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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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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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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.

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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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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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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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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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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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.

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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.

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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

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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

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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

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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

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State minister mourns death of Fisheries, Livestock and Agriculture Minister's mother

State Minister for Fisheries and Livestock Sultan Salahuddin Tuku has expressed deep shock and grief at the death of Amena Begum, mother of Fisheries, Livestock and Agriculture Minister Mohammad Amin ur Rashid.

1 day ago 135 views

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Bangladesh seeks Australian cooperation in developing local government system

Bangladesh wants to strengthen cooperation with Australia to further strengthen the local government system, improve people's quality of life and consolidate the democratic process.

1 day ago 147 views

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Mother of Mohammad Amin Ur Rashid, Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries and Livestock, passes away

Amina Begum (103), the affectionate mother of Mohammad Amin Ur Rashid, Minister of the Ministry of Agriculture and the Ministry of Fisheries and Livestock, has passed away. She breathed her last on Tuesday (8 September) at noon while undergoing treatment for old-age complications at her residence in Dhaka.

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No one will be spared over attack on Bandhan: Zahed Ur Rahman

Prime Minister's Adviser on Policy and Strategy Zahed Ur Rahman has said no one will be spared in the attack on actress Azmeri Haque Bandhan in Italy. He also said the Italian government has been contacted and legal action is being taken over the incident.

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Bangladesh to lead UN General Assembly after four decades

After nearly four decades, Bangladesh is again set to assume the presidency of the UN General Assembly. Foreign Minister Dr. Khalilur Rahman will take on the presidency of one of the world's most important multilateral forums for one year.

1 day ago 181 views

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11,500 doctor posts vacant in government hospitals

As many as 11,495 posts of doctors are vacant in government hospitals and health service institutions across the country. Health and Family Welfare Minister Sardar Md. Sakhawat Hossain said initiatives have been taken to reduce the manpower crisis in public healthcare by filling these posts quickly.

2 days ago 243 views

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Priority must be given to poor and marginalized people in urban planning: LGRD Minister

Local Government, Rural Development and Cooperatives Minister Dr. Abdul Moeen Khan has urged that the needs of poor and marginalized communities be given the utmost importance in urban planning and development activities.

2 days ago 219 views

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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

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

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

Indian traders write to Bangladesh seeking hilsa for Durga Puja

Two army members killed in accident during shelling from tank

Only eligible persons can participate in local elections: CEC

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

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

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

State minister mourns death of Fisheries, Livestock and Agriculture Minister's mother

Bangladesh seeks Australian cooperation in developing local government system

Mother of Mohammad Amin Ur Rashid, Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries and Livestock, passes away

No one will be spared over attack on Bandhan: Zahed Ur Rahman

Bangladesh to lead UN General Assembly after four decades

11,500 doctor posts vacant in government hospitals

Priority must be given to poor and marginalized people in urban planning: LGRD Minister

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