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It is not possible to establish a democratic state bypassing the July Charter: Ali Riaz

Former Co-Chairman of the National Consensus Commission Dr. Ali Riaz has remarked that slow implementation of the July National Charter and the ruling party's reluctance are standing as obstacles to establishing a democratic state.

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Politics

Khaliduzzaman did not take to the streets for even 16 seconds in 16 years: Rashed Khan

Prime Minister's political assistant Md. Rashed Khan has criticized the role of Jamaat-e-Islami leader Dr. SM Khaliduzzaman in the Dhaka-17 constituency. In a Facebook post at 7:57 pm on Friday (October 16), he alleged that Khaliduzzaman was not seen in street protests during the Awami League government's 16 years in power.

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Politics

Power Has Passed from One Looter to Another: Jamaat Amir

Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami Amir and Leader of the Opposition in the National Parliament Dr. Shafiqur Rahman, alleging that corruption, irregularities and discrimination have increased in the country, said, 'It seems power has been transferred from one looter to another.'

1 week ago 435 views

Country

Fire at resort in Cox's Bazar, bodies of 7 recovered

Seven bodies have been recovered after a devastating fire at TupTup Resort in Inani, Ukhiya, Cox's Bazar. There are fears that at least five more people may be missing.

1 week ago 413 views

National

Citizens must also take responsibility alongside the government to prevent dengue: PM

Prime Minister Tareque Rahman has called on citizens to play a responsible role in addition to the government's initiatives to prevent dengue. In particular, he urged students and young people to take responsibility for keeping residential buildings, educational institutions and the surrounding environment clean.

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Country

All citizens have equal rights: Minister Mohammad Amin Ur Rashid

Fisheries and Livestock and Agriculture Minister Mohammad Amin Ur Rashid has remarked that all citizens of Bangladesh, regardless of religious identity, have equal rights and dignity. He said there is no scope to view anyone differently on the basis of religion or to make any community suffer from an inferiority complex.

1 week ago 533 views

National

Detained with mobile phone at exam centre, candidate gets one month imprisonment

A mobile court has sentenced a candidate named Reshma Akter (25) to one month of simple imprisonment for adopting unfair means in the recruitment examination for Assistant Youth Development Officer of the Department of Youth Development.

1 week ago 539 views

National

Another 5 die with measles symptoms in 24 hours, 1,210 infected

In the country, five more people died with measles symptoms in the last 24 hours. In the same period, 1,210 people were identified as suspected and confirmed measles cases. This information was provided in the regular report of the Directorate General of Health Services on Friday (October 16).

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National

Four more die of dengue, 1,181 hospitalized

The dengue outbreak continues in the country. In the last 24 hours, four more people died after being infected with this Aedes mosquito-borne disease. With this, the number of deaths from dengue this year has risen to 335.

1 week ago 632 views

National

Author and activist Pinaki Bhattacharya earns PhD degree

Author and activist Pinaki Bhattacharya has obtained a doctorate degree. His dissertation on China’s economic structure, the role of the state, and the development of capitalism is titled ‘Sovereign Accumulation: How China Sustains Capitalism Without a Bourgeoisie’. The research, conducted over four and a half years, analyzes how capitalism survives in China without the role of a conventional bourgeois class.

1 week ago 542 views

National

Dr. Muhammad Yunus receives ‘Hillary Clinton Award’

Nobel Peace laureate and founder of Grameen Bank Dr. Muhammad Yunus has received the prestigious ‘Hillary Rodham Clinton Award’. At a ceremony held at Georgetown University in Washington, DC, on Thursday local US time, former US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton handed him the award.

1 week ago 832 views

Technology

IMF Calls for Effective Policies to Address Risks of Artificial Intelligence

Artificial intelligence (AI) has the potential to boost productivity, improve business efficiency and create new investment opportunities in the global economy. However, its full benefits will take time to materialise. Effective policies are also needed to address technological risks, market concentration, cybersecurity threats and financial stability concerns, discussions at an IMF-World Bank event highlighted.

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Agriculture

Government working to ensure fair prices for farmers' produce

Agriculture Minister Mohammad Amin Ur Rashid has said the government is working to strengthen the country's economy by ensuring fair prices for farmers' produce. At the same time, he called upon researchers and scientists to play a leading role in producing toxin-free, safe and international-standard agricultural products.

1 week ago 627 views

Economy

All development partners support Bangladesh's development programme: Finance Minister

Finance Minister Amir Khosru Mahmud Chowdhury has said that all multilateral development partner organisations have committed support to implementing the Bangladesh government's development programme. He said various development partners, including the World Bank, the International Monetary Fund (IMF), and the Asian Development Bank (ADB), are working closely with Bangladesh.

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Dhaka

No financial problem in bringing dengue vaccine: DSCC administrator

Bir Muktijoddha Md. Abdus Salam, administrator of Dhaka South City Corporation (DSCC), has said there will be no financial problem in bringing a vaccine to prevent dengue. He said the government is giving the highest priority to dengue prevention and treatment, and initiatives will be taken soon to bring the vaccine.

1 week ago 762 views

Country

10,000 volunteers deployed in Panchagarh to maintain harmony

State Minister for Water Resources Farhad Hossain Azad said nearly 10,000 volunteers have been deployed in Panchagarh alongside law enforcement agencies to ensure the smooth and safe celebration of Durga Puja.

1 week ago 558 views

World

Congress wants to change power like in Bangladesh: Rajnath Singh

India's opposition party Congress is trying to bring about a change of power through violence like in Bangladesh—such allegations have been made by the country's Defence Minister Rajnath Singh. He claimed that under the guise of raising objections over the Election Commission and voter list revision, the party wants to weaken democratic institutions and oust the government.

1 week ago 607 views

Country

Chittagong Hill Tracts Affairs Minister inaugurates repair work of Bandarban Sadar Hospital road

Repair work on the road adjacent to Bandarban Sadar Hospital has begun to ease long-standing public suffering. On Friday (October 16) morning, Chittagong Hill Tracts Affairs Minister Saching Pru Jery inspected the road and inaugurated the repair work.

1 week ago 470 views

Economy

IMF Raises Concerns Over Youth Employment, Graduate Unemployment and Demographic Imbalances

The growing impact of artificial intelligence (AI) on Asia’s labour markets is creating new challenges for youth employment, graduate unemployment and demographic changes. While demand for workers with AI-related skills is rising, recruitment demand is declining in occupations more exposed to the technology, according to the International Monetary Fund (IMF).

1 week ago 722 views

Economy

World Bank President Calls for Private Investment and Technology to Tackle Jobs Crisis

Around 1.2 billion young people in developing and emerging economies are expected to reach working age over the next 10 to 15 years. However, under current trends, only 400 million jobs are likely to be created, potentially leaving a shortfall of 800 million jobs. To address this challenge, World Bank Group President Ajay Banga has called for greater private investment, wider use of technology and reforms in development financing.

1 week ago 639 views

It is not possible to establish a democratic state bypassing the July Charter: Ali Riaz

Khaliduzzaman did not take to the streets for even 16 seconds in 16 years: Rashed Khan

Power Has Passed from One Looter to Another: Jamaat Amir

Fire at resort in Cox's Bazar, bodies of 7 recovered

Citizens must also take responsibility alongside the government to prevent dengue: PM

All citizens have equal rights: Minister Mohammad Amin Ur Rashid

Detained with mobile phone at exam centre, candidate gets one month imprisonment

Another 5 die with measles symptoms in 24 hours, 1,210 infected

Four more die of dengue, 1,181 hospitalized

Author and activist Pinaki Bhattacharya earns PhD degree

Dr. Muhammad Yunus receives ‘Hillary Clinton Award’

IMF Calls for Effective Policies to Address Risks of Artificial Intelligence

Government working to ensure fair prices for farmers' produce

All development partners support Bangladesh's development programme: Finance Minister

No financial problem in bringing dengue vaccine: DSCC administrator

10,000 volunteers deployed in Panchagarh to maintain harmony

Congress wants to change power like in Bangladesh: Rajnath Singh

Chittagong Hill Tracts Affairs Minister inaugurates repair work of Bandarban Sadar Hospital road

IMF Raises Concerns Over Youth Employment, Graduate Unemployment and Demographic Imbalances

World Bank President Calls for Private Investment and Technology to Tackle Jobs Crisis

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