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Inauguration of Trainer Training for Family Card Programme in Dhaka

Professor Dr. A Z M Zahid Hossain, Minister of Social Welfare and Women and Children Affairs, inaugurated the training of trainers for the Family Card programme in Dhaka.

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National

Nationwide three-month dengue prevention campaign from September 12

To prevent dengue, a three-month nationwide 'Dengue Prevention and Cleanliness Campaign-2026' will begin from next September 12. Prime Minister Tareq Rahman will inaugurate the programme at 9:00 am on Saturday from the South Plaza of the National Parliament.

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Law Justice

Former whip ASM Firoze shown arrested in murder and attempted murder cases

The court ordered former Chief Whip of the National Parliament and former lawmaker ASM Firoze to be sent to jail after showing him arrested in two separate cases filed with Jatrabari police station. One of the cases was filed over the murder of Naim Hawladar and the other over an attempt to murder Tareq Tauqid.

12 hours ago 72 views

National

Directive not to write 'His Excellency' or 'Honourable' before titles of President, Prime Minister and ministers

The government has decided not to use 'His Excellency', 'Honourable' or any other honorific before the titles of the President, Prime Minister, Minister, Minister of State and Deputy Minister in official communications, documents and summaries.

12 hours ago 73 views

Politics

Why investigation against me over incident during BNP government, asks Asif

Asif Mahmud Sajeeb Bhuiyan, spokesperson of the National Citizens' Party and former adviser to the interim government, has questioned the Anti-Corruption Commission's investigation against him over an incident that occurred during the BNP government.

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National

Oman will take 10 thousand farmers and fishermen from Bangladesh

Oman has expressed interest in taking 10,000 workers from Bangladesh. Among them, 5,000 are farmers and 5,000 are fishermen, said State Minister for Foreign Affairs Shama Obaed Islam.

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National

Dengue infection may peak in early October: Health Deputy Minister

The Deputy Minister for Health and Family Welfare, M A Muhit, has said dengue infections in the country may reach their peak at the end of this month and the first week of next month. He also said the government is going to launch a three-month public awareness campaign to tackle the situation.

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National

Review meeting chaired by Prime Minister on pollution control

A review meeting on environmental pollution control was held under the chairmanship of Prime Minister Tareq Rahman. The meeting took place at the Bangladesh Secretariat on Wednesday morning.

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National

Decision to Increase Marks for Viva Not Finalized: Public Administration Minister of State

Public Administration Minister of State Md. Abdul Bari has said that no final decision has been made yet regarding increasing the marks for oral examinations in government recruitment for third and fourth class employees.

12 hours ago 64 views

National

Students must stand against injustice and continue studies: LGRD Minister

Local Government, Rural Development and Cooperatives Minister Dr. Abdul Mueen Khan has urged students to always raise their voices against injustice, oppression and tyranny. However, he also stressed that alongside movements and struggles, students must continue their studies and pursuit of knowledge.

12 hours ago 65 views

Dhaka

Strict message from State Minister Sultan Salahuddin Tuku on eliminating drugs and maintaining law and order

State Minister for Fisheries and Livestock Sultan Salahuddin Tuku, who is in charge of overseeing law and order and development activities of Dhaka district, has instructed to take strict measures to eliminate drugs, suppress teenage gangs and control the law and order situation.

13 hours ago 49 views

National

Indian traders write to Bangladesh seeking hilsa for Durga Puja

Ahead of the upcoming Durga Puja, India's Fish Importers Association has written to the Commerce Ministry seeking permission to export hilsa from Bangladesh. The organisation has also sent letters to the Prime Minister's Office and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

13 hours ago 60 views

Law Justice

Running sleeper buses without permission illegal: High Court

The High Court has said that sleeper buses cannot be operated on highways without permission from the Bangladesh Road Transport Authority (BRTA). On Wednesday (September 9), a bench led by Justice K M Hafizul Alam passed the order rejecting an application filed by the bus owners' association.

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National

Two army members killed in accident during shelling from tank

Two soldiers were killed in an accident during shelling from a tank during an exercise at Chattogram's Hathazari Field Firing Range. Another officer was seriously injured in the incident.

13 hours ago 74 views

National

Only eligible persons can participate in local elections: CEC

Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) A.M.M. Nasir Uddin has commented that local elections are not partisan elections. He said, according to law, those who are eligible can participate in local elections.

14 hours ago 99 views

No jail if dues paid and compromise reached: High Court

Law Justice

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No jail if dues paid and compromise reached: High Court

The High Court has observed that in cheque dishonour cases, if the full amount mentioned in the cheque is paid and a compromise is reached between the complainant and the accused, there is no need to uphold the accused's imprisonment.

16 hours ago 116 views

National

To save democracy, the media must also be saved: President

Describing the media as the main strength of democracy, President Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir has called for protecting the media to safeguard democracy. He said the media must play a responsible and objective role for the country's independence, sovereignty and good governance.

1 day ago 150 views

Law Justice

Bidisha released on bail from jail

Bidisha Siddique, former wife of late former president Hussain Muhammad Ershad, who was sentenced to two years in prison in a fraud case, has been released on bail from Kashimpur Women's Central Jail.

1 day ago 154 views

National

Dengue: highest 9 deaths in one day this year, 1,571 hospitalized

Nine more people died from dengue in the country in the last 24 hours. During the same period, 1,571 people were admitted to hospitals.

1 day ago 160 views

National

Where Is ‘Mobile KD’ Milton Kumar Debdas, the ‘Wizard’ of Recovering Stolen Phones?

Milton Kumar Debdas, a sub-inspector of the Dhaka Metropolitan Police, once became widely known for his success in recovering stolen and lost mobile phones. Using technology and investigative skills to trace and recover phones, he earned the nickname ‘Mobile KD’. However, questions have recently resurfaced about where he is now and what he is currently doing.

1 day ago 228 views

National

4 Bangladeshis killed in road accident in Saudi Arabia, Expatriate Welfare Minister mourns

Four Bangladeshi expatriates were killed in a road accident in Saudi Arabia. The accident occurred when a car lost control in the Al-Hawiyah area of the Riyadh–Taif road while heading from Taif to Jeddah.

1 day ago 152 views

National

International Literacy Day Today

Today is 8 September, International Literacy Day. Like other countries of the world, the day is being observed in Bangladesh through various programs.

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Dhaka

DSCC administrator hopes to turn Kamrangirchar into a beautiful city within five years

Dhaka South City Corporation (DSCC) Administrator Bir Muktijoddha Md. Abdus Salam has expressed hope that Kamrangirchar in the capital will be transformed into a beautiful, clean and planned city within the next five years.

1 day ago 127 views

National

Demand to identify several Awami League men over attack on Badhon

The demand has been raised to identify several people involved in Awami League politics over the attack and harassment on actress Azmeri Haque Badhon in Venice, Italy. Among them, the names of Elias Mia and Shibl Mahmud Biplob have come up.

1 day ago 173 views

National

Sheikh Rabiul Alam's courtesy meeting with Indian High Commissioner

Indian High Commissioner to Bangladesh Dinesh Trivedi has paid a courtesy call on Road Transport and Bridges, Railways and Shipping Minister Sheikh Rabiul Alam.

1 day ago 142 views

National

Cooperative Bank must be an instrument for economic emancipation of the poor: Local Government Minister

Local Government, Rural Development and Cooperatives Minister Dr. Abdul Moin Khan has urged that cooperative banks be developed as instruments for the economic emancipation of the country's poor and underprivileged people.

1 day ago 110 views

National

Food Minister's surprise visit to Tejgaon CSD, inspected quality of rice and flour

Food Minister Afroza Khanam made a surprise visit to the Central Food Storage Depot in Tejgaon in the capital. Around 10am on Tuesday, she visited and reviewed on the spot the quality of stored rice and flour, stock position, and distribution activities.

1 day ago 136 views

National

WHO congratulates Bangladesh on success in reducing maternal mortality and eliminating tetanus

The World Health Organization has congratulated Bangladesh for reaching the targeted reduction in maternal mortality before the 2030 deadline set under the Sustainable Development Goals.

1 day ago 134 views

National

Build new Bangladesh by staying united under Tareq Rahman's leadership: Water Resources Minister

Water Resources Minister Md. Shahiduddin Chowdhury Annie has called for building a new Bangladesh by remaining united under the leadership of Tareq Rahman.

1 day ago 112 views

Bangladesh

Government's 13-point steps to prevent time and cost overruns in development projects

Inauguration of Trainer Training for Family Card Programme in Dhaka

Nationwide three-month dengue prevention campaign from September 12

Former whip ASM Firoze shown arrested in murder and attempted murder cases

Directive not to write 'His Excellency' or 'Honourable' before titles of President, Prime Minister and ministers

Why investigation against me over incident during BNP government, asks Asif

Oman will take 10 thousand farmers and fishermen from Bangladesh

Dengue infection may peak in early October: Health Deputy Minister

Review meeting chaired by Prime Minister on pollution control

Decision to Increase Marks for Viva Not Finalized: Public Administration Minister of State

Students must stand against injustice and continue studies: LGRD Minister

Strict message from State Minister Sultan Salahuddin Tuku on eliminating drugs and maintaining law and order

Indian traders write to Bangladesh seeking hilsa for Durga Puja

Running sleeper buses without permission illegal: High Court

Two army members killed in accident during shelling from tank

Only eligible persons can participate in local elections: CEC

No jail if dues paid and compromise reached: High Court

To save democracy, the media must also be saved: President

Bidisha released on bail from jail

Dengue: highest 9 deaths in one day this year, 1,571 hospitalized

Where Is ‘Mobile KD’ Milton Kumar Debdas, the ‘Wizard’ of Recovering Stolen Phones?

4 Bangladeshis killed in road accident in Saudi Arabia, Expatriate Welfare Minister mourns

International Literacy Day Today

DSCC administrator hopes to turn Kamrangirchar into a beautiful city within five years

Demand to identify several Awami League men over attack on Badhon

Sheikh Rabiul Alam's courtesy meeting with Indian High Commissioner

Cooperative Bank must be an instrument for economic emancipation of the poor: Local Government Minister

Food Minister's surprise visit to Tejgaon CSD, inspected quality of rice and flour

WHO congratulates Bangladesh on success in reducing maternal mortality and eliminating tetanus

Build new Bangladesh by staying united under Tareq Rahman's leadership: Water Resources Minister

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