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Visually impaired Jahangirnagar University student Sharmin from Satkhira gets job

Under special arrangements, visually impaired Sharmin Akhter from Satkhira has got a job. The government has appointed her to the post of 'Junior Officer' at Essential Drugs Company Limited (EDCL) in the capital. She will join her workplace on August 2.

2 months ago 440 views

National

Government emphasizing sports to prevent social degradation: Education Minister

Education Minister Ehsanul Haque Milon said that the government is emphasizing sports to keep students away from various social degradations including drugs and terrorism. With that goal, the Prime Minister's Gold Cup National Football Competition-2026 is being organized. Due to inclement weather, the competition will be inaugurated in September instead of August.

2 months ago 407 views

National

Nothing Has Changed in Five Months: LGRD Minister Mirza Fakhrul

Expressing deep frustration over systemic stagnation, Local Government, Rural Development and Co-operatives (LGRD) Minister Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir has stated that despite his five months in office, the country's prevailing culture of corruption remains intact.

2 months ago 433 views

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US Special Envoy Sergio Gor in Dhaka for the first time

US Special Envoy for South and Central Asia Sergio Gor has arrived in Dhaka on a three-day official visit. This is his first visit to Bangladesh.

2 months ago 384 views

Politics

They are actually trying to kill: NCP leader Mahmuda Mitu

After the incident in Hobiganj, Sylhet, the leader of the National Citizen Party (NCP) and Member of Parliament Dr. Mahmuda Mitu has alleged an attack on the party's convoy in Golapganj. She claimed that the attack occurred on their way back after a program with the families of martyrs.

2 months ago 356 views

Politics

Allegation of attack on NCP convoy in Golapganj

In Golapganj, Sylhet, an allegation of attack on the convoy of the National Citizen Party (NCP) has been leveled against BNP leaders and activists.

2 months ago 392 views

National

If traceability is ensured, weaknesses in the value chain will be easy to identify: Commerce Minister

Commerce Minister Khondkar Abdul Muttakir has identified high logistics costs, rising production costs, and various market anomalies as some of the reasons for high food inflation. He said that to bring food inflation under control, there is no alternative to reducing logistics costs, controlling production input costs, reducing informal market costs, and increasing agricultural productivity.

2 months ago 377 views

National

It is not possible to save the nation from disease with medicine alone: Health Minister

Health and Family Welfare Minister Sardar Md. Sakhawat Hossain has commented that it is not possible to save the nation from disease with medicine alone. He said that now the focus should be not only on curing diseases but also on prevention. For this, innovative preventive measures must be taken from zero age.

2 months ago 374 views

Politics

Allah will not forgive us if we betray the July fighters: Dr. Shafiqur Rahman

Jamaat-e-Islami Ameer and Leader of the Opposition in Parliament Dr. Shafiqur Rahman said that Allah will not accept if anyone betrays the fighters of the July mass uprising. He said that everyone must remain united to implement the people's verdict and will never bow down to injustice.

2 months ago 406 views

National

Hajj ticket price reduced to 1 lakh 30 thousand taka: State Minister Millat

State Minister for Civil Aviation and Tourism M Rashiduzzaman Millat said that for Hajj pilgrims of 2026, air ticket price has been further reduced by 25 thousand taka to 1 lakh 30 thousand taka. Meanwhile, discussions are ongoing with Saudi Arabia to ensure more facilities for Hajj pilgrims.

2 months ago 352 views

National

Government in tough stance against human trafficking and online scams: Home Minister

Home Minister Salahuddin Ahmed has said that the current government is working with the highest priority to protect the country's citizens from human trafficking and technology-dependent crimes. He stated that the government is determined to maintain a 'zero tolerance' policy against international human trafficking and scam rings that have emerged through the misuse of technology.

2 months ago 361 views

National

No child will be left behind: Bobby Hajjaj

Primary and Mass Education State Minister Bobby Hajjaj said that physical or any other limitations cannot be an obstacle to fulfilling a child's dreams. He said that the government is working tirelessly to ensure the development of every child's talent and potential through the combined cooperation of family, school, society and the state.

2 months ago 430 views

National

Prime Minister handed over appointment letters to three disabled persons

Prime Minister Tarique Rahman started the day's program on Thursday (July 30) morning at the Bangladesh Secretariat by handing over government job appointment letters to three disabled persons.

2 months ago 385 views

National

Severe gas crisis due to LNG terminal fault, production collapse in industrial areas

Due to a technical fault at the floating LNG terminal in Moheshkhali, gas supply to the national grid has decreased, causing a severe gas crisis in various industrial areas across the country. As a result, production in factories in Narsingdi and Narayanganj is being severely disrupted. Meanwhile, CNG drivers and those involved in transportation are also facing difficulties.

2 months ago 500 views

National

Dhaka Elevated Expressway gains momentum with alternative financing, hope for early completion

The government has expressed commitment to quickly complete the remaining construction of the Dhaka Elevated Expressway, one of the capital's mega infrastructure projects, overcoming financial complications. The Secretary of the Bridge Division and Executive Director of the Bangladesh Bridge Authority, Mohammad Abdur Rouf, held a meeting with the delegation of two top Chinese banks and investment institutions regarding the possibility of alternative financing for the project.

2 months ago 482 views

Economy

Sustainable Reforms Key to Bangladesh's LDC Graduation Success, Experts Say at ICMAB Dialogue

Bangladesh's transition from the Least Developed Country (LDC) category will require far more than meeting graduation criteria, with policymakers, economists, and business leaders emphasizing that structural reforms, energy security, financial sector stability, and policy consistency will determine whether the country can sustain its post-LDC growth trajectory.

2 months ago 415 views

National

Call to spread health messages through digital content: State Minister for Information

State Minister for Information and Broadcasting Md. Yaser Khan Chowdhury said that to improve the overall public health of the country, social health awareness programs must be advanced in a modern and integrated manner. For this, he emphasized working jointly by ensuring the optimal use of existing resources and capabilities between the Ministry of Health and the Ministry of Information.

2 months ago 306 views

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Path opens for launching international payment services like PayPal and Payoneer

Bangladesh Bank has further eased the path for launching international digital transaction and money transfer services like PayPal and Payoneer in Bangladesh. To this end, a new 'bank-intermediary framework' has been introduced for cross-border digital payment processing.

2 months ago 665 views

National

Deputy Minister for Local Government instructs to accelerate activities of two city corporations for implementation of PM's 'Clean and Green City'

Mir Shah Alam, MP, Deputy Minister for Local Government, Rural Development and Cooperatives, said that building a clean and green Dhaka is a top priority of the current government. He said ensuring visible progress of activities on the ground, not just meetings or plans, is now most important.

2 months ago 368 views

National

Delhi's interest in Prime Minister Tarique Rahman's India visit, says High Commissioner Dinesh Trivedi

India's High Commissioner to Dhaka Dinesh Trivedi has expressed Delhi's interest in a possible India visit by Bangladesh Prime Minister Tarique Rahman. He said that Prime Minister Tarique Rahman has been formally invited to visit India and India is eagerly waiting to welcome him.

2 months ago 338 views

Visually impaired Jahangirnagar University student Sharmin from Satkhira gets job

Government emphasizing sports to prevent social degradation: Education Minister

Nothing Has Changed in Five Months: LGRD Minister Mirza Fakhrul

US Special Envoy Sergio Gor in Dhaka for the first time

They are actually trying to kill: NCP leader Mahmuda Mitu

Allegation of attack on NCP convoy in Golapganj

If traceability is ensured, weaknesses in the value chain will be easy to identify: Commerce Minister

It is not possible to save the nation from disease with medicine alone: Health Minister

Allah will not forgive us if we betray the July fighters: Dr. Shafiqur Rahman

Hajj ticket price reduced to 1 lakh 30 thousand taka: State Minister Millat

Government in tough stance against human trafficking and online scams: Home Minister

No child will be left behind: Bobby Hajjaj

Prime Minister handed over appointment letters to three disabled persons

Severe gas crisis due to LNG terminal fault, production collapse in industrial areas

Dhaka Elevated Expressway gains momentum with alternative financing, hope for early completion

Sustainable Reforms Key to Bangladesh's LDC Graduation Success, Experts Say at ICMAB Dialogue

Call to spread health messages through digital content: State Minister for Information

Path opens for launching international payment services like PayPal and Payoneer

Deputy Minister for Local Government instructs to accelerate activities of two city corporations for implementation of PM's 'Clean and Green City'

Delhi's interest in Prime Minister Tarique Rahman's India visit, says High Commissioner Dinesh Trivedi

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