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BNP's protest in Chatmohar against the nefarious activities of the banned organization

Accusing the Awami League, whose activities are banned, of arson, anarchy and attempts to destabilize the country, BNP held a protest procession and street meeting in Chatmohar, Pabna.

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National

25 Crore Trees to Be Planted in Five Years: 3.57 Crore Saplings Planted So Far

Progress in the government’s electoral pledge to plant 25 crore trees over five years has been reviewed. Under the programme, approximately 3.57 crore saplings have been planted between February 17 and September 15 this year.

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National

17 radiotherapy machines coming to the country to expand cancer treatment services

Health and Family Welfare Minister Sardar Md. Sakhawat Hossain has said 17 radiotherapy machines are being brought to make cancer treatment services in the country more accessible.

4 days ago 331 views

National

Eight more die of dengue, 1,860 newly infected

The dengue situation in the country continues to deteriorate. In the last 24 hours, eight more people have died of dengue. At the same time, 1,860 people were hospitalized.

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Economy

Jet fuel price rises by Tk 17.06 per litre

The Bangladesh Energy Regulatory Commission (BERC) has increased the price of jet fuel for domestic flights by Tk 17.06 per litre.

4 days ago 434 views

Dhaka

Rules Being Prepared for Buildings Constructed in Violation of Approved Plans: Housing Minister

The government is preparing new regulations for buildings constructed without approved plans or in violation of sanctioned designs, said Housing and Public Works Minister Zakaria Taher.

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National

First Meeting of the Parliamentary Standing Committee on the Ministry of Youth and Sports

The first meeting of the Standing Committee on the Ministry of Youth and Sports of the Thirteenth National Parliament was held at the Parliament Building. Chairman of the Committee Md. Abul Khayer Bhuiyan presided over the meeting. State Minister for Youth and Sports Md. Aminul Haque attended the meeting on special invitation.

4 days ago 315 views

National

Agriculture Minister calls for using fallow and low-crop land for cotton production

Agriculture and Fisheries and Livestock Minister Mohammad Amin Ur Rashid has called for expanding cotton cultivation in char areas, salinity-prone areas, drought-prone areas and other low-crop land without disrupting food production.

4 days ago 383 views

National

Radio Debate Competition to Be Expanded to Regional Level: State Minister for Information

The Bangladesh Betar Debate Competition will be expanded to the regional level across different districts of the country in the future, State Minister for Information and Broadcasting Yaser Khan Chowdhury has said.

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Others

If Remittances Are Shut Down, the Country Will Be Doomed: Sakhawat Hossain Sharif

Bangladesh will fall into a severe economic crisis if remittances are shut down or expatriate income is stopped being sent, remarked Bangladesh Bank Remittance Award recipient Sakhawat Hossain Sharif.

4 days ago 477 views

Others

Demand for proper management to stop harassment of expatriates at airport

Bangladesh Bank Remittance Award-winning Sakhawat Hossain Sharif commented that many of those working at the airport consider themselves ‘landlords’. He said that expatriates often have to face humiliation and harassment at the airport.

4 days ago 416 views

Economy

ECNEC Approves 13 Projects Worth Tk 16,207 Crore

The Executive Committee of the National Economic Council (ECNEC) has approved 13 development projects involving a total cost of Tk 16,207.55 crore, with major allocations going to urban infrastructure, rural connectivity, railway development and renewable energy.

5 days ago 363 views

National

6 more children die with measles symptoms, 1,393 newly infected

In the country, 6 more children died with measles symptoms in the last 24 hours. At the same time, 1,390 children were affected by measles symptoms. Besides, measles was detected in 102 new children.

5 days ago 306 views

National

General holiday on 7 November every year, notification issued

The government has issued a notification declaring a general holiday every year on 7 November on the occasion of ‘National Revolution and Solidarity Day’.

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National

Differences of opinion and peaceful protest are the beauty of democracy: President

President Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir has remarked that differences of opinion, constructive criticism and peaceful protest in politics are the beauty of democracy. He also remarked that the politics of revenge obstructs the development of democracy.

5 days ago 244 views

National

Underprivileged children will also be included in Shishu Academy activities: Minister

Minister for Women and Children Affairs and Social Welfare Professor Dr. A Z M Zahid Hossain said that alongside privileged children, underprivileged children of society will also be brought under the activities of Bangladesh Shishu Academy.

5 days ago 243 views

Education

Demand to withdraw extra fee for Kamil examination

President of the Bangladesh Madrasa Teachers and Employees Forum, Principal Delwar Hossain Azizi, has demanded the withdrawal of the form fill-up fees for the first and second year Kamil examinations under the Islamic Arabic University, alleging that they have been increased abnormally.

5 days ago 347 views

National

Climate policy must be translated into effective projects and measurable results: Environment Minister

Minister of Environment, Forest and Climate Change Abdul Awal Mintu emphasized translating the national climate policy and plans into effective programs, quality projects, adequate financing and measurable outcomes.

5 days ago 281 views

Dhaka

DSCC grants to 168 pandals on occasion of Durga Puja

On the occasion of Sharadiya Durga Puja, a total of Tk 19 lakh 80 thousand has been granted to 168 puja pandals under Dhaka South City Corporation (DSCC).

5 days ago 397 views

Dhaka

How will we fix the country if we cannot fix the water of Gulshan-Baridhara lakes: Housing Minister

If the water of lakes in important areas like Gulshan-Baridhara cannot be fixed, how will the environment of the entire country be fixed—Housing and Public Works Minister Zakaria Taher has raised such a question.

5 days ago 341 views

BNP's protest in Chatmohar against the nefarious activities of the banned organization

25 Crore Trees to Be Planted in Five Years: 3.57 Crore Saplings Planted So Far

17 radiotherapy machines coming to the country to expand cancer treatment services

Eight more die of dengue, 1,860 newly infected

Jet fuel price rises by Tk 17.06 per litre

Rules Being Prepared for Buildings Constructed in Violation of Approved Plans: Housing Minister

First Meeting of the Parliamentary Standing Committee on the Ministry of Youth and Sports

Agriculture Minister calls for using fallow and low-crop land for cotton production

Radio Debate Competition to Be Expanded to Regional Level: State Minister for Information

If Remittances Are Shut Down, the Country Will Be Doomed: Sakhawat Hossain Sharif

Demand for proper management to stop harassment of expatriates at airport

ECNEC Approves 13 Projects Worth Tk 16,207 Crore

6 more children die with measles symptoms, 1,393 newly infected

General holiday on 7 November every year, notification issued

Differences of opinion and peaceful protest are the beauty of democracy: President

Underprivileged children will also be included in Shishu Academy activities: Minister

Demand to withdraw extra fee for Kamil examination

Climate policy must be translated into effective projects and measurable results: Environment Minister

DSCC grants to 168 pandals on occasion of Durga Puja

How will we fix the country if we cannot fix the water of Gulshan-Baridhara lakes: Housing Minister

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