Prime Minister and Leader of the Parliament Tarique Rahman has directed his cabinet members to uphold accountability in parliament by regularly sharing their actions and government initiatives with lawmakers. "The government is providing a monthly subsidy of approximately Tk 2 billion to prevent a price hike," the chief whip said. The chief whip also slated “hoarding” by some consumers. Tarique has mandated that ministers must keep MPs informed so they can speak accurately in parliament and take effective steps in their home districts. The chief whip said such briefing sessions would now be held once a month to discuss government performance and future goals.

Photo : PMODHAKA, March 28, 2026 (BSS) - BNP Chairman and Prime Minister Tarique Rahman today called upon party leaders and activists to stand by the common people across the country. The premier made the remarks while addressing party leaders and activists from the balcony of the BNP central office in the city's Nayapaltan area this evening. He said that visiting the party office would allow him to carry out organizational activities and interact with party men. Earlier, Tarique Rahman arrived at the Nayapaltan office around 7:20pm while thousands of BNP leaders and activists welcomed him upon his arrival. The BNP chairman exchanged views with party leaders, cabinet members and lawmakers at the party office.

DHAKA, March 28, 2026 (BSS)- Bangladesh-born London based Karateka Adam Chowdhury has set proud milestone for the country as the first karateka by winning two bronze medals in the World Karate Federation (WKF) Youth League now being held in Harare Zimbabwe. He won bronze medals in both junior kata and 61-kg kumi category which is a historic achievement for the country. A total of 237 participants from 37 countries across the glove took part in the meet. Earlier, he won gold medal in cadet kumi and bronze medal in cadet kata in the 11th Commonwealth Karate Championship held in Durban South Africa in 2024. Adam's consistence international successes has opened new possibilities in the country's karate arena and is expected to inspire the young generation.

Bangladesh Embassy in Algiers has observed the Independence and National Day. Photo: EmbassyDHAKA, March 28, 2026 (BSS) - Bangladesh Embassy in Algiers has observed thecountry's Independence and National Day with due solemnity and festivity,highlighting the Liberation War's legacy, Bangladesh's development trajectoryand growing bilateral engagement with Algeria. A discussion session was held where messages from the President, the PrimeMinister, the Foreign Minister and the State Minister for Foreign Affairswere read out. He also remembered the victims of the July-August 2024 mass movement andacknowledged the contributions of international friends and well-wishers inBangladesh's independence. Earlier on March 25, the embassy observed Genocide Day with due respect,including a moment of silence, reading of messages and screening of adocumentary on the atrocities committed during the Liberation War in 1971.

BNP Chairman and Prime Minister Tarique Rahman today exchanged views with party leaders, cabinet members and lawmakers at the party's Nayapaltan central office this evening. Photo: PMODHAKA, March 28, 2026 (BSS) - BNP Chairman and Prime Minister Tarique Rahman today exchanged views with party leaders, cabinet members and lawmakers at the party's Nayapaltan central office here this evening. This is the first time Tarique Rahman visited the party's Nayapaltan office after assuming office as Prime Minister, said sources at Prime Minister's Office (PMO). Earlier, he had visited the Nayapaltan office once after returning to the country from London. A large number of party leaders and activists have gathered in the Nayapaltan area since the afternoon to mark his arrival.

DHAKA, March 28, 2026 (BSS) - The Bangladesh Madrasah Education Board hasmade installation of CCTV cameras mandatory at all Dakhil examination centresto ensure fair, malpractice-free and peaceful conduct of the ongoing thisyear's exams. The directive was issued through a notice signed by Controller ofExaminations Professor Dr. Mohammad Kamrul Ahsan, instructing all centresecretaries under the board to take immediate action. According to the notice, video footage recorded during the examinations mustbe preserved and sent to the board every seven days via email to theController of Examinations and the Deputy Controller of Examinations (Exam). Terming the matter as urgent, the board said copies of the directive havebeen forwarded to the concerned Deputy Commissioners, Upazila NirbahiOfficers, District Education Officers and Heads of madrasahs to ensure properimplementation.

Collected photoKATHMANDU, Nepal, March 28, 2026 (BSS/AFP) - Nepal's former prime minister KPSharma Oli and ex-home minister Ramesh Lekhak were arrested on Saturday overtheir alleged involvement in a deadly crackdown on protesters in September,police said. The detentions came a day after Prime Minister Balendra Shah and his cabinetwere sworn in following the first elections since the 2025 uprising thattoppled 74-year-old Oli's government. "They were arrested this morning and the process will move forward accordingto the law," Kathmandu Valley police spokesman Om Adhikari told AFP. Oli was arrested by police in the capital in the early hours of Saturday. "They have been arrested for investigation on the protests of September 8 and9," Kathmandu district police spokesman Pawan Kumar Bhattarai said.

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Pacer Shoriful Islam. Photo ESPNDHAKA, March 28, 2026 (BSS) - Bangladesh pacer made his Pakistan Super League(PSL) debut today. Peshwar Zalmi included him in the playing XI for theirtournament opening game against Rawalpindi Pindiz in Lahore's GaddafiStadium. Openers Yasir Khan and Mohammad Rizwan, also the captain of Rawalpindi dealtwith him ease to give the side a fluent start. The leg-spinner Rishad, didn't have to bat as the other batters ofhis side shined in with full glory.

BNP Chairman and Prime Minister Tarique Rahman arrived at the BNP central office at Nayapaltan in the capital this evening. Photo: PMODHAKA, March 28, 2026 (BSS) - BNP Chairman and Prime Minister Tarique Rahman arrived at the BNP central office at Nayapaltan in the capital this evening. He arrived at the central office around 7:20pm while party leaders and activists welcomed him upon his arrival. This is the first time Tarique Rahman has come at the party's Nayapaltan office after assuming office as Prime Minister. Earlier, he had visited the Nayapaltan office once after returning to the country from London.

Photo: BFFDHAKA, March 28, 2026 (BSS)- Bangladesh, came from behind, forced India toplay 1-1 goal draw with India their ultimate group B match of the SAFF U-20Championship held at National Football Stadium in capital Malé, the Maldivestoday (Saturday). With this outcome, both Bangladesh and India secured four points each fromtwo matches, but India emerged group top by virtue of better goal differencewhile Bangladesh finished group runners-up. Bangladesh will now meet group A champions Nepal in the first semifinalsscheduled to be held on April 1 at the same venue. India will meet group Arunners-up Bhutan in the second semis on the same day and venue. Earlier, Bangladesh defeated Pakistan by 2-0 goals, courtesy of a brace byUSA-based striker Ronan Sullivan while India registered an overwhelming 3-0victory over Pakistan, both their respective opening group matches.

DHAKA, March 28, 2026 (BSS) - On the occasion of Independence and NationalDay 2026, the Bangladesh Air Force (BAF) conferred honorary commissions onnine personnel, recognizing their long service, professionalism andcontributions. A release of the Inter Services Public Relations (ISPR) Directorate statedthis in the evening. Under the guidance of Chief of Air Staff of the Bangladesh Air Force AirChief Marshal Hasan Mahmood Khan, three Honorary Flying Officers of the AirForce were officially conferred the title of Honorary Flight Lieutenant andsix Master Warrant Officers were officially conferred the title of HonoraryFlying Officer on the Independence Day-2026, it said. The Air Commanders of the concerned bases or units were present as the chiefguests and presented the honorary rank badges. This BAF Honorary Commissions will be effective from March 26, 2026, the ISPRadded.

Health and Family Welfare Minister Sardar Md. Photo : BSSDHAKA, March 28, 2026 (BSS) - Health and Family Welfare Minister Sardar Md. Sakhawat Husain today called for greater cooperation from physicians to advance the country's medical sector, saying coordinated efforts driven by honesty and dedication are essential to achieve desired goals. Sakhawat said that without cooperation from doctors, it would be difficult for the ministry to ensure proper healthcare services. General Secretary of the Society of Surgeons, Professor Dr Md Monir Hossain Khan, and senior and junior doctors attended the programme.