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Tabith Awal, Nazneen Ahmad new directors of National Bank

Tabith Awal and Nazneen Ahmad have been appointed as members of the board of directors of National Bank PLC. They were appointed as directors by...

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1.5 crore Bangladeshis working in 176 countries: Ariful Haque

Expatriates’ Welfare and Overseas Employment Minister Ariful Haque Choudhury on Sunday told Parliament that more than 1.5 crore expatriate Bangladeshis are now working in 176...

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Foreign investors urge improved investment climate

Foreign investors have urged Bangladesh to ensure predictable tax policies and improve the overall investment climate to attract and retain both local and foreign investment....

KHULNA: Children are seen under care in hospital wards as measles cases surge in Khulna division. According to the Divisional Health Directorate, the outbreak has taken an alarming turn, particularly in Kushtia, Jashore and Khulna. The photo was taken on Sunday.

RAJSHASHI: Deputy Commissioner Kazi Shahidul Islam launches measles vaccination programme in Rajshahi division on Sunday to protect children under six months amid outbreak in 26 areas.

THAKURGAON: Workers of Thakurgaon Sugar Mills hold a protest march and meeting demanding permanent job adjustments, skilled worker development, and immediate payment of 15 per cent wage benefits, warning of a larger movement if demands remain unmet within 10 days.

CHAPAINAWABGANJ: Health officials launch a measles-rubella vaccination drive in three Chapainawabganj upazilas, targeting more than 167,000, with health officials urging widespread participation to prevent outbreaks and ensure community protection.

CHATMOHAR (PABNA): Upazila Nirbahi Officer Musa Naser Chowdhury hands over sports equipment to children of various orphanages under the Annual Development Programme on Friday.

PHOTO CORNER / KULAURA (MOULVIBAZAR): Kulaura Upazila BNP held an opinion exchange meeting at the Zilla Parishad Auditorium on Friday, chaired by Upazila BNP President Joynal Abedin Bachchu. Alhaj Shawkatul Islam Shaku MP speaks as chief guest at the event.

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Soil trader fined in Gaibandha

A soil trader was fined Taka one Lakh for cutting topsoil of land and selling it to the customers illegally in Gobindaganj upazila of the...