Khulna Press Club honours 10 journos
The Khulna Press Club has honoured 10 veteran journalists for their four decades of service to the profession, recognising their contributions to journalism and society....
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Minister pledges 5pc of GDP for healthcare
Bangladesh plans to recruit 25,000 midwives into its public healthcare system over the next few years and gradually increase health spending to five per cent...
4 burnt in Sonargaon gas explosion
Four people were burnt in a fire and explosion caused by gas leaking from a pipeline connected to a gas cylinder in the Sonapur area...
Ayas, 3 others remanded
A Dhaka court on Sunday remanded four people, including Rashtra Sanglap Forum President ANM Ayas, in connection with an alleged attempt to deface graffiti depicting...
PM invites Marubeni to invest in IT, energy
Prime Minister Tarique Rahman has invited Japanese business conglomerate Marubeni Corporation to explore investment opportunities in Bangladesh’s information technology, fertiliser and energy sectors, including a...
Artisans busy crafting for Durga Puja
Artisans in Thakurgaon are busy making and repairing traditional drums, including dhak and dhol, as preparations gather pace for the upcoming Durga Puja. A visit...
Dengue cases near 1 lakh, toll crosses 300
Bangladesh’s dengue situation has taken an alarming turn, with the number of hospitalisations approaching 100,000 and the death toll surpassing 300, according to the Directorate...
Rural road contractors may face 3-year warranty requirement
A parliamentary standing committee has recommended requiring contractors to provide security deposits as a three-year warranty for rural road construction to help ensure work quality,...
‘Govt to support talented students in higher education’
The government will take initiatives to ensure that financial constraints do not prevent talented students from poor families from pursuing higher education, even at foreign...
Japanese Company Marubeni keen to expand investment in Bangladesh
Japanese multinational Marubeni Corporation has expressed interest in expanding its existing investments and exploring new industrial ventures in Bangladesh, particularly in fertiliser production, information technology,...
