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Strengthening healthcare system: Dr Yunus seeks greater collaboration with UK

Dhaka, April 9 -- Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus on Wednesday sought greater collaboration with the United Kingdom in strengthening Bangladesh's healthcare system. The issue was discussed during a... Read More


NCP leaders Hasnat, Sarjis lodge complaints to ACC

Dhaka, April 9 -- Hasnat Abdullah and Sarjis Alam, key leaders of the National Citizens Party (NCP), on Wednesday lodged complaints to Chairman of the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) Abdul Momen. "W... Read More


Hajj won't be accepted with 'haram money': Adviser Khalid

Dhaka, April 9 -- Religious Affairs Adviser AFM Khalid Hasan on Wednesday emphasised that Hajj must be performed with halal money saying, pilgrimage will not be accepted if performed with haram earnin... Read More


Shomi Kaiser, Dipu Moni among 10 shown arrested in fresh cases

Dhaka, April 9 -- A Dhaka court on Wednesday showed 10 people including actress Shomi Kaiser, former MPs Dipu Moni, Amir Hossain Amu and Salman F Rahman, arrested in new cases filed in different polic... Read More


322 people killed in 315 road accidents during Eid: Jatri Kalyan Samiti

Dhaka, April 9 -- ul-Fitr holidays witnessed 315 road accidents in Bangladesh, leaving 322 people dead and 826 injured, according to a report by Jatri Kalyan Samity, a passenger welfare platform. Gen... Read More


Bangladeshi music artists to perform for peace in Palestine on Pahela Baishakh procession

Dhaka, April 9 -- Over 200 Bangladeshi musicians will come together to express solidarity with the oppressed people of Palestine during this year's Pahela Baishakh procession, singing the iconic lines... Read More


Ex-MP of Sirajganj assaulted at jail gate after securing bail

Sirajganj, April 9 -- Former Member of Parliament for Sirajganj-3 (Rayganj-Tarash) constituency Prof Dr Abdul Aziz was assaulted by some students and locals moments after being freed on bail from jail... Read More


Growth forecast for Bangladesh may be revised downward due to US tariff: ADB Official

Dhaka, April 9 -- Although the Asian Development Bank has projected a moderate 5.1 percent GDP growth Bangladesh for 2025-26 fiscal, the forecast may need to be revised downwards due to the recent imp... Read More


Two more parties submit reform opinions to Consensus Commission

Dhaka, April 9 -- Two more political parties on Wednesday submitted their respective opinions on reform proposals to the National Consensus Commission. The two parties are Gono Odhikar Parishad heade... Read More


Bangladesh faces economic challenges amid inflation, declining investment: ADB

, April 9 -- Bangladesh is currently facing a range of macroeconomic challenges, including a slowing economy, high inflation and a decline in foreign investment, said Hoe Yun Jeong, Country Director o... Read More