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175 more Bangladeshis return home from Libya

Dhaka, Feb. 26 -- Another 175 Bangladeshi nationals returned home from Libya on Thursday. They arrived at Dhaka at 8:00 am on Burak Air chartered flight, according the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. T... Read More


DNCC suspends executive engineer over negligence of duty

, Feb. 26 -- Dhaka North City Corporation has suspended Md Mizanur Rahman, acting executive engineer of Zone 05, for negligence of duty. The suspension order signed by DNCC Secretary Muhammad Asaduzz... Read More


25,000 Afghan children live in tents six months after earthquake

Dhaka, Feb. 26 -- About 25,000 children in Kunar province are still living in makeshift tents six months after a devastating earthquake struck the region, international aid group Save the Children sai... Read More


PM promises UN recognition of Bangla, globalising Ekushey Book Fair

Dhaka, Feb. 26 -- Prime Minister Tarique Rahman on Thursday said efforts would continue to secure UN recognition for Bangla and proposed turning the Amar Ekushey Book Fair into an international event ... Read More


ACC Trap in Noakhali: Project Implementation Officer held with bribe money

Dhaka, Feb. 26 -- Corruption Commission (ACC) on Thursday arrested a Project Implementation Officer (PIO) in Sonagazi upazila of Feni while he was taking bribe of Tk 100,000. The arrested official is... Read More


100 detained in drive in Dhaka's Mohammadpur, Adabor

Dhaka, Feb. 26 -- Police have detained 100 people in a special drive aimed at curbing crimes of teen gangs, extortion and mugging in the capital's Mohammadpur and Adabor areas. The special drive was ... Read More


Bangladesh cabinet clears waiver of up to Tk 10,000 agricultural loans

, Feb. 26 -- The cabinet has approved a plan to waive agricultural loans of up to Tk 10,000, including accrued interest, in a move aimed at easing pressure on small-scale farmers and strengthening rur... Read More


2 get life imprisonment for murder in Natore

, Feb. 26 -- A Natore court on Thursday convicted two people and sentenced them to life imprisonment for killing a young man over previous enmity in 2014. Natore Additional District and Session Judge... Read More


Jamaat Ameer seeks collective efforts for national stability and growth

Dhaka, Feb. 26 -- e-Islami Ameer Dr Shafiqur Rahman on Thursday called on all political and social organisations, regardless of party affiliation, to work together for the sake of peace, order and nat... Read More


BGMEA pushes for quick release of Tk 5,700cr RMG incentives

, Feb. 26 -- Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA) has urged the government to expedite the disbursement of Tk 5,700 crore in cash incentives for the ready-made garment (R... Read More