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Special Assistant Faiz Ahmad assures mobile operators of dark fibre

Dhaka, March 9 -- Faiz Ahmad Taiyeb, special assistant to the chief advisor, has promised to provide mobile operators with access to "dark fibre". He said, "We will grant concessions to mobile operat... Read More


No 'strict curbs' on motorcycles for Eid journey, says Advisor Fouzul

Dhaka, March 9 -- Road Transport Advisor Muhammad Fouzul Kabir Khan has outlined several measures aimed at easing the travel experience for homebound passengers during the Eid-ul-Fitr holiday. He sai... Read More


Another Narayanganj gas fire victim dies, taking death toll to 3

Dhaka, March 9 -- A woman who suffered severe burns in a fire sparked by a gas leak in Narayanganj's Siddhirganj has succumbed to her injuries. It brings the death toll in the incident to three. The ... Read More


Bangladesh mulls 90-day rape trial limit, denying offenders bail

Dhaka, March 9 -- The interim government is considering legal amendments to ensure rape cases are disposed of within 90 days while barring bail for the accused, Law Advisor Asif Nazrul has said. Spea... Read More


Bangladesh changes eight military facility names, 16 more under review

Dhaka, March 9 -- Eight establishments of the armed forces, named after ousted prime minister Sheikh Hasina, her family members, or associates of her government, have been renamed. These include thre... Read More


Renowned gynaecologist TA Chowdhury dies at 87

Dhaka, March 9 -- TA Chowdhury, a leading gynaecologist of the subcontinent, has passed away. He died at his home on Sunday afternoon at the age of 87. Bangladesh Diabetic Association President and ... Read More


Advance Eid train tickets to be sold online from Mar 14

Dhaka, March 9 -- The government has announced that advance train tickets for the upcoming Eid-ul-Fitr will be available from Mar 14. Speaking after a meeting on road discipline during Eid travel at ... Read More


Govt announces hardline stance against 'mob violence', 'disorder'

Dhaka, March 9 -- Information Advisor Mahfuj Alam has outlined the government's "uncompromising stance" against attempts to incite chaos, incidents of "mob violence" and crimes such as robbery amid ri... Read More


Bangladeshi firms begin work with Starlink: Faiz Ahmad

Dhaka, March 9 -- The interim government has revealed that several local companies have begun working on behalf of Starlink to establish a Ground Earth Station in Bangladesh. Faiz Ahmad Taiyeb, speci... Read More


CA Yunus urges Kuwait to invest in crude oil refinery in Bangladesh

Dhaka, March 9 -- Chief Advisor Muhammad Yunus has called on Kuwait to invest in a joint venture to establish a crude oil refinery in Bangladesh. He made the call during a courtesy meeting with Ali T... Read More