Rohingya crisis is not forgotten, says EU High Representative
UNB, Dhaka : High Representative of the European Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Josep Borrell has assured of EU’s continuous humanitarian support to...
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Sand lifting poses threats of river erosion in Faridpur
UNB, Faridpur : Illegal sand lifting from the Gorai river in Faridpur has continued for the past two months – posing erosion risks and displacement...
US Indo-Pacific Commander Aquilino likely to visit Bangladesh
UNB, Dhaka : Admiral John Aquilino, commander of US Indo-Pacific Command, is likely to visit Bangladesh in the coming weeks, said a diplomatic source Wednesday....
Attack on doctor: Patients suffers as physicians’ work abstention goes into 2nd day
UNB, Khulna : Physicians in Khulna district have halted services at all government and private hospitals, except for emergency care, protesting the attack on a...
India can be a mediator in resolving the Ukraine war: Momen tells Indian media
UNB, Dhaka : Foreign Minister Dr AK Abdul Momen has said that India can play a mediator’s role and help end the Russia-Ukraine war. Momen,...
Multiple crises set to plunge more children into poverty, ILO and UNICEF report warns
UNB, Dhaka : The number of children without access to social protection is increasing year-on-year, leaving them at risk of poverty, hunger and discrimination, according...
Govt to focus on labour-intensive industries along with technology: PM Hasina
UNB, Dhaka : Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Thursday said the government wants to blend Fourth Industrial Revolution with labour intensive industries aiming to create...
LPG price slashed by Tk 6.33 per kg
UNB, Dhaka : Price of Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) has decreased by Tk 6.33 per kg to Tk 118.54 from the previous price of Tk...
Tk 227,566-cr revised ADP approved for current fiscal year
UNB, Dhaka : The National Economic Council (NEC) on Wednesday approved Tk 227,566.09-crore Revised Annual Development Programme (RADP) for the current fiscal year (FY23), cutting...
Indian Shillong Judge Court upholds acquittal of BNP leader Salahuddin
UNB, Dhaka : The judge court in India’s Shillong has upheld a magistrate court’s verdict that acquitted BNP leader Salahuddin Ahmed in a case filed...
Nat’l Committee urges advance steps to ensure hassle-free, safe Eid journey
UNB, Dhaka : The National Committee to Protect Shipping, Roads and Railways has urged the authorities concerned to take advance precautionary measures for transport management...
Torture of student: BCL expels 1 leader, 4 activists of IU unit
UNB, Dhaka : Bangladesh Chhatra League (BCL), the student wing of the rulingAwami League, on Wednesday expelled a leader and four activists of its Islamic...