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Political uncertainty eases, Moody's makes country's credit rating outlook 'stable'

The international credit rating agency Moody's Ratings has changed Bangladesh's sovereign credit rating outlook from 'negative' to 'stable'. The change was made due to easing political uncertainty and external sector pressures, a rise in foreign exchange reserves, and record remittance inflows.

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Economy

Bakery product prices not rising for now, committee to submit report in seven days

Relevant business leaders have agreed to keep the decision to increase the prices of bakery products, including biscuits and bread, suspended for now. The decision was taken at a meeting held on Tuesday evening at the Ministry of Commerce, chaired by Commerce Minister Khandaker Abdul Muktadir.

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Law Justice

Allegations against Asif ‘not fabricated’, ACC will send letters abroad if needed

The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) has said there is no scope to dismiss as ‘fabricated’ the allegations of corruption and money laundering raised against National Citizens Party spokesperson and former adviser of the interim government Asif Mahmud Sajib Bhuiyan. The agency said that letters will be sent to the relevant countries under mutual legal assistance if needed to verify the authenticity of the allegations.

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World

West Bengal Additional Superintendent of Police transferred within 24 hours for saying ‘InshaAllah-JazakAllah’

After the use of Islamic terms including ‘InshaAllah’ and ‘JazakAllah’ in a video published on social media, amid controversy, West Bengal Additional Superintendent of Police Bushra Banu was transferred.

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National

Seven die of dengue in a day, 1,593 hospitalized

Seven more people have died of dengue in the country in the last 24 hours. At the same time, 1,593 people infected with dengue have been admitted to various hospitals across the country.

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National

Six children die in a day with measles symptoms

In the country, six more children died with measles symptoms in the last 24 hours. With this, 100 people have died of confirmed measles and 936 children have died with measles symptoms in the current year. Altogether, the number of deaths from measles and its symptoms stands at 1,036.

1 month ago 526 views

Education

Current DU administration is surpassing even Awami-era policy: DUCSU GS

Dhaka University Central Students' Union (DUCSU) General Secretary SM Farhad has said that the Dhaka University administration is surpassing even the 15-year university management policy of the Awami League era.

1 month ago 669 views

Politics

Jamaat condemns cancellation of Channel One journalist's accreditation card

Jamaat-e-Islami Assistant Secretary General Ehsanul Mahbub Jubayer has expressed deep concern and condemnation over the cancellation of the accreditation card of a Channel One journalist.

1 month ago 707 views

National

LGRD Minister expects joint initiative with UNDP to strengthen local government

Minister of Local Government, Rural Development and Cooperatives Dr. Abdul Moin Khan has expressed the expectation of working in coordination with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) to make the country's local government institutions more capable and effective.

1 month ago 483 views

Politics

Swiss Ambassador meets with Jamaat leaders

Switzerland's Ambassador Reto Renggli exchanged views with leaders of Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami on various issues, including the existing political and democratic situation in Bangladesh, parliamentary democracy, and good governance.

1 month ago 651 views

Country

Government giving highest priority to good governance and law and order improvement: State Minister for Housing and Public Works

State Minister for Housing and Public Works Ahmed Sohel Manzur has said that the government is giving the highest priority to improving the law and order situation, controlling corruption and drugs, and ensuring good governance.

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Dhaka

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Dhaka Theatre Festival Concludes with Grand Celebrations

The theatre festival organised under the ‘Hridoye Dhaka 416’ programme, an initiative of the Dhaka South City Corporation (DSCC), has concluded with a grand closing ceremony. The programme was aimed at introducing Dhaka’s 416-year history, heritage and culture to the younger generation while enriching the cultural practices of the city’s residents.

1 month ago 695 views

Country

No child will be deprived of education due to financial hardship: Food Minister Afroza Khanam MP

Food Minister Afroza Khanam Rita has remarked that no child's education will be allowed to be disrupted due to financial hardship.

1 month ago 876 views

National

EC's 'U-turn' over local government elections

Differences have emerged between the Election Commission (EC) and the government over setting the date of the local government election. In this situation, the Commission is going to sit in an inter-ministerial meeting on September 17. The EC has said that the final schedule for the local government elections will be determined based on the decision of that meeting.

1 month ago 762 views

National

Cultural Affairs Minister calls for enlightening the youth with Nazrul's spirit of humanity, equality and patriotism

Cultural Affairs Minister Nityai Roy Chowdhury has called for enlightening the younger generation with the spirit of humanity, non-communalism, equality and patriotism of National Poet Kazi Nazrul Islam.

1 month ago 995 views

National

21st meeting of the Governing Board of Police Staff College held

The 21st meeting of the Governing Board of Bangladesh Police Staff College was held in the boardroom of the college in Mirpur, the capital. The meeting was presided over by Home Minister Salahuddin Ahmed.

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National

Bangladesh seeks return of Sheikh Hasina and other accused from India to ease relations

Bangladesh has described the repatriation of Sheikh Hasina and other accused persons staying in India to Bangladesh as an important condition for easing and making effective bilateral relations between the two countries.

1 month ago 488 views

National

Hilsa harvesting banned nationwide for 22 days from October 8 to 29

To ensure safe breeding during the main breeding season of hilsa, hilsa harvesting will remain banned across the country for 22 days from October 8 to 29.

1 month ago 485 views

Education

Not ‘Equality’ in Scholarships and Stipends, but Priority Based on Need: State Minister Bobby Hajjaj

State Minister for Primary and Mass Education Bobby Hajjaj emphasized that instead of conventional equality in providing scholarships and stipends, priority should be given to students’ actual financial need and vulnerable status. He said every taka of government assistance should reach the student for whom such assistance is most needed to continue education.

1 month ago 735 views

National

Courtesy meeting of British High Commissioner Sarah Cooke with the Minister of Civil Aviation and Tourism: Emphasis on withdrawal of high-risk cargo status

British High Commissioner to Bangladesh Sarah Cooke has paid a courtesy call on Minister of Civil Aviation and Tourism M Rashiduzzaman Millat. During the meeting, discussions were held on strengthening bilateral relations between Bangladesh and the United Kingdom, modernization of Biman Bangladesh Airlines, and withdrawal of high-risk cargo and mail status.

1 month ago 523 views

Political uncertainty eases, Moody's makes country's credit rating outlook 'stable'

Bakery product prices not rising for now, committee to submit report in seven days

Allegations against Asif ‘not fabricated’, ACC will send letters abroad if needed

West Bengal Additional Superintendent of Police transferred within 24 hours for saying ‘InshaAllah-JazakAllah’

Seven die of dengue in a day, 1,593 hospitalized

Six children die in a day with measles symptoms

Current DU administration is surpassing even Awami-era policy: DUCSU GS

Jamaat condemns cancellation of Channel One journalist's accreditation card

LGRD Minister expects joint initiative with UNDP to strengthen local government

Swiss Ambassador meets with Jamaat leaders

Government giving highest priority to good governance and law and order improvement: State Minister for Housing and Public Works

Dhaka Theatre Festival Concludes with Grand Celebrations

No child will be deprived of education due to financial hardship: Food Minister Afroza Khanam MP

EC's 'U-turn' over local government elections

Cultural Affairs Minister calls for enlightening the youth with Nazrul's spirit of humanity, equality and patriotism

21st meeting of the Governing Board of Police Staff College held

Bangladesh seeks return of Sheikh Hasina and other accused from India to ease relations

Hilsa harvesting banned nationwide for 22 days from October 8 to 29

Not ‘Equality’ in Scholarships and Stipends, but Priority Based on Need: State Minister Bobby Hajjaj

Courtesy meeting of British High Commissioner Sarah Cooke with the Minister of Civil Aviation and Tourism: Emphasis on withdrawal of high-risk cargo status

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