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Measles and symptoms: 7 deaths in 24 hours, 1,315 newly identified

Across the country, seven more people died from measles and measles-like symptoms in the last 24 hours. In this period, 1,315 new cases were identified, including patients with measles symptoms and confirmed measles.

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Plane carrying Prime Minister en route to Dhaka after fault repaired

After repairing the mechanical fault, Biman Bangladesh Airlines' VIP flight BG-377, carrying Prime Minister Tarique Rahman, departed from Japan for Dhaka. The flight took off at 10:45 pm local time in Japan on Thursday.

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National

100% livestock vaccine production must be done in the country: State Minister Tuku

State Minister for Fisheries and Livestock Sultan Saluddin Tuku has stressed fulfilling 100 percent of the livestock sector's vaccine demand through domestic production. He said scientists and researchers must play an effective role in producing vaccines according to the country's needs. If 100 percent vaccine production is possible in the country, it will save money as well as reduce import dependence.

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National

Public Administration Adviser seeks JICA cooperation to strengthen food safety

Prime Minister's Public Administration Adviser Md. Ismail Zabihullah has sought technical cooperation from the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) to strengthen the country's food safety administration. He made the call when a six-member delegation led by Chief Representative of JICA Bangladesh Office Takahashi Junko met him at Bangladesh Secretariat today, Thursday.

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Country

Health Minister calls for increased allocation for mental health, stern message over Pabna Hospital

Health and Family Welfare Minister Sardar Md. Sakhawat Hossain has stressed increasing the allocation for improving mental health services and expanding research. He said this today while speaking as chief guest at a discussion meeting held at the National Institute of Mental Health and Hospital in Agargaon, Dhaka, to mark World Mental Health Day.

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National

Food Minister stresses building sustainable infrastructure to increase food grain storage capacity

A memorandum of understanding has been signed between the Directorate General of Food and the Public Works Department to increase food grain storage capacity, develop food warehouse infrastructure and ensure the quality of construction work.

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National

Legal notice demands ban on primary admission tests, play-nursery-KG and extra books

A legal notice has been sent to the relevant government authorities demanding the stop of admission tests in primary schools, a ban on multiple pre-primary levels including play-nursery-KG, and an end to the imposition of extra books beyond those approved by the National Curriculum and Textbook Board (NCTB).

2 weeks ago 547 views

National

Dengue deaths have decreased due to advance preparation: Health State Minister

State Minister for Health and Family Welfare Professor Dr. M A Muhit said that the number of deaths has decreased as a result of advance preparation to tackle dengue, analysis of disease forecasts, and ensuring the supply of necessary equipment and saline. He said that benefits are being obtained from data analysis, increased public awareness and necessary preparation.

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No comment without autopsy, says Home Minister

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No comment without autopsy, says Home Minister

Home Minister Salahuddin Ahmed has said no comment can be made about the death of former Air Force officer Tahsif before receiving the autopsy report. He said comments on the matter will be made only after knowing everything in detail.

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Education

State Minister directs supply of all primary textbooks by November 5

State Minister for Primary and Mass Education Bobi Hajjaj has directed that all textbooks designated for students of government primary schools be supplied by next November 5. He also directed strict adherence to the stipulated quality and specifications in book printing. The State Minister also warned that from next year, institutions that print books using old printing presses will no longer be given work.

2 weeks ago 552 views

National

Tahsif had questioned the evidence behind the allegation of spreading the video of Sheikh Hasina leaving the country

After the body of former Air Force Flight Lieutenant Tahsif Sauri was recovered from the Turag River, discussion began anew on social media about the allegation that he recorded and spread the video of Sheikh Hasina leaving the country. However, in a podcast published nearly three months before his death, Tahsif questioned what evidence there was for the allegation.

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National

Thakurgaon-1 by-election being held with the same importance as the national election: CEC

Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) A M M Nasiruddin has said the by-election to the Thakurgaon-1 constituency is being conducted with equal importance as the national parliamentary election. He said law enforcement agencies and relevant organizations have been assigned responsibilities to ensure transparency in the election.

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Country

Feasibility assessment of Teesta Master Plan at final stage: State Minister for Water Resources

State Minister for the Ministry of Water Resources Farhad Hossain Azad said the feasibility assessment work of the Teesta Master Plan is at the final stage. He expressed hope that if the necessary procedures are completed, it will be possible to have the project inaugurated by the Prime Minister around November next year.

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Law Justice

Death sentence for Mahbubul Alam Hanif in crimes against humanity case

The International Crimes Tribunal has sentenced Mahbubul Alam Hanif, joint general secretary of the Awami League, whose activities are banned, to death in a crimes against humanity case over the killing of six people in Kushtia during the July mass uprising. Three other Awami League leaders were sentenced to life imprisonment in the same case.

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National

National Youth Fair not being held at Sher-e-Bangla Nagar, will be organized across the country

Due to instructions from the Ministry of Housing and Public Works, the National Youth Fair is not being organized at the Trade Fair Ground in Sher-e-Bangla Nagar in the capital this time. However, State Minister for Youth and Sports Md. Aminul Haque said youth fairs will be held locally in every district and upazila of the country.

2 weeks ago 516 views

National

No compromise on Marine Academy admission and producing skilled sailors: Shipping Secretary

Secretary of the Ministry of Shipping Md. Ataur Rahman NDC has issued strict instructions to ensure sailor admission in the country's government and private marine academies for the 2026-2027 academic year and internationally standard training. He said no compromise can be made regarding training quality and competence.

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Dhaka

Warning to remove failed WASA officials if no visible progress in two months

Local Government State Minister Mir Shah Alam said that after project approval, years of delay in implementation is not acceptable. He warned that if visible progress is not made in the ongoing projects within the next two months, strict action will be taken against the concerned project directors and failed officials will be removed.

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National

Home Minister calls for building ‘people’s police’ through professionalism and humane behavior

Home Minister Salahuddin Ahmed called upon the police to establish themselves as the ‘people’s police’ through professionalism, neutrality and humane behavior. He said people of all classes and professions must be provided legal services and protection, rising above fear, intimidation and partisanship. The police must earn public trust by standing beside people and providing services.

2 weeks ago 454 views

Country

Voting begins in Thakurgaon-1 by-election, 5 candidates contesting

Voting has begun in the by-election to the Thakurgaon-1 (Sadar, Ruhia and Bhulli) constituency of the 13th National Parliament. Voting started simultaneously at 185 centres of the constituency from 8am on Thursday (29 October). Voting will continue without interruption until 4pm.

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National

21 MoUs, two grant agreements signed during PM's Japan visit

During Prime Minister Tareque Rahman's visit to Japan, 21 memoranda of understanding at government and private levels, two grant agreements and one letter of intent were signed between Bangladesh and Japan.

2 weeks ago 1,047 views

Measles and symptoms: 7 deaths in 24 hours, 1,315 newly identified

Plane carrying Prime Minister en route to Dhaka after fault repaired

100% livestock vaccine production must be done in the country: State Minister Tuku

Public Administration Adviser seeks JICA cooperation to strengthen food safety

Health Minister calls for increased allocation for mental health, stern message over Pabna Hospital

Food Minister stresses building sustainable infrastructure to increase food grain storage capacity

Legal notice demands ban on primary admission tests, play-nursery-KG and extra books

Dengue deaths have decreased due to advance preparation: Health State Minister

No comment without autopsy, says Home Minister

State Minister directs supply of all primary textbooks by November 5

Tahsif had questioned the evidence behind the allegation of spreading the video of Sheikh Hasina leaving the country

Thakurgaon-1 by-election being held with the same importance as the national election: CEC

Feasibility assessment of Teesta Master Plan at final stage: State Minister for Water Resources

Death sentence for Mahbubul Alam Hanif in crimes against humanity case

National Youth Fair not being held at Sher-e-Bangla Nagar, will be organized across the country

No compromise on Marine Academy admission and producing skilled sailors: Shipping Secretary

Warning to remove failed WASA officials if no visible progress in two months

Home Minister calls for building ‘people’s police’ through professionalism and humane behavior

Voting begins in Thakurgaon-1 by-election, 5 candidates contesting

21 MoUs, two grant agreements signed during PM's Japan visit

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