PM holds talks with editors
Prime Minister Tarique Rahman on Monday sought the cooperation of newspaper editors in the government’s ongoing efforts to formulate a policy aimed at ensuring an...
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‘Labeling BNP fascism party, lack of knowledge’
BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir stated, “Those who label the BNP a party of fascism is lack of their understanding.” At the same...
No alarming signs of extremism in Bangladesh
The Counter Terrorism and Transnational Crime (CTTC) Chief and DMP Additional Commissioner Mohammad Shamsul Haque has said there are currently no alarming signs of a...
One fire, economy stalls
A fire at a single floating LNG terminal off the coast of Cox’s Bazar has plunged much of Bangladesh into its worst gas crunch in...
PM prioritises technology in defence strategy
Prime Minister Tarique Rahman has outlined a comprehensive roadmap to modernise the Bangladesh Armed Forces, saying the government would prioritise technological capability, integrated national security...
Wife accuses addl SP of dowry abuse
Shamia Khan Esha seeks an impartial investigation and suspension of the police officer, who has not yet publicly responded to the allegations Shamia Khan Esha...
Poachers still prey on Sundarbans deer
Deer poaching continues in the Sundarbans despite a blanket ban on forest entry, highlighting the persistence of wildlife trafficking networks operating in the world’s largest...
Indian education minister quits
The Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) on Saturday called off its protest “with immediate effect” and asked supporters at Delhi’s Jantar Mantar to return home. The...
Hafiz Uddin to office at Bangabhaban
Acting President Hafiz Uddin Ahmad will carry out his official duties from Bangabhaban but will continue to live at the speaker’s official residence within the...
Every village must gain strong economy
Minister for Local Government, Rural Development and Cooperatives Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir on Saturday said every village must be equipped with a strong economy and...
Minister vents anger seeing drugs in hospital toilet
Health and Family Welfare Minister Sardar Md. Sakhawat Hossain has stated that the current government is working to improve the quality of healthcare services and...
PM eyes semiconductor sector as next economic driver after garments
Prime Minister Tarique Rahman on Saturday described the semiconductor industry as Bangladesh’s next major economic growth engine after the ready-made garment sector, saying his government...