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International Day Against Enforced Disappearances Today

Today is 30 August, the International Day Against Enforced Disappearances. On the occasion, various human rights organizations, including 'Mayer Dak' (Mother's Call), an organization of relatives of disappearance victims, are holding different programs.

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National

Environment Minister holds four important bilateral meetings on sidelines of COP17 conference

In Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia, Bangladesh's Environment, Forests and Climate Change Minister Abdoul Awal Mintu held four important bilateral meetings on the sidelines of the COP17 conference of the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification.

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Country

No one will be spared if irregularities in food warehouses: Food Minister

Food Minister Afroza Khanam Rita has said no one will be exempted if irregularities are found in any food warehouse in the country. She also warned that immediate legal action will be taken against those involved in irregularities.

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Industry

Maersk interested in investing in Bangladesh's shipbuilding

Maersk Line, one of the world's leading shipping and logistics companies, has expressed interest in direct investment in Bangladesh's shipbuilding industry. In addition, discussions have been held on investment prospects in the ship recycling industry.

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Law Justice

Deep knowledge of law essential to be a good lawyer: Chief Prosecutor

Chief Prosecutor of the International Crimes Tribunal Md. Aminul Islam has said that to be a good lawyer, merely reading law books is not enough; one must have deep knowledge of case details, investigation, evidence and relevant laws.

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National

Prime Minister's directives to ease traffic congestion in the capital

To ease traffic congestion in the capital and restore discipline in public transport, the government has decided to relocate the Fulbaria bus terminal to Keraniganj. Before the permanent terminal is built, a temporary terminal will be constructed within four months on 15 acres of land under the Jhilmil project.

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Politics

Scholars must come forward to establish the laws of the Quran: Dr. Helal Uddin

Dr. Helal Uddin, Naib-e-Ameer of Jamaat-e-Islami's Dhaka Metropolitan South, said that Ulama-Mashaikh must come forward unitedly to establish the injunctions of the Quran. He also commented that the scholar community will play a role in the country's leadership and state governance in the future.

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Crime

81 tonnes of duplex board imported under duty-free benefit seized

Customs Intelligence and Investigation Directorate (CIID) has seized about 81 tonnes of duplex board imported duty-free under bond facility, while it was being sold at Nayabazar in Old Dhaka instead of being taken to its designated destination Khulna.

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Dhaka

Drive against illegal polythene in Shyambazar, fine Tk 1 lakh

Dhaka South City Corporation (DSCC), the Department of Environment and Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) have fined two businessmen Tk 1 lakh in a joint drive against illegal polythene selling and warehousing in Shyambazar in the capital.

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Country

There is no fertilizer crisis in the country, action will be taken if artificial crisis is created: Agriculture Minister

Claiming there is no fertilizer crisis in the country, Agriculture and Fisheries and Livestock Minister Mohammad Amin Ur Rashid has warned of action against those involved if they create an artificial crisis and sell fertilizer at higher prices.

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National

Expatriate Welfare Minister going to USA to attend FOBANA conference

Expatriates' Welfare and Overseas Employment and Labour and Employment Minister Ariful Haq Chowdhury is going to Los Angeles, California, USA to attend the '40th FOBANA Convention 2026' as chief guest.

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Country

Electricity shortage will decrease significantly next summer: State Minister for Power

State Minister for Power, Energy and Mineral Resources Anindya Islam Amit expressed optimism that the country's electricity shortage will decrease significantly next summer. He said that by next summer, the country will have the capacity to generate about 3,000 megawatts of solar power.

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Country

World-winning Hafez Nuruddin Zakaria felicitated in his own district

Hafez Nuruddin Zakaria of Bauphal, Patuakhali, who secured first place in the 46th King Abdul Aziz International Quran Competition held in Mecca, Saudi Arabia, beating competitors from 133 countries, has been felicitated.

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Country

We see Hefazat's objections as constructive advice, not pressure: State Minister for Religious Affairs

State Minister for Religious Affairs Mohammad Shamim Kaisar Lincoln has said the government does not see objections from Hefazat-e-Islam and other Islamic organizations as pressure, but as constructive advice.

1 month ago 563 views

Country

Ensure journalists' protection in establishing democracy: Qader Goni Chowdhury

Bangladesh Federal Journalists Union (BFUJ) General Secretary Qader Goni Chowdhury has said that development of the country and democracy is not possible without independent and free journalism.

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Politics

Charmonai Pir: Promise of One Crore Jobs, No Implementation Even After Six Months

Islami Andolan Bangladesh's Amir and Charmonai Pir Mufti Syed Muhammad Rezaul Karim has described the current government's six-month activities as a testament to failure.

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Country

If BNP leaders and activists extort, we will call them extortionists: Sarjis Alam

Sarjis Alam, chief organiser of the National Citizens' Party (NCP) for the northern region, said if BNP leaders and activists extort, they will be called extortionists; if they grab land, land grabbers; and if involved in drug trade, drug traders.

1 month ago 570 views

National

Two more dengue deaths, 996 hospitalized

Two more people died from dengue in the country in the last 24 hours. With this, the number of deaths from dengue this year has reached 90.

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National

Three more die with measles symptoms

Three more people have died with measles symptoms in the country in the last 24 hours. However, the health directorate said no one died of confirmed measles during this period.

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Country

Youth must remain alert and cautious against drugs: Water Resources Minister

Water Resources Minister Md. Shahiduddin Chowdhury Anny MP has urged youths to remain vigilant and cautious in building a drug-free society.

1 month ago 542 views

International Day Against Enforced Disappearances Today

Environment Minister holds four important bilateral meetings on sidelines of COP17 conference

No one will be spared if irregularities in food warehouses: Food Minister

Maersk interested in investing in Bangladesh's shipbuilding

Deep knowledge of law essential to be a good lawyer: Chief Prosecutor

Prime Minister's directives to ease traffic congestion in the capital

Scholars must come forward to establish the laws of the Quran: Dr. Helal Uddin

81 tonnes of duplex board imported under duty-free benefit seized

Drive against illegal polythene in Shyambazar, fine Tk 1 lakh

There is no fertilizer crisis in the country, action will be taken if artificial crisis is created: Agriculture Minister

Expatriate Welfare Minister going to USA to attend FOBANA conference

Electricity shortage will decrease significantly next summer: State Minister for Power

World-winning Hafez Nuruddin Zakaria felicitated in his own district

We see Hefazat's objections as constructive advice, not pressure: State Minister for Religious Affairs

Ensure journalists' protection in establishing democracy: Qader Goni Chowdhury

Charmonai Pir: Promise of One Crore Jobs, No Implementation Even After Six Months

If BNP leaders and activists extort, we will call them extortionists: Sarjis Alam

Two more dengue deaths, 996 hospitalized

Three more die with measles symptoms

Youth must remain alert and cautious against drugs: Water Resources Minister

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