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Zubaida Rahman pledges free edu for girls
Staff Reporter: Stating that Bangladesh’s development remains incomplete without women’s empowerment, Dr Zubaida Rahman, wife of BNP Chairman Tarique Rahman, on Sunday promised to extend free education for girls up to the honours level...
US envoy signals stronger Dhaka-Washington diplomatic ties
Diplomatic Correspondent: US Ambassador to Bangladesh Brent Christensen has indicated a renewed commitment to strengthening existing diplomatic relations between Bangladesh and the United States. The ambassador arrived at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs around...
‘Govt unlikely to finalise DP World NCT lease’
Staff Reporter: The proposed lease deal with Dubai-based port operator DP World for the New Mooring Container Terminal at Chattogram Port is unlikely to be finalised during the interim government’s tenure, said Bangladesh Investment...
EC dismisses postponement of rumours
Staff Reporter: The Election Commission (EC) on Sunday categorically rejected rumours circulating on social media that the upcoming referendum and the 13th parliamentary poll have been postponed, calling the claims false and misleading. The...
CA orders action against fake skill certificates
Staff Reporter: Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus on Sunday directed the relevant authorities to take effective steps to prevent forgery of skill development training certificates and the use of fake credentials to protect Bangladesh’s...
HC issues contempt rule over a river lease
Staff Reporter: The High Court on Sunday issued a contempt of court rule against the chairman of the Chattogram Port Authority (CPA) and four other officials for allegedly violating its earlier order by leasing...