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Two more children die with measles symptoms

In the country, two more children have died with measles symptoms in the last 24 hours. However, no one died of confirmed measles during this time.

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National

Media freedom does not mean writing whatever one wants: Press Secretary

Prime Minister's Press Secretary A A M Saleh Shibli has called for effective measures to prevent rumors, misinformation and falsehood on social media and mass media, while also protecting media freedom.

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Economy

Declining interest of savers in prize bonds

Interest among ordinary savers in government-guaranteed prize bonds is declining. According to central bank data, prize bond sales decreased by Tk 21 crore 40 lakh, or 21.55 percent, in fiscal year 2025-26 compared with fiscal year 2024-25.

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Economy

Asia's rice market may be unstable amid drought and water crisis

Fears of instability have emerged in the rice markets of South and Southeast Asia due to adverse weather, drought and water crisis. Global supply depends largely on the production situation of the world's top rice exporters: India, Thailand and Vietnam.

1 month ago 800 views

National

EU ambassador praises Bangladesh's disaster management

Michael Miller, Ambassador of the European Union (EU) to Bangladesh, praised Bangladesh for its disaster management and referred to the country as a model for the world.

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National

Misuse of antibiotics must be stopped in safe food production

State Minister for Fisheries and Livestock Sultan Salauddin Tuku has called for stopping the misuse of antibiotics to ensure safe food production.

1 month ago 551 views

Accidents

Raihan’s leg was amputated after he was injured in a train accident

Although allegations spread that a gang in the capital cut off the leg of Raihan, a child from Lohagara in Chattogram, to force him into begging, an investigation found no truth to it. According to police information, after he was seriously injured in a train accident, one of his legs had to be amputated at the decision of doctors.

1 month ago 946 views

National

Mahdi Amin seeks steps to prevent fugitives in India from causing instability

Prime Minister’s Adviser and spokesperson of his office Mahdi Amin has urged India to take necessary measures so that fugitives staying in India and accused persons convicted by courts cannot attempt to create any kind of unstable situation.

1 month ago 482 views

Politics

11 parties urge government not to go against people's will by force of majority

The 11-party alliance has called on the government not to go against the people's will by force of majority. Alliance leaders urged the government not to take an authoritarian path, learning from past experience.

1 month ago 1,118 views

National

Order to swiftly arrest those involved in SI Altaf killing

Home Minister Salahuddin Ahmed has ordered the swift arrest of all accused involved in the killing of Special Branch (SB) Sub-Inspector (SI) Md. Altaf Hossain, who was killed in an attack in Aminbazar, Savar, Dhaka.

1 month ago 540 views

Law Justice

Allegation that four witnesses to BDR killings were thrown into river

Major Sabbir testified before the International Crimes Tribunal that four people, including Nazrul Islam, an eyewitness to the BDR killings, were blindfolded, shot, had their stomachs slit, tied into cement sacks, and thrown into the Baleshwar River.

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National

Hope to increase technical cooperation with Norway in local government

Local Government, Rural Development and Cooperatives Minister Dr. Abdul Moin Khan has expressed the hope of increasing technical cooperation with Norway to make the local government system more effective and stronger.

1 month ago 513 views

National

Geo-fencing technology to ensure attendance at land offices

The Ministry of Land has launched the 'Bhumi Drishti App' to ensure the attendance of officials and employees at land offices and increase accountability in land services. With this, attendance can be given on the mobile app only if one is within the geographical boundary of the designated workplace through geo-fencing technology.

1 month ago 484 views

National

Review of Draft Policy for Formation of National Orchestra

A review meeting on the 'Draft Policy on National Orchestra' was held with the aim of forming an international-standard national orchestra, creating professional artists, and enhancing institutional capacity.

1 month ago 591 views

Economy

TCB Going Digital, Transparency in Subsidy Distribution to Increase

An initiative has been taken to digitally transform TCB's services to make them easier, more transparent and accountable. The use of technology in product distribution is being increased through digital cards, the ‘Upokari’ mobile app, online dealer management, POS and artificial intelligence-based monitoring.

1 month ago 730 views

National

Major reshuffle at top level of police, Kamrul Ahsan becomes SB chief

A major reshuffle has been made at the top level of Bangladesh Police. The Ministry of Home Affairs has promoted, transferred, and posted 11 officials of Additional IGP and DIG ranks.

1 month ago 694 views

National

Reception for winning huffaz in Quran competition in Saudi Arabia

Prime Minister Tarek Rahman has accorded a reception to four winning Bangladeshi huffaz in the 46th King Abdul Aziz International Holy Quran Competition held in Saudi Arabia.

1 month ago 669 views

Economy

Initiatives will be taken to increase manpower and digital services: Commerce Minister

Commerce Minister Khandaker Abdul Muktadir has said initiatives will be taken to increase the technology, manpower, and institutional capacity of the National Directorate of Consumer Rights Protection to ensure safe, pure, and quality products for consumers.

1 month ago 691 views

National

Action if instability is created through anonymous media's photo cards: Law Minister

Law, Justice and Parliamentary Affairs Minister Md. Asaduzzaman has said the government will take action if attempts are made to create instability in the country by using photo cards of anonymous media on social media.

1 month ago 527 views

National

Government is working to restore the due respect of the deprived: Aminul Haque

State Minister for Youth and Sports Aminul Haque has said the government is working to restore the due honour and rights of those deprived over the long 17 years.

1 month ago 702 views

Two more children die with measles symptoms

Media freedom does not mean writing whatever one wants: Press Secretary

Declining interest of savers in prize bonds

Asia's rice market may be unstable amid drought and water crisis

EU ambassador praises Bangladesh's disaster management

Misuse of antibiotics must be stopped in safe food production

Raihan’s leg was amputated after he was injured in a train accident

Mahdi Amin seeks steps to prevent fugitives in India from causing instability

11 parties urge government not to go against people's will by force of majority

Order to swiftly arrest those involved in SI Altaf killing

Allegation that four witnesses to BDR killings were thrown into river

Hope to increase technical cooperation with Norway in local government

Geo-fencing technology to ensure attendance at land offices

Review of Draft Policy for Formation of National Orchestra

TCB Going Digital, Transparency in Subsidy Distribution to Increase

Major reshuffle at top level of police, Kamrul Ahsan becomes SB chief

Reception for winning huffaz in Quran competition in Saudi Arabia

Initiatives will be taken to increase manpower and digital services: Commerce Minister

Action if instability is created through anonymous media's photo cards: Law Minister

Government is working to restore the due respect of the deprived: Aminul Haque

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