Various anti-drug organisations form a human chain in front of the National Museum in the capital on Wednesday, demanding a ban on harmful e-cigarettes and nicotine pouches, as well as the speedy enactment of the Tobacco Control Ordinance into law.

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Agriculture Minister Mohammad Amin Ur Rashid chairs an inter-ministerial meeting to inaugurate the pre-piloting program for distributing farmers’ cards at the ministry’s meeting room in Dhaka on Wednesday. State Minister Sultan Salahuddin Tuku was present at the meeting.

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A World Bank delegation meets Local Government, Rural Development and Cooperatives Minister Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir at his ministry office at the Secretariat in the capital on Wednesday.

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DMP launches drive on road, footpath encroachment

Traffic Division of Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) has launched a special drive to free footpaths and roads from illegal occupation in the capital. The drive...

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Dhanmondi Lake won’t become commercial zone

Dhaka South City Corporation (DSCC) Administrator Abdus Salam on Wednesday reaffirmed his commitment to preserving the natural environment of Dhanmondi Lake and preventing it from...

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Rain, thunderstorms likely in 3 div

Bangladesh Meteorological Department has predicted rains in parts of the country in 24 hours from 9 am Wednesday. Rain or thundershowers accompanied by temporary gusty...

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‘Dhaka pledges stronger strategic ties with Tokyo’

Social Welfare and Women and Children Affairs Minister Abu Zafar Md Zahid Hossain has said Bangladesh and Japan share a long-standing friendship based on mutual...

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Gold price jumps Tk 3,266 per bhori on April 1

The Bangladesh Jewellers Association (BAJUS) has raised gold prices again in the local market, increasing the rate by Tk 3,266 per bhori on Wednesday, the...

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Bangladesh, Malta pledge stronger bilateral ties-coop

Bangladesh and Malta have reaffirmed their commitment to deepening partnership and cooperation across trade, education, gender equality, and migration. High Commissioner of Malta to Bangladesh...

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23,865 politically motivated cases withdrawn Law Minister

Law Minister Md. Asaduzzaman on Wednesday said some 23,865 politically motivated cases to harass people have so far been withdrawn across the country. The Law...

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