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Bangladesh court issues arrest warrant for UK MP Tulip over Gulshan flat scam

Dhaka, Feb. 18 -- A Dhaka court has issued an arrest warrant against British Labour MP Tulip Siddiq in a corruption case over a flat in Gulshan. Metropolitan Senior Special Judge Md Sabbir Faiz passe... Read More


Former Germany midfielder Mesut Ozil visits Dhaka University

Dhaka, Feb. 18 -- Mesut Ozil, a former Germany midfielder and World Cup winner, has visited Dhaka University for the opening of a medical centre. The campus was abuzz with excitement as students gath... Read More


Post-Uprising Bangladesh needs an inclusive economy, says Finance Minister Khosru

Dhaka, Feb. 18 -- Finance Minister Amir Khosru Mahmud Chowdhury has called for economic policies that align with the transformed public mindset following the July Uprising. On Wednesday, he stressed ... Read More


Power Minister Iqbal orders seamless electricity during Ramadan

Dhaka, Feb. 18 -- Power Minister Iqbal Hasan Mahmud has ordered uninterrupted power supply during Ramadan to ensure that citizens can observe the month's rituals without disruption. Speaking at his S... Read More


PM Tarique Rahman to use personal car for official travel

Dhaka, Feb. 18 -- Prime Minister Tarique Rahman will use his personal vehicle for official travel instead of the government car allocated to his office. BNP Media Cell member Atiqur Rahman Ruman said... Read More


Local government elections will be held as soon as possible, says minister Fakhrul

Dhaka, Feb. 18 -- The government will move quickly to restore elected local administrations, Local Government Minister Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir has said. On Wednesday, his first day in office, Fak... Read More


Art exhibition inaugurated at Prothom Alo building months after attack

Dhaka, Feb. 18 -- An art exhibition titled "Alo" (Light) has opened at the burnt Prothom Alo office in Dhaka's Karwan Bazar. The exhibition, inaugurated on Wednesday morning, has transformed the prem... Read More


Education Minister Milon calls for 'pole vault jump' in sector reforms

Dhaka, Feb. 18 -- Education Minister ANM Ehsanul Hoque Milon has said Bangladesh's education sector needs a "pole vault jump" rather than incremental change to bring about meaningful reform. Speaking... Read More


Govt to prioritise 'Farmer Card' scheme, says State Minister Tuku

Dhaka, Feb. 18 -- State Minister for Agriculture Sultan Salahuddin Tuku says the government will begin work on introducing a "Farmer Card" programme in line with the BNP's election commitment. Speaki... Read More


Information Minister Zahir Uddin visits Press Club before heading to Secretariat

Dhaka, Feb. 18 -- Information and Broadcasting Minister Zahir Uddin Swapan visited the National Press Club shortly after taking oath, before heading to the Secretariat to assume charge of his ministry... Read More