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Govt to procure Aman paddy at Tk 35 per Kg, rice at Tk 49

Dhaka, Nov. 8 -- The government will procure a total of 8.5 lakh tonnes of paddy and rice from the domestic market during the current Aman season to ensure fair prices for farmers and maintain food se... Read More


Rail, road links blocked in Brahmanbaria over union restructuring

Brahmanbaria, Nov. 8 -- Residents of Basudeb union blocked railway tracks and roads in Brahmanbaria on Sunday, demanding the restoration of six villages to their original union and protesting a propos... Read More


BBS to get full independence, official data to be made accessible: Khosru

, Nov. 8 -- Finance and Planning Minister Amir Khosru Mahmud Chowdhury on Sunday said the government would ensure full independence of the Bangladesh Bureau of Statistics (BBS) and make reliable data ... Read More


President calls for revitalising co-operative movement

, Nov. 8 -- President Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir on Sunday called for revitalising Bangladesh's co-operative movement by reforming relevant laws, ensuring good governance and making co-operative orga... Read More


14 arrested over fresh vandalism at New Gini Properties in ECB Chattar

Dhaka, Nov. 8 -- Fourteen people, including four women, were arrested on Saturday over an attack and vandalism at the premises of New Guinea Properties in South Manikdi near ECB Chattar in the capital... Read More


Salam made convener as BNP reconstitutes Dhaka South city unit

Dhaka, Nov. 8 -- The BNP has reconstituted the convening committee of its Dhaka South city unit, appointing Dhaka South City Corporation Administrator Abdus Salam as convener and retaining Tanvir Ahme... Read More


'Come back, we'll provide ticket if needed': State Minister Yasser to Hasina

Mymensingh, Nov. 8 -- State Minister for Information and Broadcasting Yasser Khan Choudhury on Saturday urged deposed Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina to return to Bangladesh and face trial, saying the go... Read More


Over 200 mobile phones 'stolen' during Ityadi recording in Joypurhat; 1 arrested

Joypurhat, Nov. 8 -- Over 200 mobile phones were reportedly stolen during the recording of popular magazine show Ityadi in Kalai upazila of Joypurhat district on Saturday evening, as pickpockets took ... Read More


Duchess of Edinburgh due Monday

Dhaka, Nov. 8 -- Sophie, the Duchess of Edinburgh, will arrive in Bangladesh on Monday on a three-day visit to strengthen Bangladesh-UK ties and highlight support for the Rohingya community. During h... Read More


Ziaur Rahman saved nation's 'fragile independence and sovereignty' on Nov 7: Salahuddin

Dhaka, Nov. 8 -- Home Minister Salahuddin Ahmed on Saturday said Shaheed President Ziaur Rahman had protected the country's fragile independence and sovereignty through the 'Sipahi-Janata Revolution' ... Read More