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Expatriate Card being piloted in Jordan, South Korea, and various other countries

The government has taken an initiative to launch an Expatriate Card to simplify various services for expatriates and ensure special benefits. State Minister for Expatriates' Welfare and Overseas Employment Md. Nurul Haque said the card is currently being piloted in Jordan, South Korea, and several Middle Eastern countries.

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Country

Treatment of Bangladeshis injured in Saudi Arabia attack ongoing at five hospitals: Expatriates' Welfare Minister

Minister of Labour and Employment and Expatriates' Welfare and Overseas Employment Ariful Haque Choudhury has said that injured Bangladeshis in the attack at an airport in Saudi Arabia are undergoing treatment at five hospitals. Alongside maintaining contact with the families of the injured, the government is monitoring the security situation of expatriates.

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National

PM directs loudspeaker announcements in neighborhoods for dengue awareness

Prime Minister Tarique Rahman has directed loudspeaker announcements in neighborhoods and awareness-raising messages in Friday prayer sermons to increase public awareness to prevent dengue.

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Entertainment

Zaher Alvi returns to acting after seven months

After going to jail in a case over his wife's death, small-screen actor Zaher Alvi has returned to acting after a long seven-month break. He announced the start of new work through several posts on social media.

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Politics

Extortionists and autocrats are becoming one and the same: Nahid Islam

National Citizen Party (NCP) Convener and opposition Chief Whip Nahid Islam has alleged that BNP is using Awami League's terrorists and extortionists for its own purposes.

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National

Three-day rain forecast, no major change in temperature

Although rain and thunder showers are likely in various regions of the country over the next three days, the Meteorological Department has said there will be no major change in day and night temperatures across the country. However, the weather in most areas may remain mainly dry.

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Law Justice

After securing renewed bail in murder case, Ivy chants 'Joy Bangla' on court premises

A court granted the renewed bail application of former Narayanganj City Corporation Mayor Dr. Selina Hayat Ivy in the Tuhin murder case in Siddhirganj, Narayanganj. After getting bail, while leaving the court premises and getting into a car, she chanted 'Joy Bangla'.

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National

No reason for journalists to fear cyber law: Law Minister

Law, Justice and Parliamentary Affairs Minister Md. Asaduzzaman has said there is no reason for journalists to be worried about the proposed cyber law. He said work on drafting the new law is underway keeping in mind past experience of misuse of the Digital Security Act and Section 57.

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National

Proposal to relocate Secretariat to Agargaon to be placed at next Cabinet meeting

Housing and Public Works Minister Zakaria Taher (Suman) has said the proposal to relocate the Bangladesh Secretariat to Agargaon will be placed at the next Cabinet meeting. He said the next steps of the relocation will begin if the Cabinet approves it.

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Politics

BNP leader's son who was in Chhatra League also got fertilizer dealership

Joint convener of the National Citizens Party (NCP) Sarwar Tushar criticized the BNP government, alleging that relatives of political leaders were given opportunities in fertilizer dealer appointments. In a Facebook post, he mocked the appointment process, calling it a ‘fertilizer family card’.

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National

Directive to remain vigilant in flight operations in Saudi Arabia

Due to disruptions in flight operations caused by the security situation at various airports in Saudi Arabia, the Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport authorities have instructed airlines operating direct and transit flights to the country to remain vigilant. At the same time, they have been asked to ensure necessary assistance for passengers affected by flight delays, cancellations, or schedule changes.

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National

Initiative to resolve through bilateral discussions if visas expire in Saudi Arabia

State Minister for Expatriates' Welfare and Overseas Employment Nurul Haque Nur said that if the visas of Bangladeshi workers stranded in the ongoing situation in Saudi Arabia expire, an initiative will be taken to resolve the matter through bilateral discussions. However, he said an enabling environment for discussions with Saudi Arabia has not yet been created.

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National

Government will not interfere in local government elections: Mir Shahe Alam

State Minister for Local Government, Rural Development and Cooperatives Mir Shahe Alam has said that the government and the administration will not interfere in any way in local government elections. He also said that necessary assistance will be provided to the Election Commission to organize free, fair and impartial elections.

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National

Government to take action over harassment of Dr. Yunus in New York

Prime Minister's Information Adviser Dr. Zahed Ur Rahman has said the government will take action over the harassment of former Chief Adviser of the interim government Dr. Muhammad Yunus at an airport in New York, USA.

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National

Bangladesh seeks joint initiative with UAE for safe drinking water project in Cox's Bazar

Local Government, Rural Development and Cooperatives Minister Dr. Abdul Moyeen Khan has proposed undertaking a pilot project jointly with the United Arab Emirates (UAE) to convert saline water into safe drinking water in Cox's Bazar. At the same time, he called for increasing UAE investment in Bangladesh.

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Agriculture

Egg production must be increased to achieve export capacity: State Minister

State Minister for Fisheries and Livestock Sultan Salauuddin Tuku has said that by increasing the country's egg production, it must be possible to meet domestic demand as well as achieve export capacity.

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Economy

World Bank supports Bangladesh's economic policy: Finance Minister

Finance Minister Amir Khosru Mahmud Chowdhury has claimed that the World Bank supports the government's policies adopted to tackle Bangladesh's economic crisis, restore stability, and implement medium- and long-term development plans. He said the organization's cooperation will continue for the country's economic recovery and development.

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Economy

Bangladesh seeks Netherlands cooperation to advance free trade agreement with EU

Bangladesh has sought the Netherlands' cooperation in advancing the proposed Free Trade Agreement (FTA) with the European Union (EU) and in retaining trade benefits in the European market after graduation from the Least Developed Countries (LDC) list. Discussions were also held on the potential for joint initiatives in agricultural technology, the jute industry, modernization of fertilizer factories, renewable energy and port management.

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Economy

Initiative for CEPA with Oman; Bangladesh wants to reduce trade deficit

Commerce Minister Khandaker Abdul Muktadir has said an initiative is being taken to sign a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) with Oman to reduce the trade deficit, increase exports of Bangladeshi goods, and expand investment.

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Economy

Risk rising in Bangladesh's economy, growth forecast at 3.2 percent in 2027

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) fears growing pressure on Bangladesh's economy due to conflict in the Middle East, high fuel prices, and uncertainty in global trade. According to the organization's forecast, Bangladesh's gross domestic product (GDP) growth may fall to 3.2 percent in 2027. At the same time, there is a risk that inflation may rise to 10.9 percent.

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Expatriate Card being piloted in Jordan, South Korea, and various other countries

Treatment of Bangladeshis injured in Saudi Arabia attack ongoing at five hospitals: Expatriates' Welfare Minister

PM directs loudspeaker announcements in neighborhoods for dengue awareness

Zaher Alvi returns to acting after seven months

Extortionists and autocrats are becoming one and the same: Nahid Islam

Three-day rain forecast, no major change in temperature

After securing renewed bail in murder case, Ivy chants 'Joy Bangla' on court premises

No reason for journalists to fear cyber law: Law Minister

Proposal to relocate Secretariat to Agargaon to be placed at next Cabinet meeting

BNP leader's son who was in Chhatra League also got fertilizer dealership

Directive to remain vigilant in flight operations in Saudi Arabia

Initiative to resolve through bilateral discussions if visas expire in Saudi Arabia

Government will not interfere in local government elections: Mir Shahe Alam

Government to take action over harassment of Dr. Yunus in New York

Bangladesh seeks joint initiative with UAE for safe drinking water project in Cox's Bazar

Egg production must be increased to achieve export capacity: State Minister

World Bank supports Bangladesh's economic policy: Finance Minister

Bangladesh seeks Netherlands cooperation to advance free trade agreement with EU

Initiative for CEPA with Oman; Bangladesh wants to reduce trade deficit

Risk rising in Bangladesh's economy, growth forecast at 3.2 percent in 2027

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