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Nazrul remains 'a shining star' in Bengali literature: Chief Adviser

Dhaka, May 24 -- Calling Nazrul the "poet of rebellion and humanity," Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus on Saturday said that the iconic literary figure remains a shining star in Bengali literature. ... Read More


NBR Reform Unity Council rejects compromise claims, announces strike

Dhaka, May 24 -- The NBR Reform Unity Council on Saturday dismissed the claims of any compromise with the Office of the Finance Adviser over ongoing revenue sector reforms, asserting that no agreement... Read More


Interim govt vows to act with people's support against disruptive activities

Dhaka, May 24 -- The interim government on Saturday said it will take the necessary decisions together with the people of the country if there are any activities that hinder its normal functioning and... Read More


UNHCR reports voluntary return of Rohingyas

Dhaka, May 24 -- Around 82 Rohingya individuals spontaneously returned to Maungdaw, Myanmar from May 12 to 18, motivated by intentions to restart their businesses and resume farming their land, accord... Read More


90 more dengue cases reported in 24Hrs

Dhaka, May 24 -- Ninety new dengue cases were recorded across the country in the 24 hours till Saturday morning, raising the total number of cases to 3,857 since the beginning of this year. According... Read More


National Poet Kazi Nazrul Islam's 126th birth anniversary today

Dhaka, May 24 -- The nation is celebrating the 126th birth anniversary of National Poet Kazi Nazrul Islam paying tribute to the revolutionary poet whose prolific work in literature, music, and philoso... Read More


NCP denies links with student advisers, seeks roadmap for reform, elections

Dhaka, May 24 -- National Citizen Party (NCP) on Saturday distanced itself from two student advisers currently serving in the government, asserting that the duo have no affiliation with the party. "T... Read More


Ecnec clears nine projects worth Tk 11,851 crore

Dhaka, May 24 -- The Executive Committee of the National Economic Council (Ecnec) on Saturday approved nine development projects with a total estimated cost of Tk 11,851.29 crore. Of the total amount... Read More


Trump hints at approval of Nippon-US Steel deal, HQ to stay in Pittsburgh

WASHINGTON, May 24 -- President Donald Trump on Friday said that US Steel will keep its headquarters in Pittsburgh as part of what he called a "planned partnership" that seemed to signal that he'll ap... Read More


Democratic transition only way forward, says BNP's Moyeen Khan

Dhaka, May 24 -- Emphasising that there is no scope to create a smokescreen over the national election, BNP senior leader Dr Abdul Moyeen Khan on Saturday said democratic transition is the only way-ou... Read More