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Experts call for media reforms to strengthen democracy, state rebuilding

Dhaka, July 29 -- Speakers at a policy dialogue on Wednesday called for comprehensive reforms in Bangladesh's media sector, saying a strong, independent and accountable media is essential for rebuildi... Read More


Six electrocuted in Mymensingh, Naogaon, Gaibandha

Dhaka, July 29 -- Six people died from electrocution in separate incidents in Mymensingh, Gaibandha and Naogaon districts on Wednesday. In Mymensingh, two workers were electrocuted at an under-constr... Read More


CCGP clears Tk 16,088cr fuel import plan under G2G deals

Dhaka, July 29 -- The Cabinet Committee on Government Purchase (CCGP) on Wednesday approved a proposal to import refined petroleum products worth an estimated Tk 16,088.52 crore. This will be done un... Read More


PHQ orders proper probe of all criminal cases, swift action to bring offenders to justice

Dhaka, July 29 -- Police Headquarters (PHQ) on Wednesday directed field-level police officers to ensure thorough investigation of every criminal case and bring offenders to justice through due legal p... Read More


Assam floods leave 75 dead, eight missing

NEW DELHI, July 29 -- The death toll from the ongoing floods in India's northeastern state of Assam has increased to 75, while eight people remain missing, officials said on Wednesday. Himanta Biswa ... Read More


Govt committed to protecting Sundarbans tigers: Environment Minister

Dhaka, July 29 -- The government is committed to conserving tigers and their natural habitat in the Sundarbans, Environment, Forest and Climate Change Minister Abdul Awal Mintoo said on Wednesday. "C... Read More


Bangladesh-Japan education cooperation takes focus at DU seminar

Dhaka, July 29 -- Chancellor Prof ABM Obaidul Islam on Wednesday called on students to take advantage of higher education and research opportunities in Japan, stressing the need to further strengthen ... Read More


Cabinet body approves revised consultancy deal, two-year extension for NSEZ project

Dhaka, July 29 -- The Cabinet Committee on Government Purchase (CCGP) on Wednesday approved a proposal to extend the contract period and approve a variation in the consultancy agreement for the ongoin... Read More


Ex-minister Latif Siddiqui arrested over Shapla Chattar crackdown

Dhaka, July 29 -- The Detective Branch (DB) of Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) arrested former minister Abdul Latif Siddiqui from the capital's Gulshan area on Wednesday evening in connection with a c... Read More


It's important to address some irritations in Dhaka-Delhi relations: FM

Dhaka, July 29 -- Foreign Minister Dr Khalilur Rahman on Wednesday emphasised the need to address the "some irritations" that exist in Bangladesh-India relations, noting that the government is current... Read More