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Pro Yunus urges early preparations for next year's Hajj management

Dhaka, June 26 -- Congratulating the Ministry of Religious Affairs and all concerned for completing this year's Hajj management smoothly, Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus on Thursday directed the Min... Read More


Generate solar power by installing rooftop panels: Prof Yunus

Dhaka, June 26 -- In an effort to boost solar energy generation, Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus on Thursday instructed all concerned to take initiatives to generate solar power by installing solar ... Read More


Bangladesh's forex reserves exceed $30bn

Dhaka, June 26 -- Bangladesh's foreign exchange reserves climbed to $30.51 billion on Thursday, reflecting a renewed strength in the country's external sector. But, officials said, under the Internat... Read More


EC seeks power to fix cut-off date for new voters, sends draft law to ministry

Dhaka, June 26 -- The Election Commission has sent the draft voter registration (amendment) act to the Law Ministry, seeking authority to determine a logical cut-off date for the inclusion of new vote... Read More


Finance Adviser expects a quick end to NBR stalemate

Dhaka, June 26 -- Finance Adviser Salehuddin Ahmed on Thursday said the problem in the NBR will be solved very quickly. "I will hold a meeting next week, we will finalise everything there," the advis... Read More


DCAB mourns death of its ex-President Hasib's father

Dhaka, June 26 -- Diplomatic Correspondents Association, Bangladesh (DCAB) has expressed deep shock and sorrow at the passing of M. Nurul Amin, father of former DCAB President Nurul Islam Hasib. Amin... Read More


NCP calls for national consensus against enforced disappearances

Dhaka, June 26 -- Leaders of the National Citizen Party (NCP) on Thursday urged all parties and the state to ensuring that enforced disappearances, torture, and repression are permanently eradicated f... Read More


SCO defence ministers meet in Qingdao to reinforce commitment to regional stability amid global tensions

Beijing, June 26 -- In a pivotal summit in China's Qingdao, defense ministers from the ten Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) member states emphasized the importance of dialogue and multilateral ... Read More


Turkey welcomes Iran-Israel ceasefire, condemns Israeli attacks on Gaza

Dhaka, June 26 -- Turkish president Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Wednesday said that Ankara supports Donald Trump's mediation efforts, continues push for regional peace and stronger NATO defence ties. Erd... Read More


Chinese scientists unveil new anti-tumour immune mechanism

Dhaka, June 26 -- Chinese researchers have uncovered a previously unreported immune-activating function of methotrexate, a classic immunosuppressive drug, providing a theoretical foundation for its co... Read More