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Irene Khan appointed Bangladesh's envoy to UN with state minister rank

Dhaka, July 8 -- The government has granted the status of a state minister to newly appointed Bangladesh Permanent Representative to the United Nations in New York, Irene Khan, an internationally reno... Read More


PM promises gradual increase in teachers' salaries

Dhaka, July 8 -- Prime Minister Tarique Rahman on Wednesday said his government will gradually increase the salaries of primary and secondary school teachers, saying better pay is essential to improve... Read More


Govt approves direct procurement for Kanchpur Bus Terminal facilities

Dhaka, July 8 -- The government has approved the construction of key facilities at the Kanchpur Bus Terminal under the jurisdiction of the Dhaka South City Corporation (DSCC) through the Direct Procur... Read More


CCGP clears Tk 257.42cr proposals for power, bridge projects

Dhaka, July 8 -- The Cabinet Committee on Government Purchase (CCGP) on Wednesday approved two procurement proposals involving the modernisation of power distribution infrastructure and a variation to... Read More


Ministers' absence cuts short Question Hour in Parliament

Sangsad Bhaban, July 8 -- Parliament's scheduled Question Hour was cut short on Wednesday after Deputy Speaker Kayser Kamal announced that the ministers designated to answer members' questions were ab... Read More


Govt steps up modern onion storage to ensure fair prices for farmers: PM

Dhaka, July 8 -- Prime Minister Tarique Rahman on Wednesday said the government has taken practical steps to modernise onion storage, reduce post-harvest losses and ensure fair prices for farmers. Re... Read More


Five madrasah students killed in Cox's Bazar Rohingya camp landslide

Cox's Bazar, July 8 -- Five students of a madrasah were killed and five others injured in a landslide in Rohingya camp in Ukhiya upazila of Cox's Bazar district on Wednesday, triggered by incessant ra... Read More


Eight madrasah students killed in Cox's Bazar Rohingya camp landslide

Cox's Bazar, July 8 -- Eight students of a madrasah were killed and several others injured in a landslide in Rohingya camp in Ukhiya upazila of Cox's Bazar district on Wednesday, triggered by incessan... Read More


Eight killed as landslide hits madrasah in Cox's Bazar Rohingya camp

Cox's Bazar, July 8 -- Eight people were killed and several others injured when a landslide triggered by incessant rainfall struck a madrasah in a Rohingya camp in Ukhiya upazila of Cox's Bazar on Wed... Read More


Govt pursuing all-out diplomatic efforts to resolve Rohingya crisis: PM

Dhaka, July 8 -- Prime Minister Tarique Rahman on Wednesday said his government is pursuing vigorous diplomatic efforts at the bilateral, regional and multilateral levels to secure an early and peacef... Read More