National budget preparation for FY2026-27 begins
The Finance Ministry initiated the budget preparation process for fiscal year 2026-27, with consultations beginning across all ministries.
Bangladesh domestic & international events — highlights for job exam preparation.
The Finance Ministry initiated the budget preparation process for fiscal year 2026-27, with consultations beginning across all ministries.
World Wetlands Day campaigns spotlighted mangrove conservation, including Sundarbans-related climate adaptation messaging.
The expanded 32-team FIFA Club World Cup concluded in the United States, setting new viewership records for club-level international football.
Health ministries and NGOs observed World Cancer Day with screening drives and awareness on tobacco-related cancers.
Bangladesh Railway officially launched its new mobile app for electronic ticketing, covering all intercity and commuter routes across the country.
The Bangladesh Telecommunication Regulatory Commission held consultations on spectrum allocation and 5G rollout timelines.
The International Olympic Committee completed final readiness inspections ahead of the Milan-Cortina Winter Games competition schedule.
The XXV Olympic Winter Games officially opened in Milan-Cortina, Italy, with 95 nations participating across 16 disciplines.
Agriculture officials issued irrigation and fertilizer guidance for Boro season farmers amid electricity and diesel cost concerns.
The Non-Government Teachers' Registration and Certification Authority announced the schedule for the 20th NTRCA registration examination.
UN agencies and universities marked the day with STEM scholarships and outreach programs for girls in science and engineering.
The UN Security Council convened an emergency session to address the escalating humanitarian crisis in Sudan, with over 12 million displaced.
Dhaka WASA published a dry-season supply schedule emphasizing leakage reduction and groundwater conservation.
Construction work officially started on Dhaka Metro Rail Line-1 (Airport to Kamalapur), with an expected completion date of 2029.
Conservation groups marked World Pangolin Day, urging stronger CITES enforcement against wildlife trafficking networks.
Education authorities circulated an updated draft SSC examination routine for stakeholder feedback before finalization.
SpaceX's Starship successfully completed its first orbital cargo delivery mission, deploying a batch of next-generation satellites.
UNHCR briefed donor countries on funding gaps affecting food, health, and education services in Cox's Bazar camps.
The Ministry of Education released the draft of the National Education Policy 2026, proposing reforms in curriculum, assessment, and teacher training.
A circular expanded simplified KYC options for agent banking customers in rural areas to deepen financial inclusion.
Bangladesh led global commemorations of International Mother Language Day (Ekushey February), with UNESCO events highlighting linguistic diversity.
Scout and Guide organizations marked World Thinking Day with youth climate leadership campaigns worldwide.
RHD released a draft toll policy update for national expressways seeking comments from transport stakeholders.
The BRICS+ bloc held a virtual summit discussing the progress on trade settlement in local currencies and development of a shared payment platform.
ILO partners observed the World Day of Social Justice with emphasis on informal-sector protections and youth employment.
Ministries and directorates received an updated citizen charter compliance checklist ahead of the annual performance review.
Bangladesh and Indonesia signed a bilateral Free Trade Agreement aimed at boosting trade in textiles, pharmaceuticals, and agricultural products.
Patient groups and health agencies marked Rare Disease Day, calling for better diagnostics and affordable orphan drugs.