Measles deaths toll reaches 745
Three more children died with symptoms consistent with measles in 24 hours until 8am on Wednesday, bringing Bangladesh’s combined tally of confirmed and suspected measles-related...
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Flash flood threat in Sylhet
Continuous rainfall and forecasts of more heavy downpours have raised the threat of fresh flash floods in Sylhet, with the Flood Forecasting and Warning Centre...
Govt to expand overseas job markets
The government plans to establish employment exchange centres nationwide while stepping up diplomatic efforts to expand overseas labour markets, Prime Minister Tarique Rahman told parliament...
Law Minister leads panel to review procurement rules
The government has reconstituted a high-level committee to recommend reforms aimed at making the country’s public procurement system more effective and meaningful, with Law, Justice...
N’ganj admin introduces weekly public hearings
The Narayanganj District Administration has introduced weekly public hearings to strengthen public service delivery and ensure quicker resolution of citizens’ complaints, with Deputy Commissioner (DC)...
Irene Khan named BD’s UN envoy
The government has appointed internationally renowned human rights advocate and former senior United Nations official Irene Khan as Bangladesh’s next Permanent Representative to the United...
EC to apply national poll experience to local elections
The Election Commission (EC) has announced plans to leverage the experience gained from the national election in conducting the upcoming local government elections. Election Commissioner...
CCC Mayor urges hill residents to move to safer places
Chattogram City Corporation Mayor Dr Shahadat Hossain urged people living in landslide-prone hill areas to move to safer places as continuous rainfall increased the risk...
Tk14,389cr drainage scheme yet to keep Chattogram dry
Despite the implementation of four major projects worth Tk 14,389 crore to eliminate waterlogging in Chattogram, the port city continues to experience widespread inundation during...