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Fully support your position: Malaysian PM to Dr Yunus

Dhaka, Oct. 4 -- Extending full support to Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus' position regarding Bangladesh, Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim on Friday said he believes Dr Yunus' efforts ca... Read More


Govt constitutes five reform commissions

Dhaka, Oct. 4 -- The government has constituted five reform commissions to make the country's electoral process, police administration, judiciary, anti-corruption watchdog and public administration mo... Read More


Flights from Dhaka to Europe are avoiding Iranian airspace amid escalating conflict

Dhaka, Oct. 4 -- Flights from several airlines departing from Dhaka are avoiding the use of Iranian and Iraqi airspace amid the recent conflict between Iran and Israel. National carrier Biman Banglad... Read More


'Controversial' energy projects: Review body picks 11 power plants

Dhaka, Oct. 4 -- The national committee on reviewing power and energy sector deals has sought data on 11 power plants approved under the 'controversial' special provision law. The power plants are: G... Read More


Rain causes severe disruptions in city

Dhaka, Oct. 4 -- Heavy overnight rainfall followed by intermittent downpours throughout Thursday has caused immense suffering for residents of Dhaka. The downpour resulted in severe traffic congestio... Read More


Students call for immediate arrangements for overseas treatment of the Injured people

Dhaka, Oct. 4 -- Injured people and students from different universities under the banner 'Empowering our fighters' on Friday placed a six-point demand regarding the treatment and rehabilitation of wo... Read More


Former AL lawmaker Shahidul Islam Milon arrested

Dhaka, Oct. 4 -- Detectives of Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) arrested former Awami League-backed lawmaker, Shahidul Islam Milon elected from the Jashore Sadar constituency, from the capital's Gulist... Read More


Social protection in the age of megatrends

Dhaka, Oct. 4 -- Social protection systems are essential to achieving the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. However, social protection is insufficient across Asia and the Pacific, and the regi... Read More


Kid's toys, items contain toxic chemicals: Study

Dhaka, Oct. 4 -- A new study has revealed that toys and products for kids, made from recycled plastic, contain toxic substances. According to XRF analysis, all 160 tested samples contained one or mor... Read More


BD to get 40 MW power from Nepal thru' India, deal signed

Dhaka, Oct. 4 -- Environment Adviser on a two-day visit to Nepal to witness the signing of this historic power sales agreement between Bangladesh, Nepal, and IndiaA tripartite 40 MW power agreement wa... Read More