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Bangladesh-India decide to increase cooperation in preserving Sundarbans and biodiversity

Bangladesh and India have agreed to increase cooperation in preserving the Sundarbans and biodiversity, tackling climate change, and resolving transboundary environmental issues.

2 months ago 755 views

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New generation must turn to books to build knowledge-based Bangladesh: Food Minister

Food Minister Afroza Khanam has urged the new generation to develop the habit of reading books to build a knowledge-based and humane Bangladesh.

2 months ago 795 views

National

Emphasis on enhancing mutual communication to strengthen Bangladesh-India relations

Md. Ismail Zabihullah, Adviser to the Prime Minister on Public Administration, and Indian High Commissioner to Bangladesh Dinesh Trivedi discussed increasing mutual communication between Bangladesh and India and advancing bilateral relations.

2 months ago 799 views

National

NDF wants deferral of Mitford's new deputy director appointment

The National Doctors' Forum (NDF) has demanded a stay on the appointment of Dr. Shahria Shayla Jahan as deputy director of Sir Salimullah Medical College and Mitford Hospital in the capital. It also demanded that the current deputy director, Dr. Muhammad Habibur Rahman, be reinstated.

2 months ago 834 views

National

Saifur Rahman's death: accident or conspiracy—needs to be examined: Rizvi

Ruhul Kabir Rizvi, acting secretary general of BNP and political adviser to the Prime Minister, has said it is necessary to examine whether the death of former finance minister M. Saifur Rahman was merely a road accident or there was any national or international conspiracy behind it.

2 months ago 840 views

National

PM seeks Japan's cooperation in Rohingya repatriation

Prime Minister Tareq Rahman sought Japan's cooperation to ensure the safe, voluntary and dignified repatriation of Rohingyas to Myanmar.

2 months ago 723 views

National

Posters banned in local elections, no restriction on social media campaigning

Ahead of the local government elections, the Election Commission has issued an almost uniform code of conduct for union parishads, municipalities, city corporations, upazila councils and district councils. The gazette of the relevant rules was published on Monday with the signature of Election Commission Secretary Akhtar Ahmed.

2 months ago 794 views

Law Justice

Sifat Abdullah's bail rejected over alleged derogatory remarks about Prime Minister

The court rejected the bail application of Sifat Abdullah, arrested from Gazipur on charges of making derogatory comments and spreading anti-state propaganda on social media against Prime Minister Tarique Rahman.

2 months ago 879 views

Education

President lays foundation stone of Thakurgaon University

President Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir has laid the foundation stone of Thakurgaon University, ending a long-standing expectation.

2 months ago 1,092 views

National

Posters, processions banned in upazila elections

Ahead of the upcoming upazila parishad elections, the Election Commission has issued the new Upazila Parishad Election Code of Conduct 2026. The new rules ban posters, processions and show-downs in election campaigning, and also impose restrictions on the use of helicopters, availing government facilities, and misleading campaigning through artificial intelligence.

2 months ago 773 views

World

Oil prices rise again in world market

Fresh US-Iran attacks and counter-attacks in the Strait of Hormuz have raised concerns over global fuel oil supply. As a result, crude oil prices have risen again in international markets.

2 months ago 1,020 views

Politics

Sheikh Selim will perform duties of Awami League president in my absence

Former prime minister Sheikh Hasina has said that Sheikh Fazlul Karim Selim will perform the duties of Awami League president in her absence. She said this in a telephone interview given to Indian media outlet The Wall.

2 months ago 1,032 views

Law Justice

Three issued show-cause notice over cake-cutting in tribunal lock-up

The tribunal administration has issued show-cause notices to three people over an incident of cake-cutting in the lock-up of the International Crimes Tribunal.

2 months ago 950 views

National

Bangladesh and Italy will work together on economy, employment and skilled human resource development

Local Government, Rural Development and Cooperatives Minister Dr. Abdul Muyeen Khan emphasized further increasing Bangladesh-Italy cooperation in various fields including economy, employment, skilled human resource development, legal migration and urban management.

2 months ago 753 views

National

Country Must Move Forward Through Consensus, Not Conflict: President

President Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir has called for advancing the country through dialogue and consensus, avoiding violence and conflict. He also urged everyone to remain aware so that democracy, achieved through many sacrifices, is not lost again.

2 months ago 660 views

Economy

Country's foreign exchange reserves cross $36 billion

The country's foreign exchange reserves have increased further to $36.38 billion. According to Bangladesh Bank data, as of September 6, total reserves stood at $36,385.92 million.

2 months ago 1,151 views

Agriculture

BAPA's 25th Annual General Meeting held at Gulshan Club

The 25th Annual General Meeting (AGM) of Bangladesh Agro-Processors' Association (BAPA) was held on 05 September at Gulshan Club in the capital.

2 months ago 1,088 views

National

Even at the cost of life, want to protect the country and independence: President

President Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir has expressed his resolve to protect the country and its independence even at the cost of life if necessary. He said there can be no compromise on questions of independence and sovereignty. He urged all to remain united by giving the highest priority to the country's interests.

2 months ago 820 views

Banking Insurance

Conscious Customers Forum warns of tough movement if board not formed

Leaders of the Conscious Customers Forum met with Mohammad Zahir Hossain, the administrator of Islami Bank Bangladesh PLC, to press various demands including formation of the board of directors and issues related to S Alam Group's shares. The meeting was held at the bank's head office on Sunday afternoon.

2 months ago 1,119 views

Football

Government assures all-out cooperation in developing women athletes

State Minister for Youth and Sports Aminul Haque has assured full cooperation from the government to develop women athletes in the country and bring out their promising talents.

2 months ago 1,229 views

Bangladesh-India decide to increase cooperation in preserving Sundarbans and biodiversity

New generation must turn to books to build knowledge-based Bangladesh: Food Minister

Emphasis on enhancing mutual communication to strengthen Bangladesh-India relations

NDF wants deferral of Mitford's new deputy director appointment

Saifur Rahman's death: accident or conspiracy—needs to be examined: Rizvi

PM seeks Japan's cooperation in Rohingya repatriation

Posters banned in local elections, no restriction on social media campaigning

Sifat Abdullah's bail rejected over alleged derogatory remarks about Prime Minister

President lays foundation stone of Thakurgaon University

Posters, processions banned in upazila elections

Oil prices rise again in world market

Sheikh Selim will perform duties of Awami League president in my absence

Three issued show-cause notice over cake-cutting in tribunal lock-up

Bangladesh and Italy will work together on economy, employment and skilled human resource development

Country Must Move Forward Through Consensus, Not Conflict: President

Country's foreign exchange reserves cross $36 billion

BAPA's 25th Annual General Meeting held at Gulshan Club

Even at the cost of life, want to protect the country and independence: President

Conscious Customers Forum warns of tough movement if board not formed

Government assures all-out cooperation in developing women athletes

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