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Order to swiftly arrest those involved in SI Altaf killing

Home Minister Salahuddin Ahmed has ordered the swift arrest of all accused involved in the killing of Special Branch (SB) Sub-Inspector (SI) Md. Altaf Hossain, who was killed in an attack in Aminbazar, Savar, Dhaka.

3 weeks ago 405 views

Law Justice

Allegation that four witnesses to BDR killings were thrown into river

Major Sabbir testified before the International Crimes Tribunal that four people, including Nazrul Islam, an eyewitness to the BDR killings, were blindfolded, shot, had their stomachs slit, tied into cement sacks, and thrown into the Baleshwar River.

3 weeks ago 587 views

National

Hope to increase technical cooperation with Norway in local government

Local Government, Rural Development and Cooperatives Minister Dr. Abdul Moin Khan has expressed the hope of increasing technical cooperation with Norway to make the local government system more effective and stronger.

3 weeks ago 398 views

National

Geo-fencing technology to ensure attendance at land offices

The Ministry of Land has launched the 'Bhumi Drishti App' to ensure the attendance of officials and employees at land offices and increase accountability in land services. With this, attendance can be given on the mobile app only if one is within the geographical boundary of the designated workplace through geo-fencing technology.

3 weeks ago 373 views

National

Review of Draft Policy for Formation of National Orchestra

A review meeting on the 'Draft Policy on National Orchestra' was held with the aim of forming an international-standard national orchestra, creating professional artists, and enhancing institutional capacity.

3 weeks ago 472 views

Economy

TCB Going Digital, Transparency in Subsidy Distribution to Increase

An initiative has been taken to digitally transform TCB's services to make them easier, more transparent and accountable. The use of technology in product distribution is being increased through digital cards, the ‘Upokari’ mobile app, online dealer management, POS and artificial intelligence-based monitoring.

3 weeks ago 570 views

National

Major reshuffle at top level of police, Kamrul Ahsan becomes SB chief

A major reshuffle has been made at the top level of Bangladesh Police. The Ministry of Home Affairs has promoted, transferred, and posted 11 officials of Additional IGP and DIG ranks.

3 weeks ago 493 views

National

Reception for winning huffaz in Quran competition in Saudi Arabia

Prime Minister Tarek Rahman has accorded a reception to four winning Bangladeshi huffaz in the 46th King Abdul Aziz International Holy Quran Competition held in Saudi Arabia.

3 weeks ago 487 views

Economy

Initiatives will be taken to increase manpower and digital services: Commerce Minister

Commerce Minister Khandaker Abdul Muktadir has said initiatives will be taken to increase the technology, manpower, and institutional capacity of the National Directorate of Consumer Rights Protection to ensure safe, pure, and quality products for consumers.

3 weeks ago 532 views

National

Action if instability is created through anonymous media's photo cards: Law Minister

Law, Justice and Parliamentary Affairs Minister Md. Asaduzzaman has said the government will take action if attempts are made to create instability in the country by using photo cards of anonymous media on social media.

3 weeks ago 400 views

National

Government is working to restore the due respect of the deprived: Aminul Haque

State Minister for Youth and Sports Aminul Haque has said the government is working to restore the due honour and rights of those deprived over the long 17 years.

3 weeks ago 472 views

Entertainment

Short, Medium and Long-Term Plans for the Development of the Film Industry

State Minister for Information and Broadcasting Yaser Khan Chowdhury has said that short, medium and long-term plans are being undertaken to develop the country's film industry.

3 weeks ago 758 views

National

Schedule for sending workers to Malaysia’s labour market not fixed: Secretary

The process to reopen Malaysia's closed labour market is underway. However, the specific schedule for sending Bangladeshi workers has not yet been finalized, said Md. Mokhtar Ahmed, Secretary of the Ministry of Expatriates' Welfare and Overseas Employment.

3 weeks ago 484 views

National

Those who will not get a government holiday on September 23

On Wednesday, September 23, all schools, colleges, and madrasas across the country will remain closed on the occasion of the holy Fateha-i-Yazdaham. However, the day is not a government or public holiday. As a result, government and private offices, courts, and other workplaces will remain open as usual.

3 weeks ago 972 views

Economy

Loans of up to Tk 20 lakh to be given to 5,000 young people annually: Mahdi Amin

Spokesperson of the Prime Minister's Office and Adviser to the Prime Minister Mahdi Amin has said that 5,000 young people will be given collateral-free loans of up to Tk 20 lakh each year from the Startup Fund formed under Bangladesh Bank for young entrepreneurs.

3 weeks ago 552 views

National

Commerce Secretary directs officials to implement Secretary Committee decisions quickly

Commerce Secretary Md. Ataur Rahman Khan has instructed officials of the Ministry of Commerce to implement the decisions taken at the Secretary Committee meeting quickly and effectively.

3 weeks ago 436 views

Education

Fresh students urged to become innovators, not job seekers

Prime Minister's Adviser on Public Administration Md. Ismail Zabihullah has called upon fresh students to grow as skilled, creative, thoughtful and responsible citizens rather than just job seekers in order to build a new Bangladesh.

3 weeks ago 563 views

Crime

Sohag Kazi arrested with 10 pieces of Yaba in Dhunat

Police arrested a man named Sohag Kazi (44) along with 10 pieces of Yaba tablets in Dhunat, Bogura. He was arrested around 2 am on Wednesday during a raid in the West Guadahuri (Habir Mor) area of Goshaibari Union of the upazila.

3 weeks ago 602 views

Economy

Initiative to increase cooperation in leather sector to attract Italian investment

Commerce Minister Khandaker Abdul Muktadir and Italian Ambassador Antonio Alessandro discussed a possible visit to Italy to increase Italian investment, technical cooperation, and business partnership in Bangladesh's leather industry. Prime Minister's Finance and Planning Adviser Rashed Al Mahmud Titumir was present at the meeting.

3 weeks ago 476 views

National

Call for crime reporters to play a responsible role in building a crime-free society

Home Minister Salahuddin Ahmed has called on crime reporters to play a responsible and objective role in building a crime-free and safe society.

3 weeks ago 472 views

Order to swiftly arrest those involved in SI Altaf killing

Allegation that four witnesses to BDR killings were thrown into river

Hope to increase technical cooperation with Norway in local government

Geo-fencing technology to ensure attendance at land offices

Review of Draft Policy for Formation of National Orchestra

TCB Going Digital, Transparency in Subsidy Distribution to Increase

Major reshuffle at top level of police, Kamrul Ahsan becomes SB chief

Reception for winning huffaz in Quran competition in Saudi Arabia

Initiatives will be taken to increase manpower and digital services: Commerce Minister

Action if instability is created through anonymous media's photo cards: Law Minister

Government is working to restore the due respect of the deprived: Aminul Haque

Short, Medium and Long-Term Plans for the Development of the Film Industry

Schedule for sending workers to Malaysia’s labour market not fixed: Secretary

Those who will not get a government holiday on September 23

Loans of up to Tk 20 lakh to be given to 5,000 young people annually: Mahdi Amin

Commerce Secretary directs officials to implement Secretary Committee decisions quickly

Fresh students urged to become innovators, not job seekers

Sohag Kazi arrested with 10 pieces of Yaba in Dhunat

Initiative to increase cooperation in leather sector to attract Italian investment

Call for crime reporters to play a responsible role in building a crime-free society

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