Milestone tragedy: Probe blames human error, unsafe building
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Human error arising from inadequate training and supervision was the principal cause of the Milestone school plane crash, while an unsafe school building and failures in planning and emergency response worsened the consequences.
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Dhaka seeking extradition of Asaduzzaman
20 July 2026, 00:00 AM
The government is formally seeking India’s cooperation to secure the extradition of former home minister Asaduzzaman Khan Kamal, who has been sentenced to death by the International Crimes Tribunal for crimes against humanity committed during the July uprising in 2024.
20 July 2026, 00:00 AM
Intensify drive against AL, BCL, affiliated bodies
17 July 2026, 00:00 AM
Prime Minister Tarique Rahman yesterday directed the authorities concerned to strengthen the ongoing drive against the Awami League, Bangladesh Chhatra League, Jubo League and other associate organisations.
17 July 2026, 00:00 AM
Govt drops plans to cut car allowance, overseas study benefits for privileged officers
16 July 2026, 21:35 PM
Fresh directives tell 5 secretaries not to proceed with cuts to vehicle maintenance and study abroad privileges
16 July 2026, 21:35 PM
Government mulls halving admin officials' car perks
14 July 2026, 00:00 AM
The government is considering halving the fuel and maintenance expenses for cars used by entitled officials as part of public expenditure cuts.
14 July 2026, 00:00 AM
Job seekers frustrated as 5 lakh govt posts lie vacant
11 July 2026, 00:00 AM
More than a quarter of posts in Bangladesh’s civil administration remain vacant, hampering the ability of many government institutions to provide the expected services to people.
11 July 2026, 00:00 AM
Govt to merge authorities to boost FDI
10 July 2026, 00:00 AM
The government has finalised a draft law to form a single authority by merging at least three investment-related institutions to improve Bangladesh’s position in attracting foreign direct investment.
10 July 2026, 00:00 AM
Secretaries crowd lower-tier agencies
1 July 2026, 00:00 AM
The trend has raised concerns among officials about an imbalance in the administrative hierarchy.
1 July 2026, 00:00 AM
Delays plague reconstitution of major oversight bodies
Govt has yet to form search panels for reconstituting ACC, Information Commission, NHRC
18 June 2026, 00:55 AM
‘Except Israel’ to be reinstated in passports
The words “Except Israel” are being reinstated in Bangladesh’s regular passports, a decision already implemented for diplomatic ones.
21 May 2026, 00:00 AM
Civil admin top posts: Frustration grows over contractual appointment
25 out of 85 secretaries are contractual appointees; bureaucrats call for cancelling contracts
9 May 2026, 00:00 AM
DCs told to recover nearly 10,000 guns not surrendered
Deputy commissioners have been instructed to recover and seize the nearly 10,000 firearms that have not yet been surrendered despite directives, and to take legal action against those concerned, Home Minister Salahuddin Ahmed said.
7 May 2026, 00:00 AM
DCs seek PM’s intervention on drug menace
Deputy commissioners yesterday warned that the growing availability of drugs among youth, despite regular enforcement drives, poses a grave threat to the nation, urging the government to adopt tougher measures to curb the menace.
4 May 2026, 00:00 AM
DC Conference: Big projects top agenda as meetings begin today
The first DC Conference since the formation of the BNP government is set to begin today, with the four-day event featuring several proposals submitted by deputy commissioners from different districts.
3 May 2026, 00:00 AM
‘Even BNP is not beyond ICT’s reach if it commits crimes against humanity’
Minister for Law, Justice and Parliamentary Affairs Md Asaduzzaman, who previously served as the 17th attorney general during the interim government’s tenure, speaks with Baharam Khan of The Daily Star
24 April 2026, 09:00 AM
Fuel perk for officials’ private cars spared cuts
While the fuel allocation for all government vehicles -- including those used by the prime minister and cabinet members -- has been slashed by 30 percent amid the ongoing energy crisis, fuel for the private cars of senior officials remains exempt from these cuts.
15 April 2026, 02:52 AM
Reform stalemate: BNP, Jamaat in ‘back-channel dialogue’
While treasury and opposition lawmakers clash on the parliament floor over the July charter implementation order, the two sides are also holding back-channel talks outside the assembly hall to end the stalemate.
8 April 2026, 02:52 AM
Austerity Measures: Development projects now on the back burner
The government has decided to step back from new development projects and cut public spending in a broad austerity drive, as it seeks to conserve state resources and manage rising pressure on fuel supply and distribution.
4 April 2026, 02:52 AM
Saving power, energy: Austerity steps in the works
The government is weighing a set of austerity measures, including extending weekends and introducing work‑from‑home options, as mounting global uncertainties put pressure on the energy sector.
30 March 2026, 02:26 AM
Day One of 13th Parliament: A walkout, a speech, and a few wry smiles
The first day of the 13th National Parliament was marked by several notable moments, but what stood out most were the recurring subtle “wry” smiles.
13 March 2026, 06:00 AM
Day 1 of 13th Parliament: A walkout, a speech, and a few knowing smiles
Opposition MPs walked out during President Shahabuddin’s address as quiet exchanges and subtle smiles hinted at the politics beneath the spectacle
12 March 2026, 22:01 PM
Swadhinata Award: Govt revises rules after ‘award error’
In order to allow the authorities to confer the Swadhinata Award on late physician and social activist Zafrullah Chowdhury for a second time posthumously, the government yesterday amended the guidelines governing the country’s highest civilian honour.
9 March 2026, 02:16 AM
133 interim govt ordinances to be placed in JS
The government has decided to place 133 ordinances -- issued during the tenure of the interim government -- before Parliament.
6 March 2026, 00:00 AM
Contractual appointments: Where is the administration heading?
When the newly elected government assumed office, expectations were high that the civil administration would undergo a genuine restructuring -- different from the reshuffles of recent years.
5 March 2026, 02:17 AM
Sworn in, still missing from govt portals
Nearly two weeks after the new government was sworn in, most ministries have yet to upload the profiles of the newly appointed ministers and state ministers on their official websites, leaving citizens without basic information about policymakers.
3 March 2026, 00:00 AM
Rabiul’s memo on state ministers ‘bypasses rules’
Road Transport and Bridges, Railways, and Shipping Minister Sheikh Rabiul Alam has expressed his desire to distribute responsibilities among two state ministers in an office memo to the cabinet secretary.
26 February 2026, 03:08 AM
Govt likely to appoint 61 zilla parishad admins
The government is considering the appointment of administrators to the zilla parishads of 61 districts to oversee the activities of the local government bodies until elected representatives assume office.
25 February 2026, 02:41 AM
Talks of contractual secretaries stir discontent in civil service
A sense of disgruntlement has taken over the civil administration over discussions to appoint retired officers to top positions in key ministries through contracts.
25 February 2026, 02:15 AM