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President's Speech at JS: Govt committed to democracy, corruption control and economic transformation

Dhaka, March 12 -- President Mohammed Shahabuddin on Thursday said sustainable development cannot be achieved without the political and economic empowerment of people and reaffirmed the government's c... Read More


Islami Bank board meeting discusses business performance, takes policy decisions

Dhaka, March 12 -- The Board of Directors of Islami Bank Bangladesh PLC held a meeting on Thursday to review the bank's recent business performance and deliberate on key strategic matters. The meetin... Read More


Beneficiaries being undercut as irregularities surface in VGF rice distribution in Narsingdi

Narsingdi, March 12 -- Irregularities have been reported in the distribution of rice under the Vulnerable Group Feeding (VGF) programme in Narsingdi Municipality, with beneficiaries allegedly receivin... Read More


Shipping Ministry to run special launch services from Mar 17 for Eid

Dhaka, March 12 -- The Ministry of Shipping has introduced a special passenger service on waterways ahead of Eid-ul-Fitr to ensure safe, smooth and comfortable travel for homebound passengers. Under ... Read More


133 ordinances of interim government placed in parliament

Dhaka, March 12 -- Some 133 Ordinances which were promulgated during the Professor Muahmmad Yunus- led interim government was placed in Parliament on Thursday. Law, Justice and Parliamentary Affairs ... Read More


Inclusion of Bangladesh in US trade probe 'uncomfortable', but not a major challenge: BGMEA President

, March 12 -- Mahmud Hasan Khan, President of the Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA), on Thursday termed the inclusion of Bangladesh in a US investigation into overcapa... Read More


Truck carrying oil recovered from river in Paturia, Manikganj

, March 12 -- Bangladesh Inland Water Transport Authority (BIWTA) on Thursday completed the recovery of an oil-laden truck that had fallen into the river at Paturia Ghat in Manikganj. Azgar Ali, Depu... Read More


Dignitaries, diplomats fill galleries at maiden session of Parliament

Dhaka, March 12 -- The first session of the 13th National Parliament saw the VVIP lounges on both sides of the Speaker and the surrounding visitor galleries packed with invited guests. Among those pr... Read More


PM Tarique calls for meaningful parliament, constructive debate

, March 12 -- Prime Minister Tarique Rahman on Thursday called for making the 13th National Parliament meaningful, effective and vibrant through debates and constructive discussions. "This is the Par... Read More


Shafiqur Rahman urges Speaker to ensure fairness, vibrant Parliament

Sangsad Bhaban, March 12 -- Opposition Leader of the House Dr Md Shafiqur Rahman on Thursday congratulated the newly elected Speaker of Parliament and urged him to ensure fairness, justice and a dynam... Read More