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Jamaat-led 11-party alliance finalises 13 nominees for women's reserved seats

Dhaka, April 20 -- The Jamaat-e-Islami-led 11-party electoral alliance has published the final list of nominees for the women's reserved seats in parliament. According to the list released on Monday,... Read More


Commerce minister tells parliament inflation risk 'minimal' after fuel price hike

Dhaka, April 20 -- The latest increase in fuel prices will not significantly drive up inflation, Commerce Minister Khandakar Abdul Muktadir has told parliament. On Monday, he defended the government'... Read More


Government tightens protocol on ministers' use of state services on personal trips

Dhaka, April 20 -- Ministers, state ministers and deputy ministers will have to pay for government-provided vehicles and accommodation if such facilities are used during private visits. On Monday, th... Read More


Arabic teacher accused of trying to rape 5-year-old student in Magura

Dhaka, April 20 -- An Arabic teacher has allegedly tried to rape a 5-year-old student in Magura's Sreepur Upazila, according to a police complaint filed by the child's mother. The suspect, 50-year ol... Read More


Bangladesh urges Iran to ensure safe transit of 'Banglar Joyjatra' through Hormuz

Dhaka, April 20 -- Bangladesh has sought Iran's assistance to ensure the safe passage of its flagged vessel "Banglar Joyjatra" through the Strait of Hormuz after the ship failed on multiple attempts t... Read More


Police to quiz Tarique Siddique's driver, caretaker for four days

Dhaka, April 20 -- A Dhaka court has granted police four days to interrogate the driver and caretaker of Tarique Ahmed Siddique, the defence and security advisor of deposed prime minister Sheikh Hasin... Read More


Fuel Pass registration launched in 19 more districts

Dhaka, April 20 -- Registration for the Fuel Pass system has begun in 19 more districts as part of the government's plan to roll it out across the country. The Ministry of Power, Energy and Mineral R... Read More


Home minister orders swift issuance of Bangladesh passports to eligible Myanmar nationals in Saudi Arabia

Dhaka, April 20 -- Home Minister Salahuddin Ahmed has instructed officials to quickly issue Bangladeshi passports to Myanmar nationals living in Saudi Arabia if they have Bangladeshi documents or meet... Read More


Measles situation in Bangladesh not yet an epidemic: health minister

Dhaka, April 20 -- Health Minister Sardar Md Sakhawat Husain says the measles situation in Bangladesh has not yet reached epidemic level as emergency vaccination efforts continue nationwide. The mini... Read More


Govt served with legal notice to ensure safe passage of Bangladeshi vessels in Hormuz

Dhaka, April 20 -- A lawyer has served the government with a legal notice demanding diplomatic steps to ensure the safe passage of Bangladeshi ships through the Strait of Hormuz in order to prevent a ... Read More