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Rural development is the government's priority, modern facilities will be provided to every village: Mirza Fakhrul

Referring to rural development as one of the government's main priorities, Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir said the government is implementing various programs to fulfill election promises, modernize rural development, agriculture, and the local government system.

3 months ago 464 views

National

IAPB chief meets Prime Minister over eye health care

Discussion on strengthening cooperation to prevent blindness and reduce visual impairment

3 months ago 537 views

Stock Market

Market capitalization increases but stock market shrinks further in GDP ratio

IPO has been suspended for two years, market size relative to economy has dropped to 11.42 percent

3 months ago 771 views

Banking Insurance

Islamic Bank customers announce new programs demanding full board formation, grand rally on July 18

The Islamic Bank Conscious Customers Forum has announced new programs demanding the formation of a full board of directors and the return of Islamic Bank's ownership to its real owners. If the demands are not met, the organization has also declared a national grand rally in Dhaka on July 18.

3 months ago 757 views

National

Crown Prince invites Prime Minister to visit Saudi Arabia, also interested in visiting Bangladesh

Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman has officially invited Prime Minister Tarique Rahman to visit the kingdom. He has also expressed interest in visiting Bangladesh at a mutually convenient time.

3 months ago 573 views

National

Saudi Ambassador pays courtesy call on Prime Minister, hands over Crown Prince's letter

Saudi Ambassador to Dhaka Dr. Abdullah Jafar H. bin Abia paid a courtesy call on Prime Minister Tarique Rahman. During the meeting, he handed over a letter from Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman Al Saud to the Prime Minister.

3 months ago 474 views

Economy

Two proposals from the Welfare Association for implementing the pay scale

The Bangladesh Government Officials and Employees Welfare Association has demanded the implementation of 100% basic pay in one step for the 9th National Pay Scale. Alongside, the organization has also proposed two options for gradually advancing in the implementation of allowances.

3 months ago 610 views

Country

Sikandarpur Paschimgaon heated up by terrorist activities of Awami League leaders

Tensions have flared up again in Sikandarpur Paschimgaon village of Osmaninagar upazila in Sylhet, centered on a long-standing dispute over dominance. Locals allege that recent attacks, vandalism, looting, illegal arms drills, and gunfire have spread fear in the area.

3 months ago 412 views

Education

Preparation for book distribution before the new year, Prime Minister's directive

The government wants to hand over new textbooks to students after the final exams in December this year. To this end, Prime Minister Tarique Rahman has instructed to complete all preparations by November.

3 months ago 511 views

Rescue operations still ongoing in rubble, 3,342 dead in Venezuela

World

Devastating earthquake in Venezuela •

Rescue operations still ongoing in rubble, 3,342 dead in Venezuela

In the South American country of Venezuela, the death toll from the powerful twin earthquakes that struck on June 24 has risen to 3,342. At least 16,700 people have been injured in the incident, and thousands remain missing.

3 months ago 599 views

National

Tarek Rahman's Gulshan residence under maximum security zone

The government has declared the residence of Prime Minister Tarek Rahman at 196 Gulshan in the capital as a special class Key Point Installation (KPI). As a result, the residence has come under the highest state security measures.

3 months ago 765 views

Country

Landslides in four Rohingya camps in Ukhia due to continuous rain, 8 killed

At least eight people, including women and children, have been killed in four separate landslides in Rohingya refugee camps in Ukhia, Cox's Bazar. Several others were injured in the incidents. The injured have been rescued and admitted to hospital.

3 months ago 464 views

Country

7 arrested with foreign pistol and bullets in DB operation in Ishwardi

In Ishwardi, Pabna, seven people have been arrested with a foreign pistol, a magazine, and five rounds of fresh bullets in an operation by the District Detective Branch (DB) of police.

3 months ago 822 views

Country

Allegations of drug dealers' patronage against BNP leader in Chatmohar; mass signature in protest

In Chatmohar Upazila of Pabna, local residents have conducted a mass signature program against former joint convener of Upazila BNP, VP Selim Reza, accusing him of patronizing drug dealers. The program was organized on Saturday (July 4) night at the Charpara Bottola area of the upazila to protest the allegations and highlight an anti-drug stance.

3 months ago 485 views

National

Normal delivery labor room mandatory, hospitals to be closed if not followed

Health and Family Welfare Minister Sardar Md. Sakhawat Hossain has directed all private clinics and hospitals in the country to mandatorily set up labor rooms (delivery rooms) for normal deliveries. He also said that hiring trained midwives for normal delivery services will be made mandatory.

3 months ago 712 views

Country

Strict warning against drugs and extortionists: Selim Reza Habib

AKM Selim Reza Habib, Member of Parliament for Pabna-2 constituency, has announced a tough stance against drugs, terrorism, extortion and illegal occupation. He said there will be no place for drug users, drug sellers, terrorists, extortionists and land grabbers in his constituency. To curb these crimes, complaint boxes and a hotline will be launched, and legal action will be taken based on complaints.

3 months ago 557 views

Law Justice

Case petition against Dr. Yunus, former health adviser, and 4 others

A petition has been filed to file a case against Chief Adviser Dr. Muhammad Yunus, former Health Adviser Nurjahan Begum, Chief Adviser's Press Secretary Shafiqul Alam, and former Director General of Health Services Dr. Md. Abu Jafar on charges of negligence of duty in the measles outbreak and child deaths.

3 months ago 680 views

Law Justice

Hearing concludes in case of Matiur, known for 'goat scandal'

The hearing on framing charges against former National Board of Revenue (NBR) official Matiur Rahman, known for the 'goat scandal', has concluded. He is accused of acquiring assets worth approximately Tk 5.5 crore beyond his known income. The court will deliver its order on July 21.

3 months ago 776 views

World

How Muslims came to Cape Verde

The number of Muslims in the Atlantic island nation of Cape Verde is very small. According to the 2021 national census, out of a population of about 505,000, the number of Muslims is approximately 4,900, which is about 1 percent of the total population.

3 months ago 1,482 views

Country

Direct Sylhet-Manchester flight resumes after long hiatus

After a long suspension, the direct Sylhet-Manchester flight has resumed. On Sunday (July 5) at 11:50 AM, Biman Bangladesh Airlines flight BG-208 landed at Sylhet MAG Osmani International Airport with 268 passengers. Among them, 227 disembarked in Sylhet, and the remaining 41 went to Dhaka.

3 months ago 909 views

Rural development is the government's priority, modern facilities will be provided to every village: Mirza Fakhrul

IAPB chief meets Prime Minister over eye health care

Market capitalization increases but stock market shrinks further in GDP ratio

Islamic Bank customers announce new programs demanding full board formation, grand rally on July 18

Crown Prince invites Prime Minister to visit Saudi Arabia, also interested in visiting Bangladesh

Saudi Ambassador pays courtesy call on Prime Minister, hands over Crown Prince's letter

Two proposals from the Welfare Association for implementing the pay scale

Sikandarpur Paschimgaon heated up by terrorist activities of Awami League leaders

Preparation for book distribution before the new year, Prime Minister's directive

Rescue operations still ongoing in rubble, 3,342 dead in Venezuela

Tarek Rahman's Gulshan residence under maximum security zone

Landslides in four Rohingya camps in Ukhia due to continuous rain, 8 killed

7 arrested with foreign pistol and bullets in DB operation in Ishwardi

Allegations of drug dealers' patronage against BNP leader in Chatmohar; mass signature in protest

Normal delivery labor room mandatory, hospitals to be closed if not followed

Strict warning against drugs and extortionists: Selim Reza Habib

Case petition against Dr. Yunus, former health adviser, and 4 others

Hearing concludes in case of Matiur, known for 'goat scandal'

How Muslims came to Cape Verde

Direct Sylhet-Manchester flight resumes after long hiatus

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