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Six children die in a day with measles symptoms

In the country, six more children died with measles symptoms in the last 24 hours. With this, 100 people have died of confirmed measles and 936 children have died with measles symptoms in the current year. Altogether, the number of deaths from measles and its symptoms stands at 1,036.

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Education

Current DU administration is surpassing even Awami-era policy: DUCSU GS

Dhaka University Central Students' Union (DUCSU) General Secretary SM Farhad has said that the Dhaka University administration is surpassing even the 15-year university management policy of the Awami League era.

1 week ago 356 views

Politics

Jamaat condemns cancellation of Channel One journalist's accreditation card

Jamaat-e-Islami Assistant Secretary General Ehsanul Mahbub Jubayer has expressed deep concern and condemnation over the cancellation of the accreditation card of a Channel One journalist.

1 week ago 441 views

National

LGRD Minister expects joint initiative with UNDP to strengthen local government

Minister of Local Government, Rural Development and Cooperatives Dr. Abdul Moin Khan has expressed the expectation of working in coordination with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) to make the country's local government institutions more capable and effective.

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Politics

Swiss Ambassador meets with Jamaat leaders

Switzerland's Ambassador Reto Renggli exchanged views with leaders of Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami on various issues, including the existing political and democratic situation in Bangladesh, parliamentary democracy, and good governance.

1 week ago 409 views

Country

Government giving highest priority to good governance and law and order improvement: State Minister for Housing and Public Works

State Minister for Housing and Public Works Ahmed Sohel Manzur has said that the government is giving the highest priority to improving the law and order situation, controlling corruption and drugs, and ensuring good governance.

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Dhaka

Hridoye Dhaka 416 •

Dhaka Theatre Festival Concludes with Grand Celebrations

The theatre festival organised under the ‘Hridoye Dhaka 416’ programme, an initiative of the Dhaka South City Corporation (DSCC), has concluded with a grand closing ceremony. The programme was aimed at introducing Dhaka’s 416-year history, heritage and culture to the younger generation while enriching the cultural practices of the city’s residents.

1 week ago 435 views

Country

No child will be deprived of education due to financial hardship: Food Minister Afroza Khanam MP

Food Minister Afroza Khanam Rita has remarked that no child's education will be allowed to be disrupted due to financial hardship.

1 week ago 430 views

National

EC's 'U-turn' over local government elections

Differences have emerged between the Election Commission (EC) and the government over setting the date of the local government election. In this situation, the Commission is going to sit in an inter-ministerial meeting on September 17. The EC has said that the final schedule for the local government elections will be determined based on the decision of that meeting.

1 week ago 561 views

National

Cultural Affairs Minister calls for enlightening the youth with Nazrul's spirit of humanity, equality and patriotism

Cultural Affairs Minister Nityai Roy Chowdhury has called for enlightening the younger generation with the spirit of humanity, non-communalism, equality and patriotism of National Poet Kazi Nazrul Islam.

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National

21st meeting of the Governing Board of Police Staff College held

The 21st meeting of the Governing Board of Bangladesh Police Staff College was held in the boardroom of the college in Mirpur, the capital. The meeting was presided over by Home Minister Salahuddin Ahmed.

1 week ago 364 views

National

Bangladesh seeks return of Sheikh Hasina and other accused from India to ease relations

Bangladesh has described the repatriation of Sheikh Hasina and other accused persons staying in India to Bangladesh as an important condition for easing and making effective bilateral relations between the two countries.

1 week ago 341 views

National

Hilsa harvesting banned nationwide for 22 days from October 8 to 29

To ensure safe breeding during the main breeding season of hilsa, hilsa harvesting will remain banned across the country for 22 days from October 8 to 29.

1 week ago 294 views

Education

Not ‘Equality’ in Scholarships and Stipends, but Priority Based on Need: State Minister Bobby Hajjaj

State Minister for Primary and Mass Education Bobby Hajjaj emphasized that instead of conventional equality in providing scholarships and stipends, priority should be given to students’ actual financial need and vulnerable status. He said every taka of government assistance should reach the student for whom such assistance is most needed to continue education.

1 week ago 445 views

National

Courtesy meeting of British High Commissioner Sarah Cooke with the Minister of Civil Aviation and Tourism: Emphasis on withdrawal of high-risk cargo status

British High Commissioner to Bangladesh Sarah Cooke has paid a courtesy call on Minister of Civil Aviation and Tourism M Rashiduzzaman Millat. During the meeting, discussions were held on strengthening bilateral relations between Bangladesh and the United Kingdom, modernization of Biman Bangladesh Airlines, and withdrawal of high-risk cargo and mail status.

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National

Road Transport and Bridges Minister Sheikh Rabiul Alam at the Global Infrastructure Cooperation Conference •

Call to increase international cooperation in sustainable infrastructure development

Minister of Road Transport and Bridges, Railways and Shipping Sheikh Rabiul Alam MP has called for further strengthening international cooperation in sustainable, resilient and inclusive infrastructure development.

1 week ago 333 views

National

Government reshaping urban health system anew: State Minister for Health

State Minister for Health Dr. M A Muhit has said the government is working to bring urban health services into the mainstream of the national health system in view of the country's growing urbanization. He said a policy decision has been taken to bring urban health services under the main framework of the Ministry of Health and reshape them anew.

1 week ago 297 views

National

Science and Technology Minister Fakir Mahbub Anam reaffirms Bangladesh's commitment to peaceful use of nuclear technology at 70th IAEA General Conference

At the 70th General Conference of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), Science and Technology Minister Fakir Mahbub Anam, MP, reaffirmed Bangladesh's commitment to the peaceful use of nuclear science, ensuring nuclear safety, and strengthening international cooperation.

1 week ago 308 views

Law Justice

Obaidul Quader among 7 sentenced to death

The International Crimes Tribunal-2 has sentenced seven people, including Awami League General Secretary and former Bridges Minister Obaidul Quader, to death in a crimes against humanity case over a massacre during the July mass uprising.

1 week ago 493 views

Economy

REHAB president loses post over loan default

The Ministry of Commerce has declared the post of President of the Real Estate and Housing Association of Bangladesh (REHAB), Md. Ali Afzal, vacant after he was identified as a director of a loan-defaulting institution.

2 weeks ago 457 views

Six children die in a day with measles symptoms

Current DU administration is surpassing even Awami-era policy: DUCSU GS

Jamaat condemns cancellation of Channel One journalist's accreditation card

LGRD Minister expects joint initiative with UNDP to strengthen local government

Swiss Ambassador meets with Jamaat leaders

Government giving highest priority to good governance and law and order improvement: State Minister for Housing and Public Works

Dhaka Theatre Festival Concludes with Grand Celebrations

No child will be deprived of education due to financial hardship: Food Minister Afroza Khanam MP

EC's 'U-turn' over local government elections

Cultural Affairs Minister calls for enlightening the youth with Nazrul's spirit of humanity, equality and patriotism

21st meeting of the Governing Board of Police Staff College held

Bangladesh seeks return of Sheikh Hasina and other accused from India to ease relations

Hilsa harvesting banned nationwide for 22 days from October 8 to 29

Not ‘Equality’ in Scholarships and Stipends, but Priority Based on Need: State Minister Bobby Hajjaj

Courtesy meeting of British High Commissioner Sarah Cooke with the Minister of Civil Aviation and Tourism: Emphasis on withdrawal of high-risk cargo status

Call to increase international cooperation in sustainable infrastructure development

Government reshaping urban health system anew: State Minister for Health

Science and Technology Minister Fakir Mahbub Anam reaffirms Bangladesh's commitment to peaceful use of nuclear technology at 70th IAEA General Conference

Obaidul Quader among 7 sentenced to death

REHAB president loses post over loan default

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