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Markets closed in which areas of the capital on Friday

Before going shopping on Friday, the weekly holiday, find out which areas of the capital will have shops and markets closed. Traders have decided to keep shops closed on this day in various old and business areas of Dhaka.

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National

Major reshuffle in administration, 7 senior assistant secretaries transferred

The government has again made a major reshuffle in the administration. Seven officers of the BCS (Administration) cadre have been transferred, posted and withdrawn. According to a notification of the Ministry of Public Administration, these orders, issued in the public interest on Thursday (August 13), will take effect immediately.

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Dhaka

Coordinated steps urgent to stop Buriganga-Turag pollution: Environment Minister

Environment, Forest and Climate Change Minister Abdul Awal Mintu has said that all concerned must take coordinated and effective steps to stop pollution of the Buriganga and Turag rivers. He made this remark today Thursday at a meeting held at the conference room of the Department of Environment in Agargaon, Dhaka, with government agencies, industrial establishments and stakeholders regarding river pollution control.

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National

Karoline Leavitt to step down as White House Press Secretary

White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt is stepping down at the end of this month. US President Donald Trump announced this on Wednesday. Trump said she made the decision to spend more time with her child and family.

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National

India Wants to Use Sheikh Hasina to Fulfil Its Interests: Rizvi

BNP Senior Joint Secretary General Ruhul Kabir Rizvi has said that India wants to use Sheikh Hasina to fulfil its own interests. He stated, "India has given shelter to Sheikh Hasina to fulfil Delhi's aggressive ambitions over Bangladesh."

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Politics

Mirza Ghalib calls Khaleduzzaman's activities 'third-class cheap politics'

Dr. Mirza Ghalib, a teacher at Howard University in the United States, has described the Facebook activities of Dr. SM Khaleduzzaman, who contested from Dhaka-17 constituency on behalf of Jamaat-e-Islami, as 'third-class cheap politics'.

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Entertainment

What Salman Shah Told His Mother Before Death

Nila Chowdhury’s voice becomes heavy whenever she talks about her son. Sometimes she freezes for a moment, and at other times she tries to hold back tears while wiping her eyes.

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National

After many years, we are going to get a qualified person for the presidency: Asif Nazrul

Former law adviser and professor Asif Nazrul has commented that after many years, Bangladesh is going to get a qualified person for the post of president.

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Politics

'Result known before taking exam': Nasiruddin on presidential election

After BNP's candidate was finalized for the country's 23rd presidential election, National Citizens' Party (NCP) Chief Coordinator Nasiruddin Patwari raised questions about its outcome.

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National

The Message the State Minister for Foreign Affairs Delivered to India This Time

India still has the opportunity to strengthen bilateral relations with Bangladesh, and the Indian government should make use of that opportunity, said State Minister for Foreign Affairs Shama Obaed.

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Economy

ADB to stand by Bangladesh in banking sector reform and restructuring

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has assured continued cooperation in the reform, restructuring and recapitalization of Bangladesh's banking sector. The organization has expressed interest in further strengthening cooperation with Bangladesh Bank to make the country's financial sector stronger, more stable and sustainable.

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Annie new home minister, Salahuddin at LGRD

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Annie new home minister, Salahuddin at LGRD

Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir has relinquished the charge of the Local Government, Rural Development and Cooperatives (LGRD) Ministry after becoming the party candidate for the upcoming presidential election. In this situation, the government has made urgent reshuffles in several important cabinet portfolios. The decision was taken at a high-level government meeting on Thursday (August 13).

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Politics

Jamaat criticises BNP meeting at Secretariat

Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami has criticised and protested the BNP standing committee meetings held at the Secretariat and the Prime Minister's Office.

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Economy

PM to lay foundation of Laldia Container Terminal on August 30

Shipping, Road and Bridge and Railways Minister Sheikh Rabiul Alam MP said the foundation stone of Laldia Container Terminal at Chattogram port will be laid on August 30 with Denmark's cooperation. It will be a modern and environment-friendly green terminal where use of state-of-the-art technology will be ensured. The terminal's cranes will be operated through remote-controlled systems from distant offices, which will further increase efficiency and safety. Besides, active participation of women will be ensured in the project, which will open a new horizon of inclusive employment in the port sector.

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Law Justice

Former MP's son Russell getting parole release to attend mother's funeral

Golam Hasnain Russell, son of former MP Makbul Hossain of Pabna-3 constituency, is being released on parole for four hours to attend his mother's funeral. He is general secretary of Bhangura Upazila Awami League, former upazila chairman and former mayor.

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National

First Meeting of the Parliamentary Standing Committee on the Ministry of Water Resources of the 13th National Parliament Held

The first meeting of the Parliamentary Standing Committee on the Ministry of Water Resources of the Thirteenth National Parliament was held today at the National Parliament House. Committee Chairman Mohammad Shafiqul Haque Milon MP presided over the meeting.

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Economy

Initiatives to reduce aromatic rice export approvals; government seeks export data within three days

Amid abnormal rise in demand and prices of aromatic rice in the domestic market, the government is tightening its export policy. The Ministry of Commerce has taken an initiative to review previously granted export quotas to reduce or adjust them. To this end, export-permitted companies have been asked to submit detailed information within the next three working days on how much aromatic rice they actually exported.

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National

Bangladesh's Designated Permanent Representative to UN Irene Khan Meets Information Minister

Dr. Irene Zubaida Khan, designated Permanent Representative and Ambassador of Bangladesh to the United Nations, paid a courtesy call on Information and Broadcasting Minister Zahid Uddin Swapan MP.

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National

National Fisheries Week Begins Sunday; 14 Individuals, Institutions to Receive Gold Medals

The National Fisheries Week-2026 will begin on Sunday (August 16) with the theme 'Silver Fish, Self-Reliant Nation, Bangladesh Leading the Way.' The objective of this year's event is to highlight Bangladesh's growing success in fish production, conservation of fishery resources, safe and quality fish production, improvement of fishermen's livelihoods, and further strengthening the country's position in the international market. On this occasion, 14 individuals and institutions in 13 categories will be awarded the National Fisheries Medal (Gold Medal).

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Economy

Prime Minister's talks with 25 US companies fruitful: Mahdi Amin

Prime Minister's Adviser and Spokesperson of the Prime Minister's Office Dr. Mahdi Amin said that the discussion between Prime Minister Tareq Rahman and representatives of 25 US companies was very fruitful. He said effective discussions have taken place and work is underway to build Bangladesh as a self-reliant and prosperous country in the future.

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Markets closed in which areas of the capital on Friday

Major reshuffle in administration, 7 senior assistant secretaries transferred

Coordinated steps urgent to stop Buriganga-Turag pollution: Environment Minister

Karoline Leavitt to step down as White House Press Secretary

India Wants to Use Sheikh Hasina to Fulfil Its Interests: Rizvi

Mirza Ghalib calls Khaleduzzaman's activities 'third-class cheap politics'

What Salman Shah Told His Mother Before Death

After many years, we are going to get a qualified person for the presidency: Asif Nazrul

'Result known before taking exam': Nasiruddin on presidential election

The Message the State Minister for Foreign Affairs Delivered to India This Time

ADB to stand by Bangladesh in banking sector reform and restructuring

Annie new home minister, Salahuddin at LGRD

Jamaat criticises BNP meeting at Secretariat

PM to lay foundation of Laldia Container Terminal on August 30

Former MP's son Russell getting parole release to attend mother's funeral

First Meeting of the Parliamentary Standing Committee on the Ministry of Water Resources of the 13th National Parliament Held

Initiatives to reduce aromatic rice export approvals; government seeks export data within three days

Bangladesh's Designated Permanent Representative to UN Irene Khan Meets Information Minister

National Fisheries Week Begins Sunday; 14 Individuals, Institutions to Receive Gold Medals

Prime Minister's talks with 25 US companies fruitful: Mahdi Amin

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