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Government in tough stance against human trafficking and online scams: Home Minister

Home Minister Salahuddin Ahmed has said that the current government is working with the highest priority to protect the country's citizens from human trafficking and technology-dependent crimes. He stated that the government is determined to maintain a 'zero tolerance' policy against international human trafficking and scam rings that have emerged through the misuse of technology.

3 months ago 624 views

National

No child will be left behind: Bobby Hajjaj

Primary and Mass Education State Minister Bobby Hajjaj said that physical or any other limitations cannot be an obstacle to fulfilling a child's dreams. He said that the government is working tirelessly to ensure the development of every child's talent and potential through the combined cooperation of family, school, society and the state.

3 months ago 713 views

National

Prime Minister handed over appointment letters to three disabled persons

Prime Minister Tarique Rahman started the day's program on Thursday (July 30) morning at the Bangladesh Secretariat by handing over government job appointment letters to three disabled persons.

3 months ago 649 views

National

Severe gas crisis due to LNG terminal fault, production collapse in industrial areas

Due to a technical fault at the floating LNG terminal in Moheshkhali, gas supply to the national grid has decreased, causing a severe gas crisis in various industrial areas across the country. As a result, production in factories in Narsingdi and Narayanganj is being severely disrupted. Meanwhile, CNG drivers and those involved in transportation are also facing difficulties.

3 months ago 781 views

National

Dhaka Elevated Expressway gains momentum with alternative financing, hope for early completion

The government has expressed commitment to quickly complete the remaining construction of the Dhaka Elevated Expressway, one of the capital's mega infrastructure projects, overcoming financial complications. The Secretary of the Bridge Division and Executive Director of the Bangladesh Bridge Authority, Mohammad Abdur Rouf, held a meeting with the delegation of two top Chinese banks and investment institutions regarding the possibility of alternative financing for the project.

3 months ago 819 views

Economy

Sustainable Reforms Key to Bangladesh's LDC Graduation Success, Experts Say at ICMAB Dialogue

Bangladesh's transition from the Least Developed Country (LDC) category will require far more than meeting graduation criteria, with policymakers, economists, and business leaders emphasizing that structural reforms, energy security, financial sector stability, and policy consistency will determine whether the country can sustain its post-LDC growth trajectory.

3 months ago 951 views

National

Call to spread health messages through digital content: State Minister for Information

State Minister for Information and Broadcasting Md. Yaser Khan Chowdhury said that to improve the overall public health of the country, social health awareness programs must be advanced in a modern and integrated manner. For this, he emphasized working jointly by ensuring the optimal use of existing resources and capabilities between the Ministry of Health and the Ministry of Information.

3 months ago 589 views

Banking Insurance

Path opens for launching international payment services like PayPal and Payoneer

Bangladesh Bank has further eased the path for launching international digital transaction and money transfer services like PayPal and Payoneer in Bangladesh. To this end, a new 'bank-intermediary framework' has been introduced for cross-border digital payment processing.

3 months ago 1,252 views

National

Deputy Minister for Local Government instructs to accelerate activities of two city corporations for implementation of PM's 'Clean and Green City'

Mir Shah Alam, MP, Deputy Minister for Local Government, Rural Development and Cooperatives, said that building a clean and green Dhaka is a top priority of the current government. He said ensuring visible progress of activities on the ground, not just meetings or plans, is now most important.

3 months ago 706 views

National

Delhi's interest in Prime Minister Tarique Rahman's India visit, says High Commissioner Dinesh Trivedi

India's High Commissioner to Dhaka Dinesh Trivedi has expressed Delhi's interest in a possible India visit by Bangladesh Prime Minister Tarique Rahman. He said that Prime Minister Tarique Rahman has been formally invited to visit India and India is eagerly waiting to welcome him.

3 months ago 649 views

National

Hotline and monitoring cell formed for complaints regarding Qawmi madrasas

Al-Haiatul Ulya Lil-Jamiatil Qawmia Bangladesh has decided to form a 'Qawmi Madrasa Monitoring Cell' at the central level and launch a special hotline to receive complaints, collect information, fact-checking, and strengthen oversight activities. Additionally, a decision has been made to form a legal panel to provide legal assistance.

3 months ago 699 views

Politics

Meeting of Jamaat leaders with Election Commission

Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami Secretary General and former MP Mr. Mia Golam Parwar said that the delegation had important discussions with the Election Commission (EC) to make the upcoming local government elections fair, impartial, transparent and acceptable.

3 months ago 702 views

National

Government committed to protecting Sundarbans tigers and habitat: Environment Minister Abdul Awal Mintu

Environment, Forest and Climate Change Minister Abdul Awal Mintu, MP, said the government is committed to conserving the Sundarbans tigers and their natural habitat.

3 months ago 756 views

Country

Top terrorist David Emon arrested while fleeing to India

Chattogram's notorious terrorist Mobarak Hossain alias David Emon was arrested by District Detective (DB) Police from Jashore while trying to flee to India. Three other accomplices with him were also detained.

3 months ago 752 views

National

Do not heed rumors, verify information before publishing news: Fakir Mahbub Anam

Fakir Mahbub Anam, Minister of Posts, Telecommunications and Information Technology and Science and Technology, said, “Initiatives are ongoing to make the postal department more popular. The rumors being spread about the sale of ‘Nagad’ are baseless. Do not be misled by such propaganda.”

3 months ago 575 views

Economy

Bangladesh Bank further simplifies international transactions

Bangladesh Bank has issued a new policy to make international financial transactions easier, faster, and more modern. Under this, banks in the country can form partnerships with foreign digital payment service providers. As a result, Bangladeshi customers will be able to use international digital wallets through banks to make online payments abroad, travel expenses, and pay for various international services.

3 months ago 1,033 views

National

Prime Minister's assurance to overcome gas crisis in industry

Prime Minister Tarek Rahman has assured to take necessary initiatives to resolve the existing gas crisis in the industrial sector. He gave this assurance during a meeting with business representatives at the Secretariat on Wednesday (July 29).

3 months ago 692 views

Economy

Foreign currency reserve rises to $36.46 billion

The country's foreign exchange (forex) reserve has increased to gross $36.46 billion. At the same time, net usable reserve, according to the International Monetary Fund's (IMF) BPM6 accounting method, stands at $31.75 billion.

3 months ago 890 views

Politics

NCP protests across the country today in protest of Habiganj incident

The National Citizens Party (NCP) has announced protest rallies across the country today (Wednesday, July 29) in protest of the alleged attack on a march program in Habiganj.

3 months ago 642 views

Banking Insurance

Protest in front of Islami Bank demanding arrest of Sahbuddin Chuppu

A protest rally and gathering was held in the capital demanding action against former president Md. Sahbuddin Chuppu over the share manipulation and bank looting incident of Islami Bank.

3 months ago 933 views

Government in tough stance against human trafficking and online scams: Home Minister

No child will be left behind: Bobby Hajjaj

Prime Minister handed over appointment letters to three disabled persons

Severe gas crisis due to LNG terminal fault, production collapse in industrial areas

Dhaka Elevated Expressway gains momentum with alternative financing, hope for early completion

Sustainable Reforms Key to Bangladesh's LDC Graduation Success, Experts Say at ICMAB Dialogue

Call to spread health messages through digital content: State Minister for Information

Path opens for launching international payment services like PayPal and Payoneer

Deputy Minister for Local Government instructs to accelerate activities of two city corporations for implementation of PM's 'Clean and Green City'

Delhi's interest in Prime Minister Tarique Rahman's India visit, says High Commissioner Dinesh Trivedi

Hotline and monitoring cell formed for complaints regarding Qawmi madrasas

Meeting of Jamaat leaders with Election Commission

Government committed to protecting Sundarbans tigers and habitat: Environment Minister Abdul Awal Mintu

Top terrorist David Emon arrested while fleeing to India

Do not heed rumors, verify information before publishing news: Fakir Mahbub Anam

Bangladesh Bank further simplifies international transactions

Prime Minister's assurance to overcome gas crisis in industry

Foreign currency reserve rises to $36.46 billion

NCP protests across the country today in protest of Habiganj incident

Protest in front of Islami Bank demanding arrest of Sahbuddin Chuppu

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