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Portfolios reportedly allocated among eight advisers to PM Tarique

, Feb. 20 -- The government has reportedly allocated portfolios to eight advisers appointed to PM Tarique Rahman with the status of minister and state minister. Officials said the responsibilities we... Read More


Hasnat Abdullah vows to serve people of all faiths equally in office

Cumilla, Feb. 20 -- Member of Parliament Hasnat Abdullah, elected from Cumilla-4 constituency, has said he will serve people of all religions equally during the next five years. Speaking Friday at th... Read More


Democratic values, people's rights core spirit of Ekushey: PM Tarique

, Feb. 20 -- Prime Minister Tarique Rahman on Friday said democratic values, people's rights and equality were the core spirit of Ekushey, adding that the government is committed to consolidating the ... Read More


Finance Minister Khosru pledges 'revolutionary' shift in economy, stock market

Chattogram, Feb. 20 -- Finance and Planning Minister Amir Khosru Mahmud Chowdhury on Friday pledged sweeping changes to the country's economy and capital markets, vowing that a 'revolutionary transfor... Read More


Amar Ekushey: Nation to pay tribute to language martyrs at zero hour

Dhaka, Feb. 20 -- The nation is set to observe 'Amar Ekushey', the Language Martyr's Day and the International Mother Language Day early Saturday, marking the supreme sacrifice of the language heroes ... Read More


Bangladesh should pursue 'no-exclusive-alignment' policy with major powers: Expert

Dhaka, Feb. 20 -- Executive Director of Bangladesh Center for Indo-Pacific Affairs Prof Shahab Enam Khan has said Bangladesh should pursue a 'no-exclusive-alignment' policy, engaging constructively wi... Read More


No more running after doctors, services to reach doorsteps: Health Minister

Narshingdi, Feb. 20 -- Health and Family Welfare Minister Sardar Md Sakhawat Hossain on Friday said people will no longer have to run after doctors as the government aims to ensure that doctors reach ... Read More


Malaysian PM calls Tarique, congratulates him on landslide victory

Dhaka, Feb. 20 -- Prime Minister of Malaysia Anwar Ibrahim on Friday telephoned Prime Minister Tarique Rahman and congratulated him on assuming office following a landslide election victory. "Malaysi... Read More


Pickup collision killed auto-rickshaw driver in Azimpur

Dhaka, Feb. 20 -- rickshaw driver was killed as a pickup hit his vehicle near Azimpur Orphanage in Lalbagh in Dhaka. The deceased identified as Amzad Hossain, 68, from Jainki village in Dohar upazila... Read More


Thousands of Muslims throng Baitul Mukarram for 1st Friday prayers of Ramadan

Dhaka, Feb. 20 -- Thousands of Muslims poured into the National Mosque Baitul Mukarram on the first Friday of the holy month of Ramadan to offer Juma prayers in an atmosphere marked by devotion, restr... Read More