445 earthquake shelters earmarked in Dhaka
Disaster Management and Relief Minister Asadul Habib Dulu told Parliament on Tuesday that the government has earmarked 445 earthquake shelters across the capital as part...
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21 suspected arrested in city’s Mirpur
Members of the law enforcement agencies specially police have arrested 21 suspected criminals through special operations from the city’s Mirpur area. “They were allegedly involved...
63,783 BD Hajj pilgrims return home
A total of 63,783 Bangladeshi pilgrims have returned home from the Saudi Arabia as of Monday following the completion of this year’s Hajj, which was...
Zoo modernisation underway to meet global standards
State Minister for Fisheries and Livestock Sultan Salahuddin Tuku on Tuesday said that the government is working to transform the country’s zoos into international standard...
DU suspends four professors over July uprising allegations
Dhaka University has temporarily suspended four professors and a university official over allegations related to their conduct during last year’s July Mass Uprising, in a...
ICT, courts to decide fate of Awami League: Adviser Zahed
Prime Minister’s Information and Broadcasting Adviser Zahed Ur Rahman on Tuesday said the decision on whether Awami League will be banned as a political party...
No scope for fascism to return as people stand united: Rizvi
BNP Senior Joint Secretary General and Political Adviser to the Prime Minister Ruhul Kabir Rizvi today said that attempts to rise of fascism are no...
Govt eyes global market expansion for Hilsa
The government is considering a long-term, science-based strategy for hilsa conservation and management, with a renewed focus on increasing production, protecting fish stocks and expanding...
Govt strengthens nationwide efforts against rumours
The government is implementing a range of nationwide measures to curb the spread of rumours and misinformation on online media and social networking platforms, Information...
‘Families must share responsibility for elderly welfare’ Says Law Minister
Law, Justice and Parliamentary Affairs Minister Asaduzzaman on Monday emphasised that protecting the rights, dignity and wellbeing of senior citizens requires not only legal measures...