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Cox’s Bazar eyes global tourism hub
The government has initiated steps to prepare an integrated master plan to develop Cox’s Bazar into an international and regional tourism hub, Finance Minister Amir...
5 more death in measles
Five more children died with measles-like symptoms in the 24 hours until 8:00am on Friday, raising the combined number of confirmed and suspected measles-related deaths...
IAB chief stresses values-based leadership
Islami Andolan Bangladesh (IAB) Amir and Chormonai Pir Mufti Syed Muhammad Rezaul Karim has said the government’s reluctance to implement the July Charter proves that...
428 arrested in DMP anti-crime drives
The Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) has arrested 428 people and filed 50 cases during anti-crime drives conducted across the capital in the past 24 hours....
SEU celebrates World Poetry Day 2026
Southeast University (SEU) on Thursday celebrated “World Poetry Day 2026” through a colourful programme organised jointly by its School of Arts and Social Sciences and...
Govt plans prog for cleft lip, palate children nationwide
Health and Family Welfare Minister Sardar Md Sakhawat Husain on Thursday pledged to launch a nationwide programme to rehabilitate children born with cleft lip and...
Agri experts to draft new pesticide policy
The Ministry of Agriculture has formed a 19-member expert committee to formulate a comprehensive pesticide policy aimed at ensuring safe food production and sustainable agriculture....
2 more death in measles
Two more children died with measles-like symptoms in the 24 hours until 8:00am on Thursday, raising Bangladesh’s combined tally of confirmed and suspected measles-related deaths...
Minister seeks body to define genuine journos
Information and Broadcasting Minister Zahir Uddin Swapon on Thursday said there is a need for an appropriate authority to determine who qualifies as a journalist...
Passport correction facility extended
The government has extended the deadline for issuing and reissuing passports with corrected information for Bangladeshi citizens staying abroad for more than six months. According...
Dhaka’s air quality remains moderate
Dhaka ranked 22nd among the world’s most polluted cities on Thursday morning, recording an Air Quality Index (AQI) score of 82 at 9:35 am. According...