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Saudi Ambassador pays courtesy call on Prime Minister, hands over Crown Prince's letter

Saudi Ambassador to Dhaka Dr. Abdullah Jafar H. bin Abia paid a courtesy call on Prime Minister Tarique Rahman. During the meeting, he handed over a letter from Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman Al Saud to the Prime Minister.

4 months ago 532 views

Economy

Two proposals from the Welfare Association for implementing the pay scale

The Bangladesh Government Officials and Employees Welfare Association has demanded the implementation of 100% basic pay in one step for the 9th National Pay Scale. Alongside, the organization has also proposed two options for gradually advancing in the implementation of allowances.

4 months ago 681 views

Country

Sikandarpur Paschimgaon heated up by terrorist activities of Awami League leaders

Tensions have flared up again in Sikandarpur Paschimgaon village of Osmaninagar upazila in Sylhet, centered on a long-standing dispute over dominance. Locals allege that recent attacks, vandalism, looting, illegal arms drills, and gunfire have spread fear in the area.

4 months ago 474 views

Education

Preparation for book distribution before the new year, Prime Minister's directive

The government wants to hand over new textbooks to students after the final exams in December this year. To this end, Prime Minister Tarique Rahman has instructed to complete all preparations by November.

4 months ago 584 views

Rescue operations still ongoing in rubble, 3,342 dead in Venezuela

World

Devastating earthquake in Venezuela •

Rescue operations still ongoing in rubble, 3,342 dead in Venezuela

In the South American country of Venezuela, the death toll from the powerful twin earthquakes that struck on June 24 has risen to 3,342. At least 16,700 people have been injured in the incident, and thousands remain missing.

4 months ago 685 views

National

Tarek Rahman's Gulshan residence under maximum security zone

The government has declared the residence of Prime Minister Tarek Rahman at 196 Gulshan in the capital as a special class Key Point Installation (KPI). As a result, the residence has come under the highest state security measures.

4 months ago 878 views

Country

Landslides in four Rohingya camps in Ukhia due to continuous rain, 8 killed

At least eight people, including women and children, have been killed in four separate landslides in Rohingya refugee camps in Ukhia, Cox's Bazar. Several others were injured in the incidents. The injured have been rescued and admitted to hospital.

4 months ago 520 views

Country

7 arrested with foreign pistol and bullets in DB operation in Ishwardi

In Ishwardi, Pabna, seven people have been arrested with a foreign pistol, a magazine, and five rounds of fresh bullets in an operation by the District Detective Branch (DB) of police.

4 months ago 911 views

Country

Allegations of drug dealers' patronage against BNP leader in Chatmohar; mass signature in protest

In Chatmohar Upazila of Pabna, local residents have conducted a mass signature program against former joint convener of Upazila BNP, VP Selim Reza, accusing him of patronizing drug dealers. The program was organized on Saturday (July 4) night at the Charpara Bottola area of the upazila to protest the allegations and highlight an anti-drug stance.

4 months ago 579 views

National

Normal delivery labor room mandatory, hospitals to be closed if not followed

Health and Family Welfare Minister Sardar Md. Sakhawat Hossain has directed all private clinics and hospitals in the country to mandatorily set up labor rooms (delivery rooms) for normal deliveries. He also said that hiring trained midwives for normal delivery services will be made mandatory.

4 months ago 823 views

Country

Strict warning against drugs and extortionists: Selim Reza Habib

AKM Selim Reza Habib, Member of Parliament for Pabna-2 constituency, has announced a tough stance against drugs, terrorism, extortion and illegal occupation. He said there will be no place for drug users, drug sellers, terrorists, extortionists and land grabbers in his constituency. To curb these crimes, complaint boxes and a hotline will be launched, and legal action will be taken based on complaints.

4 months ago 618 views

Law Justice

Case petition against Dr. Yunus, former health adviser, and 4 others

A petition has been filed to file a case against Chief Adviser Dr. Muhammad Yunus, former Health Adviser Nurjahan Begum, Chief Adviser's Press Secretary Shafiqul Alam, and former Director General of Health Services Dr. Md. Abu Jafar on charges of negligence of duty in the measles outbreak and child deaths.

4 months ago 793 views

Law Justice

Hearing concludes in case of Matiur, known for 'goat scandal'

The hearing on framing charges against former National Board of Revenue (NBR) official Matiur Rahman, known for the 'goat scandal', has concluded. He is accused of acquiring assets worth approximately Tk 5.5 crore beyond his known income. The court will deliver its order on July 21.

4 months ago 856 views

World

How Muslims came to Cape Verde

The number of Muslims in the Atlantic island nation of Cape Verde is very small. According to the 2021 national census, out of a population of about 505,000, the number of Muslims is approximately 4,900, which is about 1 percent of the total population.

4 months ago 1,895 views

Country

Direct Sylhet-Manchester flight resumes after long hiatus

After a long suspension, the direct Sylhet-Manchester flight has resumed. On Sunday (July 5) at 11:50 AM, Biman Bangladesh Airlines flight BG-208 landed at Sylhet MAG Osmani International Airport with 268 passengers. Among them, 227 disembarked in Sylhet, and the remaining 41 went to Dhaka.

4 months ago 1,003 views

National

Information Ministry's laws will be updated in line with digital reality: Information Minister

The government has taken initiatives to update the existing laws, rules, and policies of the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting in line with the new realities created by the rapid development of technology and the expansion of the digital ecosystem, and to enact new laws where necessary. To this end, Information and Broadcasting Minister Zahir Uddin Swapan has instructed the review of various international laws and the formulation of time-appropriate recommendations based on reality.

4 months ago 527 views

World

70 lakh people used Tehran metro to attend Khamenei's funeral

A record number of passengers was set on the Tehran metro during the funeral of Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. Iran's semi-official news agency Tasnim reported that more than 70 lakh people used the metro in just 13 hours and 30 minutes, from 5:30 PM Saturday to 7:00 AM Sunday.

4 months ago 813 views

Football

Argentina in fitness worry before match against Egypt

Argentina is worried about fitness ahead of their World Cup round of 16 match against Egypt. In the extra-time match against Cape Verde, several key players suffered from muscle strains and physical fatigue. Report by TYC Sports.

4 months ago 920 views

Football

Messi stands with Venezuela earthquake victims, Ronaldo also expresses condolences

Despite a busy World Cup schedule, Argentina captain Lionel Messi has expressed condolences and solidarity with the people of Venezuela affected by the devastating earthquake.

4 months ago 781 views

National

Commemorative stamp unveiled on National Rural Development Day

Prime Minister Tarek Rahman inaugurated a commemorative postage stamp on the occasion of National Rural Development Day-2026, with the theme 'Developed Village, Prosperous Country—Bangladesh First'.

4 months ago 753 views

Saudi Ambassador pays courtesy call on Prime Minister, hands over Crown Prince's letter

Two proposals from the Welfare Association for implementing the pay scale

Sikandarpur Paschimgaon heated up by terrorist activities of Awami League leaders

Preparation for book distribution before the new year, Prime Minister's directive

Rescue operations still ongoing in rubble, 3,342 dead in Venezuela

Tarek Rahman's Gulshan residence under maximum security zone

Landslides in four Rohingya camps in Ukhia due to continuous rain, 8 killed

7 arrested with foreign pistol and bullets in DB operation in Ishwardi

Allegations of drug dealers' patronage against BNP leader in Chatmohar; mass signature in protest

Normal delivery labor room mandatory, hospitals to be closed if not followed

Strict warning against drugs and extortionists: Selim Reza Habib

Case petition against Dr. Yunus, former health adviser, and 4 others

Hearing concludes in case of Matiur, known for 'goat scandal'

How Muslims came to Cape Verde

Direct Sylhet-Manchester flight resumes after long hiatus

Information Ministry's laws will be updated in line with digital reality: Information Minister

70 lakh people used Tehran metro to attend Khamenei's funeral

Argentina in fitness worry before match against Egypt

Messi stands with Venezuela earthquake victims, Ronaldo also expresses condolences

Commemorative stamp unveiled on National Rural Development Day

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