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New momentum in dengue prevention activities due to sincerity and coordinated initiatives of administrators: Local Government Deputy Minister

Local Government, Rural Development and Cooperatives Deputy Minister Mir Shah Alam, MP, said that the cleaning staff of city corporations engaged in urban sanitation must play a more responsible and active role. At the same time, citizens must also be conscious of keeping their own homes, educational institutions, under-construction buildings, and surrounding environments clean. He particularly emphasized conducting regular drives in under-construction buildings and strengthening awareness programs in educational institutions.

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Politics

Jamaat MP Ghazi Nazrul breaks silence on viral video, alleges blackmail

Satkhira-4 (Shyamnagar-Kaliganj partial) constituency member of parliament and Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami leader Ghazi Nazrul Islam has spoken out about a viral video circulating on social media. In a written statement, he claimed that the video was filmed at a business office in Mogbazar, Dhaka, and that the woman in it, Mariam Begum, is his second wife.

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Government and private packages announced, how much will it cost?

Religion

Hajj 2027 •

Government and private packages announced, how much will it cost?

On the occasion of Hajj 2027, the Hajj package under government and private management, registration process, payment, visa and other important instructions have been published. Interested pilgrims have been asked to complete registration within the stipulated time and pay according to the package.

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Country

Allegations of attack, gunfire, and cocktail explosions at anti-drug meeting in Sujanagar; Chhatra Dal worker injured

In Sujanagar, Pabna, allegations have emerged of chasing, counter-chasing, gunfire, and cocktail explosions centered around an anti-drug awareness meeting. In this incident, a Chhatra Dal worker named SM Aftab Ahmed was injured.

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105 out of 198 teachers' appointments illegal

Education

Dhaka City College •

105 out of 198 teachers' appointments illegal

A recent audit report by the Inspection and Audit Directorate (I&A) of the Ministry of Education has revealed a grim picture of widespread irregularities, forgery, and financial rule violations in almost all key sectors, from teacher recruitment to financial management at Dhaka City College in Dhanmondi, Dhaka. The report states that among the 198 teachers working at the college, 105 were appointed in complete disregard of government laws, rules, and the valid recruitment process. At the same time, serious discrepancies were found in the income-expenditure accounts of the last nine years. The report also reveals expenditure of Tk 72,77,219 in cash in violation of banking rules, evasion of government revenue amounting to more than Tk 31,24,759 in VAT and source taxes, and payment of Tk 1,97,34,830 as honorarium to members of the governing body in an irregular manner. The I&A has termed these irregularities a serious violation of financial rules and has ordered the return of the relevant money to the government treasury through challans.

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National

Tarek Rahman congratulates new UK Prime Minister

Prime Minister Tarek Rahman has congratulated the newly appointed UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham.

3 months ago 441 views

The wounds of that horrific day still linger today

National

One year of the Milestone tragedy •

The wounds of that horrific day still linger today

Today marks one year since the terrible plane crash at Milestone School and College in Uttara, Dhaka. A year ago, a Bangladesh Air Force fighter jet on a training flight crashed into the school building, killing 36 people including students, teachers, staff, and the pilot. Many more were injured.

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National

PM announces implementation of 31-point state reform

Prime Minister and BNP Chairman Tarique Rahman has said that the announced 31-point state reform program will be implemented in consultation with the political parties and alliances that participated in the simultaneous movement. He also pledged to implement the issues on which the political parties reached consensus and signed in the July National Charter to the letter.

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National

Saidur Rahman appointed Press Minister at Bangladesh High Commission in Delhi

The government has appointed journalist Md. Saidur Rahman as Press Minister at the Bangladesh High Commission in New Delhi, India, on a contractual basis. This information was announced in a notification from the Ministry of Public Administration.

3 months ago 575 views

National

Ongoing projects will be revised in line with the government's manifesto: Environment Minister Abdul Awal Mintoo

Environment, Forest and Climate Change Minister Abdul Awal Mintoo, MP, has said that ongoing projects will be revised in line with the government's manifesto.

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Religious Minister Kaykobad requests to keep back-up accommodation at 1%

National

Meeting with Saudi Ambassador •

Religious Minister Kaykobad requests to keep back-up accommodation at 1%

Religious Minister Kazi Shah Mofazzal Hossain (Kaykobad) has requested the Saudi government to keep back-up accommodation at 1% for Bangladesh in the 2027 Hajj.

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National

Mozaffar was in public, given reception in Sirajganj

After being on the run for 45 years, retired Major Mozaffar Hossain, an accused in the murder case of former President Ziaur Rahman, was arrested, and various information about his long-term public movements has come to light. Locals claim he regularly visited Sirajganj and participated in social events. He was even given a reception at an event organized by the Sirajganj Municipality in 2019.

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Politics

Opposition Leader's Greeting Letter Handed Over to French Ambassador on France's 237th National Day

On Sunday, July 19 at 12:30 PM, the Secretary General of Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami and former Member of Parliament Professor Mia Golam Parwar visited the French Embassy and had a courtesy meeting with the Honorable French Ambassador to Bangladesh.

3 months ago 503 views

Trial of Major Mozzaffar, killer of Ziaur Rahman, will be completed under military law: Home Minister

National

Border security is the government's highest priority •

Trial of Major Mozzaffar, killer of Ziaur Rahman, will be completed under military law: Home Minister

Home Minister Salahuddin Ahmed said the government is giving the highest priority to consolidating national security and protecting the country's borders. In the context of the unstable situation on the Myanmar border, a preliminary plan has been adopted to construct barbed wire fencing along 108 kilometers of the border, as proposed by the Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB). However, this is still in the proposal stage and has not been finalized. Meanwhile, state-of-the-art detection equipment has already been provided to the BGB to prevent damage from border mines or landmines.

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National

Every working hour of the state and every taka of public tax must be utilized to the fullest: Public Administration Adviser

Prime Minister's Adviser on Public Administration (Minister of State rank) Md. Ismail Zabullah said that every working hour of the state and every taka of public tax must be utilized to the fullest. Ensuring the improvement of public service through efficient use of time, money and manpower in government activities must be one of the main objectives of the administration.

3 months ago 612 views

Technology

ASML could be Europe's first trillion-dollar company

The rapid expansion of artificial intelligence (AI) technology is driving up global demand for advanced semiconductor chips. This has impacted the business of ASML, a Netherlands-based manufacturer of chip production equipment. According to analysts, if this trend continues, the company could become Europe's first $1 trillion market value company.

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National

Local Government Minister Calls for Prioritizing Indigenous Innovation in Mosquito Control

Local Government Minister Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir has called for increasing the use of indigenous innovation and technology in mosquito control. He said that many conventional chemicals currently used for mosquito control are not yielding desired results. Therefore, indigenous innovations must be prioritized, new technologies tested and experimented with, and if effective, implemented in practice.

3 months ago 504 views

World

Delhi erupts in protests, internet suspended

Students and youths in the Indian capital Delhi protested on Monday (July 20) demanding the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan over alleged irregularities in medical college entrance exams. Tensions escalated as the 'Chalo Sansad' program coincided with the start of the monsoon session of parliament, leading to clashes between protesters and police.

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Country

Police file case against 37 in Pabna on charges of conspiracy to overthrow government

Police have filed a case against 37 leaders and activists of the banned Awami League and Chhatra League in Pabna on charges of secret meetings and sabotage conspiracy aimed at overthrowing the elected government. The case also names 80 to 90 unidentified individuals as accused.

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Football

Spain's striker dedicates World Cup to Neymar

Neymar had a lifelong dream of winning the World Cup. The Brazilian star got the chance to play four times but could not fulfill his dream. Each time, he had to sacrifice his dream in tears.

3 months ago 1,255 views

New momentum in dengue prevention activities due to sincerity and coordinated initiatives of administrators: Local Government Deputy Minister

Jamaat MP Ghazi Nazrul breaks silence on viral video, alleges blackmail

Government and private packages announced, how much will it cost?

Allegations of attack, gunfire, and cocktail explosions at anti-drug meeting in Sujanagar; Chhatra Dal worker injured

105 out of 198 teachers' appointments illegal

Tarek Rahman congratulates new UK Prime Minister

The wounds of that horrific day still linger today

PM announces implementation of 31-point state reform

Saidur Rahman appointed Press Minister at Bangladesh High Commission in Delhi

Ongoing projects will be revised in line with the government's manifesto: Environment Minister Abdul Awal Mintoo

Religious Minister Kaykobad requests to keep back-up accommodation at 1%

Mozaffar was in public, given reception in Sirajganj

Opposition Leader's Greeting Letter Handed Over to French Ambassador on France's 237th National Day

Trial of Major Mozzaffar, killer of Ziaur Rahman, will be completed under military law: Home Minister

Every working hour of the state and every taka of public tax must be utilized to the fullest: Public Administration Adviser

ASML could be Europe's first trillion-dollar company

Local Government Minister Calls for Prioritizing Indigenous Innovation in Mosquito Control

Delhi erupts in protests, internet suspended

Police file case against 37 in Pabna on charges of conspiracy to overthrow government

Spain's striker dedicates World Cup to Neymar

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