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Nor'wester leaves mother, 2 daughters dead in Jamalpur

Jamalpur, April 27 -- A woman and her two daughters were killed as a Nor'wester lashed Melandaha upazila of Jamalpur district early Monday. The deceased were identified as Khuki Begum, 65, wife of th... Read More


Ulashi villagers await PM Tarique; canal re-excavation rekindles memories of Zia

Jashore, April 27 -- A festive atmosphere has filled remote Ulashi village in Jashore's Sharsha upazila where residents have been eagerly waiting since morning for Prime Minister Tarique Rahman. Youn... Read More


PM in Jashore to launch canal project, attend reception

Jashore, April 27 -- Prime Minister Tarique Rahman arrived in Jashore on Monday morning to inaugurate Ulashi Canal excavation project and attend various programmes, including a public rally and civic ... Read More


PM leaves Dhaka for Jashore

Dhaka, April 27 -- Prime Minister Tarique Rahman left Dhaka for Jashore by air on Monday morning on his first official visit to the district since assuming office. Prime Minister's Additional Press S... Read More


Rains bring a breath of fresh air to Dhaka

Dhaka, April 27 -- A spell of rain on Sunday evening and early Monday brought much-needed relief to Dhaka residents, significantly improving the city's air quality. The showers washed away accumulate... Read More


Crackdown on drugs, online gambling after Apr 30: Salahuddin

Sangsad Bhaban, April 27 -- Home Minister Salahuddin Ahmed on Monday told Parliament that a nationwide coordinated drive against illegal drugs, shisha lounges and online gambling will begin after Apri... Read More


Govt to provide LPG cards for women alongside family cards: PM

Dhaka, April 27 -- Prime Minister Tarique Rahman on Monday said the government will introduce LPG cards for women alongside the existing family card programme to ease their cooking-related hardship. ... Read More


Ministers' absence leaves two notices unanswered in Parliament

Sangsad Bhaban, April 27 -- Two notices filed under Rule 71 (matters of urgent public importance) could not be disposed of in Parliament on Monday due to the absence of the ministers concerned. The d... Read More


Chief Whip urges journalists to help safeguard democracy

Jatiya Sangsad, April 27 -- Chief Whip Md Nurul Islam Moni on Monday called upon journalists to play a proactive role in protecting and strengthening democracy, saying the media can act as "fighters" ... Read More


Shama Obaed hails EU support for Bangladesh's democratic process

Dhaka, April 27 -- State Minister for Foreign Affairs Shama Obaed Islam on Monday appreciated the European Union's continued engagement in supporting Bangladesh's democratic journey, including the dep... Read More