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Bangladesh urges Saudi Arabia to maint 1,000-pilgrim Hajj quota per agency

Dhaka, June 21 -- Religious Affairs Adviser AFM Khalid Hossain has urged the Saudi government to maintain Bangladesh's Hajj quota at 1,000 pilgrims per agency, instead of increasing it to 2,000 as pla... Read More


Student coordinator, another sued over Tk 10 lakh 'bribe demand'

Feni, June 21 -- The health department has filed a case against two people including a local student coordinator July movement after an audio clip surfaced revealing a demand for Tk 10 lakh bribe in e... Read More


AFD celebrates Fete de la Musique 2025

Dhaka, June 21 -- Alliance Francaise de Dhaka (AFD) celebrated Fete de la Musique 2025 at Cafe la Veranda on Friday, bringing together over 40 musicians and hundreds of music lovers in a spirited show... Read More


BSRF holds biennial general meeting

Dhaka, June 21 -- The Bangladesh Secretariat Reporters Forum (BSRF), a professional organisation of journalists working in the Bangladesh Secretariat, held its biennial general meeting, 2025. The mee... Read More


Nepal highlights its appeal to Bangladeshi travellers at Dhaka tourism meet

Dhaka, June 21 -- Nepalese Ambassador to Bangladesh Ghanshyam Bhandari on Friday highlighted Nepal's growing appeal among Bangladeshi travellers, citing its unique blend of natural beauty, cultural ri... Read More


Election not possible without govt cooperation: CEC

Dhaka, June 21 -- Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) AMM Nasir Uddin on Saturday said it is not possible to hold a national election without the government's cooperation despite the Election Commission... Read More


Election schedule to be announced in due time: CEC

Dhaka, June 21 -- Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) AMM Nasir Uddin on Saturday said the schedule for the 13th national parliamentary election will be announced in due course, reaffirming the Election... Read More


Experts highlight the importance of timely pediatric immunization in Ctg

Chattogram, June 21 -- Internationally acclaimed experts emphasized the vital role of timely pediatric immunization in safeguarding child health during a recent program in Chattogram. Titled "Expandi... Read More


Bangladesh to get $500m WB loan to boost governance, financial sector stability

Dhaka, June 21 -- World Bank has approved $500 million loan to help improve trust in Bangladesh's public institutions through increased accountability and transparency and enhance corporate governance... Read More


Tarique urges govt to mountpressure on Myanmar for Rohingya repatriation

Dhaka, June 20 -- BNP Acting Chairman Tarique Rahman on Friday called upon the interim government to intensify diplomatic efforts and mount pressure on Myanmar for the safe and dignified repatriation ... Read More