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I will work in a completely non-partisan manner in state responsibilities: President

President Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir has said he will work in a completely non-partisan manner in discharging state responsibilities and for the welfare of the country.

1 month ago 548 views

Cricket

BCB: No Decision to Rename Shaheed Abu Sayed Stand

The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has clarified that no decision has been made to cancel or change the name of the Shaheed Abu Sayed Stand at the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium in Mirpur.

1 month ago 884 views

Banking Insurance

BNP Whip Recommends Swapan Kumar Goswami for Bangladesh Bank Deputy Governor Post

BNP lawmaker and National Parliament Whip Advocate M Ruhul Quddus Talukder Dulu has recommended the appointment or nomination of Bangladesh Bank Director Swapan Kumar Goswami as a deputy governor of the central bank.

1 month ago 798 views

National

Third session of 13th National Parliament begins

The third session of the 13th National Parliament has begun. The proceedings started at 3 pm on Thursday (27 August).

1 month ago 641 views

National

China interested in building multi-storey buildings for Dhaka slum dwellers

China has expressed interest in investing about Tk 10,000 crore to build multi-storey buildings for slum dwellers in Gulshan, Korail and Mohakhali areas of Dhaka. It also wants to increase investment in renewable energy, water and waste management sectors.

1 month ago 657 views

National

CEC and three election commissioners meet President

Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) AMM Nasir Uddin and three election commissioners paid a courtesy call at Bangabhaban to congratulate Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir on his election as the country's 23rd president.

1 month ago 644 views

Country

Hilsa Prices Fall as Supply Rises in Bhola Markets

Hilsa prices have started to decline in Bhola markets as the supply of the popular fish has increased during the peak fishing season. Depending on size and quality, prices have fallen by around Tk 50 to Tk 200 per kilogram.

1 month ago 719 views

National

Bangladesh, China Working Together to Develop Renewable Energy

Bangladesh and China are working together to develop renewable energy, particularly solar power, to help address Bangladesh’s energy crisis and reduce dependence on fossil fuels, Chinese Ambassador to Bangladesh Yao Wen has said.

1 month ago 578 views

Health

How Often Should You Take Deworming Medicine?

Although worm infections are more common among children, adults can also be affected. Contaminated food and water, poor sanitation, walking barefoot on contaminated soil and inadequate hand hygiene can increase the risk of worm infections. Therefore, maintaining good hygiene is as important as taking medication.

1 month ago 854 views

Lifestyle

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10 benefits of beetroot

Beetroot contains nitrates, dietary fiber, vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants. In moderate amounts, it may support heart health, digestion, exercise performance, and weight control.

1 month ago 882 views

Politics

Shafiqur Rahman Comments on Bangladesh’s Possible Accession to Makkah Agreement

Opposition Leader and Jamaat-e-Islami Ameer Dr Shafiqur Rahman has said that Bangladesh’s decision to join the Makkah Agreement is entirely a matter of the country’s own sovereign choice.

1 month ago 572 views

Entertainment

Model and Student Stabbed to Death Inside Her Home in Delhi

A 21-year-old student and model, identified as Muskan, was stabbed to death inside her home in West Tilak Nagar, Delhi, on Wednesday (August 26). Police said she was alone at home when the incident occurred on the second floor of the building.

1 month ago 778 views

Economy

New Pay Scale Gazette Expected in September, May Take Effect from July

Preparations to publish the gazette for the Ninth National Pay Scale are nearing completion. The government plans to resolve the remaining complexities and issue the gazette for the new salary structure by the second week of September. To this end, preparations are underway to place the pay scale proposal before the Cabinet at the beginning of September.

1 month ago 717 views

National

14 Police Officers Transferred and Reassigned

Fourteen officers of the Bangladesh Police, holding the ranks of Additional Superintendent of Police and Assistant Superintendent of Police, have been transferred and reassigned.

1 month ago 565 views

World

Red Alert Issued in Makkah Over Forecast of Heavy Rainfall

Saudi Arabia’s weather authorities have issued the highest-level “Red Alert” for several areas of the Makkah Province due to forecasts of heavy rainfall.

1 month ago 713 views

Entertainment

Tasrif Khan stranded in Nepal floods, asks for prayers

Popular singer Tasrif Khan and members of his band Kureghor have been stranded in Nepal's devastating flash floods. However, he has given a message of relief about their safety and asked everyone to pray.

1 month ago 868 views

National

Third Session of 13th Parliament Begins Today, Committee Formation Gets Priority

The third session of the 13th Jatiya Sangsad begins at 3pm today (Thursday, August 27). Formation of parliamentary standing committees will receive the highest priority during the session, Chief Whip of Parliament Nurul Islam Moni has said.

1 month ago 530 views

Politics

Kazi Nazrul Islam Inspired All Major Movements: Rizvi

BNP Acting Secretary General Ruhul Kabir Rizvi has said the songs, poems and writings of National Poet Kazi Nazrul Islam have inspired people to protest and resist during various mass movements in Bangladesh. His songs also inspired young people during the July uprising, he added.

1 month ago 617 views

National

Rain, Thunderstorms Likely in Dhaka and Several Parts of Bangladesh

Light to moderate rain or thundershowers are likely in Dhaka and several other parts of Bangladesh today. Some areas may experience moderately heavy rainfall, while day and night temperatures are expected to remain nearly unchanged across the country.

1 month ago 516 views

Law Justice

Mirza Abbas acquitted in 15 corruption cases

In 15 cases filed on corruption charges over the sale of 18 government houses without tender, the court acquitted Mirza Abbas, a member of BNP's standing committee and political adviser to the Prime Minister (with the rank of minister).

1 month ago 670 views

I will work in a completely non-partisan manner in state responsibilities: President

BCB: No Decision to Rename Shaheed Abu Sayed Stand

BNP Whip Recommends Swapan Kumar Goswami for Bangladesh Bank Deputy Governor Post

Third session of 13th National Parliament begins

China interested in building multi-storey buildings for Dhaka slum dwellers

CEC and three election commissioners meet President

Hilsa Prices Fall as Supply Rises in Bhola Markets

Bangladesh, China Working Together to Develop Renewable Energy

How Often Should You Take Deworming Medicine?

10 benefits of beetroot

Shafiqur Rahman Comments on Bangladesh’s Possible Accession to Makkah Agreement

Model and Student Stabbed to Death Inside Her Home in Delhi

New Pay Scale Gazette Expected in September, May Take Effect from July

14 Police Officers Transferred and Reassigned

Red Alert Issued in Makkah Over Forecast of Heavy Rainfall

Tasrif Khan stranded in Nepal floods, asks for prayers

Third Session of 13th Parliament Begins Today, Committee Formation Gets Priority

Kazi Nazrul Islam Inspired All Major Movements: Rizvi

Rain, Thunderstorms Likely in Dhaka and Several Parts of Bangladesh

Mirza Abbas acquitted in 15 corruption cases

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