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Punishment for negligence in duty at airport, reward for good work

Civil Aviation and Tourism Minister M Rashiduzzaman Millat has said that those who perform their duties properly at the airport will be rewarded, and those who neglect them will be brought under punishment.

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Auto-rickshaw drivers protest in front of Press Club

Auto-rickshaw drivers have protested by blocking the road in front of the National Press Club in the capital over several demands.

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Ensuring quality housing for low-income people is government's commitment: Prime Minister

Prime Minister Tarek Rahman said ensuring quality, safe and affordable housing for low-income people is one of the government's commitments.

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No negligence in Durga Puja security will be tolerated: Fisheries State Minister

State Minister for Fisheries and Livestock Sultan Salauddin Tuku has said that no kind of negligence in the security of puja mandaps will be tolerated to ensure that the autumnal Durga Puja is celebrated in a peaceful and festive atmosphere.

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Integrity and efficiency of officials vital to ensure services at grassroots: State Minister for Public Administration

State Minister for Public Administration Md. Abdul Bari has said that the integrity, transparency and efficiency of officials are most important in implementing government services and development projects at the grassroots level.

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Tk 7,500 crore project to protect 14 coastal districts

A Tk 7,500 crore project has been undertaken to protect vulnerable populations in 14 coastal districts, tackle flood and climate change risks, and improve living standards. The five-year project, financed by the World Bank, has been taken up for implementation from the next fiscal year.

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Dhaka

Government is working to build a livable Bangladesh through planned urbanization: Housing and Public Works Minister

Housing and Public Works Minister Zakaria Taher said the government is working to build livable and sustainable cities across the country through planned urbanization.

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Economy

Autogas price rises by Tk 11 per litre

After LPG, the Bangladesh Energy Regulatory Commission (BERC) has also increased the price of autogas used in vehicles. For the month of October, the autogas price has been increased by Tk 10.91 per litre to Tk 84. The previous price was Tk 73.09.

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Economy

UK to provide duty-free benefits on 92 percent of Bangladesh's goods even after LDC graduation

British High Commissioner to Dhaka Sarah Cooke has said that even after graduation from the list of least developed countries (LDCs), duty-free benefits on 92 percent of Bangladesh's products will remain in the UK market for three years.

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Bangladesh High Commissioner's farewell meeting with Jaishankar in Delhi

Bangladesh High Commissioner to India Mohammad Riaz Hamidullah has paid a farewell call on Indian External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar.

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Economy

LPG price rises again

For the month of October, the Bangladesh Energy Regulatory Commission (BERC) has increased the price of a 12 kg LPG cylinder by 252 taka. The new price has been set at 1,837 taka.

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Malaysia to take 10,000 workers from Bangladesh in first phase

After a long closure, an initiative has again been taken to send Bangladeshi workers to Malaysia's labour market. Minister of Labour and Employment Ariful Haque Choudhury said 10,000 workers will be taken in the first phase.

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UK parliamentary delegation meets Health Minister

A UK parliamentary delegation paid a courtesy call on Minister of Health and Family Welfare Sardar Md. Sakhawat Hossain.

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Tareq Rahman at Trump's dinner, US Embassy shares photo

The US Embassy in Dhaka has shared a photo of Prime Minister Tareq Rahman and his wife Dr. Zubaida Rahman at a dinner hosted by US President Donald Trump.

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National

Major reshuffle at the top levels of police

Twenty-four officers have been transferred at the top levels of Bangladesh Police. Among them are 12 Additional DIGs, 3 DIGs, and 9 officers of the rank of Superintendent of Police.

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Politics

Volunteer League leader joins Jamaat

The matter of a Volunteer League leader named Selim Uddin Ramiz becoming a member of Jamaat-e-Islami in Kamalnagar, Lakshmipur, has spread on social media.

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Country

On-site inspection to assess possibility of reopening Mogolhat Land Port

State Minister for the Ministry of Shipping and Bridges Division Md. Rajib Ahsan MP conducted an on-site inspection to assess the possibility of reopening the long-abandoned Mogolhat Land Port in Lalmonirhat.

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Bangladesh-Netherlands pledge to work jointly on water resources management

Bangladesh and the Netherlands have pledged to work jointly on water resources management. The pledge was made during a meeting between Water Resources Minister Md. Shahiduddin Chowdhury Annie, MP, and Netherlands Ambassador to Bangladesh Joris van Bommel at the Secretariat.

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Government taking up integrated medical oxygen project in 20 districts: State Minister for Health

State Minister for Health Dr. M A Muhit has said that initiatives are being taken to implement an integrated medical oxygen project in at least 20 districts in the current fiscal year to increase the country's healthcare capacity.

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IIMM Head Nicholas Koumjian Pays Courtesy Call on Home Minister

Home Minister Salahuddin Ahmed received a courtesy call from Nicholas Koumjian, head of the UN Human Rights Council's Independent Investigative Mechanism for Myanmar (IIMM). The meeting was held today at the Minister's office of the Ministry of Home Affairs at Bangladesh Secretariat.

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Punishment for negligence in duty at airport, reward for good work

Auto-rickshaw drivers protest in front of Press Club

Ensuring quality housing for low-income people is government's commitment: Prime Minister

No negligence in Durga Puja security will be tolerated: Fisheries State Minister

Integrity and efficiency of officials vital to ensure services at grassroots: State Minister for Public Administration

Tk 7,500 crore project to protect 14 coastal districts

Government is working to build a livable Bangladesh through planned urbanization: Housing and Public Works Minister

Autogas price rises by Tk 11 per litre

UK to provide duty-free benefits on 92 percent of Bangladesh's goods even after LDC graduation

Bangladesh High Commissioner's farewell meeting with Jaishankar in Delhi

LPG price rises again

Malaysia to take 10,000 workers from Bangladesh in first phase

UK parliamentary delegation meets Health Minister

Tareq Rahman at Trump's dinner, US Embassy shares photo

Major reshuffle at the top levels of police

Volunteer League leader joins Jamaat

On-site inspection to assess possibility of reopening Mogolhat Land Port

Bangladesh-Netherlands pledge to work jointly on water resources management

Government taking up integrated medical oxygen project in 20 districts: State Minister for Health

IIMM Head Nicholas Koumjian Pays Courtesy Call on Home Minister

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