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Dengue claims 8 more lives

Bangladesh, Nov. 11 -- At least eight more people died from dengue and 1,595 were hospitalised with the mosquito-borne disease across the country in the 24 hours on Tuesday, according to the Directora... Read More


24,000 politically motivated cases withdrawn Law Minister

Bangladesh, Nov. 11 -- The government has withdrawn 24,013 cases filed for political reasons or to harass individuals, Law Minister Md Asaduzzaman told Parliament on Tuesday. Replying to a question f... Read More


Defeated forces who denied voting rights now seek return

Bangladesh, Nov. 11 -- BNP Standing Committee member Amanullah Aman has said that forces defeated after depriving people of democracy and voting rights for 17 years are now trying to flex their muscle... Read More


'PM acting on green promises since taking office'

Bangladesh, Nov. 11 -- Prime Minister Tarique Rahman has been working to fulfil his pre-election environmental pledges since taking office, BNP Acting Secretary General Ruhul Kabir Rizvi said on Tuesd... Read More


83,500 Bangladeshis to perform Hajj in 2027

Bangladesh, Nov. 11 -- A total of 83,500 Muslims from Bangladesh will be eligible to perform Hajj in Saudi Arabia in 2027, following an increase of 5,000 places in the country's pilgrim quota. The qu... Read More


Khalilur outlines three key priorities for COP31

Bangladesh, Nov. 11 -- UNGA President and Bangladesh foreign minister Dr Khalilur Rahman has outlined three key priorities for the COP31 climate summit in Antalya, Turkiye, calling for accelerated cle... Read More


Govt to introduce AI edu from Class VI to XII: Minister

Bangladesh, Nov. 11 -- Education Minister Dr. ANM Ehsanul Hoque Milon on Tuesday said the government would introduce artificial intelligence (AI) education in the academic curriculum from Class VI to ... Read More


Hilsa production down 26pc in five years: Fisheries Minister

Bangladesh, Nov. 11 -- Hilsa production in Bangladesh has declined by nearly 26 per cent over the past five fiscal years, falling from 566,593 tonnes in FY22 to an estimated 419,500 tonnes in FY26, Pa... Read More


Pickup's tyres set on fire in Bagerhat

Bangladesh, Nov. 11 -- An incident occurred in Maniktala area of Bagerhat SadarUpazila when the tires of a moving pickup van loaded with bananas were set on fire. The driver of the pickup alleged that... Read More


Hifzul Quran Competition held in Chouddagram

Bangladesh, Nov. 11 -- The 31st National Hifzul Quran Competition was held in Cumilla on Tuesday under the initiative of Huffazul Quran Foundation Bangladesh Chouddagram Upazila Branch. More than fiv... Read More