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Not Delhi or Pindi, Bangladesh first: Prime Minister

‘Not Delhi, not Pindi, not any other country, Bangladesh first’—with these words, Prime Minister Tarique Rahman called on the patriotic democratic people to remain united. He said that if the historically conscious present generation remains inspired and united by the spirit of 7 November, Bangladesh will not lose its way again.

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National

7 November: A Turning Point in Bangladesh's Political History

With the dream of building a new country, the people of Bangladesh plunged into the 1971 Liberation War. But immediately after independence, one-party BAKSAL rule tightened its grip on the country; thousands faced death in famine, accompanied by the terror and torture of the Rakkhi Bahini. Economic activities almost came to a standstill, compounded by JASAD's violent politics. In such a critical period, through the sequence of various events in 1975, 7 November came to the fore.

6 days ago 445 views

Politics

BNP announces 7-day program on National Revolution and Solidarity Day

The Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) has announced a seven-day program marking National Revolution and Solidarity Day.

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National

Labour Minister Ariful Haque Choudhury hospitalised after falling ill

Ariful Haque Choudhury, Minister of Expatriates' Welfare and Overseas Employment and Labour and Employment, fell ill while visiting Bholaganj land port in Companiganj, Sylhet. He was later admitted to a private hospital in Sylhet city.

1 week ago 540 views

National

Four die in a day with measles symptoms

Four more people died with measles symptoms in the country in the last 24 hours. At the same time, 1,314 people were infected with suspected and confirmed measles.

1 week ago 556 views

Education

At DU, even a Tk 1 fine requires a visit to the bank

At Dhaka University’s (DU) Central Library and Science Library, students have to pay fines if they return books late. However, even when the fine is only Tk 1, they have to go to a bank to pay it; the money must be deposited there following a prescribed process.

1 week ago 552 views

Politics

BNP has undertaken a project to rehabilitate Awami League: Nahid

BNP has taken a project to rehabilitate Awami League, remarked NCP Convener and Opposition Chief Whip Nahid Islam.

1 week ago 495 views

Politics

‘Fishing in muddy waters’ in movement will not succeed: Rizvi

BNP Acting Secretary General Ruhul Kabir Rizvi has said that the objective of ‘fishing in muddy waters’ in the movement through incitement will not succeed. He also remarked that it is proven that secret elements are renewing ties with fascism as the opposition party has supported the workers’ movement.

1 week ago 486 views

Dhaka

Politicians involved in drug trafficking have no right to do politics: Ishraque

Ishraque Hossain, Member of Parliament for Dhaka-6, said politicians involved in drug trafficking have no right to engage in politics. He also claimed that there is political patronage in the expansion and transportation of drug trafficking and that some members of law enforcement agencies are involved.

1 week ago 498 views

National

No extra money can be taken at land offices: State Minister Amit

State Minister for Power, Energy and Mineral Resources Aninda Islam Amit has warned that no irregularities or collection of extra money in government services will be tolerated. He said not a single taka beyond the government-fixed fee can be taken at land offices; people must be freed from harassment and quality service ensured.

1 week ago 509 views

National

Hefazat-e-Islam continued protests during fascist rule: Home Minister

Home Minister Salahuddin Ahmed said that in the anti-fascist movement, Hefazat-e-Islam Bangladesh, despite being a non-political organization, continued protesting in favor of religion, in favor of the country, and against the fascist government. The movement was led by Hefazat Amir Allama Shah Mohammad Mahibullah Babunagari and other Islamic scholars.

1 week ago 420 views

National

Indian High Commission simplifies visa application process

To further simplify the Indian visa application process in Bangladesh, the Indian High Commission in Dhaka has simplified the structure of the visa undertaking form. As a result, applicants will be able to easily complete the required documents themselves and dependence on agents will decrease.

1 week ago 502 views

Politics

Opposition leader calls for observing November 7 as ‘National Revolution and Solidarity Day’

Dr. Shafiqur Rahman, Amir of Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami and Leader of the Opposition in the National Parliament, has called for observing November 7 as ‘National Revolution and Solidarity Day’ with due dignity.

1 week ago 455 views

Banking Insurance

Islami Bank to raise authorised capital to Tk 10,000 crore

The bank's board of directors has decided to increase Islami Bank's authorised capital from Tk 2,000 crore to Tk 10,000 crore. The decision, taken at a meeting on November 4, was notified to shareholders through the stock exchange on Thursday (November 6).

1 week ago 527 views

National

BNP leader Chowdhury Khaled Ibn Yousuf passes away

Chowdhury Khaled Ibn Yousuf, uncle of Chowdhury Nayab Yousuf, MP for Faridpur-3 constituency, and a BNP leader, passed away (Inna lillahi wa inna ilayhi raji'un).

1 week ago 514 views

National

Government is working to ensure free primary healthcare for all: Minister of Social Welfare

Minister of Women and Children Affairs and Social Welfare Professor Dr. A Z M Zahid Hossain said the government is working to ensure free primary healthcare for all. The government is taking practical steps so that general patients receive quality and modern medical services at divisional and regional levels.

1 week ago 416 views

World

Sharp fall in gold prices in global market

Gold prices have fallen sharply in the global market. Rising fuel oil prices have created fresh concerns about inflation; this has had a negative impact on the gold market amid fears that the Federal Reserve may keep interest rates high for an extended period.

1 week ago 693 views

World

Protests across France, 448 arrested

Large-scale protests and strikes have taken place across France demanding higher pay and a lower cost of living. On Thursday (November 5), hundreds of thousands of people took to the streets in various cities across the country.

1 week ago 578 views

National

List of 51 approved medical centers published for health examination of Malaysia-bound workers

The Foreign Workers Centralized Management System (FWCMS) has published a list of 51 approved medical centers for health examinations of Bangladeshi workers intending to go to Malaysia for employment. Malaysia-bound workers must complete the mandatory health examination at the centers on this list.

1 week ago 832 views

Economy

Government plans to set up 3 new fertilizer factories

The government has planned to set up three new fertilizer factories to increase fertilizer production in the country. These include initiatives to set up factories with production capacity of 1,700 metric tons of urea per day in Bhola, 400,000 metric tons of TSP per year in Chattogram, and 24,000 metric tons of urea formaldehyde-85 (UF-85) per year in Palash, Narsingdi.

1 week ago 708 views

Not Delhi or Pindi, Bangladesh first: Prime Minister

7 November: A Turning Point in Bangladesh's Political History

BNP announces 7-day program on National Revolution and Solidarity Day

Labour Minister Ariful Haque Choudhury hospitalised after falling ill

Four die in a day with measles symptoms

At DU, even a Tk 1 fine requires a visit to the bank

BNP has undertaken a project to rehabilitate Awami League: Nahid

‘Fishing in muddy waters’ in movement will not succeed: Rizvi

Politicians involved in drug trafficking have no right to do politics: Ishraque

No extra money can be taken at land offices: State Minister Amit

Hefazat-e-Islam continued protests during fascist rule: Home Minister

Indian High Commission simplifies visa application process

Opposition leader calls for observing November 7 as ‘National Revolution and Solidarity Day’

Islami Bank to raise authorised capital to Tk 10,000 crore

BNP leader Chowdhury Khaled Ibn Yousuf passes away

Government is working to ensure free primary healthcare for all: Minister of Social Welfare

Sharp fall in gold prices in global market

Protests across France, 448 arrested

List of 51 approved medical centers published for health examination of Malaysia-bound workers

Government plans to set up 3 new fertilizer factories

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