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First Meeting of the Parliamentary Standing Committee on the Ministry of Youth and Sports

The first meeting of the Standing Committee on the Ministry of Youth and Sports of the Thirteenth National Parliament was held at the Parliament Building. Chairman of the Committee Md. Abul Khayer Bhuiyan presided over the meeting. State Minister for Youth and Sports Md. Aminul Haque attended the meeting on special invitation.

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National

Agriculture Minister calls for using fallow and low-crop land for cotton production

Agriculture and Fisheries and Livestock Minister Mohammad Amin Ur Rashid has called for expanding cotton cultivation in char areas, salinity-prone areas, drought-prone areas and other low-crop land without disrupting food production.

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National

Radio Debate Competition to Be Expanded to Regional Level: State Minister for Information

The Bangladesh Betar Debate Competition will be expanded to the regional level across different districts of the country in the future, State Minister for Information and Broadcasting Yaser Khan Chowdhury has said.

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Others

If Remittances Are Shut Down, the Country Will Be Doomed: Sakhawat Hossain Sharif

Bangladesh will fall into a severe economic crisis if remittances are shut down or expatriate income is stopped being sent, remarked Bangladesh Bank Remittance Award recipient Sakhawat Hossain Sharif.

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Others

Demand for proper management to stop harassment of expatriates at airport

Bangladesh Bank Remittance Award-winning Sakhawat Hossain Sharif commented that many of those working at the airport consider themselves ‘landlords’. He said that expatriates often have to face humiliation and harassment at the airport.

1 month ago 1,289 views

Economy

ECNEC Approves 13 Projects Worth Tk 16,207 Crore

The Executive Committee of the National Economic Council (ECNEC) has approved 13 development projects involving a total cost of Tk 16,207.55 crore, with major allocations going to urban infrastructure, rural connectivity, railway development and renewable energy.

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National

6 more children die with measles symptoms, 1,393 newly infected

In the country, 6 more children died with measles symptoms in the last 24 hours. At the same time, 1,390 children were affected by measles symptoms. Besides, measles was detected in 102 new children.

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National

General holiday on 7 November every year, notification issued

The government has issued a notification declaring a general holiday every year on 7 November on the occasion of ‘National Revolution and Solidarity Day’.

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National

Differences of opinion and peaceful protest are the beauty of democracy: President

President Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir has remarked that differences of opinion, constructive criticism and peaceful protest in politics are the beauty of democracy. He also remarked that the politics of revenge obstructs the development of democracy.

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National

Underprivileged children will also be included in Shishu Academy activities: Minister

Minister for Women and Children Affairs and Social Welfare Professor Dr. A Z M Zahid Hossain said that alongside privileged children, underprivileged children of society will also be brought under the activities of Bangladesh Shishu Academy.

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Education

Demand to withdraw extra fee for Kamil examination

President of the Bangladesh Madrasa Teachers and Employees Forum, Principal Delwar Hossain Azizi, has demanded the withdrawal of the form fill-up fees for the first and second year Kamil examinations under the Islamic Arabic University, alleging that they have been increased abnormally.

1 month ago 1,124 views

National

Climate policy must be translated into effective projects and measurable results: Environment Minister

Minister of Environment, Forest and Climate Change Abdul Awal Mintu emphasized translating the national climate policy and plans into effective programs, quality projects, adequate financing and measurable outcomes.

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Dhaka

DSCC grants to 168 pandals on occasion of Durga Puja

On the occasion of Sharadiya Durga Puja, a total of Tk 19 lakh 80 thousand has been granted to 168 puja pandals under Dhaka South City Corporation (DSCC).

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Dhaka

How will we fix the country if we cannot fix the water of Gulshan-Baridhara lakes: Housing Minister

If the water of lakes in important areas like Gulshan-Baridhara cannot be fixed, how will the environment of the entire country be fixed—Housing and Public Works Minister Zakaria Taher has raised such a question.

1 month ago 867 views

Law Justice

Abetment of suicide case •

MP Gazi Nazrul's bail rejected

The court has rejected the bail of Gazi Nazrul Islam, MP for Satkhira-4, arrested in a case of abetment of suicide of his second wife Mariam Khatun.

1 month ago 977 views

Entertainment

What all one has to do for two rupees: Kaushani

Tollywood actress Kaushani Mukherjee caught the audience's attention as the character 'Jhimli' in the film 'Bahurupi'. After nearly two years, she is returning to the same character in the film 'Bahurupi: The Golden Daku'. The film is scheduled to be released in theatres on October 15.

1 month ago 3,421 views

National

Cottage industry has more income potential than garments: Gayeshwar

BNP Standing Committee member Gayeshwar Chandra Roy has said there is more income potential in cottage and handicraft industries compared to the garments sector. He said if proper training, promotion and marketing facilities are ensured, people can earn well from this sector while staying at home.

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Multiple individuals from same family cannot get fertilizer dealership

Law Justice

High Court verdict stayed •

Multiple individuals from same family cannot get fertilizer dealership

Multiple individuals from the same family cannot get fertilizer dealership—the Chamber Court of the Appellate Division has stayed the High Court's status quo on this government policy.

1 month ago 828 views

Technology

Bangladesh's proposal on AI unanimously adopted at UN

Under Bangladesh's leadership, a proposal on artificial intelligence (AI) has been unanimously adopted at the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC). The proposal titled 'The Impact of Artificial Intelligence on the Development and Protection of Human Rights' was adopted at the 63rd session of the Council.

1 month ago 811 views

Education

1,471 did not join despite getting jobs

Even after being finally recommended for the post of assistant teacher in government primary schools, 1,471 people did not join the job. Among them, 553 did not submit the required documents, and 918, despite receiving appointment letters, did not join work within the stipulated time.

1 month ago 1,041 views

First Meeting of the Parliamentary Standing Committee on the Ministry of Youth and Sports

Agriculture Minister calls for using fallow and low-crop land for cotton production

Radio Debate Competition to Be Expanded to Regional Level: State Minister for Information

If Remittances Are Shut Down, the Country Will Be Doomed: Sakhawat Hossain Sharif

Demand for proper management to stop harassment of expatriates at airport

ECNEC Approves 13 Projects Worth Tk 16,207 Crore

6 more children die with measles symptoms, 1,393 newly infected

General holiday on 7 November every year, notification issued

Differences of opinion and peaceful protest are the beauty of democracy: President

Underprivileged children will also be included in Shishu Academy activities: Minister

Demand to withdraw extra fee for Kamil examination

Climate policy must be translated into effective projects and measurable results: Environment Minister

DSCC grants to 168 pandals on occasion of Durga Puja

How will we fix the country if we cannot fix the water of Gulshan-Baridhara lakes: Housing Minister

MP Gazi Nazrul's bail rejected

What all one has to do for two rupees: Kaushani

Cottage industry has more income potential than garments: Gayeshwar

Multiple individuals from same family cannot get fertilizer dealership

Bangladesh's proposal on AI unanimously adopted at UN

1,471 did not join despite getting jobs

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