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Spouse to receive pension until age 80 after pensioner's death

Bangladesh, Sept. 18 -- The National Pension Authority has decided to extend the period for pension payments to a nominee after the death of a pensioner from 75 years to 80 years, with a view to makin... Read More


Call for regular testing after drugs found in police personnel

Bangladesh, Sept. 18 -- DRUGS have been detected in the systems of several police personnel, the very force expected to play an active role in eradicating drugs from society. But recently the presenc... Read More


Rohingya Repatriation: Is the Journey Home Becoming an Indefinite Wait?

Bangladesh, Sept. 18 -- Nearly nine years after the massive exodus of Rohingya from Myanmar, one fundamental question remains unanswered: when will they finally be able to return to their own land? Wh... Read More


Politics of Deepfakes and Global Security

Bangladesh, Sept. 18 -- The rapid development of artificial intelligence is transforming international political communication. Deepfakes, AI-generated or manipulated audio, video, and images, can ma... Read More


Tarique's UNGA debut opens new diplomatic front

Bangladesh, Sept. 18 -- Prime Minister Tarique Rahman is set to make his UN General Assembly debut as head of government next week, using the high-profile gathering not only to present his vision for ... Read More


ACC seeks details of Asif's assets

Bangladesh, Sept. 18 -- The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) has sought information on the domestic and overseas assets, bank accounts and alleged money laundering of former adviser to the interim gov... Read More


Tk75 Lakh EVs cleared for top govt officials

Bangladesh, Sept. 18 -- Government officials of grade 2 or above will be eligible to use fully electric vehicles (FEVs) costing up to Tk75 lakh, including registration, VAT and taxes, under government... Read More


Gulf crisis deepens energy crisis in BD, Pak

Bangladesh, Sept. 18 -- Bangladesh and Pakistan are facing growing energy shortages and rising fuel costs as prolonged conflict in the Gulf disrupts oil and liquefied natural gas (LNG) supplies to Asi... Read More


'Merit, talent to be recognised'

Bangladesh, Sept. 18 -- Prime Minister Tarique Rahman on Thursday said the government would try to recognise whatever good achievements the country's children make through their merit and competence, ... Read More


Bread, biscuit price hike put on hold for now..

Bangladesh, Sept. 17 -- The proposed price hike of bakery products, including biscuits and bread, has been put on hold for the time being following a meeting between the government and business leader... Read More