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Mirza Fakhrul's election as president sparks celebrations in Thakurgaon

THAKURGAON, Aug. 21 -- The election of former BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir as the country's president has sparked widespread celebrations in his hometown of Thakurgaon, where his ... Read More


Jubo Dal congratulates Rizvi on appointment as BNP acting secretary general

Dhaka, Aug. 21 -- Bangladesh Jatiyatabadi Jubo Dal President Abdul Monayem Munnna and General Secretary Mohammad Nurul Islam Nayon congratulated BNP Standing Committee member Advocate Ruhul Kabir Rizv... Read More


40 sacks of smuggled fertiliser seized in Rajbari, dealer fined

Rajbari, Aug. 20 -- A mobile court in Goalanda upazila of Rajbari has seized 40 sacks of fertiliser and fined a BCIC fertiliser dealer Tk 40,000 for selling fertilizer outside his designated area. Th... Read More


PM, lawmakers greet Fakhrul with flowers

Dhaka, Aug. 20 -- Newly elected President Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir was warmly greeted with flowers and congratulations by Prime Minister Tarique Rahman and ruling party lawmakers after the announce... Read More


Kalaiya Port traders protest Chhatra Dal leader's alleged extortion attempts, attack on arbitration

PATUAKHALI, Aug. 20 -- Traders and workers at traditional Kalaiya Port in Patuakhali's Bauphal closed shops and staged protests on Thursday over alleged extortion attempts, and a subsequent violent at... Read More


First meeting held at DU on arranging next DUCSU election; VC attends

Dhaka, Aug. 20 -- Dhaka University held its first meeting on Thursday to prepare for the next Dhaka University Central Students' Union (DUCSU) election, with the administration deciding to consult stu... Read More


Oli Ahmad congratulates Mirza Fakhrul on election as President

Dhaka, Aug. 20 -- Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) Chairman Dr Col (retd) Oli Ahmad Bir Bikram on Thursday congratulated Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir on being elected as the 23rd president of Bangladesh.... Read More


Dhaka's air quality remains 'unhealthy for sensitive groups'

Dhaka, Aug. 20 -- Dhaka ranked 8th among the world's cities with the worst air quality on Thursday morning, recording an Air Quality Index (AQI) score of 107 at 10:33 am. According to the AQI scale, ... Read More


Tk 10,000-crore refinance scheme for agriculture and rural credit formed

Dhaka, Aug. 20 -- Bangladesh Bank (BB) has formed a Tk 10,000-crore refinance scheme to boost agricultural production, generate employment, and ensure national food security. The three-year scheme ca... Read More


Polytechnic student stabbed dead by roommate in Jhenaidah

Jhenaidah, Aug. 20 -- A polytechnic student was stabbed to death allegedly by his roommate following a dispute over food and purchasing essentials in a mess in Jhenaidah town on Thursday evening. The... Read More