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Himanshu: India needs official poverty data for effective policymaking

New Delhi, May 1 -- Last week, the World Bank released its latest estimates of poverty for India. According to its Poverty and Equity Briefs, poverty in India declined from 16.2% in fiscal year 2011-1... Read More


Pakistan bares its fangs at India

Jammu, May 1 -- The military and political leadership in Pakistan is growing 'jittery' with every passing hour, after India sent out a 'strong and stern' message by giving a free hand to its armed for... Read More


Centre hiked sugarcane price by 4.41 per cent for 2025-26

New Delhi, May 1 -- The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday decided to increase the Fair and Remunerative Price (FRP) of sugarcane by 4.41... Read More


From Hania Amir to Ali Zafar: Instagram Accounts of Pakistan Celebrities Blocked in India

Goa, May 1 -- Following the deadly terror attack on tourists in Pahalgam, Kashmir, which India has attributed to Pakistan-based militants, particularly the Lashkar-e-Taiba offshoot The Resistance Fron... Read More


Endless support for interim rule not justifiable': Tarique Rahman

Dhaka, May 1 -- BNP Acting Chairman Tarique Rahman has remarked that continuing unconditional support for the interim government indefinitely is not justifiable. He made the statement on Thursday duri... Read More


Jamaat promises safe, Choice-based work environment for women: Shafiqur Rahman

Dhaka, May 1 -- Jamaat-e-Islami's Amir, Dr. Shafiqur Rahman, has stated that if his party comes to power, women will be provided with safe opportunities to work in the fields of their choice. He made ... Read More


Dream of New Bangladesh not possible without better conditions for workers: Prof Yunus

Dhaka, May 1 -- Highlighting the importance of workers welfare through joint efforts, Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus on Thursday said the mass desire to build New Bangladesh would remain unful... Read More


SMP commissioner Rezaul Karim honored with 'IG Badge' for outstanding service

Dhaka, May 1 -- Sylhet Metropolitan Police Commissioner Md. Rezaul Karim has earned the 'Police Force Exemplary Good Service Badge-2024' (IG Badge) in recognition of his exemplary and commendable work... Read More


Nayapaltan sees thousands turn out for Sramik Dal demonstration

Dhaka, May 1 -- Thousands of leaders and activists from the Bangladesh Jatiyatabadi Sramik Dal, a key associate body of the BNP, began gathering in Nayapaltan, Dhaka, on Thursday morning to take part ... Read More


Labor Welfare Federation leads major rally on May Day in Dhaka

Dhaka, May 1 -- The Bangladesh Labor Welfare Federation's Dhaka City North unit marked International Labor Day with a large procession, celebrating the contributions and rights of workers. The rally b... Read More