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BNP-led government moves to design, implement 'family card' pilot in 8 divisions

Dhaka, Feb. 19 -- The government has moved to launch the "family card" programme on a pilot basis across eight Upazilas in as many divisions of the country, fulfilling a key electoral pledge to streng... Read More


BNP-led government moves to design, implement Family Card pilot in 8 divisions

Dhaka, Feb. 19 -- The government has moved to launch the Family Card programme on a pilot basis across eight Upazilas in as many divisions of the country, fulfilling a key electoral pledge to strength... Read More


Consensual roadside collections not extortion: transport minister

Dhaka, Feb. 19 -- Road Transport and Communications Minister Shaikh Rabiul Alam has said that money collected from transport operators "on a consensual basis" should not be considered extortion. Spea... Read More


BNP activist's head allegedly shaved for supporting independent candidate in Mymensingh

Dhaka, Feb. 19 -- An activist of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) has alleged that his head and eyebrows were shaved as punishment for campaigning for an independent candidate in Mymensingh's Go... Read More


Curriculum review, technical modernisation among Milon's three education priorities

Dhaka, Feb. 19 -- Education Minister ANM Ehsanul Hoque Milon has announced three immediate priorities for the sector: creating conditions to bring students back to classrooms, reviewing the national c... Read More


BNP media cell member Shairul Kabir Khan joins Dainik Shomoyer Alo as advisory editor

Dhaka, Feb. 19 -- BNP media cell member Shairul Kabir Khan has joined the daily Shomoyer Alo as advisory editor. He formally took up the role at the newspaper's office in Bangla Motor on Thursday aft... Read More


Property dispute among sons delays father's funeral for 30 hours in Kurigram

Dhaka, Feb. 19 -- A family feud over property inheritance has delayed a father's funeral for nearly 30 hours in Kurigram's Nageshwari Upazila. The funeral was later held following a written agreement... Read More


Mirza Fakhrul calls for unity, transparency and accountability to build a successful Bangladesh

Dhaka, Feb. 19 -- Local Government, Rural Development and Co‑operatives Minister Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir has emphasised the need for collective efforts by individuals, society and the state ... Read More


NCP leader Nahid says BNP betrayed the reform process

Dhaka, Feb. 19 -- National Citizen Party (NCP) Convenor Nahid Islam has accused the BNP of "betraying the reform process" by failing to take the oath of the Constitution Reform Council. He made the r... Read More


Trump congratulates Tarique, urges defence agreements and trade momentum

Dhaka, Feb. 19 -- US President Donald Trump has congratulated Tarique Rahman on his "historic election win" and his assumption of office as Bangladesh's new prime minister, voicing hopes for stronger ... Read More