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China's Julong Group interested in investing in Bangladesh's shipbuilding sector

China's Julong Group has expressed interest in making a major investment in Bangladesh's shipbuilding industry. The company's Chairman Ben Wang expressed this interest during a courtesy meeting with State Minister for Shipping and Bridges Rajib Ahsan.

3 weeks ago 506 views

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Minister seeks US cooperation in developing aviation and tourism sector

US Ambassador to Bangladesh Brent T. Christensen paid a courtesy call on Civil Aviation and Tourism Minister M. Rashiduzzaman Millat. The meeting was held on Wednesday morning at the Minister's office at the Secretariat.

3 weeks ago 413 views

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US Ambassador meets Information and Broadcasting Minister

US Ambassador to Bangladesh Brent T. Christensen met with Information and Broadcasting Minister Andaliv Rahman. State Minister for Information and Broadcasting Yaser Khan Chowdhury was present at the meeting held Wednesday morning at the Information Minister's office in the Secretariat.

3 weeks ago 400 views

National

Not for Enjoying Power, It Is a Responsibility: Press Secretary

Prime Minister Tarique Rahman has taken power not to enjoy it, but as a responsibility to serve the people, said his Press Secretary and Spokesperson of the Prime Minister's Office, Saleh Shibly.

3 weeks ago 440 views

Education

Collective efforts needed to establish the correct narrative and build an equal-rights-based society: State Minister

State Minister for Primary and Mass Education Bobby Hajjaj said establishing a correct and fact-based narrative in society is essential to build an inclusive and discrimination-free Bangladesh. Everyone must play a role in reviewing prevailing misconceptions about politics, religion and gender and fostering a positive outlook.

3 weeks ago 599 views

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Three metrorail projects in the capital approved

The Executive Committee of the National Economic Council (ECNEC) has approved three metrorail projects in the capital. The projects were approved at an ECNEC meeting held on Wednesday. The meeting was chaired by Prime Minister and ECNEC Chairman Tareq Rahman.

3 weeks ago 452 views

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Directive to launch biometric attendance in all upazila and union land offices

To make field-level land services more dynamic, transparent and accountable, the Ministry of Land has directed the installation of biometric digital attendance devices in all upazila and union land offices across the country.

3 weeks ago 396 views

World

Imran Khan is victim of army chief's vendetta, allege his two sons

Imran Khan's two sons, Qasim Khan and Sulaiman Khan, have alleged that he is being treated harshly in prison because of Pakistan Army Chief General Asim Munir's personal vendetta. They claim Imran is gradually being pushed toward death.

3 weeks ago 587 views

Jobs

Why good and skilled employees also leave their jobs

Although employees leaving their jobs is a normal part of professional life, if skilled employees leave an organization consistently, the matter needs to be taken seriously. Because there may be various problems in management, leadership, and the work environment behind it.

3 weeks ago 579 views

National

Health Minister Highlights Four Priorities for Health Cooperation in Asia, Including China

Minister of Health and Family Welfare Sardar Md. Sakhawat Hossain has highlighted four priorities for strengthening cooperation in the health sector with countries in Asia, including China. These are—medicines and health technology, artificial intelligence and digital health, healthy aging, and vaccines and health security.

3 weeks ago 348 views

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Cultural Affairs Minister visits ailing wife of Language Movement veteran Abdul Matin

Cultural Affairs Minister Nitai Roy Chowdhury went to his Mohammadpur residence to visit Gulbadan Nessa Monika, the ailing wife of the late Language Movement veteran Abdul Matin. At that time, he inquired about her physical condition.

3 weeks ago 588 views

Economy

Political uncertainty eases, Moody's makes country's credit rating outlook 'stable'

The international credit rating agency Moody's Ratings has changed Bangladesh's sovereign credit rating outlook from 'negative' to 'stable'. The change was made due to easing political uncertainty and external sector pressures, a rise in foreign exchange reserves, and record remittance inflows.

3 weeks ago 558 views

Economy

Bakery product prices not rising for now, committee to submit report in seven days

Relevant business leaders have agreed to keep the decision to increase the prices of bakery products, including biscuits and bread, suspended for now. The decision was taken at a meeting held on Tuesday evening at the Ministry of Commerce, chaired by Commerce Minister Khandaker Abdul Muktadir.

3 weeks ago 520 views

Law Justice

Allegations against Asif ‘not fabricated’, ACC will send letters abroad if needed

The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) has said there is no scope to dismiss as ‘fabricated’ the allegations of corruption and money laundering raised against National Citizens Party spokesperson and former adviser of the interim government Asif Mahmud Sajib Bhuiyan. The agency said that letters will be sent to the relevant countries under mutual legal assistance if needed to verify the authenticity of the allegations.

3 weeks ago 585 views

World

West Bengal Additional Superintendent of Police transferred within 24 hours for saying ‘InshaAllah-JazakAllah’

After the use of Islamic terms including ‘InshaAllah’ and ‘JazakAllah’ in a video published on social media, amid controversy, West Bengal Additional Superintendent of Police Bushra Banu was transferred.

3 weeks ago 637 views

National

Seven die of dengue in a day, 1,593 hospitalized

Seven more people have died of dengue in the country in the last 24 hours. At the same time, 1,593 people infected with dengue have been admitted to various hospitals across the country.

3 weeks ago 482 views

National

Six children die in a day with measles symptoms

In the country, six more children died with measles symptoms in the last 24 hours. With this, 100 people have died of confirmed measles and 936 children have died with measles symptoms in the current year. Altogether, the number of deaths from measles and its symptoms stands at 1,036.

3 weeks ago 436 views

Education

Current DU administration is surpassing even Awami-era policy: DUCSU GS

Dhaka University Central Students' Union (DUCSU) General Secretary SM Farhad has said that the Dhaka University administration is surpassing even the 15-year university management policy of the Awami League era.

3 weeks ago 520 views

Politics

Jamaat condemns cancellation of Channel One journalist's accreditation card

Jamaat-e-Islami Assistant Secretary General Ehsanul Mahbub Jubayer has expressed deep concern and condemnation over the cancellation of the accreditation card of a Channel One journalist.

3 weeks ago 597 views

National

LGRD Minister expects joint initiative with UNDP to strengthen local government

Minister of Local Government, Rural Development and Cooperatives Dr. Abdul Moin Khan has expressed the expectation of working in coordination with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) to make the country's local government institutions more capable and effective.

3 weeks ago 402 views

China's Julong Group interested in investing in Bangladesh's shipbuilding sector

Minister seeks US cooperation in developing aviation and tourism sector

US Ambassador meets Information and Broadcasting Minister

Not for Enjoying Power, It Is a Responsibility: Press Secretary

Collective efforts needed to establish the correct narrative and build an equal-rights-based society: State Minister

Three metrorail projects in the capital approved

Directive to launch biometric attendance in all upazila and union land offices

Imran Khan is victim of army chief's vendetta, allege his two sons

Why good and skilled employees also leave their jobs

Health Minister Highlights Four Priorities for Health Cooperation in Asia, Including China

Cultural Affairs Minister visits ailing wife of Language Movement veteran Abdul Matin

Political uncertainty eases, Moody's makes country's credit rating outlook 'stable'

Bakery product prices not rising for now, committee to submit report in seven days

Allegations against Asif ‘not fabricated’, ACC will send letters abroad if needed

West Bengal Additional Superintendent of Police transferred within 24 hours for saying ‘InshaAllah-JazakAllah’

Seven die of dengue in a day, 1,593 hospitalized

Six children die in a day with measles symptoms

Current DU administration is surpassing even Awami-era policy: DUCSU GS

Jamaat condemns cancellation of Channel One journalist's accreditation card

LGRD Minister expects joint initiative with UNDP to strengthen local government

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