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Rain-triggered landslides kill two children in Chattogram

Dhaka, July 8 -- Landslides triggered by heavy rain have killed two children in separate parts of Chattogram. The incidents took place on Wednesday in Jungle Salimpur's Chhinnamul area of Sitakunda U... Read More


Govt plans to raise 47km of Ctg-Cox's Bazar rail line by 5ft

Dhaka, July 8 -- The government has drawn up a plan to elevate a 47km stretch of the Chattogram-Cox's Bazar railway line by 5ft to stop water from submerging the tracks. State Minister for Railways H... Read More


Saudi introduces 'Package Visa' integrating travel bookings with tourist visa process

Dhaka, July 7 -- Saudi Arabia has launched 'Package Visa', a new digital initiative designed to simplify travel to the kingdom by integrating tourist visa applications directly into curated travel boo... Read More


PM releases commemorative stamp marking National Rural Development Day

Dhaka, July 5 -- Prime Minister Tarique Rahman on Sunday released a commemorative postage stamp marking National Rural Development Day 2026. The day will be observed on Monday (July 6) under the them... Read More


Govt prohibits use of PM's image on banners, billboards for official events

Dhaka, July 5 -- The government has prohibited the use of the prime minister's image on banners, festoons and billboards prepared for official programmes. The Cabinet Division issued the directive in... Read More


Rain likely across country

Dhaka, July 5 -- The Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) today forecasted light to moderate rain or thundershowers accompanied by temporary gusty wind and lightning flashes in different parts o... Read More


11pc of population at risk of arsenic contamination, says Fakhrul

Dhaka, June 30 -- Around 11 per cent of the country's population remains at risk of arsenic contamination, according to the Bangladesh Bureau of Statistics (BBS) and UNICEF's joint Multiple Indicator ... Read More


ICAB elects new president and four vice-presidents for 2026-2027

Dhaka, June 30 -- The Institute of Chartered Accountants of Bangladesh (ICAB) has elected Sabbir Ahmed FCA as president and Neaz Mohammed FCA, Ala Uddin FCA, Asifur Rahman FCA, and Mohammad Redwanur R... Read More


Grameen Communications, Japan's Wick sign MoU to launch digital platform 'SPARK'

Dhaka, June 29 -- Grameen Communications and Japan-based Wick Co. Ltd. have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to jointly develop SPARK, a digital platform aimed at connecting Bangladeshis at ... Read More


Govt aims to clear teachers' retirement benefit backlog in six months: Minister

Dhaka, June 28 -- Education Minister Dr ANM Ehsanul Hoque Milon on Sunday said the government is committed to ensuring the prompt payment of retirement and welfare benefits to retired teachers and emp... Read More