within the next three months. He made this statement while addressing the inaugural ceremony of the nationwide ‘Dengue Prevention and Cleanliness Campaign-2026’ at the South Plaza of the National Parliament Building on Saturday (September 12). The Prime Minister stated that the country belongs to everyone. Therefore, everyone must work together to build the nation. He added that if everyone tries collectively, changes in the country are possible. The Prime Minister urged everyone to be conscious about cleanliness to keep families, society,…

0 Prime Minister Tarique Rahman announced that 4.1 million families will be provided with Family Cards this year. He made this statement on Friday afternoon (September 11) at a ceremony held at the BNP Chairman’s office in Gulshan, the capital, where he distributed grant checks to the authorities of mosques and temples falling under the Dhaka-17 constituency. At the event, he also stated that the government is striving to resolve the electricity and fuel crisis. The Prime Minister noted that the electricity and fuel crisis is a global issue, the effects of which are also being felt in Bangladesh. He…