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Persons with disabilities are part of the state; standing beside them is a responsibility: Social Welfare Minister National

Persons with disabilities are part of the state; standing beside them is a responsibility: Social Welfare Minister

Minister of Social Welfare and Women and Children Affairs Professor Dr. A Z M Zahid Hossain said that the community of persons with disabilities is an inseparable part of the state and that it is the responsibility of the state to stand beside these marginalized people of society. He said this while speaking as the chief guest at a discussion meeting and award-giving ceremony organized on the occasion of 'World White Cane Safety Day-2026' at the National Disabled Development Foundation premises in Mirpur 14 of the capital on Thursday. At the event, he distributed cheques of special grants among 110 visually impaired students with special needs.

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Prime Minister urges all to come forward to protect environment and future generation National

Prime Minister urges all to come forward to protect environment and future generation

Prime Minister Tarique Rahman has called upon government officials to be proactive beyond their assigned duties and urged countrymen to come forward to protect the environment and build a livable Bangladesh for future generations. He said this at a meeting on reviewing the progress and implementation of activities held in the conference room of the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change on Thursday.

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Culture Minister calls for building new generation in Nazrul’s spirit of equality and humanity National

Culture Minister calls for building new generation in Nazrul’s spirit of equality and humanity

Minister of Culture Nitai Roy Chowdhury has called for spreading the spirit of humanity, equality, non-communalism, and patriotism of Kazi Nazrul Islam among the new generation. He said that Nazrul’s literature and philosophy will inspire the young generation to stand up against injustice, discrimination, and communalism and to build a humane and harmonious society. He said these while speaking as chief guest at a seminar and award-giving ceremony organized by the Mohammadpur Upazila administration in Magura on Thursday morning on the occasion of 'Nazrul Year'.

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Jamaat's 6-point demand to investigate allegations of corruption and irregularities in fertilizer dealer appointments Politics

Jamaat's 6-point demand to investigate allegations of corruption and irregularities in fertilizer dealer appointments

Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami has demanded an immediate investigation into allegations of irregularities, corruption and nepotism in fertilizer dealer appointments across the country, as well as the nationwide fertilizer crisis. The demand was made on behalf of the party at an emergency press briefing held at the party's central office in Magbazar, the capital, on Thursday (October 15) morning.

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Shipping Minister urges coordinated efforts to harness maritime sector potential National

Shipping Minister urges coordinated efforts to harness maritime sector potential

Minister of Shipping, Railways, and Road Transport and Bridges Sheikh Rabiul Alam MP has emphasized modern technology, international cooperation, and developing skilled manpower to harness the huge potential of Bangladesh's shipping and maritime sector. He made the call while speaking as chief guest at the opening ceremony of the '8th BIMOX 2026' exhibition at the International Convention City Bashundhara (ICCB) in Kuril, Dhaka, on Thursday (October 15).

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IMF stresses financial reforms alongside tight monetary policy to control inflation Economy

IMF stresses financial reforms alongside tight monetary policy to control inflation

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has advised Bangladesh to continue a tight monetary policy to control inflation. However, the institution warned that inflation cannot be reduced and economic stability restored by tight monetary policy alone. For this, strengthening the capacity of the financial sector, increasing revenue collection, and effective reforms in overall economic management are urgent.

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No heavy metals in soybean oil, all oil in market is pure: Industries Minister National

No heavy metals in soybean oil, all oil in market is pure: Industries Minister

Industries, Commerce, Textiles and Jute Minister Khandaker Abdul Muktadir has claimed that there are no heavy metals in fortified soybean oil sold in the country's market and all oil is pure. He said this on Wednesday (October 14) at a discussion meeting organized by the Bangladesh Standards and Testing Institution (BSTI) at the Officers' Club in the capital on the occasion of World Standards Day.

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Public Administration Adviser Meets Pakistani High Commissioner: Discussions on Cooperation in Trade and Healthcare National

Public Administration Adviser Meets Pakistani High Commissioner: Discussions on Cooperation in Trade and Healthcare

Pakistan's High Commissioner to Bangladesh, Imran Haider, paid a courtesy call on the Prime Minister's Public Administration Adviser, Md. Ismail Jabiullah. The meeting was held on Wednesday (October 14) at the Adviser's office at the Secretariat. During the meeting, discussions were held on strengthening relations between the two countries, expanding trade, sports goods manufacturing, healthcare, and new possibilities for mutual cooperation in the training sector.

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Local Government Minister meets Nepal's Ambassador: Emphasis on SAARC revitalization and trade expansion National

Local Government Minister meets Nepal's Ambassador: Emphasis on SAARC revitalization and trade expansion

Nepal's Ambassador Ghanshyam Bhandari paid a courtesy call on Minister of Local Government, Rural Development and Cooperatives Dr. Abdul Moyeen Khan. The meeting was held on Wednesday (October 14) at the Minister's office in the Secretariat. They discussed the revitalization of SAARC, regional cooperation, and strengthening relations between the two countries in various sectors, including trade and education.

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