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Bangladesh delegation returns home after Hajj training in Saudi Arabia Religion

Bangladesh delegation returns home after Hajj training in Saudi Arabia

On the invitation of the Saudi Arabian government, an 11-member delegation from Bangladesh returned home after successfully participating in a special training and skills assessment program on preparations for the 1448 AH (2027) Hajj season. Today, Thursday (12 November), at noon, the delegation arrived at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport. The training program, which began in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, on 5 November with representatives from 133 countries, ended on 11 November.

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Army Chief directs to remain prepared to face the challenges of the 21st century National

Army Chief directs to remain prepared to face the challenges of the 21st century

Chief of Army Staff General Waker-Uz-Zaman has directed members of the Bangladesh Army's Engineers Corps to remain always prepared to face the challenges of the 21st century through modern and up-to-date training. At the same time, he called upon them to continue the Corps' glorious tradition and contributions to the welfare of the country and the nation. He said these things on Thursday (12 November) at the Annual Commanders' Conference-2026 and 7th Corps Reunion ceremony of the Engineers Corps at the Engineer Center and School of Military Engineering (ECSME) in Qadirabad, Natore. On the same day, Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) disclosed this information in a press release.

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Mahendranagar Model Canal to be made suitable for multipurpose use: Asadul Habib Dulu Country

Mahendranagar Model Canal to be made suitable for multipurpose use: Asadul Habib Dulu

Minister of Disaster Management and Relief Asadul Habib Dulu said that along with re-excavating abandoned canals in the country, initiatives have been taken to develop them for multipurpose use. As part of this, 30 canals in eight districts of the country have been identified as model canals this year. Among them, Mahendranagar Canal in Lalmonirhat is one. He said the Prime Minister will inaugurate this canal excavation program on November 19. The minister said these things while briefing journalists after inspecting the model canal in Mahendranagar Union of Sadar Upazila in Lalmonirhat on Thursday (November 12) morning.

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State Minister Tuku inspects construction work of fish landing center in Cox's Bazar Country

State Minister Tuku inspects construction work of fish landing center in Cox's Bazar

State Minister for Fisheries and Livestock Sultan Salauddin Tuku this evening inspected the construction work of the project titled ‘Improvement of Fish Landing Center of Bangladesh Fisheries Development Corporation in Cox's Bazar District’, financed by the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) and being implemented by the Bangladesh Fisheries Development Corporation (BFDC). At the time, he was briefed by concerned officials on the project’s progress, implementation activities, and various initiatives taken to modernize the center.

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Industries Minister wants to eliminate delays in fund disbursement in shipbuilding industry National

Industries Minister wants to eliminate delays in fund disbursement in shipbuilding industry

Industries Minister Khondaker Abdul Muktadir remarked that allocating funds alone will not develop the country's shipbuilding industry; it must be ensured that money reaches genuine entrepreneurs quickly. He said that since the number of entrepreneurs and institutions in this sector is relatively low, an appropriate financing system must be built considering their needs and capacity. At the same time, delays in fund release must be eliminated to increase competitiveness in the international market and export potential. He said these things while presiding over a discussion meeting on financing, rapid fund disbursement and support in the shipbuilding industry held in the Ministry of Commerce conference room on Thursday (12 November).

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There is adequate vaccine stock in the country to combat pneumonia: Health Minister Health

There is adequate vaccine stock in the country to combat pneumonia: Health Minister

Health Minister Sardar Md. Sakhawat Hossain, announcing that there is enough vaccine stock in the country to combat pneumonia, said the government has the capacity to import more vaccines if needed. He called upon the relevant authorities to specifically inform what measures need to be taken to protect children from pneumonia. He said the government is ready to provide necessary equipment and all kinds of cooperation in this regard; if needed, the Prime Minister's assistance will also be sought. The Minister said these things today in Dhaka while speaking as the chief guest at a discussion meeting organized by the Bangladesh Pediatric Society at Bangladesh Medical University (BMU) on the occasion of World Pneumonia Day. The Vice-Chancellor of Bangladesh Medical University, Professor Dr. F. F. Siddiqui, was present as a special guest, and Dean of the Faculty of Pediatrics, Professor Dr. Md. Atiar Rahman, moderated the event.

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Government has undertaken massive development work for the country's development: Civil Aviation Minister Country

Government has undertaken massive development work for the country's development: Civil Aviation Minister

Civil Aviation and Tourism Minister M Rasheduzzaman Millat, MP, has said that a priority list has been determined to activate a total of 8 airports in the country, including Bogura International Airport, with the aim of modernizing air communication. He noted that considering various factors, the government's first priority is the construction of Bogura International Airport, and a Netherlands-based company has already expressed interest in it. Meanwhile, procedural work on the construction of an airport in Trishal, Mymensingh, has also begun. The minister said these things while speaking as chief guest at three separate day-long events in Mymensingh district on Thursday (12 November).

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Public Administration Adviser calls for linking local resources and production with the market National

Public Administration Adviser calls for linking local resources and production with the market

Md. Ismail Jabihullah, Adviser to the Prime Minister on Public Administration (with the status of a minister) and a member of BNP's National Standing Committee, said that local resources and production must be effectively linked with the market system. Promising resources, production and economic activities in each area must be identified and their optimum use ensured. New possibilities for local development must be identified, and initiatives and leadership roles must be taken to implement them. Through this, along with energizing the local economy, contributions must be made to creating employment and improving people's standard of living. He said these things today, Thursday, while speaking as chief guest at the closing and certificate distribution ceremony of the 56th and 57th Development Administration and Management Training Courses for FIT-listed Upazila Nirbahi Officers (UNOs), organized by the BCS Administration Academy.

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Alternative methods in school feeding will be assessed: State Minister Bobby Hajjaj Education

Alternative methods in school feeding will be assessed: State Minister Bobby Hajjaj

State Minister for Primary and Mass Education Bobby Hajjaj has said that, alongside continuing the ongoing school feeding program to ensure nutrition for students of government primary schools and increase student participation in schools, alternative and more effective food supply methods are being assessed for the future. He said around 3 million students are currently being provided food under school feeding every day. In this large program, the government's priority is to ensure the nutritional value, safety, quality, and accountability of food without causing any disruption. He said this during a courtesy meeting with a delegation led by Ms. Koko Ushiyama, Resident Representative and Country Director of the World Food Programme (WFP) Bangladesh, at the State Minister's office at Bangladesh Secretariat today.

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Citizens also have equal responsibility alongside the city corporation in dengue control Health

Citizens also have equal responsibility alongside the city corporation in dengue control

Dhaka South City Corporation (DSCC) Administrator Bir Muktijoddha Md. Abdus Salam has remarked that citizens also have equal responsibility alongside the city corporation in dengue control. He said that in dengue prevention, the city corporation must fulfill 50 percent of the responsibility and citizens 50 percent. Instead of relying solely on the city corporation's activities, every citizen must keep their own homes and surrounding environment clean.

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Allegations of irregularities in purchase of spare parts of Keru Sugar Mill Country

Allegations of irregularities in purchase of spare parts of Keru Sugar Mill

Serious allegations of irregularities have arisen over the purchase of spare parts in the BMR (Balancing, Modernization and Rehabilitation) project of the sugar unit of the traditional industrial establishment Darshana Keru and Company (Bangladesh) Limited in Chuadanga. After completion of the project work, although a proposal of Tk 3 crore was first sent for buying spare parts, it was raised to Tk 6 crore within just 10 days. At the same time, questions have also arisen over the initiative to buy new machine parts during the project's two-year warranty and the process of obtaining approval by following the direct purchase method (DPM) instead of open tender.

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Journalist and researcher Ahmad Gias remembered; citizens' memorial meeting Country

Journalist and researcher Ahmad Gias remembered; citizens' memorial meeting

Cox's Bazar Journalists Association has taken the initiative to organize a citizens' memorial meeting in memory of Cox's Bazar journalist, environmental researcher and thinker Ahmad Gias. The initiative aims to assess his contributions as a roaming journalist to journalism in Cox's Bazar, environmental practice, exploration of history and heritage, and social thought, and to bring them before the new generation.

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State Minister for Health's idea to make college students ‘health volunteers’ in hospital service activities Health

State Minister for Health's idea to make college students ‘health volunteers’ in hospital service activities

State Minister for Health Dr. M A Muheet has put forward a new idea and proposal to attach local college students as ‘health volunteers’ or volunteers at every upazila health complex to reduce the suffering of rural patients at government hospitals and curb the dominance of brokers. At the same time, he said a year-long special family planning campaign will begin nationwide from December 1. Besides, to build Sirajganj as a ‘model district’ for health services, he directed 11 government health institutions in the district to submit a three-month work plan within 7 days.

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Sudden visit by Education Secretary to various educational institutions Education

Sudden visit by Education Secretary to various educational institutions

Senior Secretary of the Secondary and Higher Education Division Abdul Khalek today visited Viqarunnisa Noon School and College, Siddheswari Girls College, Siddheswari Higher Girls School, Siddheswari College, Siddheswari Boys Higher Secondary School and Willes Little Flower School and College in the capital. At this time, Director General of the Directorate of Secondary and Higher Education Professor Dr Khan Moinuddin Al Mahmud Sohail was also present with him.

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