Govt, BSK to jointly develop reading habit among students
The government has decided to work jointly with Bishwa Shahitya Kendra (BSK) to promote reading habit among students in the country. The decision was taken...
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Clearing Hormuz Strait mines could take six months: report
A Pentagon assessment said it could take six months to completely clear the Strait of Hormuz of Iranian-laid mines, which could keep oil prices high,...
Deal with Boeing by Apr 30 to procure 14 aircraft: Millat
The government is working to sign a deal with US-based Boeing Company by April 30 to purchase 14 aircraft and lease several others from...
First arrest made after 10 years
The Police Bureau of Investigation (PBI) has arrested a suspect a decade after the rape and murder case of Sohagi Jahan Tanu, a student of...
White paper on Awami-era corruption
Prime Minister Tarique Rahman on Wednesday told parliament that the government will publish a comprehensive white paper detailing alleged corruption and illicit financial outflows during...
Day lost to fuel queues, earnings hit
By late afternoon, the sun hung heavy over Shahbagh area, and the line outside the Meghna Petrol Pump had barely moved. For Abid Islam, a...
Primary school students to get free shoes
Prime Minister Tarique Rahman has announced that the government will provide free shoes to students of government primary schools as part of its ongoing social...
Farida Khanam appointed first female DC of Dhaka
Farida Khanam has been appointed as the new Deputy Commissioner (DC) of Dhaka district, becoming the first woman to hold the post. The Ministry...
Govt to distribute jute bags, school uniforms among students
The government will distribute jute-made bags and school uniforms among students of primary educational institutions in every upazila across the country. The decision was taken...
Three vessels hit by gunfire in Strait of Hormuz, crews safe
At least three container ships were hit by gunfire in the Strait of Hormuz on Wednesday, maritime security sources and the United Kingdom Maritime Trade...
Debt servicing burden set to rise sharply External debt tops $78b
Bangladesh’s outstanding external debt stood at just over $78.06 billion as of February, Finance Minister Amir Khasru Mahmud Chowdhury informed parliament on Tuesday. He disclosed...
No move to reopen S Alam operations
Finance Minister Amir Khasru Mahmud Chowdhury has told parliament that Bangladesh Bank has not issued any directive regarding the reopening or permanent closure of S...