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Ministry of Char Affairs demanded in Kurigram to alleviate poverty

Kurigram, Feb. 24 -- The people of Kurigram, a district in northern Bangladesh, are facing severe socio-economic discrimination, leading to it being identified as the country's poorest district. Acco... Read More


BNP leaders, journalists among 21-member delegation off to China

Dhaka, Feb. 24 -- member 'unique' delegation, consisting of leaders from eight political parties, including the BNP, went to China on an 11-day visit tonight (Monday night), at the invitation of the C... Read More


ADB's new president takes over office

Dhaka, Feb. 24 -- Masato Kanda officially assumed office as the 11th President of the Asian Development Bank (ADB) on Monday. Kanda succeeds Masatsugu Asakawa, continuing a legacy of excellence and i... Read More


BNP to hold prayers on National Martyred Army Day

Dhaka, Feb. 24 -- BNP will hold prayers on Tuesday across the country, including in Dhaka, on the occasion of National Martyred Army Day to remember those killed in the BDR carnage. BNP Senior Joint ... Read More


Kosovo celebrates its 17th anniversary of Independence with grand reception in Dhaka

Dhaka, Feb. 24 -- The Embassy of the Republic of Kosovo in Dhaka hosted a reception to commemorate the 17th Anniversary of the Independence of the Republic of Kosovo. The event, held on Sunday, broug... Read More


Munshiganj General Hospital catches fire; no injuries reported

Munshiganj, Feb. 24 -- A fire broke out on the fifth floor of the six-storey Munshiganj General Hospital on Sunday night. The blaze started in the general ward on the fifth floor of the new building ... Read More


Dhaka's air 'unhealthy' on Monday morning

Dhaka, Feb. 24 -- Dhaka, the densely populated capital of Bangladesh, ranked tenth among the cities with the worst air quality, with an AQI score of 163 at 9:15am on Monday morning. The air was class... Read More


Final notice issued to 2,046 factories: Operate ETPs or face action

Dhaka, Feb. 24 -- The Department of Environment (DoE) has taken stringent measures to prevent pollution in the rivers surrounding Dhaka, including the Buriganga, Shitalakkhya, Turag, and Balu. A tota... Read More


Fishing has potential to earn significant foreign currency: Fisheries Adviser

Bhola, Feb. 24 -- Fisheries and Livestock Adviser Farida Akhter on Monday emphasised the importance of protecting fish resources, saying that exporting fish can contribute to foreign currency earnings... Read More


Patrolling to be increased from today following deterioration of law and order situation: Press Secretary

Dhaka, Feb. 24 -- Patrolling will be strengthened from Monday evening in all parts of the country, including Dhaka, as the law and order situation has deteriorated slightly, according to Shafiqul Alam... Read More