Shipping Minister announces 10pc fare reduction
To make the upcoming Eid-ul-Fitr journey more comfortable for homebound passengers from the southern regions, the government reduces launch fares by 10pcbelow the scheduled rate,...
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KFC spreads Joy Among underprivileged children with ‘Eidi for Angels’
To spread joy among underprivileged children during the holy month of Ramadan, KFC Bangladesh organized a special initiative titled ‘Eidi for Angels’. Continuing its tradition,...
No compromise on illegal activities during Eid holiday
Inspector General of Police (IGP) Md Ali Hossain Fakir has vowed that no compromises will be made with any illegal activities or irregularities during the...
Nearly 90pc of South Asia’s population at risk from extreme heat by 2030
More than half of households in Bangladesh’s coastal belt report struggling to cope with rapid climate change, citing a lack of adequate disaster-protection infrastructure, according...
Govt reinstates 330 police recruits selected in 2006
The Ministry of Home Affairs has decided to reinstate 330 police recruits whose appointments were cancelled in 2007 on “political consideration”. According to an official...
Home minister reaffirms govt’s ‘zero tolerance’ policy against crime, corruption
Home Minister Salahuddin Ahmed has reaffirmed the government’s “zero tolerance” policy against terrorism, drugs, human trafficking, and corruption. While speaking as a panellist at a...
3,032 DNCC cleaners get Eid bonus
Prime Minister Tarique Rahman has provided cash assistance of Tk 5,000 each as an Eid bonus to 3,032 cleaning workers of the Dhaka North City...
Gallery Cosmos, House of Solis showcase artworks from Rokeya Sultana’s workshop
An experiential exhibition showcasing artworks created during a printmaking and collagraphy workshop led by distinguished artist Professor Rokeya Sultana was held at the Garden Gallery...
PM Tarique attends office amid Eid holidays
Prime Minister Tarique Rahman attended his office at the Secretariat on Tuesday to carry out his duties, despite the start of a seven-day public holiday...