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Austerity measures: Car loans for govt officials suspended, fuel use for PM, ministers cut by 30%

Dhaka, April 3 -- The government has announced a series of sweeping austerity measures, including suspension of interest-free car loans for officials and a 30% cut in fuel consumption for official veh... Read More


Infant with measles-like symptoms dies at Kushtia hospital

Kushtia, April 3 -- month-old child died at Kushtia Medical College Hospital early Friday after being admitted with symptoms consistent with measles, hospital officials said. Afran, son of Al Amin of... Read More


Bangladesh-US relationship matters more than ever: Paul Kapur

Dhaka, April 3 -- US Assistant Secretary of State for South and Central Asian Affairs Paul Kapur has highlighted the growing relations between Bangladesh and the United States (US), saying that Dhaka-... Read More


From morning to midnight: Inside PM's 16-hour workday

Dhaka, April 3 -- Long after office lights dimmed across the capital, Prime Minister Tarique Rahman was still at his desk, wrapping up a work-packed day on Thursday that stretched close to 16 hours. ... Read More


Man dies after attack over land dispute in Lalmonirhat

Lalmonirhat, April 3 -- A man, who was injured in an attack allegedly by his uncles over a land dispute in Hatibandha upazila of Lalmonirhat on Thursday, died at a hospital on Friday morning. Akhtaru... Read More


Uttara University mourns death of teacher Dulali Rani

Dhaka, April 3 -- Uttara University has expressed deep sorrow at the death of its teacher Dr Dulali Rani Saha, an assistant professor at the Department of Education. In a Facebook post on Friday, the... Read More


Kusum Bibi's mosque stands as enduring symbol of faith and heritage in Chuadanga

Chuadanga, April 3 -- At the heart of Chuadanga district town stands a nearly 250-year-old three-domed mosque, a timeless symbol of faith, philanthropy and the region's rich cultural heritage. Locall... Read More


Iran should declare victory and end conflict, says former FM Zarif

Dhaka, April 3 -- Former Iranian Foreign Minister Javad Zarif has called on Tehran to declare victory and pursue a deal to end the ongoing conflict while preventing future tensions. In an article pub... Read More


Tributes paid to former Algerian President Liamine Zeroual in Dhaka

, April 3 -- The Embassy of Algeria in Dhaka hosted a condolence book signing in honor of former Algerian President Liamine Zeroual, drawing diplomats, government officials, and members of civil socie... Read More


Looming Energy Crisis: Office hours revised

, April 3 -- The government has decided to revise office hours in view of the global energy crisis. Under the new schedule, offices will run from 9:00am to 4:00pm, instead of the existing 9:00am to 5... Read More