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Mirza Abbas returning home Wednesday

After nearly five months of treatment in Singapore and Malaysia, BNP Standing Committee member and political adviser to the Prime Minister Mirza Abbas will return home on Wednesday, September 2. The aircraft carrying him is scheduled to land at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport in Dhaka at 9 PM that day.

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National

Government wants to take Bangladesh-Malaysia relations to new heights: LGRD Minister

The government is keen to take the friendly relations between Bangladesh and Malaysia to a new height, said Local Government, Rural Development and Cooperatives Minister Dr. Abdur Moyeen Khan. He stressed increasing cooperation in various sectors including manpower export, renewable energy, infrastructure, education, health and trade.

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Economy

UNDP will strengthen partnership with Bangladesh in facilitating investment and trade

The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) has expressed interest in strengthening cooperation to attract investment in Bangladesh, facilitate trade and commerce, reduce logistics costs, and enhance the capacity of micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs). Besides, the organisation also wants to work on increasing export capacity and developing Bangladesh's skills in international trade negotiations.

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National

Those involved in enforced disappearances, however powerful, will face justice: President

President Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir has commented that enforced disappearance is not an ordinary crime, it is a crime against humanity. He said no matter how powerful the criminals involved in enforced disappearance are, they will be brought to justice and the maximum punishment under the law must be ensured.

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Law Justice

Writ challenging district-based distribution of responsibilities of ministers, state ministers and whips

Eleven members of parliament from Jamaat-e-Islami have filed a writ in the High Court challenging the legality of the decision to distribute responsibilities among ministers, state ministers and whips in 64 districts.

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National

International Day Against Enforced Disappearances Today

Today is 30 August, the International Day Against Enforced Disappearances. On the occasion, various human rights organizations, including 'Mayer Dak' (Mother's Call), an organization of relatives of disappearance victims, are holding different programs.

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National

Environment Minister holds four important bilateral meetings on sidelines of COP17 conference

In Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia, Bangladesh's Environment, Forests and Climate Change Minister Abdoul Awal Mintu held four important bilateral meetings on the sidelines of the COP17 conference of the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification.

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Country

No one will be spared if irregularities in food warehouses: Food Minister

Food Minister Afroza Khanam Rita has said no one will be exempted if irregularities are found in any food warehouse in the country. She also warned that immediate legal action will be taken against those involved in irregularities.

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Industry

Maersk interested in investing in Bangladesh's shipbuilding

Maersk Line, one of the world's leading shipping and logistics companies, has expressed interest in direct investment in Bangladesh's shipbuilding industry. In addition, discussions have been held on investment prospects in the ship recycling industry.

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Law Justice

Deep knowledge of law essential to be a good lawyer: Chief Prosecutor

Chief Prosecutor of the International Crimes Tribunal Md. Aminul Islam has said that to be a good lawyer, merely reading law books is not enough; one must have deep knowledge of case details, investigation, evidence and relevant laws.

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National

Prime Minister's directives to ease traffic congestion in the capital

To ease traffic congestion in the capital and restore discipline in public transport, the government has decided to relocate the Fulbaria bus terminal to Keraniganj. Before the permanent terminal is built, a temporary terminal will be constructed within four months on 15 acres of land under the Jhilmil project.

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Politics

Scholars must come forward to establish the laws of the Quran: Dr. Helal Uddin

Dr. Helal Uddin, Naib-e-Ameer of Jamaat-e-Islami's Dhaka Metropolitan South, said that Ulama-Mashaikh must come forward unitedly to establish the injunctions of the Quran. He also commented that the scholar community will play a role in the country's leadership and state governance in the future.

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Crime

81 tonnes of duplex board imported under duty-free benefit seized

Customs Intelligence and Investigation Directorate (CIID) has seized about 81 tonnes of duplex board imported duty-free under bond facility, while it was being sold at Nayabazar in Old Dhaka instead of being taken to its designated destination Khulna.

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Dhaka

Drive against illegal polythene in Shyambazar, fine Tk 1 lakh

Dhaka South City Corporation (DSCC), the Department of Environment and Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) have fined two businessmen Tk 1 lakh in a joint drive against illegal polythene selling and warehousing in Shyambazar in the capital.

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Country

There is no fertilizer crisis in the country, action will be taken if artificial crisis is created: Agriculture Minister

Claiming there is no fertilizer crisis in the country, Agriculture and Fisheries and Livestock Minister Mohammad Amin Ur Rashid has warned of action against those involved if they create an artificial crisis and sell fertilizer at higher prices.

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National

Expatriate Welfare Minister going to USA to attend FOBANA conference

Expatriates' Welfare and Overseas Employment and Labour and Employment Minister Ariful Haq Chowdhury is going to Los Angeles, California, USA to attend the '40th FOBANA Convention 2026' as chief guest.

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Country

Electricity shortage will decrease significantly next summer: State Minister for Power

State Minister for Power, Energy and Mineral Resources Anindya Islam Amit expressed optimism that the country's electricity shortage will decrease significantly next summer. He said that by next summer, the country will have the capacity to generate about 3,000 megawatts of solar power.

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Country

World-winning Hafez Nuruddin Zakaria felicitated in his own district

Hafez Nuruddin Zakaria of Bauphal, Patuakhali, who secured first place in the 46th King Abdul Aziz International Quran Competition held in Mecca, Saudi Arabia, beating competitors from 133 countries, has been felicitated.

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Country

We see Hefazat's objections as constructive advice, not pressure: State Minister for Religious Affairs

State Minister for Religious Affairs Mohammad Shamim Kaisar Lincoln has said the government does not see objections from Hefazat-e-Islam and other Islamic organizations as pressure, but as constructive advice.

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Country

Ensure journalists' protection in establishing democracy: Qader Goni Chowdhury

Bangladesh Federal Journalists Union (BFUJ) General Secretary Qader Goni Chowdhury has said that development of the country and democracy is not possible without independent and free journalism.

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Mirza Abbas returning home Wednesday

Government wants to take Bangladesh-Malaysia relations to new heights: LGRD Minister

UNDP will strengthen partnership with Bangladesh in facilitating investment and trade

Those involved in enforced disappearances, however powerful, will face justice: President

Writ challenging district-based distribution of responsibilities of ministers, state ministers and whips

International Day Against Enforced Disappearances Today

Environment Minister holds four important bilateral meetings on sidelines of COP17 conference

No one will be spared if irregularities in food warehouses: Food Minister

Maersk interested in investing in Bangladesh's shipbuilding

Deep knowledge of law essential to be a good lawyer: Chief Prosecutor

Prime Minister's directives to ease traffic congestion in the capital

Scholars must come forward to establish the laws of the Quran: Dr. Helal Uddin

81 tonnes of duplex board imported under duty-free benefit seized

Drive against illegal polythene in Shyambazar, fine Tk 1 lakh

There is no fertilizer crisis in the country, action will be taken if artificial crisis is created: Agriculture Minister

Expatriate Welfare Minister going to USA to attend FOBANA conference

Electricity shortage will decrease significantly next summer: State Minister for Power

World-winning Hafez Nuruddin Zakaria felicitated in his own district

We see Hefazat's objections as constructive advice, not pressure: State Minister for Religious Affairs

Ensure journalists' protection in establishing democracy: Qader Goni Chowdhury

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