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Accountability vital for global stability: Speaker
Lasting global stability cannot be achieved without accountability in the evolving world order, Speaker Hafiz Uddin Ahmad said on Wednesday. Addressing the closing session of...
Bangladesh, Morocco seek stronger ties
Bangladesh and Morocco have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening bilateral relations through enhanced cooperation in trade, investment, agriculture, skills development and multilateral engagement. During a...
Abbas seeks prayers for recovery
Gradually recovering while undergoing treatment at a specialised hospital in Malaysia, BNP Standing Committee Member Mirza Abbas on Wednesday over phone call has requested prayers...
UN appeals for $710.5m as Rohingya crisis deepens
The United Nations and its humanitarian partners on Wednesday appealed for USD 710.5 million in international funding to address the urgent needs of Rohingya refugees...
‘No leniency for criminals’
The newly appointed Commissioner of Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP), Mosleh Uddin Ahmed, has declared a zero tolerance policy against snatching and extortion in the capital....
Action warned on harassment of cattle-laden vehicles
Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) Commissioner Mosleh Uddin Ahmed has warned of strict action against leaseholders if they harass or forcefully handle cattle carts and animal-laden...
Responsible business a strategic economic priority
Responsible business conduct is no longer just a compliance requirement but is now emerging as a strategic economic priority for Bangladesh, Commerce Minister Khandakar Abdul...
Measles claims 11 more lives
Eleven more children have died from measles and measles-like symptoms across the country in the last 24 hours, including two confirmed measles cases and nine...
‘New media law to address unethical journalism’
The government will establish a media commission and introduce a new, time-befitting media policy by July-August this year, Information and Broadcasting Minister Zahir Uddin Swapon...
Emergency alarm to introduce in hospital
Health and Family Welfare Minister Sardar Md Sakhawat Husain has said initiatives have been taken to introduce a “Code Blue” or emergency alarm system to...
BD, US reaffirm expanded partnership in trade, energy, defence
Bangladesh and the United States have reaffirmed their commitment to deepening bilateral cooperation across trade, energy, defence, the Rohingya crisis and Indo-Pacific engagement. During a...