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Grameenphone deposits Tk 24.60 crore to Bangladesh Workers' Welfare Foundation fund

Grameenphone, the country's leading telecommunications service provider, has deposited Tk 24.60 crore into the Bangladesh Workers' Welfare Foundation fund. The company deposited the money as part of its commitment to workers' welfare and responsible corporate practices. The amount is 10 percent of the company's 2025 Workers' Profit Participation Fund (WPPF).

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National

Progress of the 180-day program satisfactory; country will gradually move away from import dependence: Agriculture Minister

Agriculture, Fisheries and Livestock Minister Mohammad Amin Ur Rashid said the activities and progress of the Ministry of Agriculture in the first 180 days of the government have been satisfactory. By increasing agricultural production, expanding storage facilities and increasing the use of technology, the country will gradually move away from its dependence on importing agricultural products.

1 month ago 544 views

Country

Sericulture sector to be transformed into modern and competitive industry through research and technology cooperation with China: State Minister for Textiles and Jute

State Minister for Textiles and Jute Md. Shariful Alam MP has said that research, technology and knowledge exchange cooperation with China will be further strengthened to transform Bangladesh's traditional sericulture sector into a modern, productive and environment-friendly industry.

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National

Domestic Demand in Fisheries Sector Met, Now Focus on Boosting Exports: State Minister

State Minister for Fisheries and Livestock Sultan Salauddin Tuku MP has said that the country's fisheries sector has now achieved the capacity to meet domestic demand. He stated that attention must now shift to increasing exports of fish and fishery products.

1 month ago 582 views

National

Ensuring Safe Movement of Women Is the State's Responsibility: Sheikh Rabul Alam at Pink Bus Inauguration

Minister for Road Transport and Bridges, Railways, and Shipping Sheikh Rabul Alam MP has said that ensuring safe, comfortable, and hassle-free movement for women is the state's responsibility.

1 month ago 564 views

National

Importance of increasing Bangladesh-Malaysia cooperation in health sector

Health and Family Welfare Minister Sardar Md. Sakhawat Hossain and Malaysian High Commissioner to Bangladesh Mohammad Shuhada Othman have stressed the need to further strengthen mutual cooperation in the health sector between Bangladesh and Malaysia.

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National

Advanced Eye Care to Be Available at Upazila Level Under New National Plan

The Bangladesh government is planning to expand advanced eye care services to the upazila level, with dedicated outpatient, inpatient and operating theatre facilities to be introduced at 151-bed full-fledged hospitals currently under construction across the country.

1 month ago 568 views

Education

Play-based learning to transform primary education, call to reduce memorization dependence

Primary and Mass Education State Minister Bobi Hajjaj has stressed teaching children through games, toys and joyful activities while reducing dependence on memorization in primary education. He said creating opportunities for learning through play can more effectively develop children’s critical thinking, problem-solving skills, creativity and thinking ability.

1 month ago 716 views

AI-based 'Auto Fine System' launched on Dhaka-Chattogram highway

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Home Minister announces phased rollout on all highways of the country •

AI-based 'Auto Fine System' launched on Dhaka-Chattogram highway

To strengthen traffic discipline and safety on the highway, reduce road accidents, and ensure prompt and transparent measures against law violators, the artificial intelligence (AI)-based 'Auto Fine System' has been launched on the Dhaka-Chattogram highway.

1 month ago 564 views

Proposal for trade normalization, visa simplification and joint initiatives in infrastructure and high-tech

National

Bangladesh-India seeks to bring new momentum to economic partnership •

Proposal for trade normalization, visa simplification and joint initiatives in infrastructure and high-tech

Emphasizing geographical proximity, Commerce Minister Khondaker Abdul Muktadir has stressed further strengthening trade, investment and industrial cooperation between Bangladesh and India. He said that to harness the economic potential of the two countries, it is necessary to reduce trade barriers, restore a normal trade environment, simplify visa procedures, and build a long-term economic partnership involving the private sector.

1 month ago 512 views

World

Indian Army Chief becomes Honorary General of Nepal

Indian Army Chief General Dheeraj Shetty has been given the honorary rank of General of the Nepali Army. He was given this honor as part of a long-standing mutual military tradition.

1 month ago 716 views

National

Justice A K M Asaduzzaman appointed new ACC chairman, two commissioners named

Justice A K M Asaduzzaman has been appointed as the new chairman of the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC). Alongside, Dr Jahangir Alam Khan and Dr Md Sajjad Hossain Bhuiyan have been appointed as commissioners.

1 month ago 610 views

Country

Government's journey amid fragile economy, emphasis on sustainable development: State Minister for Local Government

State Minister for Local Government, Rural Development and Cooperatives Mir Shah Alam has said that despite the country's fragile economy, the current government has taken responsibility and is moving forward with development activities.

1 month ago 621 views

Economy

Bangladesh Focuses on Export Diversification and New Markets in Trade Ministry’s First 180 Days

Bangladesh’s Ministry of Commerce has undertaken a series of initiatives to diversify export products, expand access to global markets, strengthen economic diplomacy and reduce the time and cost of doing business during the first 180 days of the current government.

1 month ago 689 views

Religion

Kalema Tayyeba placed on National Parliament wall on Prime Minister's advice

Before the start of the 13th session of the National Parliament on March 12, 2026, on the advice of Prime Minister Tarique Rahman, 'La ilaha illallah Muhammadur Rasulullah' was placed in Arabic calligraphy on the wall just behind the Speaker's seat.

1 month ago 844 views

Economy

Removing public confusion over revenue is the challenge: Prime Minister

Joining the revenue conference, Prime Minister Tarique Rahman said that dispelling public confusion over revenue is the challenge.

1 month ago 622 views

Dhaka

‘Pink Bus’ launching today, services available on these routes in Dhaka

To ensure safe and comfortable commute for women in public transport in the capital, the special ‘Pink Bus’ service of Bangladesh Road Transport Corporation (BRTC) is launching today, Tuesday (August 18). These buses will be operated by female drivers and conductors.

1 month ago 1,049 views

National

Contract tenure of Cabinet Secretary and Public Administration Secretary extended

The tenure of contract-based appointments of Cabinet Secretary Dr. Md. Nasimul Gani and Senior Secretary of the Ministry of Public Administration Md. Ehshanul Haque has been extended by another year.

1 month ago 646 views

National

Bangladeshi Nationalism Is the Foundation of Unity for the People of Bangladesh: Information Minister

Information and Broadcasting Minister Zahir Uddin Swapon MP has said that Bangladeshi nationalism is the most powerful political philosophy for uniting all the people of Bangladesh. He stated that the core strength of Bangladeshi nationalism lies in the philosophy of uniting Bangladesh based on civic identity, rather than dividing people along lines of religion, caste, language, ethnicity, or any other identity.

1 month ago 596 views

National

No One Should Be Allowed to Claim Sole Ownership of July Uprising: State Minister for Primary and Mass Education

State Minister for Primary and Mass Education Baby Hajjaj has said that the July uprising is not the sole achievement of any individual, political party, or group; it was the fruit of the collective aspirations and participation of people from various classes, professions, and opinions. Therefore, no party should be allowed to claim sole ownership of the July uprising. Everyone must play a responsible role in building a democratic, constitutional, and accountable state system, upholding the core spirit of the uprising.

1 month ago 540 views

Grameenphone deposits Tk 24.60 crore to Bangladesh Workers' Welfare Foundation fund

Progress of the 180-day program satisfactory; country will gradually move away from import dependence: Agriculture Minister

Sericulture sector to be transformed into modern and competitive industry through research and technology cooperation with China: State Minister for Textiles and Jute

Domestic Demand in Fisheries Sector Met, Now Focus on Boosting Exports: State Minister

Ensuring Safe Movement of Women Is the State's Responsibility: Sheikh Rabul Alam at Pink Bus Inauguration

Importance of increasing Bangladesh-Malaysia cooperation in health sector

Advanced Eye Care to Be Available at Upazila Level Under New National Plan

Play-based learning to transform primary education, call to reduce memorization dependence

AI-based 'Auto Fine System' launched on Dhaka-Chattogram highway

Proposal for trade normalization, visa simplification and joint initiatives in infrastructure and high-tech

Indian Army Chief becomes Honorary General of Nepal

Justice A K M Asaduzzaman appointed new ACC chairman, two commissioners named

Government's journey amid fragile economy, emphasis on sustainable development: State Minister for Local Government

Bangladesh Focuses on Export Diversification and New Markets in Trade Ministry’s First 180 Days

Kalema Tayyeba placed on National Parliament wall on Prime Minister's advice

Removing public confusion over revenue is the challenge: Prime Minister

‘Pink Bus’ launching today, services available on these routes in Dhaka

Contract tenure of Cabinet Secretary and Public Administration Secretary extended

Bangladeshi Nationalism Is the Foundation of Unity for the People of Bangladesh: Information Minister

No One Should Be Allowed to Claim Sole Ownership of July Uprising: State Minister for Primary and Mass Education

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