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CCGP approves import of 1.15 lakh tonnes fertiliser

Dhaka, Aug. 19 -- The Cabinet Committee on Government Purchase (CCGP) on Wednesday approved a proposal for the import of 115,000 tonnes of fertiliser from Canada, Russia and Saudi Arabia at a combined... Read More


Dipu Moni gets 12-hour parole to attend husband's funeral

Munshiganj, Aug. 19 -- Former minister Dr Dipu Moni has been granted 12-hour parole on humanitarian grounds following the death of her husband Tawfique Nawaz, who died on Tuesday night. Munshiganj De... Read More


Bangladesh, Lithuania seek to deepen trade, economic ties

Dhaka, Aug. 19 -- State Minister for Foreign Affairs Shama Obaed Islam has stressed the need for strengthening bilateral relations between Bangladesh and Lithuania. Emphasising enhanced trade and eco... Read More


Two-thirds approve of PM's performance, but less than half believe country headed in right direction: Doppler Approval Rating Survey

Dhaka, Aug. 19 -- A majority of Bangladeshi adults across all parts of the country and across even party lines approve of Prime Minister Tarique Rahman's performance in his first six months (180 days)... Read More


Dhaka and Doha discuss cooperation in energy, labour, financial sectors

Dhaka, Aug. 19 -- Bangladesh and Qatar have discussed issues of mutual interest, with particular focus on strengthening bilateral cooperation in energy, labour and financial sectors. The two sides pl... Read More


Dengue: Death toll hits 76 this year as 2 more die

Dhaka, Aug. 19 -- Two people died of dengue and 671 new patients were admitted to hospitals across the country in the 24 hours until 8:00am on Wednesday. With the latest fatalities, the dengue death ... Read More


Present govt not minimally liable for power crisis: Zahed

Rangpur, Aug. 19 -- The present government bears not even the slightest responsibility for Bangladesh's ongoing power crisis, Prime Minister's Information and Broadcasting Adviser Dr Zahed Ur Rahman s... Read More


1st nationwide vessel census to begin from Aug 20

Dhaka, Aug. 19 -- Bangladesh is set to launch its first-ever nationwide vessel census on Thursday to collect updated information on all motorised vessels operating in the country's waters and create a... Read More


General Economics Division unveils govt's five-year strategic framework

Dhaka, Aug. 19 -- The government on Wednesday unveiled its Five-Year Strategic Framework for Reform and Development (July 2026 to June 2031), along with a Strategic Action Matrix, outlining a roadmap ... Read More


Cabinet body okays Tk 368.20cr palm olein purchase, 3 LNG cargoes

Dhaka, Aug. 19 -- The Cabinet Committee on Government Purchase (CCGP) on Wednesday approved the purchase of 2 crore litres of refined palm olein in 2-litre PET bottles at a cost of Tk 368.20 crore to ... Read More