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Minister, State Minister mourn death of Department of Fisheries officer Nurul Akhtar Milad

Fisheries and Livestock and Agriculture Minister Mohammad Amin Ur Rashid, State Minister for Fisheries and Livestock Sultan Salauddin Tuku, and Ministry Secretary Md. Delwar Hossain have expressed deep sorrow at the death of Md. Nurul Akhtar Milad, Budget and Accounting Officer of the Department of Fisheries.

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World

Houthi attack on Saudi oil facility, 4 injured in Riyadh

Yemen's Houthi rebels attacked an administrative building of state oil company Aramco in the eastern Saudi city of Dhahran. At the same time, Saudi authorities intercepted two missiles fired at the capital Riyadh. Four people were injured and 15 houses were damaged by falling missile debris.

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National

Bangladesh condemns harassment of Dr. Yunus at New York airport

The Bangladesh government has strongly condemned the harassment of Nobel laureate Professor Dr. Muhammad Yunus, former chief adviser of the interim government, at John F. Kennedy (JFK) Airport in New York, USA.

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National

Executive Engineers to Be Transferred Through Lottery System: Housing Minister

The government is transferring and posting executive engineers of the Public Works Department (PWD) through a lottery system to prevent transfer-related irregularities and ensure transparency and accountability, Housing and Public Works Minister Zakaria Taher has said.

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National

Government Plans to Introduce Mental Health Services in 500 Upazilas: State Minister

The government plans to expand community mental health services to 500 upazilas across Bangladesh to bring care closer to underserved communities. The initiative has already been launched on a pilot basis in 20 upazilas, State Minister for Health Dr. M A Muhith said.

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National

No alternative to integrated efforts to prevent plastic pollution: Environment Minister

Environment, Forest and Climate Change Minister Abdul Awal Mintu has said that the government, private sector, development partners, research institutions and civil society must work together in an integrated manner to prevent plastic pollution. He said it is necessary to move towards a circular economy by reducing unnecessary plastic use, increasing reuse and strengthening waste collection and recycling systems.

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National

Village Police Grand Rally in Dhaka on November 7, Prime Minister to Attend

A grand rally will be held on November 7 in Sher-e-Bangla Nagar in the capital with around 47,000 village police coming from across the country. Prime Minister Tareq Rahman will attend as chief guest at the rally organized in the field adjacent to the Bangladesh-China Friendship Conference Center.

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Country

Fishermen's mental commitment to protecting mother hilsa is essential: Fisheries Minister

Fisheries and Livestock, and Agriculture Minister Mohammad Amin Ur Rashid has remarked that only law enforcement or government support is not enough to protect mother hilsa; for this, the mental commitment of fishermen is most important.

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National

Expatriate Card being piloted in Jordan, South Korea, and various other countries

The government has taken an initiative to launch an Expatriate Card to simplify various services for expatriates and ensure special benefits. State Minister for Expatriates' Welfare and Overseas Employment Md. Nurul Haque said the card is currently being piloted in Jordan, South Korea, and several Middle Eastern countries.

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Country

Treatment of Bangladeshis injured in Saudi Arabia attack ongoing at five hospitals: Expatriates' Welfare Minister

Minister of Labour and Employment and Expatriates' Welfare and Overseas Employment Ariful Haque Choudhury has said that injured Bangladeshis in the attack at an airport in Saudi Arabia are undergoing treatment at five hospitals. Alongside maintaining contact with the families of the injured, the government is monitoring the security situation of expatriates.

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National

PM directs loudspeaker announcements in neighborhoods for dengue awareness

Prime Minister Tarique Rahman has directed loudspeaker announcements in neighborhoods and awareness-raising messages in Friday prayer sermons to increase public awareness to prevent dengue.

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Entertainment

Zaher Alvi returns to acting after seven months

After going to jail in a case over his wife's death, small-screen actor Zaher Alvi has returned to acting after a long seven-month break. He announced the start of new work through several posts on social media.

1 month ago 1,247 views

Politics

Extortionists and autocrats are becoming one and the same: Nahid Islam

National Citizen Party (NCP) Convener and opposition Chief Whip Nahid Islam has alleged that BNP is using Awami League's terrorists and extortionists for its own purposes.

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National

Three-day rain forecast, no major change in temperature

Although rain and thunder showers are likely in various regions of the country over the next three days, the Meteorological Department has said there will be no major change in day and night temperatures across the country. However, the weather in most areas may remain mainly dry.

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Law Justice

After securing renewed bail in murder case, Ivy chants 'Joy Bangla' on court premises

A court granted the renewed bail application of former Narayanganj City Corporation Mayor Dr. Selina Hayat Ivy in the Tuhin murder case in Siddhirganj, Narayanganj. After getting bail, while leaving the court premises and getting into a car, she chanted 'Joy Bangla'.

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National

No reason for journalists to fear cyber law: Law Minister

Law, Justice and Parliamentary Affairs Minister Md. Asaduzzaman has said there is no reason for journalists to be worried about the proposed cyber law. He said work on drafting the new law is underway keeping in mind past experience of misuse of the Digital Security Act and Section 57.

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National

Proposal to relocate Secretariat to Agargaon to be placed at next Cabinet meeting

Housing and Public Works Minister Zakaria Taher (Suman) has said the proposal to relocate the Bangladesh Secretariat to Agargaon will be placed at the next Cabinet meeting. He said the next steps of the relocation will begin if the Cabinet approves it.

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Politics

BNP leader's son who was in Chhatra League also got fertilizer dealership

Joint convener of the National Citizens Party (NCP) Sarwar Tushar criticized the BNP government, alleging that relatives of political leaders were given opportunities in fertilizer dealer appointments. In a Facebook post, he mocked the appointment process, calling it a ‘fertilizer family card’.

1 month ago 887 views

National

Directive to remain vigilant in flight operations in Saudi Arabia

Due to disruptions in flight operations caused by the security situation at various airports in Saudi Arabia, the Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport authorities have instructed airlines operating direct and transit flights to the country to remain vigilant. At the same time, they have been asked to ensure necessary assistance for passengers affected by flight delays, cancellations, or schedule changes.

1 month ago 707 views

National

Initiative to resolve through bilateral discussions if visas expire in Saudi Arabia

State Minister for Expatriates' Welfare and Overseas Employment Nurul Haque Nur said that if the visas of Bangladeshi workers stranded in the ongoing situation in Saudi Arabia expire, an initiative will be taken to resolve the matter through bilateral discussions. However, he said an enabling environment for discussions with Saudi Arabia has not yet been created.

1 month ago 461 views

Minister, State Minister mourn death of Department of Fisheries officer Nurul Akhtar Milad

Houthi attack on Saudi oil facility, 4 injured in Riyadh

Bangladesh condemns harassment of Dr. Yunus at New York airport

Executive Engineers to Be Transferred Through Lottery System: Housing Minister

Government Plans to Introduce Mental Health Services in 500 Upazilas: State Minister

No alternative to integrated efforts to prevent plastic pollution: Environment Minister

Village Police Grand Rally in Dhaka on November 7, Prime Minister to Attend

Fishermen's mental commitment to protecting mother hilsa is essential: Fisheries Minister

Expatriate Card being piloted in Jordan, South Korea, and various other countries

Treatment of Bangladeshis injured in Saudi Arabia attack ongoing at five hospitals: Expatriates' Welfare Minister

PM directs loudspeaker announcements in neighborhoods for dengue awareness

Zaher Alvi returns to acting after seven months

Extortionists and autocrats are becoming one and the same: Nahid Islam

Three-day rain forecast, no major change in temperature

After securing renewed bail in murder case, Ivy chants 'Joy Bangla' on court premises

No reason for journalists to fear cyber law: Law Minister

Proposal to relocate Secretariat to Agargaon to be placed at next Cabinet meeting

BNP leader's son who was in Chhatra League also got fertilizer dealership

Directive to remain vigilant in flight operations in Saudi Arabia

Initiative to resolve through bilateral discussions if visas expire in Saudi Arabia

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