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Islamic Development Bank to Give $1 Billion for Eastern Refinery Modernization

Islamic Development Bank has signed an agreement to finance about $1 billion for the modernization and expansion project of Eastern Refinery.

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National

BADC's Scale Vetting Without Grade Demotion Brings Relief to Officers and Employees

After a long wait, the much-anticipated scale vetting for officers and employees of the Bangladesh Agricultural Development Corporation (BADC) has been implemented. As the revised order was issued keeping the existing grades unchanged, joy and relief have been observed among officers and employees.

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National

4 more die from dengue in 24 hours

Four more people have died from dengue in the last 24 hours. With this, the number of dengue deaths this year has risen to 111.

1 month ago 918 views

National

Speaker's remark after hearing Gazi Nazrul's name, 'GM is not there'

During the starred question-answer session in the National Parliament, a question was scheduled to be raised by Satkhira-4 constituency MP Gazi Nazrul Islam, but he was not present in the session. As a result, the scheduled question was not raised.

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National

Major crimes decreased significantly in country: Home Minister

Home Minister Salauddin Ahmed has said that major crimes such as murder, kidnapping, rape, arms cases and violence against women have decreased significantly in the country.

1 month ago 548 views

Industry

Over four hundred garment factories closed in three years: Commerce Minister

Commerce Minister Khondaker Abdul Muqtadir has said that more than four hundred garment factories have been closed in the country during the three years from July 2023 to June 2026.

1 month ago 1,048 views

National

'One-ID' to replace various identity cards including NID

The government has taken an initiative to issue a single digital identity card to every citizen right after birth. This proposed identity card, named 'One-ID', is planned to be used as a citizen's permanent and unique identity for life.

1 month ago 749 views

National

Mirza Abbas in Parliament session, Speaker expresses gratitude

After five and a half months, Mirza Abbas, BNP standing committee member and political adviser to the Prime Minister, returned home after medical treatment abroad and joined the national parliament session. Speaker Hafiz Uddin Ahmed Bir Bikram thanked him for his presence in parliament after the long break.

1 month ago 765 views

Industry

Government's integrated reform plan to revive leather industry

To bring the leather industry back to global competitiveness, the government is working on an integrated plan to reform the tannery sector, ensure new investment, and establish production systems of international standard.

1 month ago 1,049 views

Economy

Bangladesh Bank to finance young entrepreneurs up to Tk 20 lakh

Bangladesh Bank is launching a new programme to develop promising young people at the upazila level as entrepreneurs. Each selected entrepreneur will receive financing of up to Tk 20 lakh. Half of this will be bank loan and the other half grant.

1 month ago 892 views

Banking Insurance

Islamic Development Bank wants to stand beside Bangladesh in infrastructure development

The Islamic Development Bank has expressed interest in increasing cooperation in the development of Bangladesh's road, rail and water transport sectors.

1 month ago 917 views

Politics

Malaysian High Commissioner pays courtesy call on Shafiqur Rahman

Malaysian High Commissioner to Bangladesh Mohammad Suhada Osman has paid a courtesy call on Dr. Shafiqur Rahman MP, Leader of the Opposition in the National Assembly and Ameer of Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami.

1 month ago 691 views

Country

Bring a sweeper and Harpic, I will clean: Agriculture Minister to Cumec director

Agriculture Minister Aminur Rashid Yasin expressed anger over the unclean environment and mismanagement at Comilla Medical College (Cumec) Hospital. Addressing the hospital's acting director, Dr. Md. Shahjahan, he said, 'Bring a sweeper and Harpic, I will clean.'

1 month ago 794 views

Dhaka

Be prepared before the earthquake arrives: Asadul Habib Dulu

Disaster Management and Relief Minister Asadul Habib Dulu said disasters like earthquakes have no prior warning. Therefore, preparations must be made for rescue and relief operations before an earthquake hits.

1 month ago 785 views

National

Dates for World Ijtema 2027 announced

The dates for the 60th World Ijtema to be held in 2027 have been announced. Organizers announced the dates on Thursday afternoon.

1 month ago 965 views

World

India assures to consider Bihar's interests in renewal of Ganga water-sharing treaty

India's External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar has said that an 'appropriate decision' will be taken taking into account Bihar's needs during the renewal of the Ganga water-sharing treaty.

1 month ago 819 views

Law Justice

Order to publish newspaper notice for surrender of 30 accused including Hasina

The International Crimes Tribunal-2 has ordered 30 accused, including fugitive Sheikh Hasina, to surrender in a case of crimes against humanity centering on Hefazat-e-Islam's rally at Shapla Chattar in Motijheel, Dhaka on May 5, 2013. It also ordered the publication of notices in two national dailies, one in Bengali and one in English, in this regard.

1 month ago 926 views

National

Mahmud Sohel receives 'Greenman Award' in environmental journalism

In recognition of his contribution to creating public awareness about environment and climate change, Mahmudur Rahman Mahmud Sohel, news editor of Gazi Television (GTV) and information technology and training editor of Dhaka Reporters' Unity (DRU), has received the 'National Award Greenman–2026'.

1 month ago 655 views

World

Afghanistan: Law passed banning protests

The Taliban government has passed a law banning all kinds of protests in Afghanistan. Government spokesman Zabihullah Mujahid said protests are part of democratic or republican systems; they have no place in the Islamic system.

1 month ago 1,000 views

National

Misinformation being spread to destabilize the country, everyone must remain vigilant: Prime Minister

Prime Minister Tarique Rahman has said some people are trying to destabilize the country by spreading misinformation. He urged everyone to remain vigilant in this regard.

1 month ago 587 views

Islamic Development Bank to Give $1 Billion for Eastern Refinery Modernization

BADC's Scale Vetting Without Grade Demotion Brings Relief to Officers and Employees

4 more die from dengue in 24 hours

Speaker's remark after hearing Gazi Nazrul's name, 'GM is not there'

Major crimes decreased significantly in country: Home Minister

Over four hundred garment factories closed in three years: Commerce Minister

'One-ID' to replace various identity cards including NID

Mirza Abbas in Parliament session, Speaker expresses gratitude

Government's integrated reform plan to revive leather industry

Bangladesh Bank to finance young entrepreneurs up to Tk 20 lakh

Islamic Development Bank wants to stand beside Bangladesh in infrastructure development

Malaysian High Commissioner pays courtesy call on Shafiqur Rahman

Bring a sweeper and Harpic, I will clean: Agriculture Minister to Cumec director

Be prepared before the earthquake arrives: Asadul Habib Dulu

Dates for World Ijtema 2027 announced

India assures to consider Bihar's interests in renewal of Ganga water-sharing treaty

Order to publish newspaper notice for surrender of 30 accused including Hasina

Mahmud Sohel receives 'Greenman Award' in environmental journalism

Afghanistan: Law passed banning protests

Misinformation being spread to destabilize the country, everyone must remain vigilant: Prime Minister

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