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Indian traders write to Bangladesh seeking hilsa for Durga Puja

Ahead of the upcoming Durga Puja, India's Fish Importers Association has written to the Commerce Ministry seeking permission to export hilsa from Bangladesh. The organisation has also sent letters to the Prime Minister's Office and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

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Law Justice

Running sleeper buses without permission illegal: High Court

The High Court has said that sleeper buses cannot be operated on highways without permission from the Bangladesh Road Transport Authority (BRTA). On Wednesday (September 9), a bench led by Justice K M Hafizul Alam passed the order rejecting an application filed by the bus owners' association.

2 weeks ago 555 views

National

Two army members killed in accident during shelling from tank

Two soldiers were killed in an accident during shelling from a tank during an exercise at Chattogram's Hathazari Field Firing Range. Another officer was seriously injured in the incident.

2 weeks ago 490 views

National

Only eligible persons can participate in local elections: CEC

Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) A.M.M. Nasir Uddin has commented that local elections are not partisan elections. He said, according to law, those who are eligible can participate in local elections.

2 weeks ago 462 views

Education

Importance on speaking-listening in primary curriculum

State Minister for Primary and Mass Education Bobby Hajjaj said that in the new primary curriculum, special importance will be given to students' listening and speaking skills.

2 weeks ago 563 views

No jail if dues paid and compromise reached: High Court

Law Justice

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No jail if dues paid and compromise reached: High Court

The High Court has observed that in cheque dishonour cases, if the full amount mentioned in the cheque is paid and a compromise is reached between the complainant and the accused, there is no need to uphold the accused's imprisonment.

2 weeks ago 568 views

National

To save democracy, the media must also be saved: President

Describing the media as the main strength of democracy, President Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir has called for protecting the media to safeguard democracy. He said the media must play a responsible and objective role for the country's independence, sovereignty and good governance.

2 weeks ago 431 views

Law Justice

Bidisha released on bail from jail

Bidisha Siddique, former wife of late former president Hussain Muhammad Ershad, who was sentenced to two years in prison in a fraud case, has been released on bail from Kashimpur Women's Central Jail.

2 weeks ago 547 views

World

Warning citing Bangladesh as ‘risky’ for Israelis

Israel's National Security Council has issued a warning regarding travel and stay of Israeli citizens in several countries, including Bangladesh. The agency warned that the risk of attacks on Israelis in various countries may rise around the upcoming Jewish holy days.

2 weeks ago 538 views

Recipes

What are the potential benefits of chirata and how to consume it

Many people do not like to eat chirata because of its bitter taste. However, chirata has been used as a herbal ingredient in the subcontinent for a long time. It has been used in folk and herbal medicine for digestive problems, loss of appetite, and various physical discomforts.

2 weeks ago 580 views

National

Dengue: highest 9 deaths in one day this year, 1,571 hospitalized

Nine more people died from dengue in the country in the last 24 hours. During the same period, 1,571 people were admitted to hospitals.

2 weeks ago 554 views

National

Where Is ‘Mobile KD’ Milton Kumar Debdas, the ‘Wizard’ of Recovering Stolen Phones?

Milton Kumar Debdas, a sub-inspector of the Dhaka Metropolitan Police, once became widely known for his success in recovering stolen and lost mobile phones. Using technology and investigative skills to trace and recover phones, he earned the nickname ‘Mobile KD’. However, questions have recently resurfaced about where he is now and what he is currently doing.

2 weeks ago 657 views

National

4 Bangladeshis killed in road accident in Saudi Arabia, Expatriate Welfare Minister mourns

Four Bangladeshi expatriates were killed in a road accident in Saudi Arabia. The accident occurred when a car lost control in the Al-Hawiyah area of the Riyadh–Taif road while heading from Taif to Jeddah.

2 weeks ago 576 views

National

International Literacy Day Today

Today is 8 September, International Literacy Day. Like other countries of the world, the day is being observed in Bangladesh through various programs.

2 weeks ago 474 views

Dhaka

DSCC administrator hopes to turn Kamrangirchar into a beautiful city within five years

Dhaka South City Corporation (DSCC) Administrator Bir Muktijoddha Md. Abdus Salam has expressed hope that Kamrangirchar in the capital will be transformed into a beautiful, clean and planned city within the next five years.

2 weeks ago 504 views

National

Demand to identify several Awami League men over attack on Badhon

The demand has been raised to identify several people involved in Awami League politics over the attack and harassment on actress Azmeri Haque Badhon in Venice, Italy. Among them, the names of Elias Mia and Shibl Mahmud Biplob have come up.

2 weeks ago 502 views

National

Sheikh Rabiul Alam's courtesy meeting with Indian High Commissioner

Indian High Commissioner to Bangladesh Dinesh Trivedi has paid a courtesy call on Road Transport and Bridges, Railways and Shipping Minister Sheikh Rabiul Alam.

2 weeks ago 449 views

National

Cooperative Bank must be an instrument for economic emancipation of the poor: Local Government Minister

Local Government, Rural Development and Cooperatives Minister Dr. Abdul Moin Khan has urged that cooperative banks be developed as instruments for the economic emancipation of the country's poor and underprivileged people.

2 weeks ago 414 views

Education

To bring four crore people into light of literacy, non-formal education will be more effective: Bobby Hajjaj

State Minister for Primary and Mass Education Bobby Hajjaj has emphasized making the non-formal education system stronger and more result-oriented in order to bring about four crore people of the country under literacy and effective education.

2 weeks ago 530 views

National

Food Minister's surprise visit to Tejgaon CSD, inspected quality of rice and flour

Food Minister Afroza Khanam made a surprise visit to the Central Food Storage Depot in Tejgaon in the capital. Around 10am on Tuesday, she visited and reviewed on the spot the quality of stored rice and flour, stock position, and distribution activities.

2 weeks ago 403 views

Indian traders write to Bangladesh seeking hilsa for Durga Puja

Running sleeper buses without permission illegal: High Court

Two army members killed in accident during shelling from tank

Only eligible persons can participate in local elections: CEC

Importance on speaking-listening in primary curriculum

No jail if dues paid and compromise reached: High Court

To save democracy, the media must also be saved: President

Bidisha released on bail from jail

Warning citing Bangladesh as ‘risky’ for Israelis

What are the potential benefits of chirata and how to consume it

Dengue: highest 9 deaths in one day this year, 1,571 hospitalized

Where Is ‘Mobile KD’ Milton Kumar Debdas, the ‘Wizard’ of Recovering Stolen Phones?

4 Bangladeshis killed in road accident in Saudi Arabia, Expatriate Welfare Minister mourns

International Literacy Day Today

DSCC administrator hopes to turn Kamrangirchar into a beautiful city within five years

Demand to identify several Awami League men over attack on Badhon

Sheikh Rabiul Alam's courtesy meeting with Indian High Commissioner

Cooperative Bank must be an instrument for economic emancipation of the poor: Local Government Minister

To bring four crore people into light of literacy, non-formal education will be more effective: Bobby Hajjaj

Food Minister's surprise visit to Tejgaon CSD, inspected quality of rice and flour

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