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No govt wants syndicates: Food Minister

Bangladesh, Oct. 7 -- Food Minister Afroza Khanam has said that no government wants syndicates to operate, as their presence ultimately harms ordinary consumers. "We do not want the word 'syndicate' t... Read More


SGFL works on 15 wells in Sylhet to boost gas output

Bangladesh, Oct. 7 -- The government has adopted a master plan to drill and work over 300 gas wells across the country by 2035 to tackle the energy crisis. As part of the first phase, 150 wells are s... Read More


Call to build environ-friendly housing in Jashore

Bangladesh, Oct. 7 -- World Habitat Day 2026 was celebrated in Jessore on Monday under the theme of universal housing and sustainable urbanisation. On this occasion, a discussion meeting was held at ... Read More


Corruption prevention seminar inaugurated

Bangladesh, Oct. 7 -- A corruption prevention seminar and 'Integrity Store' were inaugurated at Narayanpur High School in Gholpasha Union of Chouddagram, Cumilla. On this occasion, Upazila Nirbahi Of... Read More


District police arrest 3 with drugs

Bangladesh, Oct. 7 -- Three drug dealers, including a woman, were arrested in an anti-drug operation by Magura District police. During this time, 8,000 pieces of Yaba, 3.48 lakh taka in cash, a motorc... Read More


Roundtable Calls for Turning Girls' Voices into Decisions and Action

Bangladesh, Oct. 7 -- Policymakers, educators, researchers and civil society representatives have called for greater opportunities for girls to express their voices, make choices and participate in de... Read More


Shishu Swarga facilities being established in 22 districts: Muhit

Bangladesh, Oct. 7 -- The government is establishing 'Shishu Swarga' facilities in 22 districts to provide integrated treatment and rehabilitation services to around 350,000 children with cerebral pal... Read More


Govt urged to fix discrepancies in birth, death registration data

Bangladesh, Oct. 7 -- Local Government, Rural Development (LGRD) and Cooperatives Minister Dr Abdul Moyeen Khan has expressed concern over a major discrepancy between Bangladesh's actual population an... Read More


DMP outlines security, traffic plans for Durga Puja

Bangladesh, Oct. 7 -- Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) Commissioner Mosleh Uddin Ahmed has said police will remain on maximum alert to ensure the safe and peaceful celebration of the upcoming Sharadiya... Read More


PM to visit Japan

Bangladesh, Oct. 7 -- Prime Minister Tarique Rahman is set to visit Japan from October 26 to 29, with Dhaka and Tokyo working to finalise a manpower agreement that could be signed during his first bil... Read More