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Bangladesh issues 16 directives for government hospitals before Eid holiday

Dhaka, March 18 -- In a bid to ensure uninterrupted medical services during the Eid holiday, the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS) has issued a set of 16 directives. These include requiri... Read More


EC employees suspend 'operational halt' protest over NID services

Dhaka, March 18 -- Officials and employees of the Election Commission (EC), who have been opposing the government's initiative to transfer control of National Identity Card (NID) services away from th... Read More


US Intelligence chief Tulsi Gabbard's remarks about Bangladesh lack evidence, says Chief Advisor's Office

Dhaka, March 18 -- The Chief Advisor's Office (CAO) has responded to US Intelligence chief Tulsi Gabbard's comments alleging persecution and killing of religious minorities in Bangladesh and that the ... Read More


Economy has been pulled back from the brink, says finance advisor

Dhaka, March 18 -- Bangladesh's economy has been able to turn around from the brink in the past eight months due to the sincere efforts of the interim government, says Finance Advisor Salehuddin Ahmed... Read More


Election Commission opposes barring fugitives from candidacy, backs 3-year retirement rule for NGO officials

Dhaka, March 18 -- The Election Commission (EC) has disagreed with key recommendations by the Election System Reform Commission, including barring fugitives from contesting elections, removing the 3-y... Read More


Enforced disappearances: Inquiry panel's tenure extended until Jun 30

Dhaka, March 18 -- The term of the commission investigating the enforced disappearances carried out by law-enforcing agencies during the ousted Awami League government's rule has been extended by thre... Read More


1,443 robbers identified as Highway Police boost Eid security

Dhaka, March 18 -- Highway Police have identified 1,443 robbers and launched a crackdown to ensure safety during Eid travels. Transport owners and workers are calling for tighter regulation of smalle... Read More


Yunus wants to see police in a new image

Dhaka, March 17 -- Chief Advisor Muhammad Yunus has said the stain on police force over the past 16 years cannot be erased overnight and called for the creation of an entirely new image for its member... Read More


5,500 volunteers to curb mosquito threat, says DNCC

Dhaka, March 17 -- Mohammad Ejaz, administrator of Dhaka North City Corporation (DNCC), has said as many as 5,500 volunteers will work with them to prevent Aedes mosquitoes from spreading during the m... Read More


Dhaka metro rail staff withdraw work stoppage, ticket sales resume

Dhaka, March 17 -- Dhaka metro rail workers have agreed to call off a work stoppage after disciplinary action was taken against Mass Rapid Transit Police personnel over an assault. Sales of single jo... Read More