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Bangladesh strengthening coordinated diplomatic efforts for sustainable repatriation of Rohingyas: Home Minister

Home Minister Salahuddin Ahmed said Bangladesh is committed to the safe, voluntary, dignified and sustainable repatriation of forcibly displaced Myanmar nationals (Rohingyas). He also said coordinated diplomatic efforts at regional and international levels are being intensified to achieve this goal.

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Call to REHAB to become active in eco-friendly construction to reduce air pollution

Environment, Forest and Climate Change Minister Abdul Awal Mintu has called for increasing the use of environmentally friendly construction materials to control air pollution and reduce dust from construction work.

1 month ago 1,473 views

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Initiative to establish an international airport, engineering university and children's park in Mymensingh

Civil Aviation and Tourism Minister M. Rashiduzzaman Millat has said that initiatives will be taken to establish an international airport in Trishal, Mymensingh, convert Mymensingh Engineering College into a full-fledged university, and set up a children's park.

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Osmani Garden opening on October 19 after 10 years

After being closed for nearly 10 years, the historic Osmani Garden in the capital is set to open to the public on upcoming October 19. Prime Minister Tarique Rahman will formally inaugurate the garden, modernized at a cost of nearly Tk 50 crore, and the newly built ‘July Memorial’ there.

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Economy

No laxity in verifying quality of imported wheat: Food Minister

Food Minister Afroza Khanam has directed that quality be ensured at every stage of food grain import, transport, storage and distribution.

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Politics

If anyone comes seeking votes, get the account of electricity and fertilizer: Delwar

Delwar Hossain, the Jamaat-e-Islami candidate backed by the 11-party alliance in the by-election for the Thakurgaon-1 constituency, called for demanding accountability from candidates who come seeking votes over the electricity and fertilizer crisis and price hikes.

1 month ago 919 views

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India will prove friendship by giving fair share of water: State Minister for Water Resources

State Minister for Water Resources Farhad Hossain Azad has expressed hope that India will prove its friendship by renewing the Farakka Treaty and distributing in fair shares the water of the 54 rivers shared with India.

1 month ago 865 views

Economy

Government working to ensure investment-friendly environment: Prime Minister

Prime Minister Tareque Rahman has said the government is working to ensure a favorable environment for expanding investment and creating employment in Bangladesh. He welcomed Japan's Marubeni Corporation to invest in information technology, artificial intelligence (AI), cybersecurity, fertilizer and energy sectors.

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National

Commitment to allocate 5 percent of GDP to health sector, recruit 25,000 midwives

Health and Family Welfare Minister Sardar Md. Sakhawat Hossain has stated the government's commitment to gradually raise the allocation for the health sector to 5 percent of gross domestic product (GDP) and to recruit 25,000 midwives in the public health system over the next few years.

1 month ago 639 views

Economy

Marubeni interested in increasing investment in Bangladesh, Commerce Minister assures cooperation

Japan's multinational company Marubeni Corporation has expressed interest in investing in new industrial sectors in addition to expanding its existing investments in Bangladesh. Commerce Minister Khandaker Abdul Muktadir has assured necessary policy and institutional cooperation to ensure an investment-friendly environment.

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Compulsory retirement of chief chemical examiner of Department of Narcotics Control

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Compulsory retirement of chief chemical examiner of Department of Narcotics Control

Dr. Dulal Krishna Saha, chief chemical examiner of the Department of Narcotics Control, has been compulsorily retired from service on allegations of forging court summons, submitting fake bills without giving testimony, and illegally drawing air travel bills. On Sunday (October 11), the Ministry of Home Affairs issued a notification in this regard.

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Tk 1.25 crore embezzled in Panchagarh jail, jailer Fattah dismissed

Former jailer of Panchagarh District Jail Md Abdul Fattah has been permanently dismissed from service on charges of embezzling Tk 1,33,20,000 by preparing fake bills for prisoners' rations at Panchagarh District Jail. The Public Security Division of the Ministry of Home Affairs has issued a notification in this regard.

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National

Government formulating national port strategy: Shipping Minister

Shipping Minister Sheikh Rabiul Alam has said that an integrated national port strategy is being formulated to advance the country's economic progress and expand international trade.

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Information State Minister directs highest alert in Puja mandap security

State Minister for Information and Broadcasting Yaser Khan Chowdhury has directed to strengthen security at every Puja mandap in the district, keep CCTV cameras operational, preserve footage and ensure firefighting measures to ensure that Durga Puja is celebrated in a peaceful and festive atmosphere.

1 month ago 1,029 views

National

5 flights canceled from Dhaka following attack in Saudi Arabia

Five flights bound for Saudi Arabia from Dhaka have been canceled due to the attack at King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

1 month ago 841 views

Country

State Minister for Information urges maintaining peace, order and harmony during Durga Puja

State Minister for Information and Broadcasting Yaser Khan Chowdhury MP has urged ensuring security at puja mandaps and maintaining communal harmony while celebrating Sharadiya Durga Puja in a peaceful and festive atmosphere.

1 month ago 754 views

National

Not party affiliation or region, government wants balanced development of all upazilas: LGRD Minister

Local Government, Rural Development and Cooperatives Minister Dr. Abdul Moyeen Khan said the government wants to ensure balanced development by prioritizing the interests of people in all upazilas of the country, without considering party affiliation or region.

1 month ago 870 views

Economy

Tk 60,000 crore needed annually to restructure banking sector: Governor

Bangladesh Bank Governor Md. Mostaqur Rahman has said Tk 60,000 crore will be needed annually from the national budget for the next five to eight years to recover from the financial losses in the country's banking sector and to carry out reform and restructuring.

1 month ago 904 views

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Several power outages at Forest Minister's event in Sherpur

Several power outages occurred at an exchange-of-views meeting organized in Jhenaigati, Sherpur, to resolve human-elephant conflict. This caused dissatisfaction among the guests, administration officials, and BNP leaders present.

1 month ago 1,479 views

Religion

121 days left until Ramadan begins, likely date February 8

There are 121 days left until the holy month of Ramadan begins. According to astronomers’ calculations, fasting may begin on Monday, February 8, 2027. However, the final date of Ramadan will be determined based on the sighting of the moon.

1 month ago 1,279 views

Bangladesh strengthening coordinated diplomatic efforts for sustainable repatriation of Rohingyas: Home Minister

Call to REHAB to become active in eco-friendly construction to reduce air pollution

Initiative to establish an international airport, engineering university and children's park in Mymensingh

Osmani Garden opening on October 19 after 10 years

No laxity in verifying quality of imported wheat: Food Minister

If anyone comes seeking votes, get the account of electricity and fertilizer: Delwar

India will prove friendship by giving fair share of water: State Minister for Water Resources

Government working to ensure investment-friendly environment: Prime Minister

Commitment to allocate 5 percent of GDP to health sector, recruit 25,000 midwives

Marubeni interested in increasing investment in Bangladesh, Commerce Minister assures cooperation

Compulsory retirement of chief chemical examiner of Department of Narcotics Control

Tk 1.25 crore embezzled in Panchagarh jail, jailer Fattah dismissed

Government formulating national port strategy: Shipping Minister

Information State Minister directs highest alert in Puja mandap security

5 flights canceled from Dhaka following attack in Saudi Arabia

State Minister for Information urges maintaining peace, order and harmony during Durga Puja

Not party affiliation or region, government wants balanced development of all upazilas: LGRD Minister

Tk 60,000 crore needed annually to restructure banking sector: Governor

Several power outages at Forest Minister's event in Sherpur

121 days left until Ramadan begins, likely date February 8

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