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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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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Crime

1 arrested with 30 yaba pills in Mathbaria

A man named Bijon Kumar Chowdhury (40) was arrested with 30 yaba tablets during a special police operation in Mathbaria, Pirojpur.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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BNP leader Adam Ali, main accused in Toma murder case, shot dead in Atgharia

Gunmen shot dead Adam Ali (60), president of ward no. 1 BNP of Ekdanta union and main accused in the murder case of teenage Toma Khatun, in Atgharia, Pabna.

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Economy

Commerce minister meets US ambassador to boost trade and investment

Commerce Minister Khondaker Abdul Mutadir and US Ambassador to Dhaka Brent T. Christensen discussed increasing US investment in Bangladesh, ensuring transparency in large infrastructure projects, and making the trade environment easier.

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Ensure benefits of road safety spending: Sheikh Rabiul Alam

Road Transport and Bridges, Rail and Shipping Minister Sheikh Rabiul Alam has urged evaluating how much benefit is being derived from projects taken up with huge expenditure on road safety.

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Economy

Company law will be updated with businessmen's opinions: Commerce Minister

Commerce Minister Khondaker Abdul Muktadir has said that the Company Act, 1994 will be amended based on the opinions of businessmen and entrepreneurs in order to make the business environment easier, more transparent and investment-friendly.

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Bangladesh-India decide to increase cooperation in preserving Sundarbans and biodiversity

Bangladesh and India have agreed to increase cooperation in preserving the Sundarbans and biodiversity, tackling climate change, and resolving transboundary environmental issues.

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New generation must turn to books to build knowledge-based Bangladesh: Food Minister

Food Minister Afroza Khanam has urged the new generation to develop the habit of reading books to build a knowledge-based and humane Bangladesh.

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Emphasis on enhancing mutual communication to strengthen Bangladesh-India relations

Md. Ismail Zabihullah, Adviser to the Prime Minister on Public Administration, and Indian High Commissioner to Bangladesh Dinesh Trivedi discussed increasing mutual communication between Bangladesh and India and advancing bilateral relations.

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NDF wants deferral of Mitford's new deputy director appointment

The National Doctors' Forum (NDF) has demanded a stay on the appointment of Dr. Shahria Shayla Jahan as deputy director of Sir Salimullah Medical College and Mitford Hospital in the capital. It also demanded that the current deputy director, Dr. Muhammad Habibur Rahman, be reinstated.

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Saifur Rahman's death: accident or conspiracy—needs to be examined: Rizvi

Ruhul Kabir Rizvi, acting secretary general of BNP and political adviser to the Prime Minister, has said it is necessary to examine whether the death of former finance minister M. Saifur Rahman was merely a road accident or there was any national or international conspiracy behind it.

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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

1 arrested with 30 yaba pills in Mathbaria

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

BNP leader Adam Ali, main accused in Toma murder case, shot dead in Atgharia

Commerce minister meets US ambassador to boost trade and investment

Ensure benefits of road safety spending: Sheikh Rabiul Alam

Company law will be updated with businessmen's opinions: Commerce Minister

Bangladesh-India decide to increase cooperation in preserving Sundarbans and biodiversity

New generation must turn to books to build knowledge-based Bangladesh: Food Minister

Emphasis on enhancing mutual communication to strengthen Bangladesh-India relations

NDF wants deferral of Mitford's new deputy director appointment

Saifur Rahman's death: accident or conspiracy—needs to be examined: Rizvi

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