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‘Stay safe from mosquito to avoid dengue’

The devastating impact of climate change has increased dengue infection recently in Bangladesh. Health and Family Welfare Minister Zahid Malek urged everyone to be vigilant and take measures to be safe from dengue infection. The minister said this while addressing as the chief guest the of...

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Strict law against risky markets

The highest law and order will be applied after identifying risky markets. On the first working day after the Eid-ul-Fitr holiday, State Minister for Disaster Management and Relief Enamur Rahman made the statement.To a question from journalists on the first working day after the Eid-ul-Fitr hol...

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Police swoop on journos during SCBA polls

At least 10 journalists were attacked by the police while performing their professional duties during the Supreme Court Bar Association elections. This incident took place in the auditorium of the Bar Association on Wednesday inside the auditorium (voting center) of the Supreme Court Lawyers As...

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Padma Bridge trial train service in mid-March

The 42-km Bhanga-Mawa train service, over Padma Bridge, is set to open on a trial basis in mid-March, officials said on Thursday.Padma Bridge Rail Link Project Engineer Zahirul Haque said that five and a half kilometers of stone-free railway track has already been completed at the Mawa and Jazira en...

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Work with sincerity, dedication

The Home Minister Asaduzzaman Khan Kamal on Wednesday urged the policemen to perform their duties with honesty, sincerity and devotion in the journey to democracy.He made this remarks while addressing at the police memorial day discussion meeting at the Mirpur Police Staff College auditorium in...

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Bangladeshis in 44 more countries to get dual citizenship facility

Bangladeshis will get dual citizenship facility in 44 more countries. Dual citizenship facility will be granted to Bangladeshis who have citizenship of different countries.The cabinet has approved a proposal to issue SRO (Statutory Regulatory Order) to provide dual citizenship facility to Bangladesh...

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BCL organises awareness campaign against sexual harassment

Bangladesh Chhatra League organized a rally as part of 'Awareness Campaign Against Raging Sexual Harassment' On Sunday.Bangladesh Chhatra League president Saddam Hossain said in a gathering at the foot of the Raju sculpture of Dhaka University, he praised Phulpari's bravery and gave gree...

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Foolproof security measures taken to observe Feb 21: DMP

DMP Commissioner Khandkar Golam Farooq has said there is no specific threat of terrorist attacks on 'Shaheed Dibash' (Martyrs Day) and the International Mother Language Day on February 21. While visiting the Central Shaheed Minar in the capital on Sunday noon the DMP Commissioner t...

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IGP orders strict security on Feb 21

The IGP has directed the officials to bring the central Shaheed Minar under watch and ensure maximum security in the major cities of the country to avert any untoward incident on the upcoming International Mother Language and Shaheed Day .The Inspector General of Police (IGP) Chowdhury Abdullah Al-M...

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Raising brows over Presidential election unwarranted: AG

Attorney General (AG) AM Amin Uddin on Wednesday said that raising any question over the election of MohammadShahabuddin as the 22nd President of Bangladesh is unwarranted. This election is completely legitimate and legal, he said.He made this comment in response to questions from reporter...

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Declaration of more dailies to be cancelled soon

Declaration of more daily newspapers will be cancelled soon, said Information and Broadcasting Minister Dr Hasan Mahmud on Sunday.The information minister disclosed this after a meeting with the representatives of Bangladesh Newspaper Council (BSP) on Sunday.He said the ministry has started work to ...

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‘Pledge of Peace’ motto inspires DMP

Inspired by the motto of 'Pledge of Peace', the  Dhaka Metropolitan Police is making a special contribution to maintaining overall security. The 48th anniversary of Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) was inaugurated by Inspector General of Police (IGP) Chowdhury Abdullah Al Mamun. Aft...

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86pc passed 2022 HSC, equivalent exams

Results of Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC) and equivalent examinations were published yesterday (Wednesday) which shows a total of 85.95 percent students passed.The pass rate of HSC was 84.31 percent, madrasa examinations 92.56 percent and vocational exams 94.41 percent.In terms of pass rate in h...

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Flight operations at HSIA to remain closed from 2am to 7am until Apr 3

Flight operations at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport (HSIA) will remain closed every day from 2 pm to 7 am from February 2 (today) to April 3. Group Captain Mohammad Kamrul Islam, Executive Director of Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport said, lights will be installed on the central l...

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Websites of 191 online news portals to be blocked

A letter has already been sent to the Department of Posts and Telecommunications to cancel the domain allocation of 191 online news portals based on the information of government intelligence agencies for activities that spread confusion among the public.On Monday, January 30, in the question and an...

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HSC, equivalent exam results on Feb 8

The results of the HSC and equivalent examination will be published on February 8. The Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has directed to announce the result of the H.S.C and equivalent examination on the date mentioned.Convener of Inter-Education Board Coordination Committee and Chairman of Dhaka Ed...

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Hasan asks DCs to take prompt action against rumours

Information and Broadcasting Minister Hasan Mahmud has asked the district administrators to take action against false information, confusion and rumours.In the second session of the district administrators conference held at Osmani Memorial Auditorium on Thursday afternoon Minister Hasan Mahmud said...

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DC conference starts today

The three-day DC conference is set to begin today with at least 244 new proposals from the DCs. Divisional commissioners of eight divisions of the country will also participate in the conference.According to the Cabinet Department, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina will inaugurate the DC Conference at Sh...

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Govt to get tough on Rohingya crimes

Extortion, kidnapping and the spread of drugs are increasing in Rohingya camps coupled with all kinds of terrible crimes day by day. The locals are restless about and fearful of the Rohingyas. Civil society of Cox's Bazar has demanded that the Rohingyas be transferred to other districts or ...

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Liver transplant at low cost locally

Liver transplant has been initiated in the country. This was made possible at the initiative of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina.The prime minister took the move to so that the low income and marginalised people of the country could get the medical benefits of liver transplant.  Liver transpla...