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BKMEA delegation meets with opposition leader

A delegation from Bangladesh Knitwear Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BKMEA) held a courtesy meeting with Dr. Shafiqur Rahman, Opposition Leader in the National Parliament and Ameer of Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami.

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National

Today is the 19th release-from-jail anniversary of Tarique Rahman now that he is prime minister and BNP chairperson.

Today is the 19th release-from-jail anniversary of Prime Minister and BNP Chairperson Tarique Rahman. He was imprisoned for a long 554 days after his arrest during the army-backed caretaker government in 2007.

3 weeks ago 523 views

National

Government does not interfere in media freedom: State Minister for Information

State Minister for Information and Broadcasting Yaser Khan Chowdhury said the media is enjoying more freedom than ever before. The government does not interfere in the activities of the news media.

3 weeks ago 520 views

National

Journalist leaders mourn Kazim Reza's death

Leaders of BFUJ and DUJ have expressed deep shock and grief at the death of senior journalist Kazim Reza.

3 weeks ago 479 views

National

Journalists' rally at National Press Club tomorrow demanding wage board implementation

A journalists' rally will be held tomorrow Thursday demanding speedy formation of the 10th wage board for media workers, announcement of interim dearness allowance, and implementation of the 9th wage board award with arrears in establishments where the 9th wage board award has not yet been implemented.

3 weeks ago 562 views

Economy

LPG price reduced, 12 kg cylinder Tk 1,585

Bangladesh Energy Regulatory Commission (BERC) has set new prices for liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) and autogas for the month of September.

3 weeks ago 1,409 views

Expatriates

Malaysia denies report of hiring 200,000 Bangladeshi workers

Malaysia has denied reports that it will hire around 200,000 Bangladeshi workers over the next six months. The country's communications minister and government spokesperson, Fahmi Fadzil, gave this information at a press conference after the cabinet meeting on Wednesday.

3 weeks ago 851 views

Country

Day laborer dies after being beaten in Chatmohar

In Chatmohar, Pabna, Abdul Barek alias Baki, a day laborer who was beaten over a trivial incident, died while undergoing treatment.

3 weeks ago 547 views

Politics

Opposition leader exchanges views with top executives of electronic media

Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami Ameer and Leader of the Opposition Dr. Shafiqur Rahman MP exchanged views with top executives of electronic media.

3 weeks ago 463 views

National

LGRD Minister expects further strengthening of World Bank cooperation in sustainable development

Local Government, Rural Development and Cooperatives Minister Dr. Abdul Muyeen Khan has expressed the expectation of further strengthening World Bank cooperation in the country's sustainable development and improvement of people's quality of life.

3 weeks ago 494 views

Dhaka

DSCC administrator visits Khilgaon regional office, instructs show-cause notices for absentees

Dhaka South City Corporation (DSCC) Administrator Bir Muktijoddha Md. Abdus Salam made a sudden visit to the regional office of Zone-2 at Khilgaon Tilpapara.

3 weeks ago 515 views

National

Philippine Ambassador meets Health Minister

Health and Family Welfare Minister Sardar Md. Sakhawat Hossain has met with Philippine Ambassador to Bangladesh Nina Padika Cainglet.

3 weeks ago 480 views

National

Parliament's electricity will be fully solar-powered within a few months: Prime Minister

Prime Minister Tarique Rahman has said that the national parliament's electricity system will be made fully solar-powered within the next few months.

3 weeks ago 459 views

Economy

Price of bottled soybean oil increased, Tk 204 per liter

The government has increased the price of bottled soybean oil by Tk 5 per liter. The new price has been set at Tk 204, which was earlier Tk 199.

3 weeks ago 566 views

National

Government seeks Japan's cooperation in transforming Bangladesh into regional aviation hub

The government has sought Japan's cooperation in the journey to transform Bangladesh into a regional aviation hub. It also called for increasing Japanese investment in the development of the aviation and tourism sectors.

3 weeks ago 393 views

National

Steps taken today to tackle the climate crisis will ensure future security: Environment Minister

Environment, Forest and Climate Change Minister Abdul Awal Mintu MP has urged taking effective steps now to tackle the climate crisis. He said sustainable development can be ensured only by building an environment-friendly economy through the combination of environmental protection, social development and economic progress.

3 weeks ago 410 views

Country

Dhaur-Ashulia two service bridges opened, communication and economy will gain pace: Sheikh Rabiul Alam

Two service bridges of Dhaur-Ashulia, constructed under the Dhaka-Ashulia Elevated Expressway project, have been opened for vehicular movement. Road Transport and Bridges, Railways and Shipping Minister Sheikh Rabiul Alam MP inaugurated the bridges on Wednesday morning at a ceremony held at Dhaur Bridge.

3 weeks ago 582 views

Technology

WhatsApp brings new chat themes for iPhone users

WhatsApp is rolling out a new chat theme feature for iPhone users. With this, users can customize chat backgrounds as they like and also use animated wallpapers.

3 weeks ago 702 views

World

Oil prices rise again in global market

Oil prices have risen in the global market due to renewed conflict between the United States and Iran in the Middle East. At the start of trading on Wednesday, crude oil prices rose nearly 1 percent after tit-for-tat attacks between the two countries.

3 weeks ago 562 views

Economy

Gold prices fall again in domestic market

Bangladesh Jewellers Association (BAJUS) has again reduced gold prices in the domestic market. This time, it has been reduced by Tk 4,374 per bhori.

3 weeks ago 583 views

BKMEA delegation meets with opposition leader

Today is the 19th release-from-jail anniversary of Tarique Rahman now that he is prime minister and BNP chairperson.

Government does not interfere in media freedom: State Minister for Information

Journalist leaders mourn Kazim Reza's death

Journalists' rally at National Press Club tomorrow demanding wage board implementation

LPG price reduced, 12 kg cylinder Tk 1,585

Malaysia denies report of hiring 200,000 Bangladeshi workers

Day laborer dies after being beaten in Chatmohar

Opposition leader exchanges views with top executives of electronic media

LGRD Minister expects further strengthening of World Bank cooperation in sustainable development

DSCC administrator visits Khilgaon regional office, instructs show-cause notices for absentees

Philippine Ambassador meets Health Minister

Parliament's electricity will be fully solar-powered within a few months: Prime Minister

Price of bottled soybean oil increased, Tk 204 per liter

Government seeks Japan's cooperation in transforming Bangladesh into regional aviation hub

Steps taken today to tackle the climate crisis will ensure future security: Environment Minister

Dhaur-Ashulia two service bridges opened, communication and economy will gain pace: Sheikh Rabiul Alam

WhatsApp brings new chat themes for iPhone users

Oil prices rise again in global market

Gold prices fall again in domestic market

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