7 children die from measles

Seven children died from measles and related symptoms in the 24 hours between 8:00am yesterday and 8:00am today, according to the Directorate General of Health...

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‘No extortion at cattle mkts’

Fisheries and Livestock State Minister Sultan Salauddin Tuku today said authorities are alert to prevent extortion at cattle markets and livestock transport ahead of the...

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Body of Dipali killed in Lebanon reaches Dhaka

The body of Bangladeshi worker Dipali Begum, who was killed in an Israeli airstrike in Lebanon, arrived in Dhaka on Thursday night. State Minister for...

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Rising kitchen costs squeeze household budgets

Rising prices of essential goods, including rice, eggs, edible oil, vegetables, fish, meat and LPG, are putting growing pressure on low and lower-middle-income households. Egg...

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BD inks MoU with Pak to curb drug trafficking

Bangladesh and Pakistan have signed a memorandum of understanding to prevent the illegal trafficking and misuse of narcotics and psychotropic substances. The agreement was signed...

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Global coop sought to ensure migrants’ rights

Bangladesh has called for stronger global cooperation to curb irregular migration, protect migrant rights and ensure fair recruitment, decent work and equitable wages for migrant...

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Opposition should offer constructive criticism of govt

Prime Minister’s Political Adviser Ruhul Kabir Rizvi on Friday said the opposition has the right to criticise the government, but such criticism should be constructive....

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Shared struggles bind Bangladesh, Algeria

Algeria’s long fight for independence and Bangladesh’s Liberation War of 1971 share a common spirit of resistance, dignity and self-determination, the Algerian ambassador said at...