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Eminent writer, leftist intellectual Badruddin Umar passes away

Dhaka, Sept. 7 -- Badruddin Umar, a writer, researcher and prominent leftist intellectual, died of old-age complications at Bangladesh Specialized Hospital in the capital this morning. He was 94. "Um... Read More


Develop place of trust by delivering objective news, Murshid urges journos

Dhaka, Sept. 7 -- Social Welfare and Women and Children Affairs Adviser Sharmeen Soneya Murshid has called upon the media to create a place of trust for readers by ensuring the delivery of reliable, o... Read More


Taiyeb urges entrepreneurs to invest in Sylhet Hi-Tech Park

Dhaka, Sept. 7 -- Chief Adviser's special assistant to the ICT ministry Faiz Ahmad Taiyeb has urged the entrepreneurs and investors to invest in Sylhet Hi-Tech Park. "The government is working on how... Read More


Election environment completely favorable: EC Anwarul Islam

Dhaka, Sept. 7 -- Election Commissioner Md Anwarul Islam Sarker today said that the overall environment for holding the 13th national election is fully favorable. "We think that the environment for h... Read More


Inflation falls to 8.29% in August, lowest in over 3 years

Dhaka, Sept. 7 -- The country's overall inflation eased to 8.29 percent in August, down from 8.55 percent in July, marking the lowest level in more than three years, according to data released Sunday ... Read More


July warriors-martyrs families to be rehabilitated-Faruk-e-Azam

Dhaka, Sept. 7 -- Liberation War Affairs Adviser Faruk-e-Azam Bir Pratik today said that the July warriors and members of the martyred families would be rehabilitated properly and in view of this they... Read More


Unnecessary holidays in educational institutions to be reduced: Bidhan

Dhaka, Sept. 7 -- Primary and Mass Education Adviser Prof. Dr. Bidhan Ranjan Roy Podder today said that unnecessary holidays in educational institutions will be reduced in order to increase classroom ... Read More


Adviser Jahangir Alam admits slight deterioration in law and order

Dhaka, Sept. 7 -- Home Affairs Adviser Lt Gen (retd) Md Jahangir Alam Chowdhury on Sunday acknowledged that the country's law and order situation has seen a slight deterioration. "The situation was go... Read More


Primary-school midday meal programme to resume in Oct: Adviser

Dhaka, Sept. 7 -- The government will resume the midday meal programme at government primary schools in 150 upazilas in early October, said Primary and Mass Education Adviser Prof Dr Bidhan Ranjan Roy... Read More


21 films vie for Venice festival's top prize

Dhaka, Sept. 7 -- A heart-wrenching docudrama about the Gaza war, a wrestling-themed love story starring Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson and a darkly satirical South Korean thriller are among 21 films vying... Read More