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5 Benefits of Eating Raw Garlic on an Empty Stomach That Will Surprise You

5 Benefits of Eating Raw Garlic on an Empty Stomach That Will Surprise You

Garlic not only enhances the taste and aroma of cooking, but it is also well-known for its nutritional value and medicinal properties. For a long time, garlic has been used as a natural antimicrobial ingredient in various cultures. The active compound allicin in it can play a positive role in various bodily functions.

Job opportunity in international organization, salary over lakh

Job opportunity in international organization, salary over lakh

Plan International Bangladesh, an international non-governmental organization, has published a recruitment notice for the position of Technical Expert. Applications have been open since July 5. The last date for application is July 11. Interested candidates have the opportunity to apply online.

Power Division explains excessive electricity bills, takes action against those responsible for clerical errors

Power Division explains excessive electricity bills, takes action against those responsible for clerical errors

Following complaints about excessive electricity bills in June, the Power Division has provided an explanation. The division claims that although some bills were higher due to clerical errors, these have already been corrected and necessary action has been taken against those responsible.

EC directive to suspend emergency NID services, online applications continue

EC directive to suspend emergency NID services, online applications continue

The Election Commission (EC) has brought changes to the emergency service activities for correcting National Identity Cards (NID). According to the new directive, emergency services for most categories of NID corrections conducted at the Election Training Institute will remain suspended until further notice.

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

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.

IAPB chief meets Prime Minister over eye health care

IAPB chief meets Prime Minister over eye health care

Discussion on strengthening cooperation to prevent blindness and reduce visual impairment

Market capitalization increases but stock market shrinks further in GDP ratio

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

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

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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.

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

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.

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

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.

Two proposals from the Welfare Association for implementing the pay scale

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.

Sikandarpur Paschimgaon heated up by terrorist activities of Awami League leaders

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.

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

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.

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

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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.

Tarek Rahman's Gulshan residence under maximum security zone

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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.

Strict warning against drugs and extortionists: Selim Reza Habib

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.