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Stronger data to fight corruption in BD

Bangladesh, Nov. 4 -- A two-day national workshop on measuring corruption in Bangladesh ended on Tuesday, with participants stressing the need to strengthen institutions' ability to produce reliable d... Read More


National plan targets preventable blindness by 2030

Bangladesh, Nov. 4 -- The government aims to conduct 10 lakh cataract surgeries and distribute 1 crore prescription glasses by 2030 under its National Eye Health Action Plan for 2026-30, State Ministe... Read More


DSCC proposes Tk714cr project to repair roads, drains, footpaths

Bangladesh, Nov. 4 -- Dhaka South City Corporation (DSCC) has proposed a Tk714.28 crore project to repair and develop damaged roads, drains and footpaths in 10 areas under its jurisdiction. The proje... Read More


OBHIZATRIK launches 12-month air quality monitoring project

Bangladesh, Nov. 4 -- OBHIZATRIK Foundation has launched a project to expand air pollution monitoring in Dhaka, with a focus on underserved communities that are vulnerable to the harmful effects of po... Read More


JICA supports BFSA to improve food safety standards

Bangladesh, Nov. 4 -- The Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) has long been one of Bangladesh's most reliable friends and trusted development partners, Bangladesh Food Safety Authority (BFSA... Read More


Singapore envoy holds talks with Jamaat Ameer

Bangladesh, Nov. 4 -- Singapore's Non-Resident High Commissioner to Bangladesh Derek Loh met Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami Ameer Dr Shafiqur Rahman in Dhaka on Tuesday and discussed state reforms, the ec... Read More


PM meets President

Bangladesh, Nov. 4 -- Prime Minister Tarique Rahman on Tuesday briefed President Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir on his recent visit to Japan and the agreements and memorandums of understanding signed bet... Read More


Unesco, PIB to train journos on local elections

Bangladesh, Nov. 4 -- A three-day refresher training programme on local government election reporting, information integrity and journalist safety began at the Press Institute Bangladesh (PIB) in Dhak... Read More


Committees to be reformed for FFs' allowances

Bangladesh, Nov. 3 -- The Ministry of Liberation War Affairs has directed the urgent reconstitution of relevant committees at upazila and metropolitan levels to ensure the smooth and transparent distr... Read More


Red Crescent steps up dengue prevention efforts

Bangladesh, Nov. 3 -- Bangladesh Red Crescent Society (BDRCS) launched a cleanliness drive at its national headquarters, Holy Family Red Crescent Medical College Hospital and nearby areas on Monday to... Read More