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Italy provides €3m to support UNHCR, WFP in Rohingya camps

Dhaka, Feb. 20 -- The Italian government has reaffirmed its support for the one million Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh by contributing €3 million. The funds will help UNHCR and WFP continue the... Read More


ACC sues ex-IGP Benazir, family for embezzling Tk11.34cr

Dhaka, Feb. 20 -- The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) on Thursday filed a case against former inspector general of police (IGP) Benazir Ahmed, his wife, and two daughters, accusing them of laundering... Read More


VAT on biscuits, cakes slashed from 15pc to 7.5pc

Dhaka, Feb. 20 -- The value-added tax (VAT) on biscuits and cakes has been reduced by half as it has been lowered from 15 per cent to 7.5 per cent following demands from processed food manufacturers, ... Read More


SMC Collaborates with Social Media Influencers and Swachhata Ambassadors to Boost Cleanliness Drive for Swachh Survekshan 2024

Srinagar, Feb. 20 -- In a bid to enhance public participation in the Swachh Survekshan 2024 campaign, the Srinagar Municipal Corporation (SMC) hosted an interactive session with social media influence... Read More


Dhaka, Delhi agree to strengthen border security co-op

Dhaka, Feb. 20 -- Bangladesh and India on Thursday reaffirmed their commitment to protecting human rights and reducing border violence through coordinated efforts. Both countries agreed to strengthen ... Read More


Sri Lanka Election Commission agrees to hold long-delayed local govt polls soon

WEB DESK, Feb. 20 -- The Sri Lankan Election Commission has agreed to hold the long-delayed Local Government elections at the earliest possible date. General Secretary of the Janatha Vimukti Peramuna ... Read More


India showcases labour reforms, e-Shram success at G20 employment meet in South Africa

WEB DESK, Feb. 20 -- Labour and Employment Secretary Sumita Dawra led the Indian delegation at the first G20 Employment Working Group (EWG) meeting under the South African Presidency which began on Tu... Read More


Sri Lanka: Gunman disguised as lawyer kills underworld figure inside court

WEB DESK, Feb. 20 -- In Sri Lanka, a shocking security breach occurred at Hulftsdorp Court Complex yesterday when a gunman, disguised as a lawyer, fatally shot notorious underworld figure Ganemulla Sa... Read More


President Trump warns Zelensky: Ukraine war peace deal possible without him

WEB DESK, Feb. 20 -- US President Donald Trump has warned c, President Volodymyr Zelensky, that there can be a peace deal with Russia to end the three-year Ukraine War without him. The US President st... Read More


India, Sri Lanka Finalize Plan to Train 1,500 Civil Service Officers Under MoU

WEB DESK, Feb. 20 -- India's National Centre for Good Governance (NCGG) and Sri Lanka's Institute of Development Administration (SLIDA) have finalised the modalities for the implementation of their Me... Read More