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Chicken prices climb up to 20pc in Dhaka ahead of Eid

Prices of chicken in Dhaka have spiked by 15–20 percent within a week ahead of Eid-ul-Fitr, squeezing household budgets and prompting concerns over supply disruptions and possible market manipulation.A visit to major wholesale markets including Karwan Bazar, Kaptan Bazar and Jatrabari, shows t...

National,Economy ,Diplomachy

Dhaka, Tokyo EPA a significant milestone achieved through sustained dialogue: Ambassador

Japanese Ambassador to Bangladesh Saida Shinichi has described the Bangladesh-Japan Economic Partnership Agreement (EPA) as a significant milestone achieved through sustained dialogue between the two countries.Speaking at a seminar, he noted that it is Bangladesh’s first full-fledged EPA and J...

National,Politics,Administrations

PM continues official work from Gulshan residence amid Eid holidays

Prime Minister Tarique Rahman continued his official duties from his Gulshan residence on Wednesday, keeping a close watch on government activities across the country amid the Eid-ul-Fitr holidays.“The Eid holiday has begun. The Prime Minister is staying at his Gulshan Avenue residence and car...

National,Business & Commerce,CORPORATE & BRAND

99pc of RMG factories under BGMEA clear salaries, Eid bonuses, claims its president

Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA) on Wednesday claimed that all member factories have cleared workers' salaries for February and Eid bonuses.BGMEA President Mahmud Hasan Khan said  99.91 percent of factories have paid February salaries, while 99.81 percent h...

National,Politics

PM to exchange Eid greetings with diplomats, people of all walks of life at Jamuna

Prime Minister Tarique Rahman will exchange Eid greetings with diplomats, academics and people from all walks of life on the day of Eid-ul-Fitr.The greeting exchange programme will begin at the State Guest House Jamuna at 10am, the Prime Minister’s Additional Press Secretary Atikur Rahman Rumo...

National,Transportation & Aviation,Fair & Festivals

Eid homebound rush sparks fears of gridlock on Sylhet-Dhaka highway

As Eid-ul-Fitr draws near, Sylhet is witnessing a surge of homebound travellers, with crowded streets and bus terminals reflecting the festive rush.However, alongside the excitement of returning home, concerns are mounting over possible travel woes on the Sylhet-Dhaka highway.The rush began gaining ...

National,Diplomachy

Bangladesh reaffirms commitment to women’s justice, empowerment at CSW70

Foreign Minister Dr Khalilur Rahman has reaffirmed Bangladesh’s strong commitment to gender equality and the empowerment of women.He was delivering the national statement at the 70th Session of the United Nations Commission on the Status of Women (CSW70) held at the UN Headquarters in New York...

National,Diplomachy

Dhaka, Beijing comprehensive strategic cooperative partners: Ambassador Yao Wen

Chinese Ambassador to Bangladesh Yao Wen on Tuesday said Bangladesh and China are 'comprehensive strategic cooperative partners’ and his country will continue to implement more projects that benefit people and enhance the well-being of both nations.He emphasised that Bangladesh and China a...

National,Security & Defence,Fair & Festivals,Religion

No specific threat over Eid, police fully prepared for Eid security: IGP

Inspector General of Police (IGP) Ali Hossain Fakir on Tuesday said there is no specific security threat centring the Eid-ul-Fitr, assuring that law enforcement agencies are fully prepared to ensure public safety.He made the remarks while responding to questions from reporters after inspecting Gabto...

National,Education & Research

Government appoints new vice-chancellors for six universities

Following the appointment of a new vice-chancellor at University of Dhaka, the government has named new vice-chancellors for six other public universities, Education and Primary and Mass Education Minister A N M Ehsanul Haque Milon said on Monday. Speaking at a press conference at the Ministry ...

National,Education & Research

Government appoints new vice-chancellors for six universities

Following the appointment of a new vice-chancellor at University of Dhaka, the government has named new vice-chancellors for six other public universities, Education and Primary and Mass Education Minister A N M Ehsanul Haque Milon said on Monday. Speaking at a press conference at the Ministry ...

National,Fair & Festivals,Religion

7-day Eid holiday begins as Bangladesh gears up for festive rush

Bangladesh is set to begin a seven-day holiday from Tuesday as millions prepare to celebrate Eid-ul-Fitr, the biggest religious festival for Muslims.Government offices, courts and many private establishments will remain closed during the extended break, triggering a nationwide travel rush as people ...

National,Diplomachy

US Ambassador sees strong Bangladesh–US cultural link through art

US Ambassador to Bangladesh Brent T. Christensen on Sunday highlighted the strong cultural link between Bangladesh and the US through art while attending an event honouring Ekushey Padak-winning artist Dr Rokeya Sultana at Gallery Cosmos in the capital.He also praised the vibrancy and creativity of ...

National,Security & Defence

RAB gets new boss, several top ranking police officials transferred

The government on Monday carried out a major reshuffle in the top ranks of the Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) and Bangladesh Police, giving new postings to eight senior officials.According to separate notifications issued by Police-1 branch of the Public Security Division under the Ministry of Home Af...

National,Education & Research,Religion

Govt considers recruiting 9,000 religion teachers for primary schools: Milon

The government is considering the recruitment of around 9,000 religion  teachers in primary schools as part of efforts to strengthen moral and religious education, Education Minister A N M Ehsanul Hoque Milon told Parliament on Sunday.The government has placed renewed emphasis on primary educat...

National

Govt to reshuffle beneficiary lists of social safety programmes: State Minister

State Minister for Social Welfare Farzana Sharmin on Sunday told parliament that the government  has started a process to reshuffle the beneficiary lists of various social safety-net programmes to remove ineligible persons and ensure support reaches the genuine recipients.“We’re try...

National,Politics,Agriculture & Farming

PM Tarique to launch ‘Farmers’ Card’ on Pahela Baishakh

After introducing the ‘Family Card’, Prime Minister Tarique Rahman will now formally launch the government’s ‘Farmers’ Card’ pilot programme on April 14, the day of Pahela Baishakh, fulfilling his election pledge.The decision was finalised at a meeting on the &lsq...

National,Education & Research,Jatiya Sangsad

Five projects underway to improve pry edn system, Milon tells JS

The government has undertaken several projects to improve primary and mass education across Bangladesh, Primary and Mass Education MinisterM Ehsanul Hoque Milon AN told Parliament on Sunday.Responding to a question from lawmaker SM Jahangir Hossain (Dhaka-18), the minister said a total of five proje...

National,Healthcare,Politics

Mirza Abbas flown to Singapore for advanced treatment

Prime Minister’s Political Adviser and BNP Standing Committee member Mirza Abbas was flown to Singapore by an air ambulance on Sunday for advanced treatment.The air ambulance left Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport at around 11:17am, said Mizanur Rahman Sohel, personal assistant to Mirza A...

National,Politics,Jatiya Sangsad

No constitutional existence of ‘Reform Council’ yet: Home Minister

Home Minister Salahuddin Ahmed on Sunday said the Constitution of Bangladesh does not recognise anything named a ‘Reform Council’, noting that such a council could only be established after a constitutional amendment. “The honourable President has convened a session of the Nat...