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No bank website in the country has been hacked, no risk in transactions: Bangladesh Bank ● Unity in diversity is one of Bangladesh's strengths: Cultural Affairs Minister ● 40 Umrah pilgrims stranded by Riyadh attack return home ● State Minister for Environment stresses green financing and technology use in environmental protection ● Three senior police officials including Additional DIG transferred ● Seven more die of dengue, 2,249 admitted to hospital ● Five more die with measles symptoms in country, 1,356 newly infected ● Saint Martin opens for tourists from November 1, with overnight stay facility ● Prime Minister going to Japan today on a four-day visit; who are accompanying him ● Dr. Shahadat Hossain appointed as full-time administrator of CCC ●

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Unity in diversity is one of Bangladesh's strengths: Cultural Affairs Minister

Unity in diversity is one of Bangladesh's strengths: Cultural Affairs Minister

Calling for further strengthening harmony between the people of Bangladesh's hills and plains, Cultural Affairs Minister Nithai Roy Chowdhury said that unity in diversity is one of Bangladesh's strengths. He said this while speaking as chief guest at a views-exchange meeting with local cultural activists and representatives of ethnic community-related organisations held in the conference room of the Bandarban district administration on Sunday (25 October) afternoon.

Staff Reporter 7 hours ago 129 views

Saint Martin opens for tourists from November 1, with overnight stay facility

Saint Martin opens for tourists from November 1, with overnight stay facility

After being closed for a long time, the country's only coral island Saint Martin is being opened to tourists from November 1. At the same time, it has been decided to lift the ban on tourists staying overnight on the island. The decision was taken at an inter-ministerial meeting on tourism on Sunday (October 25).

8 hours ago 122 views

Dr. Shahadat Hossain appointed as full-time administrator of CCC

Dr. Shahadat Hossain appointed as full-time administrator of CCC

Dr. Shahadat Hossain, recently declared mayor by a court, has been appointed as the full-time administrator of Chattogram City Corporation (CCC). A notification in this regard was issued on Sunday (25 October) by the Local Government Division of the Ministry of Local Government, Rural Development and Cooperatives.

8 hours ago 117 views

Blockade again in Sajek, nearly 3,000 tourists return under police and army guard

Blockade again in Sajek, nearly 3,000 tourists return under police and army guard

Due to a fresh road blockade in Sajek of Baghaichhari upazila in Rangamati, 2,933 tourists who feared being stranded were sent safely to Khagrachhari under police and army guard. The vehicles carrying them left Sajek for Baghaihat at around 8:30 am on Thursday (October 22).

3 days ago 369 views

After 55 years, I have found a good driver in the country: Whip Nizan on the Prime Minister

After 55 years, I have found a good driver in the country: Whip Nizan on the Prime Minister

National Parliament Whip and Member of Parliament for Lakshmipur-4 constituency ABM Ashraf Uddin Nizan said that for the past 55 years, there had been talk of the need for a skilled prime minister in the country; finally, the country has got a truly good ‘driver’ or skilled prime minister.

1 week ago 481 views

Problems of the hills cannot be solved overnight: Mir Helal

Problems of the hills cannot be solved overnight: Mir Helal

Minister of State for Land and Chittagong Hill Tracts Barrister Mir Mohammad Helal Uddin has said that all problems in the Chittagong Hill Tracts cannot be solved overnight. He said that although some administrative problems can be solved quickly, discussions are ongoing to resolve the political problems. He expressed hope that these problems will be solved soon.

1 week ago 533 views

Fire at resort in Cox's Bazar, death toll rises to 10

Fire at resort in Cox's Bazar, death toll rises to 10

Ten bodies have been recovered in a fire incident at Tup Tup Resto and Resort in the Patuartek area of Inani, Cox's Bazar. The Fire Service believes the deceased are tourists.

1 week ago 689 views

Those who wanted to paralyze the country, the opposition is their ally: Water Resources Minister

Those who wanted to paralyze the country, the opposition is their ally: Water Resources Minister

Water Resources Minister and BNP Joint Secretary General Shahid Uddin Chowdhury Annie commented that the current opposition party is an ally of those who once announced that they would paralyze the country through hartal and blockade.

1 week ago 436 views

Fire at resort in Cox's Bazar, bodies of 7 recovered

Fire at resort in Cox's Bazar, bodies of 7 recovered

Seven bodies have been recovered after a devastating fire at TupTup Resort in Inani, Ukhiya, Cox's Bazar. There are fears that at least five more people may be missing.

1 week ago 418 views

All citizens have equal rights: Minister Mohammad Amin Ur Rashid

All citizens have equal rights: Minister Mohammad Amin Ur Rashid

Fisheries and Livestock and Agriculture Minister Mohammad Amin Ur Rashid has remarked that all citizens of Bangladesh, regardless of religious identity, have equal rights and dignity. He said there is no scope to view anyone differently on the basis of religion or to make any community suffer from an inferiority complex.

1 week ago 542 views

Chittagong Hill Tracts Affairs Minister inaugurates repair work of Bandarban Sadar Hospital road

Chittagong Hill Tracts Affairs Minister inaugurates repair work of Bandarban Sadar Hospital road

Repair work on the road adjacent to Bandarban Sadar Hospital has begun to ease long-standing public suffering. On Friday (October 16) morning, Chittagong Hill Tracts Affairs Minister Saching Pru Jery inspected the road and inaugurated the repair work.

1 week ago 483 views

Political war over, now life struggle: Water Resources Minister

Political war over, now life struggle: Water Resources Minister

Water Resources Minister Shaheed Uddin Chowdhury Anny has called upon everyone to work unitedly to strengthen the country's democracy and improve people's living standards. He said, "We have fought political battles until now; now we must move forward in the struggle for life. We must work for people's welfare while maintaining a normal environment."

1 week ago 537 views

Land State Minister urges students to grow in knowledge, morality and human values

Land State Minister urges students to grow in knowledge, morality and human values

State Minister for Land and Chittagong Hill Tracts Affairs Barrister Mir Mohammad Helal Uddin, MP, has called upon students not to remain confined to good results alone but to become strong in honesty, patriotism and human values. He said this while speaking as chief guest at a views exchange meeting with the governing body, teachers and students of Shamsul Ulum Kamil Madrasa in Nangalmora, Chattogram, on Thursday (October 15).

1 week ago 484 views

Education without morality can be dangerous: Water Resources Minister

Education without morality can be dangerous: Water Resources Minister

Water Resources Minister and BNP Joint Secretary General Md. Shahiduddin Chowdhury Annie MP has remarked that morality along with education is extremely important and that acquiring education without paying attention to morality can be dangerous. He said this while speaking as chief guest at a freshers' reception ceremony organized at Lakshmipur Government College on Thursday.

1 week ago 496 views

Capacity of law enforcement agencies will be increased to combat digital crime: Home Minister

Capacity of law enforcement agencies will be increased to combat digital crime: Home Minister

Home Minister Salahuddin Ahmed has said that the capacity of law enforcement agencies will be increased to prevent and combat crimes committed in the digital world. He said this on Wednesday (October 14) after inaugurating the Digital Forensic Lab of the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) of police in Chattogram.

1 week ago 524 views

Cyber Police Centre begins its journey in Chattogram, new capabilities in digital investigation

Cyber Police Centre begins its journey in Chattogram, new capabilities in digital investigation

The Cyber Police Centre in Chattogram has started its operations to tackle cybercrime and enhance the digital investigation capacity of Bangladesh Police. It was inaugurated today, Wednesday (October 14), at an event in Dampara of Chattogram Metropolitan Police Lines. This initiative is being implemented under the project ‘Safer Cyberspace for Digital Bangladesh’ with the support of the Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA).

1 week ago 677 views

Fishermen's mental commitment to protecting mother hilsa is essential: Fisheries Minister

Fishermen's mental commitment to protecting mother hilsa is essential: Fisheries Minister

Fisheries and Livestock, and Agriculture Minister Mohammad Amin Ur Rashid has remarked that only law enforcement or government support is not enough to protect mother hilsa; for this, the mental commitment of fishermen is most important.

1 week ago 631 views

Government to buy paddy from farmers experimentally in three districts: Food Minister

Government to buy paddy from farmers experimentally in three districts: Food Minister

To ensure fair prices for farmers, the government will collect paddy directly from farmers, keeping middlemen out. Food Minister Afroza Khanam said there are plans to launch this program experimentally in three districts initially.

1 week ago 598 views

One Thousand Beds at Cumilla Medical College Hospital: Amin Ur Rashid

One Thousand Beds at Cumilla Medical College Hospital: Amin Ur Rashid

Fisheries and Livestock and Agriculture Minister Mohammad Amin Ur Rashid said initiatives will be taken to increase the number of beds at Cumilla Medical College Hospital to one thousand.

2 weeks ago 357 views

‘There is no such thing as minority; we are all Bangladeshi’

‘There is no such thing as minority; we are all Bangladeshi’

‘Religion is each person’s own, festivals are for all. There is no such thing as minority in this country; we are all Bangladeshi’—said Sarwar Alamgir, Member of Parliament for Chattogram-2 (Fatikchhari) and member of the Standing Committee on the Ministry of Forests and Climate Change.

2 weeks ago 736 views

BNP leader's banner on government hospital signboard

BNP leader's banner on government hospital signboard

Inside the Ramgati Upazila Health Complex in Lakshmipur, a banner bearing the photo, name, and political identity of Dr. Jamal Uddin, president of the Upazila BNP and mayoral candidate of Ramgati Municipality, has been installed.

3 weeks ago 662 views

Final of Koko Memorial Football Tournament inaugurated in Nasirnagar

Final of Koko Memorial Football Tournament inaugurated in Nasirnagar

State Minister for Youth and Sports Md. Aminul Haque inaugurated the final match of the ‘Arafat Rahman Koko Memorial Football Tournament 2026’ in Nasirnagar, Brahmanbaria.

3 weeks ago 781 views

4.3 million farmers will receive Farmer Cards this year: Agriculture Minister

4.3 million farmers will receive Farmer Cards this year: Agriculture Minister

Agriculture and Fisheries and Livestock Minister Mohammad Aminur Rashid has said that farmer cards and agricultural input assistance will be delivered to 4.3 million farmers this year.

3 weeks ago 746 views

Religious Minister orders anyone demanding extortion or bribes to be handed over to police station if irregularities occur in road work

Religious Minister orders anyone demanding extortion or bribes to be handed over to police station if irregularities occur in road work

Minister of Religious Affairs Kazi Shah Mofazzal Hossain (Kaykobad) has instructed contractors not to commit any irregularities in road development work. At the same time, he called for anyone in Muradnagar demanding extortion money or bribes to be handed over to the police station or for the matter to be reported to him.

4 weeks ago 802 views

Electricity from Rohingya camp waste, plans to expand nationwide

Electricity from Rohingya camp waste, plans to expand nationwide

State Minister for Local Government, Rural Development and Cooperatives Mir Shah Alam has said that there are plans to expand the initiative to generate electricity and organic fertilizer from waste in the Rohingya camps to other areas of the country as well.

4 weeks ago 720 views

17 years have been snatched from our lives: Water Resources Minister

17 years have been snatched from our lives: Water Resources Minister

Water Resources Minister Shahid Uddin Chowdhury Anee has remarked that people's lives and society have been damaged by the long 17-year non-political and undemocratic environment. He said it would not be right to think that the mess of 17 years will be removed in 17 days or seven months.

4 weeks ago 695 views

Collective initiative needed to prevent drugs and border crimes: Chittagong Hill Tracts Minister

Collective initiative needed to prevent drugs and border crimes: Chittagong Hill Tracts Minister

Minister for Chittagong Hill Tracts Affairs Saching Pru, MP, has remarked that coordinated initiatives by the media and law enforcement agencies are needed to tackle drugs, border crimes and the refugee crisis. At the same time, he said Cox's Bazar would be developed into a modern tourist city through implementation of the master plan.

1 month ago 867 views

Nahid-Hasnat-Sarjis were once in Chhatra League: State Minister Shahe Alam

Nahid-Hasnat-Sarjis were once in Chhatra League: State Minister Shahe Alam

State Minister for Local Government, Rural Development and Cooperatives Mir Shahe Alam has claimed that National Citizen Party (NCP) convener Nahid Islam, Hasnat Abdullah and Sarjis Alam were once involved in Chhatra League politics.

1 month ago 715 views

A deep conspiracy is underway against democracy and the government: Water Resources Minister

A deep conspiracy is underway against democracy and the government: Water Resources Minister

Water Resources Minister and BNP Joint Secretary General Shahiduddin Chowdhury Annie said that a deep conspiracy is underway against the country, against democracy, and against Tariq Rahman's government. These conspiracies will be confronted through movements on the streets.

1 month ago 710 views

Do not threaten BNP; BNP does not care about anyone's threat

Do not threaten BNP; BNP does not care about anyone's threat

Urging not to threaten BNP, State Minister for Local Government, Rural Development and Cooperatives Mir Shahe Alam said that BNP does not care about anyone's threats.

1 month ago 683 views