National,Diplomachy
Bangladesh aligns itself fully with the collective resolve of the OIC to uphold international law, respect for sovereignty and territorial integrity of Member States, and the unity and solidarity of the Muslim world, said Foreign Affairs Adviser Md. Touhid Hossain.He was speaking at the 22nd Extra O...
National,Politics,Country, Districts
The interim government has taken up a water management initiative in the hill district of Rangamati to ensure sustainable water supply, protect riverbanks and improve livelihoods in one of the country’s most environmentally fragile regions.The project, titled Sustainable Water Management of th...
National,City,Crime, Law and Order Situation
A Class 10 student was brutally murdered by having her throat slit with a sharp weapon in the Banasree area of the capital on Saturday.The victim, Fatema Akter Lily (17), was a Class 10 student of Radiant School. The incident occurred between 1:30pm and 3:30pm at Pritom Villa on the main road of Sou...
National,Business & Commerce
Gold prices surged sharply in Bangladesh as jewellers announced a fresh hike, pushing the cost of the precious metal to a new high amid continued volatility in the local market.In a statement issued on Saturday night, Bangladesh Jewellers Association (BAJUS) said the price of 22-carat gold has been ...
National,Jatiya Sangsad,Election
Inspector General of Police (IGP) Baharul Alam on Saturday said police personnel deployed at high-risk polling centres during the next national election will be equipped with body-worn cameras to help prevent violence and ensure transparency.“There are around 24,000 risky polling centers acros...
National,Bank & Insurance,Corruption
Bangladesh Bank Governor Dr. Ahsan Mansur has issued a stern warning that the "culture of looting" within the nation’s banking sector will never be allowed to return.He emphasized that achieving a transparent financial system requires the essential cooperation of all stakeholders.The...
National,Politics
Freedom of expression belongs to everyone except the government, Law Adviser Dr Asif Nazrul said on Saturday.He came up with the remarks while speaking at a policy dialogue titled “Political Parties, Human Rights, and Freedom of Expression” organised by the Centre for Governance Studies ...
National,Healthcare
Bangladesh Red Crescent Society (BRCS) Chairman Prof Dr Halida Hanum Akhtar on Saturday announced the expansion of cervical cancer screening services to all 64 districts of the country, saying the disease is fully preventable if timely screening and vaccination are ensured.She also stressed that pre...
National,Politics,Diplomachy
Indian High Commissioner to Bangladesh Pranay Verma on Saturday paid a courtesy call on BNP Chairman Tarique Rahman and discussed matters of bilateral interest between the two countries.The Indian envoy came to BNP Chairman Tarique Rahman’s Gulshan office around 5:00 pm and held a nearly hour-...
National,Business & Commerce,Power, Energy, Oil, Gas
LPG Operators Association of Bangladesh (LOAB) on Saturday said the recognition of the Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) as green fuel will play a significant role in promoting cleaner energy usage, ensuring national energy security, and encouraging further investment in the sector.“It will also c...
National,Politics,Jatiya Sangsad,Election
In a boost for their hopes ahead of Bangladesh’s national election, 51 aspirants regained their candidacies on Saturday, including independent candidate Tasnim Jara from Dhaka-9 and Jamaat-e-Islami’s AHM Hamidur Rahman Azad from Cox’s Bazar-2.The Election Commission, led by Chief E...
National,Power, Energy, Oil, Gas,City
A severe gas crisis triggered by low pressure in Titas Gas Transmission and Distribution PLC’s network has disrupted daily life across much of the capital, forcing residents to seek costly and inconvenient alternatives.Most areas of Dhaka fall under Titas’ gas distribution network, offic...
The Election Commission (EC) has suspended the election in Pabna-1 and Pabna-2 constituencies until further directives from the court.The decision was taken in line with an order issued by the Appellate Division of the Supreme Court on January 5 over a dispute regarding the demarcation of the two co...
National,Business & Commerce,Economy
Bangladesh’s government aims to build a strong and sustainable economy through patience and collective effort, rather than attempting to replicate Singapore’s model, Finance Adviser Dr Salehuddin Ahmed said on Saturday.Speaking at the launch of the 7th edition of the Banking Almanac at C...
Chief Adviser’s Press Secretary Shafiqul Alam on Saturday urged the political parties, religious leaders, community organisations and international entities to reject efforts to stir fear or exploit tensions."Bangladesh’s strength has always been its diversity and the shared belief ...
Independent candidate Tasnim Jara has regained the validity of her nomination for the Dhaka-9 constituency in the 13th national parliamentary election after her appeal was accepted by the Election Commission on Saturday.Her nomination was earlier declared invalid during the preliminary scrutiny phas...
BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir on Saturday said a new scope has opened before the nation to build a liberal democratic Bangladesh.“People are now hopeful as a scope has been created for building a liberal democratic Bangladesh,” he said.Fakhrul made the remarks while a...
Newly appointed US Ambassador to Bangladesh Brent Christensen has laid emphasis on enhancing the relations between Bangladesh and the United States.“I am thrilled to return to Bangladesh, a country I know so well," said Ambassador Christensen who is scheduled to arrive in Dhaka on January...
National,City,Environment & Nature
For millions of Dhaka residents, the most basic necessities—food, air and water—have become a daily health gamble, exposing them to risks they can hardly avoid, according to experts.From toxic chemicals in everyday food items to dangerously polluted air and bacterially contaminated water...
National,Politics,Media
BNP Chairman Tarique Rahman on Saturday said his party would lead the nation in the right direction if it comes to power, stressing that the country must not return to the situation that existed before August 5.While exchanging greetings with editors and journalists at a city hotel, he also said the...
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