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Zubaida, Duchess of Edinburgh discuss women's empowerment

Duchess of Edinburgh, Sophie, on Monday pays a courtesy call on Dr Zubaida Rahman.     -MoFAPresident Mirza Fakhrul

RTI is a fundamental human right, says CIC Nahreen

Chief Information Commissioner (CIC) Prof Dr Nahreen Islam Khan on Monday said the right to information is a fundamental

4th Trans-Himalayan Communication Conference begins at DU

The two-day 4th Trans-Himalayan Communication and Social Development Conference began at Dhaka University (DU) on Sunday, highlighting the need

Health minister announces Tk 50cr allocation for NITOR's development

Health and Family Welfare Minister Sardar Md Sakhawat Husain on Monday announced an allocation of Tk 50 crore for

Hasina's passport request is political stunt: ICT Chief Prosecutor

International Crimes Tribunal (ICT) Chief Prosecutor Md Aminul Islam on Monday characterised reported statements regarding ousted Prime Minister Sheikh

President for reviving cooperative movement by amending laws

President Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir speaks at a programme marking the 55th National Cooperative Day 2026 at the Osmani

Vapes, cigarettes, banned cream, gold seized at Dhaka airport

Customs intelligence officials have seized e-cigarettes/vapes, cigarettes, banned beauty cream and gold ornaments worth around Tk 32.02 lakh at

DSCC launches intensive drive in 29 dengue-prone wards

Dhaka South City Corporation (DSCC) has launched an intensive drive in 29 high-risk wards to prevent dengue. A recent

Not only treatment but also extensive awareness needed to protect eye health: Health Minister

Health and Family Welfare Minister Sardar Md. Sakhawat Hossain Bokul has said that, expanding  medical services is not sufficient 

'Journalism should prioritise ethics over views, clickbait'

Information Commissioner SAM Mahfuzur Rahman has said journalism should prioritise ethics and responsibility rather than chasing views through misleading

Thousands march in Sarail marking National Revolution and Solidarity Day

 As part of countrywide programmes, the Bangladesh Nationalist

Masses pay tribute at graves of Shaheed Ziaur Rahman, Khaleda Zia

People from all walks of life on Saturday paid floral tributes and offered prayers at the graves of BNP

Zabihullah calls for unity in national interest

Prime Minister's Adviser on Ministry of Public Administration Md Ismail Zabihullah on Saturday called upon all to remain united

'Defeated forces, fascists conspiring'

State Minister for Foreign Affairs Shama Obaed Islam on Saturday alleged that the defeated forces of 1971 and fascist

Govt so far distributes Tk 322.89 crore among road accident victims

The government has so far given Taka 322.89 crore financial assistance to families of 7,877 people who were killed

Civil society seeks continued climate financing after LDC graduation

Civil society members from Bangladesh, Bhutan and Nepal have called for continued access to concessional and grant-based climate financing

'Fresh clash' erupts over New Gini Properties land

A dispute over land ownership has reportedly sparked a clash at New Gini Properties near Dhaka's ECB Chattar with

Govt unveils comprehensive plan to rebuild health system

State Minister for Health and Family Welfare Dr MA Muhit said the present government has made comprehensive plans

Bangladesh, US air forces conclude joint exercise Cope South 2026

The five-day joint air exercise 'Exercise Cope South-2026', involving the Bangladesh Air

Dr Zubaida calls for equal opportunities for women's empowerment

Dr Zubaida Rahman, spouse of Prime Minister Tarique Rahman and Vice-President of

Prisons Department strengthens security thru seven-point action plan

The Department of Prisons has introduced a seven-point action plan to bolster

Islami Bank to raise authorized capital to BDT 10,000cr

Islami Bank Bangladesh PLC has decided to increase its authorized capital fivefold,

Sayed Imtiaz Ahmed Memorial Scholarship awarded at DU

Twelve students from the Department of International Relations at Dhaka University have

NBR launches inquiries on 125 companies amid RMG unrest

As garment workers press for a Tk 30,000 minimum monthly wage, the

Bangladesh to seek grant-based climate finance at COP31: Minister

Environment, Forest and Climate Change Minister Abdul Awal Mintoo speaks at a press briefing

Army Chief joins Artillery Regiment Commanders' Conference in Chittagong

The 45th Annual Artillery Regiment Commanders' Conference, 6th Reunion, 11th Colonel Commandant

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