Hilsa scarcity deepens in Barishal despite peak season
The peak hilsa season is underway, but fishermen in Barishal and other southern districts are facing an acute shortage of the prized fish, with catches...
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12 lakh SSC scripts seek rechecking
More than 12 lakh SSC answer scripts have been submitted for rechecking this year, prompting the government to introduce specific criteria to determine which papers...
BRTA trains 768 drivers on tobacco risks
A total of 768 public transport drivers have received training on tobacco control, health risks and professional skills under a Bangladesh Road Transport Authority (BRTA)...
Shyamol, Babu and Farzana to be made accused
Journalists Shyamol Dutta, Mozammel Hoque Babu, and Farzana Rupa are being made accused before International Crimes Tribunal-2 over allegations of making statements opposing the movement...
ICT-2 reserves verdict in Quader, 6 others case
The International Crimes Tribunal-2 (ICT-2) is set to deliver its verdict in a case against Awami League General Secretary Obaidul Quader and six others over...
3 get death for killing AIUB student
A Narayanganj court on Monday sentenced three muggers to death for killing American International University-Bangladesh (AIUB) student Wazed Alam Shimanto during a robbery in the...
277 officers promoted to Dy Secy
The government has promoted 277 Senior Assistant Secretaries and officers of equivalent rank from various cadres to the post of Deputy Secretary. Separate notifications regarding...
NIMC, BTV, Betar need revamp
Information and Broadcasting Minister Zahir Uddin Swapon has called for structural transformation and radical modernisation of media institutions to reflect public aspirations and respond effectively...
Govt salaries set for major overhaul
Millions of government employees could receive substantially higher basic salaries under the proposed ninth national pay scale, with the government planning to introduce the revised...
Bank Asia signs MoU with Akij Renewable Energy
Bank Asia PLC has signed a strategic Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Akij Renewable Energy & Automobiles Ltd. to offer exclusive Auto Loan privileges to...
Public administration reform body coming soon
The government is set to form a Public Administration Reform Commission soon as part of its election pledge to reform the public service, Prime Minister’s...