Govt boosting Fire Service capacity
The BNP-led government is working to strengthen the capacity and capability of the Fire Service and Civil Defense Department, Home Minister Salahuddin Ahmed said on...
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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...
No manual tendering from 1 July
To implement of electronic Government Procurement (e-GP) in line with the Public Procurement Act, there will be no further scope for conducting manual tenders from...
Peace proposal includes reparations for war damage: Iran
Tehran’s latest peace proposal to the United States involves ending hostilities on all fronts including Lebanon, the exit of US forces from areas close to...
170 migrants return from Libya
Bangladesh on Tuesday repatriated 170 nationals from Libya, most of whom had travelled to the North African country through irregular channels in an attempt to...
