Tk20cr allocated for opposition MPs
Local Government, Rural Development and Cooperatives Minister Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir told parliament yesterday that nearly Tk 20 crore has been allocated for constituencies represented...
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Protection failure fuels child rape cases
Incidents of child rape in Bangladesh have become a serious social concern, drawing growing attention from the public, rights groups and child protection advocates. Reports...
Iran, Oman hold first talks on future of Hormuz
Iran and Oman held their first formal discussions on the future management of the Strait of Hormuz since Tehran and Washington reached a preliminary agreement...
5 die as dengue toll hits yearly high
Bangladesh recorded its highest single-day dengue death toll of the year as five people died from the mosquito-borne disease in the 24 hours between 8am...
Addl IGP Rezaul yet to receive posting
Nearly a month after being promoted to the rank of Additional Inspector General of Police, Rezaul Karim Mallik has yet to be assigned to any...
Probe finds cop at fault in Naeem harassment
An investigation committee formed over the alleged harassment of national cricketer Naeem Hassan has found police members at fault and recommended departmental action against several...
2 units resume, power supply improves
Energy Minister Iqbal Hassan Mahmood on Monday said the country’s power supply situation has improved after two generation units resumed operation, reducing the supply deficit...
Awareness gap helps persist child labour
The government will launch more pilot projects to accelerate efforts to eliminate child labour across the country, Labour and Employment Minister Ariful Haque Choudhury said...
Gross forex reserves hit $37b after 4 years
Bangladesh’s gross foreign exchange reserves have risen above $37 billion for the first time in nearly four years, supported by strong remittance inflows and sustained...
Bangladesh’s blue economy needs clear investment path MIDA Chief
Bangladesh’s blue economy holds enormous untapped investment potential, but investors need a clearer pathway from opportunity to implementation, Executive Chairman of the Maheshkhali Integrated Development...
Markopolo AI takes Bangladesh to Silicon Valley
Markopolo AI, a startup founded in Bangladesh in 2021, has emerged as a globally recognised artificial intelligence company after securing a place in one of...