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Neymar says he is fully fit and ready for World Cup despite criticism

, May 18 -- Neymar says he feels fully fit and is confident he has done enough to earn a place in Carlo Ancelotti's Brazil squad for the upcoming FIFA World Cup. Brazil's all-time leading scorer said... Read More


Janaza of Mizanur Rahman Sinha held in front of BNP central office

, May 18 -- e-janaza of former state minister for health and convener of Munshiganj district BNP Mizanur Rahman Sinha was held on Monday in front of the BNP central office at Nayapaltan in the capital... Read More


Tourism can be key driver of jobs, growth: State Minister Millat

, May 18 -- State Minister for Civil Aviation and Tourism M Rashiduzzaman Millat has said tourism will play a key role in employment generation and strengthening the national economy. The government ... Read More


Civil society seeks Rohingya repatriation roadmap, greater local role in aid response

Dhaka, May 18 -- Civil society groups on Monday demanded a clear roadmap for Rohingya repatriation and greater localisation in the humanitarian response, alleging that local NGOs receive less than 1 p... Read More


Protests continue at DUET over VC appointment

, May 18 -- A section of students of Dhaka University of Engineering and Technology (DUET) in Gazipur continued their protest on Monday morning over the appointment of the new Vice Chancellor. They l... Read More


Mir Helal for joint efforts to ensure sustainable development in CHT

Dhaka, May 18 -- State Minister for Land and Chittagong Hill Tracts Affairs Mir Mohammed Helal Uddin on Monday said meaningful development cannot be achieved through a blame game or by dwelling on the... Read More


PM chairs NEC meeting to finalise ADP for FY2026-27

Dhaka, May 18 -- A meeting of the National Economic Council (NEC) is underway with Prime Minister Tarique Rahman in the chair. The meeting began at 10am on Monday at the auditorium of the Bangladesh ... Read More


High reliance on VAT, advance income tax fueling inflation, denting investment: Economists

Dhaka, May 18 -- Speakers in a discussion highlighted that excessive reliance on indirect taxes, such as Value Added Tax (VAT) and Advance Income Tax (AIT), to finance the national budget is significa... Read More


Domestic capacity key to strengthening maritime security: Defence adviser

Dhaka, May 18 -- Defence Adviser to the Prime Minister Brigadier General (retd) Dr AKM Shamsul Islam on Monday said domestic capacity would be the main strength in enhancing maritime security, alongsi... Read More


Farm worker killed as hay-laden vehicle overturns in Joypurhat

Joypurhat, May 18 -- A farm worker was killed after a hay-laden locally made vehicle lost control and overturned in Joypurhat. The deceased was identified as Mehedi Hasan, 23, son of Rezaul Karim of ... Read More