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Fakhrul is the best choice for President: Khosru

Dhaka, Aug. 20 -- Finance Minister and BNP Standing Committee member Amir Khosru Mahmud Chowdhury on Thursday said newly elected President Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir is the best choice for the countr... Read More


With Mirza Fakhrul as president, the struggle for democracy comes full circle

Dhaka, Aug. 20 -- Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir's election as the country's 23rd president on Thursday can serve an important message to observers of Bangladesh's often dysfunctional political arena, pr... Read More


BNP Chairman Tarique holds meeting with Pabna, Chapainawabganj leaders

Dhaka, Aug. 20 -- BNP Chairman and Prime Minister Tarique Rahman on Thursday evening held an organisational discussion with leaders of the party's Pabna and Chapainawabganj district units. The meetin... Read More


EC issues gazette declaring Mirza Fakhrul President

Dhaka, Aug. 20 -- The Election Commission (EC) on Thursday issued a gazette notification declaring BNP candidate Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir elected as the President of Bangladesh. The notification, ... Read More


Boat race faces opposition in Sylhet's Beanibazar

Beanibazar, Aug. 20 -- A group of people identifying themselves as "Tawhidi Janata" have demanded cancellation of a boat race scheduled for August 28 on the Sunai River in Beanibazar upazila of Sylhet... Read More


PKSF, CAB International join hands to promote sustainable agroecological farming

Dhaka, Aug. 20 -- Sahayak Foundation (PKSF) and CAB International will work jointly to promote safe food production, reduce farmers' production costs and address climate and environmental risks throug... Read More


Remittances surpass $2b in first 19 days of August

Dhaka, Aug. 20 -- Bangladesh received more than US$2 billion in remittances in the first 19 days of August, maintaining strong growth in foreign currency inflows, according to the latest data from Ban... Read More


14 universities sign MoUs with ICAB

Dhaka, Aug. 20 -- The Institute of Chartered Accountants of Bangladesh (ICAB) on Thursday signed addenda to existing Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) with representatives from 25 departments of 14 ... Read More


Durga Bari Stuttgart to celebrate Durga Puja 2026 in Stuttgart, Germany

Dhaka, Aug. 20 -- Durga Bari Stuttgart, a vibrant cultural and social organisation of the Bengali community living in Stuttgart, Germany, will host its grand Durga Puja 2026 celebration from October 2... Read More


Dengue: Death toll hits 77 this year as 1 more dies

Dhaka, Aug. 20 -- Another person died of dengue and 750 new patients were admitted to hospitals across the country in the 24 hours until 8:00am on Thursday. With the latest fatality, the dengue death... Read More