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If Remittances Are Shut Down, the Country Will Be Doomed: Sakhawat Hossain Sharif

Bangladesh will fall into a severe economic crisis if remittances are shut down or expatriate income is stopped being sent, remarked Bangladesh Bank Remittance Award recipient Sakhawat Hossain Sharif.

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Demand for proper management to stop harassment of expatriates at airport

Bangladesh Bank Remittance Award-winning Sakhawat Hossain Sharif commented that many of those working at the airport consider themselves ‘landlords’. He said that expatriates often have to face humiliation and harassment at the airport.

2 weeks ago 915 views

Economy

ECNEC Approves 13 Projects Worth Tk 16,207 Crore

The Executive Committee of the National Economic Council (ECNEC) has approved 13 development projects involving a total cost of Tk 16,207.55 crore, with major allocations going to urban infrastructure, rural connectivity, railway development and renewable energy.

2 weeks ago 706 views

National

6 more children die with measles symptoms, 1,393 newly infected

In the country, 6 more children died with measles symptoms in the last 24 hours. At the same time, 1,390 children were affected by measles symptoms. Besides, measles was detected in 102 new children.

2 weeks ago 625 views

National

General holiday on 7 November every year, notification issued

The government has issued a notification declaring a general holiday every year on 7 November on the occasion of ‘National Revolution and Solidarity Day’.

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National

Differences of opinion and peaceful protest are the beauty of democracy: President

President Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir has remarked that differences of opinion, constructive criticism and peaceful protest in politics are the beauty of democracy. He also remarked that the politics of revenge obstructs the development of democracy.

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National

Underprivileged children will also be included in Shishu Academy activities: Minister

Minister for Women and Children Affairs and Social Welfare Professor Dr. A Z M Zahid Hossain said that alongside privileged children, underprivileged children of society will also be brought under the activities of Bangladesh Shishu Academy.

2 weeks ago 400 views

Education

Demand to withdraw extra fee for Kamil examination

President of the Bangladesh Madrasa Teachers and Employees Forum, Principal Delwar Hossain Azizi, has demanded the withdrawal of the form fill-up fees for the first and second year Kamil examinations under the Islamic Arabic University, alleging that they have been increased abnormally.

2 weeks ago 824 views

National

Climate policy must be translated into effective projects and measurable results: Environment Minister

Minister of Environment, Forest and Climate Change Abdul Awal Mintu emphasized translating the national climate policy and plans into effective programs, quality projects, adequate financing and measurable outcomes.

2 weeks ago 447 views

Dhaka

DSCC grants to 168 pandals on occasion of Durga Puja

On the occasion of Sharadiya Durga Puja, a total of Tk 19 lakh 80 thousand has been granted to 168 puja pandals under Dhaka South City Corporation (DSCC).

2 weeks ago 747 views

Dhaka

How will we fix the country if we cannot fix the water of Gulshan-Baridhara lakes: Housing Minister

If the water of lakes in important areas like Gulshan-Baridhara cannot be fixed, how will the environment of the entire country be fixed—Housing and Public Works Minister Zakaria Taher has raised such a question.

2 weeks ago 664 views

Law Justice

Abetment of suicide case •

MP Gazi Nazrul's bail rejected

The court has rejected the bail of Gazi Nazrul Islam, MP for Satkhira-4, arrested in a case of abetment of suicide of his second wife Mariam Khatun.

2 weeks ago 734 views

Entertainment

What all one has to do for two rupees: Kaushani

Tollywood actress Kaushani Mukherjee caught the audience's attention as the character 'Jhimli' in the film 'Bahurupi'. After nearly two years, she is returning to the same character in the film 'Bahurupi: The Golden Daku'. The film is scheduled to be released in theatres on October 15.

2 weeks ago 2,497 views

National

Cottage industry has more income potential than garments: Gayeshwar

BNP Standing Committee member Gayeshwar Chandra Roy has said there is more income potential in cottage and handicraft industries compared to the garments sector. He said if proper training, promotion and marketing facilities are ensured, people can earn well from this sector while staying at home.

2 weeks ago 468 views

Multiple individuals from same family cannot get fertilizer dealership

Law Justice

High Court verdict stayed •

Multiple individuals from same family cannot get fertilizer dealership

Multiple individuals from the same family cannot get fertilizer dealership—the Chamber Court of the Appellate Division has stayed the High Court's status quo on this government policy.

2 weeks ago 636 views

Technology

Bangladesh's proposal on AI unanimously adopted at UN

Under Bangladesh's leadership, a proposal on artificial intelligence (AI) has been unanimously adopted at the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC). The proposal titled 'The Impact of Artificial Intelligence on the Development and Protection of Human Rights' was adopted at the 63rd session of the Council.

2 weeks ago 601 views

Education

1,471 did not join despite getting jobs

Even after being finally recommended for the post of assistant teacher in government primary schools, 1,471 people did not join the job. Among them, 553 did not submit the required documents, and 918, despite receiving appointment letters, did not join work within the stipulated time.

2 weeks ago 807 views

Expatriates

Saudi Arabia eases process for bringing families of skilled workers

The country's government has eased the process of bringing families of skilled foreign workers to Saudi Arabia. From now on, applications for entry visas for family members can be made before the worker's work visa process is fully completed.

2 weeks ago 967 views

World

Trump Pins Blame for France’s Mass Protests on Islam

US President Donald Trump has linked the ongoing student protests in France to “out-of-control mass immigration” and Islam. However, the protests did not originate from immigration or any religious issue.

2 weeks ago 693 views

National

20 million children under measles vaccination, another 3.5 million to be vaccinated in a month

State Minister for Health Dr. Mohammad Abdul Muhit has said that 20 million children across the country have already been vaccinated under the measles-rubella vaccination programme, and the target is to bring another nearly 3.5 million children under vaccination in the next month.

2 weeks ago 513 views

If Remittances Are Shut Down, the Country Will Be Doomed: Sakhawat Hossain Sharif

Demand for proper management to stop harassment of expatriates at airport

ECNEC Approves 13 Projects Worth Tk 16,207 Crore

6 more children die with measles symptoms, 1,393 newly infected

General holiday on 7 November every year, notification issued

Differences of opinion and peaceful protest are the beauty of democracy: President

Underprivileged children will also be included in Shishu Academy activities: Minister

Demand to withdraw extra fee for Kamil examination

Climate policy must be translated into effective projects and measurable results: Environment Minister

DSCC grants to 168 pandals on occasion of Durga Puja

How will we fix the country if we cannot fix the water of Gulshan-Baridhara lakes: Housing Minister

MP Gazi Nazrul's bail rejected

What all one has to do for two rupees: Kaushani

Cottage industry has more income potential than garments: Gayeshwar

Multiple individuals from same family cannot get fertilizer dealership

Bangladesh's proposal on AI unanimously adopted at UN

1,471 did not join despite getting jobs

Saudi Arabia eases process for bringing families of skilled workers

Trump Pins Blame for France’s Mass Protests on Islam

20 million children under measles vaccination, another 3.5 million to be vaccinated in a month

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