ADB chief opens water operations centre
The President of the Asian Development Bank (ADB), Masato Kanda, and the Managing Director of Dhaka WASA, Md. Aminul Islam, on Monday jointly inaugurated two...
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Govt promoting humane politics
The incumbent government has set a unique example of humane and people-oriented politics in the last 100 days, Prime Minister’s Adviser and Prime Minister’s Office...
Dhaka Bypass Expressway set to redefine connectivity
The 48-kilometre Dhaka Bypass Expressway, widely described as a “Golden Ribbon” cutting through the heart of Dhaka, is emerging as one of the most significant...
Information Minister expresses solidarity with Palestine
Minister for Information and Broadcasting Zahir Uddin Swapan has expressed deep sympathy and solidarity with the people of Palestine. He reaffirmed Bangladesh’s firm stance in...
Minister stresses data-based communication
Information without proper data is nothing more than personal opinion in the modern age, Information and Broadcasting Minister Zahir Uddin Swapon said on Sunday. The...
Bobby warns against irregularities in school feeding prog
The government will not tolerate any irregularities in implementing the primary school feeding programme, State Minister for Primary and Mass Education Bobby Hajjaj said on...
Senior citizens, disabled passengers to get 25pc
The Ministry of Railways and Bangladesh Railway have introduced a 25 percent concession on train fares for senior citizens and passengers with disabilities from today....
Govt takes measures for safe cattle markets, curbing fake notes
Fisheries and Livestock Minister Mohammed Aminur Rashid has said the government has taken special measures to ensure the safety of traders, farmers and buyers at...
Rain likely to continue through Eid holidays
Rainfall may disrupt Eid-ul-Azha celebrations as Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) predicted wet weather across the country till May 28, the Eid day. The Met Office...
DU launches prog to strengthen child protection
With the aim of strengthening the child protection system in Bangladesh, an academic programme titled “Graduate Diploma in Child Protection” will be launched at the...
Baitul Mukarram to hold five Eid jamaats
The National Mosque Baitul Mukarram will host five separate Eid-ul-Azha jamaats on May 28, according to the Islamic Foundation. The first jamaat will begin at...
BD, India reaffirm commitment to deepen bilateral ties
The outgoing Indian High Commissioner to India Pranay Verma paid a farewell call on the Prime Minister Tarique Rahman on Sunday, where both sides reaffirmed...