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Will ensure fear-free media environment in Bangladesh: Info Minister

, Feb. 18 -- Information and Broadcasting Minister Zahir Uddin Swapon on Wednesday pledged to ensure a media environment free from fear in Bangladesh, promising steps to protect journalists. "I know ... Read More


Long queues for TCB goods in Rangpur; people call for more truck sales

, Feb. 18 -- Long queues formed in Rangpur city on Wednesday as residents lined up to buy subsidised essential goods from the Trading Corporation of Bangladesh (TCB), which launched truck-based sales ... Read More


Faster luggage handling to be ensured at BD airports: State Minister Millat

Dhaka, Feb. 18 -- State Minister for Civil Aviation and Tourism M Rashiduzzaman Millat on Wednesday said the government plans to ensure that passengers, especially overseas travellers, receive their l... Read More


Essentials' prices hike in Sylhet ahead of Ramadan, SCC price list ignored

, Feb. 18 -- Sylhet city has witnessed an unusual surge in the prices of daily essentials ahead of Ramadan, leaving consumers frustrated over soaring costs. Visiting Ambarkhana, Bandar Bazar, Madina ... Read More


Bangladesh gold price drops Tk 3,266 per bhori; 22-carat set at Tk 255,558

Dhaka, Feb. 18 -- Gold prices in Bangladesh have declined again, with the rate of 22-carat gold reduced by Tk 3,266 per bhori to Tk 255,558, the Bangladesh Jewellers Association (Bajus) announced on W... Read More


Mother, son die from electrocution in Chandpur

, Feb. 18 -- year-old woman and her son died from electrocution at Dakkhin Nalua village in Matlab South upazila of Chandpur district on Tuesday night. The deceased were identified as Rina Begum, wif... Read More


Delhi, Beijing greet Foreign Minister; eye stronger ties with Dhaka

Dhaka, Feb. 18 -- Indian External Affairs Minister Dr S. Jaishankar and China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi extended congratulations to newly appointed Bangladesh Foreign Minister Dr Khalilur Rahman on h... Read More


Journalists to unite against any attack on newspapers: Matiur Rahman

Dhaka, Feb. 18 -- Editor of the Bangla daily Prothom Alo Matiur Rahman on Wednesday vowed that the country's newspaper community would stand united against any attack on any media outlet. "If any new... Read More


Journalists to unite against any attack on media outlets: Matiur Rahman

Dhaka, Feb. 18 -- Editor of the Bangla daily Prothom Alo Matiur Rahman on Wednesday vowed that the country's newspaper community would stand united against any attack on any media outlet. "If any new... Read More


Finance Minister Amir Khosru unveils ambitious reform plan on day one

Dhaka, Feb. 18 -- Finance Minister Amir Khosru Mahmud Chowdhury on his first day in office on Wednesday laid out an ambitious reform agenda centred on institutional recovery, deregulation and broad-ba... Read More