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Lacks billions of dollars to feed world's hungry

Dhaka, Nov. 19 -- The UN's World Food Programme warned Tuesday that funding cuts mean it will struggle to feed even a third of the 318 million people facing severe hunger in 2026. "Declines in global... Read More


Govt approves wider vaccination prog

Dhaka, Nov. 19 -- On Tuesday, the Advisers Council Committee on Government Purchase (CCGP) recommended approval of a major procurement proposal for vaccines under the Expanded Programme on Immunizatio... Read More


Govt to procure arms for Ansar, VDP

Dhaka, Nov. 19 -- The government set a procurement of 17,050 shotguns for Ansar and Village Defence Party (VDP) due to replacing their old and outdated firearms, on Tuesday. The decision was taken at... Read More


Shisha supply ring busted

Dhaka, Nov. 19 -- The Department of Narcotics Control (DNC) arrested two members of an online-based Shisha drug supply ring and seized 18kg of Shisha during a special drive in the capital. Acting on ... Read More


Precautions for avoiding cold-related diseases suggested: Experts

Dhaka, Nov. 19 -- As temperatures begin to drop across the country, health experts and government officials are urging families to take extra precautions to protect children and older people from cold... Read More


'Entrepreneur-friendly BD to be built'

Dhaka, Nov. 19 -- Primary and Mass Education Ministry Adviser Professor Dr. Bidhan Ranjan Roy Podder expressed confidence that the youth will shape the future and turn Bangladesh into an entrepreneur-... Read More


PPPA succeeds in LCT with no debt

Dhaka, Nov. 19 -- The Public Private Partnership Authority (PPPA) has played a pivotal role in the successful launch of the Laldia Container Terminal (LCT), showcasing Bangladesh's capability to desig... Read More


3 arrested with foreign pistols, drugs

Dhaka, Nov. 19 -- Detectives have arrested three suspected criminals with three foreign-made pistols, a large cache of ammunition and narcotics during a drive in Vangari Bari area on the west side of ... Read More


AIUB hosts Digital Security Training

Dhaka, Nov. 19 -- The Department of Media and Mass Communication (MMC) at the American International University-Bangladesh (AIUB) successfully organised a Training of Trainers session on Digital Secur... Read More


DU Deputy Registrar arrested on terror charges

Dhaka, Nov. 19 -- On Tuesday, due to the connection with a case filed under the Anti-Terrorism Act, Dhaka University Deputy Registrar Muhammad Lovelu Mollah was arrested. Shahbagh Police Station Chie... Read More