National,Health,Politics,Education & Culture
Authorities have closed the Dhaka Medical College for an indefinite period amid stalemate over 5-point demand of its students.Dhaka Medical College will remain closed for an indefinite period starting Sunday (June 22), according to a notice signed by DMC Principal Dr Md Kamrul Alam.The decision was ...
National,Back Page
At least five villages in Fulgazi upazila of Feni district were innundated overnight after flood protection embankments along the Muhuri and Selonia rivers collapsed due to heavy rainfall and upstream water from India.The embankment breached at Uttar Baroiya in Fulgazi Sadar union, while two separat...
With summer in full bloom, Natore finds itself basking in the golden glow of a mango season that is as bountiful as it is beautiful. From the quiet village orchards to the bustling market squares, the district is humming with the sweet scent of ripened fruit, a heady reminder of nature’s ...
National,Front Page
Marking the World Refugee Day, UN Secretary-General António Guterres on Friday said host communities, often in developing countries, are shouldering the greatest burden which is unfair."This is unfair and unsustainable," he said in a message marking the World Refugee Day.For over ei...
Bangladesh on Friday signed loan agreements worth $1.3 billion with the Asian Development Bank (ADB) to finance four major development projects focusing on climate resilience, renewable energy, transport infrastructure and reforms in the banking sector.The agreements were signed between the Economic...
Bangladesh has no vaccine available for the newly detected sub-variants of the Omicron strain of Covid-19, although 3.2 million doses of older vaccines remain in stock with a few months’ shelf life, according to the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS).Covid-19 infection rates have se...
National,Politics
The government has decided to swiftly implement a set of urgent reform proposals put forward by the Administrative Reform Commission to advance public service delivery under the interim administration formed in the wake of the student-worker-people uprising, according to the Chief Adviser’s Pr...
BNP Acting Chairman Tarique Rahman on Friday called upon the interim government to intensify diplomatic efforts and mount pressure on Myanmar for the safe and dignified repatriation of the Rohingyas who took shelter in Bangladesh fleeing persecution.In a Facebook post marking World Refugee Day, he s...
National,Business,Politics
A recent influx of 150,000 new arrivals has placed further strain on overstretched humanitarian operations and limited resources, said the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) on Friday.Now, in its eighth year, the Rohingya crisis has seen the refugee population in Bangladesh surpass one millio...
National,World,Politics
Indian Minister of State for External Affairs Kirti Vardhan Singh on Thursday highlighted the enduring strength of Bangladesh-India ties, calling them 'forged through shared experiences and sacrifices' and a 'foundation for a partnership that is both resilient and forward-looking'.&l...
The government has sent five secretaries and a Grade-1 officer into forced retirement.The Ministry of Public Administration on Thursday night issued separate gazette notifications in this regard.The secretary-level officials sent into retirement are Kazi Enamul Hasan, Director General (Secretary) of...
Foreign Affairs Adviser Md Touhid Hossain, now in New York, on Thursday called for "renewed international attention and action" to ensure the repatriation of the Rohingyas with safety and rights."This is not only a matter of justice, but also vital for preventing the root cause of a p...
A nine-member high level delegation of the BNP, led by Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir, goes to China next Sunday at the invitation of the Communist Party of China (CPC).“The CPC has given a formal invitation for the visit, which is expected to focus on strengthening bilate...
While several political parties have shown support for introducing a proportional representation system in parliamentary elections, Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) has voiced strong objections to the idea during the ongoing discussions with the National Consensus Commission.Following Thursday&rsq...
The National Board of Revenue (NBR) on Thursday formed a six member committee to formulate a framework for the separation of the revenue policy and revenue management.The members are: Tax Administration and Human Resource Management member GM Abul Kalam Kaikobad, Customs and VAT Administration Farza...
BNP on Thursday announced a 58-member committee to observe the first anniversary of August 5, 2024, marking the mass uprising and the victory that followed the ouster of the autocratic ruler Sheikh Hasina.BNP Senior Joint Secretary General Ruhul Kabir Rizvi made the announcement at a press conferenc...
National,City
Police in a drive have arrested five members of a gang from different parts of the capital in connection with their alleged involvement in snatching Tk one crore in guise of Rab personnel from Uttara area of Dhaka on June 14.The arrestees were Md Hasan, 35, Golam Mostafa alias Sahin, 50, Sheikh Md J...
The government has appointed Secretary Asad Alam Siam, who served as Bangladesh Ambassador to the United States, as the Foreign Secretary of the country, said the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.“Until further notice, Asad Alam Siam, Secretary at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, will carry out the...
National,Business,Budget
NBR Chairman Md. Abdur Rahman Khan has called on the tax officials to expedite revenue collection efforts in the final days of the 2024-25 fiscal year, underscoring the critical importance of meeting the government’s financial needs amid a challenging economic environment.He made the call on T...
National,Health,Budget
Public health experts on Thursday criticised the proposed national budget for FY2025-26, calling it anti-public health, and said the government could generate up to Tk 20,000 crore in additional revenue from the tobacco sector if it adopted recommendations from anti-tobacco advocates—potential...
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