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Seven new state ministers take oath as Hasina expands cabinet

Dhaka, March 1 -- Seven new state ministers have taken the oath of office as Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has expanded her cabinet nearly one and a half months after forming a government for the fourt... Read More


Manager hits out at claims of deadly building fire starting at 'Kacchi Bhai'

Dhaka, March 1 -- Abdul Halim, the manager of popular biriyani chain Kacchi Bhai's Bailey Road branch, has brushed aside claims that the devastating blaze at the Green Cozy Cottage building started in... Read More


Charred husk of Bailey Road building casts pall over bustling neighbourhood

Dhaka, March 1 -- The multi-storey Green Cozy Cottage building on Bailey Road was bustling with life and light just a day ago. Now, the structure stands as a charred husk, compelling passersby to paus... Read More


Cabinet set for expansion with Bangabhaban swearing-in on Friday evening

Dhaka, Feb. 29 -- Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina is set to expand her 37-strong cabinet with new appointments. The Bangabhaban was preparing for the swearing-in ceremony to be held on Friday evening. ... Read More


Entrepreneurs seek tax, VAT exemption to foster tourism industry growth

Dhaka, Feb. 29 -- The tourism industry entrepreneurs have sought a reduction of the existing 10 percent advance tax on tour operators and the VAT imposed on residential hotels for the development and ... Read More


Hasina inaugurates Police Week 2024

Dhaka, Feb. 27 -- Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has flagged off the annual Police Week, underscoring a commitment to transforming the country's primary law enforcement agency into an efficient and well... Read More


Viqarunnisa Noon School teacher Murad arrested after suspension for alleged sexual harassment of students

Dhaka, Feb. 27 -- Police have arrested Murad Hossain Sarker hours after his suspension by Viqarunnisa Noon School and College in Dhaka from the position of senior mathematics teacher at its Azimpur br... Read More


Warmer days on the horizon as Bangladesh braces for a rainy start to March

Dhaka, Feb. 26 -- With the advent of spring, a gentle zephyr is meandering across the country, punctuated by fleeting showers, to set off a brief dip in temperatures. However, the mercury is expected... Read More


Evaluate necessity, environment impact before iniating projects: PM

Dhaka, Feb. 25 -- Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina Public has called on public representatives to evaluate the necessity and environmental impact of a project before it is initiated. She also criticised ... Read More


Viqarunnisa Noon School withdraws teacher over sexual harassment charges at coaching centre

Dhaka, Feb. 25 -- Viqarunnisa Noon School and College in Dhaka has withdrawn a senior teacher from its Azimpur branch after allegations of sexually harassing students at his private coaching centre su... Read More