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ADB to expand food security support by $26bln in Asia-Pacific

Dhaka, May 4 -- The Asian Development Bank (ADB) on Sunday announced plans to expand its support to long-term food and nutrition security in Asia and the Pacific by $26 billion, bringing its total fun... Read More


53 more dengue cases reported in 24 hours

Dhaka, May 4 -- three more new dengue cases were reported in the 24 hours till Sunday morning, taking the total number of cases recorded so far this year to 2,707, according to the Directorate General... Read More


Govt mulls making law to ensure journalists' safety: Info Adviser Mahfuj

, May 4 -- Information and Broadcasting Adviser Mahfuj Alam on Sunday said the government is planning to introduce a law to ensure the safety of journalists, emphasising the need for accountability in... Read More


Technical, BM teachers announces 15-point demand, threaten hunger strike

Dhaka, May 4 -- Teachers from technical, agricultural diploma and BM (vocational) institutions across the country on Sunday announced a 15-point demand to the Directorate of Technical Education (DTE) ... Read More


Barrister Abdur Razzaq passes away

Dhaka, May 4 -- Barrister Abdur Razzaq, former Assistant Secretary General of Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami, passed away on Sunday. He was 74. He died at 4:10pm while undergoing treatment at Ibn Sina Ho... Read More


Bangladesh name squad for UAE T20Is, Litton to lead

Dhaka, May 4 -- The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has announced a 16-member squad for the T20I series against the United Arab Emirates, with Litton Kumer Das set to lead the side. All-rounder Mahedi... Read More


Govt working to prevent price hike of sacrificial animals due to extortion: Adviser

, May 4 -- The government is working to prevent price hikes of sacrificial animals caused by extortion ahead of Eid-ul-Azha, Fisheries and Livestock Adviser Farida Akhter said on Sunday. Steps have b... Read More


No need to use nuclear weapons in Ukraine, says Putin

Dhaka, May 4 -- Russian President Vladimir Putin said in comments broadcast Sunday that the need to use nuclear weapons in Ukraine had not arisen and that he hopes it will not. In a preview of an upc... Read More


Left unresolved Rohingya issue is a problem not only for Bangladesh, but for entire region: Foreign Adviser

Dhaka, May 4 -- Foreign Affairs Adviser Md Touhid Hossain on Sunday called upon the international community to come forward and resolve the Rohingya issue, otherwise, he warned it will be a problem fo... Read More


Khaleda to reach Dhaka at 10:30am Tuesday

Dhaka, May 4 -- BNP Chairperson and former Prime Minister Khaleda Zia is expected to reach Dhaka at 10:30am on Tuesday from London in a special air ambulance provided by the Emir of Qatar. BNP Senior... Read More