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Shahjalal (R.) Shrine donation box: Tk 64 lakh in 25 days, serious allegations against syndicate

Former DC Sarwar Alam claims—major portion of donation box money embezzled, votive animals and offerings also looted; investigation committee formed

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Education

SSC results not on July 20, education board announces

The results of this year's SSC and equivalent examinations will not be published on July 20. No final or probable date for the result publication has been set yet. However, the Inter-Education Board Coordination Committee has said efforts are underway to publish the results within this month.

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World

IRGC claims destruction of US naval drone base in Bahrain

Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has claimed to have launched new attacks targeting US military installations in Bahrain. The organization claims that the attack completely destroyed a US unmanned surface vessel (USV) or naval drone storage facility.

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Crime

Convicted in Zia murder case, Major Mozzaffar was in hiding in the country for 28 years

Dhaka Metropolitan Detective Police (DB) has said that fugitive convict Major (retd.) Mozzaffar Hossain, sentenced to death for the murder of former President and BNP founder Ziaur Rahman, was in hiding in the country for nearly 28 years.

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World

Delhi is calculating to kill many birds with one stone using Hasina

Hasina, who has been on Indian soil for nearly two years, wants to return to Bangladesh in December with her leaders and activists. She has also expressed her intention to surrender to the court upon returning to the country. After her statement came to light, it has created a strong stir not only in Bangladesh but also in India. However, Delhi observers are seeing this more as an 'attempt to test the waters' rather than a 'concrete declaration of return'.

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Economy

Gold and silver prices in the country today

After the latest price adjustment in the domestic market, gold and silver are being sold at the previously fixed prices today, Saturday (July 18). These prices, set by the Bangladesh Jewellers Association (BAJUS), will remain effective until further notice.

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Economy

Banks open today in four districts during mango season

To ensure smooth transactions for traders during the mango season, bank branches and sub-branches in four districts of the Rajshahi region have been opened on a limited scale today, Saturday (July 18). According to the Bangladesh Bank directive, this arrangement will be effective every Saturday until July 31.

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National

Press conference today on completion of five months of government's assumption of responsibility

The Prime Minister's Office will hold a press conference today on the occasion of the completion of five months of the government formed through the thirteenth national parliamentary election.

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World

India examining extradition request for Sheikh Hasina

India is reviewing the formal extradition request submitted by Bangladesh to send back former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina. This information was provided by Indian Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal during a regular weekly briefing in New Delhi on Friday (July 17).

1 month ago 194 views

Politics

BNP's anger over presence of Awami League leaders in Hasnat Abdullah's meeting

Hasnat Abdullah, the Member of Parliament for the Comilla-4 constituency, held a meeting with residents of Barsharghar Union in Debidwar Upazila, Comilla. However, the presence of local Awami League leaders, including its president and general secretary, along with party activists at the meeting, has sparked anger among leaders of the upazila BNP and its affiliated organizations.

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Dhaka

DNCC Administrator instructs proper storage and disposal of medical waste

Dhaka North City Corporation (DNCC) Administrator Md. Shafiqul Islam Khan has instructed the proper storage and disposal of hospital medical waste. He said medical waste management must be ensured following health regulations, otherwise action will be taken against irregularities.

1 month ago 192 views

Country

Scholarship recipients are the future wealth of the nation: Dr. Shafiqul Islam Masud

Dr. Shafiqul Islam Masud, Member of Parliament for Patuakhali-2 (Baufal) constituency, commented that scholarship recipients are the future wealth of the nation. He said that a prosperous Bangladesh can be built only if students are enriched with intelligence, morality, and patriotism.

1 month ago 173 views

Country

Sylhet is a shining example of religious harmony in the country: Minister Ariful Haque

Expatriate Welfare and Overseas Employment Minister Ariful Haque Chowdhury said that Sylhet is a shining example for the country in maintaining religious harmony. He stated that the government is sincerely working to ensure peaceful coexistence of people of all religions and to develop religious institutions.

1 month ago 148 views

Politics

Three-day training camp of Jamaat-e-Islami begins in Gazipur

A three-day training camp has started in Shafipur, Gazipur, organized by Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami, with the participation of district and metropolitan level secretaries and assistant secretaries.

1 month ago 96 views

National

Short-term flood risk in 7 districts next week

Due to continuous heavy rainfall, upstream hill torrents, and landslides, various districts in the southeastern and northeastern regions of the country have recently been affected by floods. Although the overall flood situation has improved somewhat over the past three days, the Flood Forecasting and Warning Center has said that there is a risk of short-term flooding again in several districts next week.

1 month ago 117 views

Country

Democracy has been newly established in the country through sacrifice: Deputy Speaker

National Parliament Deputy Speaker Barrister Kayser Kamal said that democracy has been newly established in Bangladesh through many sacrifices and selflessness. He also commented that the government and the opposition are working together to form an effective parliament to institutionalize democracy.

1 month ago 161 views

Country

Finance Minister falls as stage collapses during relief distribution event

During a relief distribution event for flood victims in Chandanaish, Chattogram, a portion of the stage collapsed as too many people climbed onto it, causing Finance and Planning Minister Amir Khosru Mahmud Chowdhury to fall. However, no one including the minister was injured in the incident.

1 month ago 130 views

Education

SSC results preparation for July 20, says Inter-Education Board

The Bangladesh Inter-Education Board has said that preparations are underway to publish the results of the SSC and equivalent examinations on July 20. However, the final date for the result publication has not yet been officially announced.

1 month ago 175 views

National

Opportunity for employees to enjoy two consecutive 4-day holidays in August

In the upcoming August, government and private sector employees will have the opportunity to enjoy two consecutive four-day holidays. This opportunity arises from the government-declared holidays for 'July Mass Uprising Day' and the holy Eid-e-Miladunnabi (PBUH).

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World

Over 850 wildfires across Canada, smoke disrupts public life

As of Thursday (July 16), more than 850 wildfires are burning across Canada. The Canadian Wildland Fire Information System reported that the smoke from the fires is spreading beyond various regions of the country into border areas, raising concerns about public health and the environment.

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Shahjalal (R.) Shrine donation box: Tk 64 lakh in 25 days, serious allegations against syndicate

SSC results not on July 20, education board announces

IRGC claims destruction of US naval drone base in Bahrain

Convicted in Zia murder case, Major Mozzaffar was in hiding in the country for 28 years

Delhi is calculating to kill many birds with one stone using Hasina

Gold and silver prices in the country today

Banks open today in four districts during mango season

Press conference today on completion of five months of government's assumption of responsibility

India examining extradition request for Sheikh Hasina

BNP's anger over presence of Awami League leaders in Hasnat Abdullah's meeting

DNCC Administrator instructs proper storage and disposal of medical waste

Scholarship recipients are the future wealth of the nation: Dr. Shafiqul Islam Masud

Sylhet is a shining example of religious harmony in the country: Minister Ariful Haque

Three-day training camp of Jamaat-e-Islami begins in Gazipur

Short-term flood risk in 7 districts next week

Democracy has been newly established in the country through sacrifice: Deputy Speaker

Finance Minister falls as stage collapses during relief distribution event

SSC results preparation for July 20, says Inter-Education Board

Opportunity for employees to enjoy two consecutive 4-day holidays in August

Over 850 wildfires across Canada, smoke disrupts public life

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