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Trump's letter to Prime Minister Tarique Rahman

US President Donald Trump has written to Prime Minister Tarique Rahman, welcoming the decision to purchase Boeing aircraft from the United States.

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National

Special incentive for rooftop solar power, Tk 10.50 per unit

The government has announced a special incentive package for rooftop solar power systems with batteries to increase the use of renewable energy.

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Country

Ziaur Rahman took part in Liberation War by declaring independence: Agriculture Minister

Martyr President Ziaur Rahman took part in the Liberation War with arms after declaring independence, said Fisheries, Livestock and Agriculture Minister Mohammad Amin Ur Rashid.

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Politics

Jamaat mourns Nepal floods and glacial collapse

Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami Secretary General Mia Golam Parwar has expressed deep sorrow over the loss of lives and damage caused by the devastating floods and glacial collapse in Nepal.

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World

Iranian President calls for stronger diplomatic initiative from India

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has sought a stronger diplomatic initiative from India in establishing peace and security. He said Iran does not welcome war and the ongoing conflict is not in the interest of any party.

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National

Islamic Foundation forms new Board of Governors, three scholars added

The new Board of Governors of Islamic Foundation Bangladesh (IFA) has been formed. Five renowned scholars of the country have been nominated as governors in the new board. Among them, three have been given the responsibility anew.

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National

Integrated and efficient public service is the main goal of digital transformation: ICT Minister

The Minister of Posts, Telecommunications and Information Technology and Science and Technology, Fakir Mahbub Anam, commented that the goal of digital transformation is not just bringing government services online; rather, it is to ensure improved public service by making government institutions integrated, efficient and accountable.

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Expatriates

Over 54,000 expatriates received NID in 14 countries

In the voter registration and National Identity Card (NID) programme abroad, 54,477 expatriates from 14 countries have received NIDs. Of them, more than 28,000 smart cards have been printed and sent to the respective countries.

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National

We don't give shelter to Indian terrorists, hope India won't either: State Minister

Bangladesh will not shelter any terrorist who has fled India, and similarly, it expects India will not shelter any terrorist who has fled Bangladesh, said State Minister for Foreign Affairs Humayun Kabir. He also commented that if positive cooperation between the two countries on this issue continues, the relationship will improve further.

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Dhaka

If they sit on footpaths again, arrest if necessary: DSCC Administrator

Dhaka South City Corporation (DSCC) Administrator Bir Muktijoddha Md. Abdus Salam has said that eviction drives against those conducting business by occupying footpaths will continue. He also said that if anyone sits on the footpath again after eviction, legal action will be taken and, if necessary, they will be arrested.

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Country

If drugs are not eradicated, future generations will be ruined: Health Minister

Urging adoption of a zero-tolerance policy to eradicate drugs, Health and Family Welfare Minister Sardar Md. Sakhawat Hossain Bakul said if drugs are not eradicated, future generations will be ruined.

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National

Discussions ongoing with Delhi over Prime Minister's India visit: Humayun Kabir

State Minister for Foreign Affairs Humayun Kabir has said discussions are underway between Dhaka and Delhi over Prime Minister Tareq Rahman's India visit. However, he said the date of the visit has not been finalized yet.

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National

IPU Secretary pays courtesy call on Prime Minister

Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) Secretary Anda Filip paid a courtesy call on Prime Minister Tareq Rahman.

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Country

Home Minister inaugurates drone training school in Sylhet

Home Minister Salauddin Ahmed inaugurated the 'Border Surveillance and Drone Warfare Training School' in Sylhet with the aim of strengthening border surveillance, increasing the use of drone technology, and building skilled manpower to operate modern equipment.

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National

Local government elections are a big challenge for us: Mir Shah Alam

State Minister for Local Government, Rural Development and Cooperatives Mir Shah Alam has said that there is a plan to complete the local government elections within the current fiscal year. He said holding free, fair and impartial elections is a big challenge for the government.

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Country

Space seminar for students in Pabna titled ‘A School to Watch the Sky’

At Pabna Adarsha Girls High School, a space-related seminar titled ‘A School to Watch the Sky’ was held to increase students’ interest in science and astronomy.

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National

Bangladesh-India relations will not progress if stuck in the past: Dinesh Trivedi

Despite various challenges in Bangladesh-India relations, Indian High Commissioner to Dhaka Dinesh Trivedi has emphasized moving forward towards the future rather than being stuck in past events.

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Entertainment

At 16, parents made her leave home; actress shares harrowing experience

Mexican-born actress Srijla Guha moved to India with her parents as a child. However, the family followed Mexican social customs. According to that custom, when a child turns 16, they must leave home to become self-reliant.

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Education

Salaries of MPO-listed teachers and employees also increasing

Teachers and employees of private educational institutions under MPO will also get the benefits of the new national pay structure. A high-level government source confirmed the matter on Tuesday.

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