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Mechanical fault slows metro rail movement, crowds at stations

Due to a mechanical fault, the capital's metro rail experienced temporary slowdown on Wednesday (September 23) morning. As trains arrived at various stations somewhat later than scheduled in both Uttara-Motijheel and Motijheel-Uttara directions, passengers suffered.

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Economy

Dr. Muhibbullah Shahin in DCCI delegation to Malaysia

Dr. Muhibbullah Shahin has participated as a member of a business delegation visiting Malaysia, initiated by the Dhaka Chamber of Commerce and Industry (DCCI), to strengthen trade, investment and business relations between Bangladesh and Malaysia.

1 month ago 1,149 views

Politics

Jamaat-e-Islami Ameer at Saudi Arabia's National Day event, hands greetings letter to ambassador

Dr. Shafiqur Rahman, Ameer of Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami and Leader of the Opposition in the National Parliament, attended a reception organized by the country's embassy in Dhaka on the occasion of the 96th National Day of Saudi Arabia. The event was held on Tuesday (September 22) evening in the Grand Ballroom of Sheraton Dhaka in Banani, the capital.

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National

Coordinated global initiative urgent to control PPR, FMD: State Minister Tuku

State Minister for Fisheries and Livestock Sultan Salauddin Tuku said transboundary animal diseases such as PPR in goats and sheep and FMD in cattle cannot be controlled or eradicated in the long term by any single country. Sustainable financing, technical assistance and strong regional cooperation are needed for this.

1 month ago 906 views

Economy

Foreign investment pipeline at $1,300 crore

Invest Bangladesh's investment pipeline currently has potential foreign investment of 1.3 billion or 1,300 crore US dollars. Of this, more than $400 million in investment has reached the decision or implementation stage.

1 month ago 929 views

Country

Attempts are being made to create controversy to render police inactive: State Minister for Information

State Minister for Information and Broadcasting Yaser Khan Chowdhury commented that a clique is trying to create various types of controversy to render the police inactive. He urged the public to remain alert in this regard and to secretly provide information about criminals to the police.

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Education

Holiday in all educational institutions on Wednesday

On the occasion of the holy Fateha-e-Yazdaham, all educational institutions in the country will remain closed tomorrow, Wednesday (September 23). No classes or exams will be held on that day.

1 month ago 1,113 views

National

Major reshuffle at higher levels of police

Several senior officers of Bangladesh Police in the ranks of DIG, Additional DIG, and Superintendent of Police have been transferred and appointed to new posts. These orders were issued in three separate notifications from the Police-1 Branch of the Public Security Division of the Ministry of Home Affairs.

1 month ago 881 views

National

One Health must be transformed from policy into action: Environment Minister

Environment, Forest and Climate Change Minister Abdul Awal Mintu has called for transforming One Health from being limited to policy into effective programs and measurable results.

1 month ago 740 views

National

If digitalization is ensured in all offices, corruption can be eliminated: State Minister for Public Administration

State Minister for Public Administration Md. Abdul Bari has remarked that if 100 percent digitalization can be ensured in all government offices of the country, corruption can be eliminated to a large extent. According to him, if direct contact between citizens and government officials can be reduced, opportunities for corruption will also decrease.

1 month ago 851 views

Accidents

Auto-van driver dies in head-on collision with trolley in Chatmohar

In Chatmohar, Pabna, an auto-van driver named Torab Ali (60) was killed in a head-on collision with a shallow-engine-powered trolley.

1 month ago 939 views

Country

Boat races will revive rural Bengal's tradition and harmony: LGRD Minister

Local Government, Rural Development and Cooperatives Minister Dr. Abdul Moyeen Khan has remarked that traditional boat races of rural Bengal will play an important role in reviving the bonds of unity, harmony and joy among people.

1 month ago 784 views

Country

Border road and polder rehabilitation work along the Naf River will be completed in the national interest: Water Resources Minister

Water Resources Minister Md. Shahiduddin Chowdhury Annie has said that the rehabilitation work of the border roads and polders along the Naf River will be completed considering the country's interest and public interest.

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Dhaka

DSCC's initiative to preserve and modernize historic pond in Bangshal

Dhaka South City Corporation (DSCC) Administrator and Bir Muktijoddha Abdus Salam has said that prompt initiatives will be taken to preserve, prevent erosion of, and modernize the banks of the traditional pond in Bangshal of Old Dhaka. He said development work will begin soon if the ownership or management of the pond is handed over to DSCC.

1 month ago 811 views

World

PhonePe gets preliminary approval for payment license in UAE

India's digital payment company PhonePe has made important progress toward launching payment services in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). The Walmart-backed company has received in-principle approval from the country's central bank for two payment licenses.

1 month ago 971 views

Technology

SoftBank issuing $11 billion in bonds for OpenAI investment

Japan's technology and investment company SoftBank has taken steps to issue bonds worth about $11 billion to raise funds for a large investment in OpenAI. Of this, $10 billion in bonds will be issued in US dollars and €1 billion in bonds in euros.

1 month ago 958 views

National

LGRD Minister hopes to take Bangladesh-China relations further forward

Minister of Local Government, Rural Development and Cooperatives Dr. Abdul Moyeen Khan has expressed the hope to further strengthen and make multidimensional the friendly relations between Bangladesh and China.

1 month ago 706 views

National

After fuel oil, bus fares rise again

After fuel oil prices increased, it has been decided to raise bus fares by 17 paisa per kilometer on various routes across the country.

1 month ago 937 views

Industry

Fuel oil price hike will not have much impact on commodity prices: Commerce Minister

Commerce Minister Khandaker Abdul Muktadir has remarked that although fuel oil prices have increased, it will not have much impact on commodity prices. He also said that strict monitoring will be carried out in the market so that dishonest traders cannot take advantage.

1 month ago 880 views

Country

Road repair work worth Tk 12 crore halted in Mathbaria, extreme public suffering

In Mathbaria of Pirojpur, the Mirukhali road renovation work started at a cost of Tk 12 crore 39 lakh has not been completed even after more than two years. As the contractor company stopped work, large potholes have formed at various places on the six-and-a-half-kilometer road. Rainwater accumulates in the potholes, making vehicular movement risky.

1 month ago 1,146 views

Mechanical fault slows metro rail movement, crowds at stations

Dr. Muhibbullah Shahin in DCCI delegation to Malaysia

Jamaat-e-Islami Ameer at Saudi Arabia's National Day event, hands greetings letter to ambassador

Coordinated global initiative urgent to control PPR, FMD: State Minister Tuku

Foreign investment pipeline at $1,300 crore

Attempts are being made to create controversy to render police inactive: State Minister for Information

Holiday in all educational institutions on Wednesday

Major reshuffle at higher levels of police

One Health must be transformed from policy into action: Environment Minister

If digitalization is ensured in all offices, corruption can be eliminated: State Minister for Public Administration

Auto-van driver dies in head-on collision with trolley in Chatmohar

Boat races will revive rural Bengal's tradition and harmony: LGRD Minister

Border road and polder rehabilitation work along the Naf River will be completed in the national interest: Water Resources Minister

DSCC's initiative to preserve and modernize historic pond in Bangshal

PhonePe gets preliminary approval for payment license in UAE

SoftBank issuing $11 billion in bonds for OpenAI investment

LGRD Minister hopes to take Bangladesh-China relations further forward

After fuel oil, bus fares rise again

Fuel oil price hike will not have much impact on commodity prices: Commerce Minister

Road repair work worth Tk 12 crore halted in Mathbaria, extreme public suffering

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