Police in a drive arrested a man along with 25 kgs of venison from Shahjahanpara in Mongla upazila early Sunday.
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Bangladesh’s recognition as developing nation to retaine: PM
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Sunday said the government is committed to sustaining Bangladesh’s recognition as a developing country through the expansion of education and building skilled workforce and worthy citizens.
Dhaka seeks global community’s constructive role in early Rohingya repatriation
Foreign Minister Dr AK Abdul Momen has said the UN Human Right Council and the international community need to constructively engage with Myanmar for the early start of repatriation of Rohingyas to their homeland.
‘The Black Story’ exhibition by Gallery Cosmos launched virtually
Echoing solidarity with the global Black Lives Matter movement against racial injustices, much-anticipated art exhibition “The Black Story,” was launched virtually by Gallery Cosmos on Thursday.
‘Urban Slum Children Education Programme’ a unique example: Zakir Hossain
State Minister for Primary and Mass Education Zakir Hossain has said the ‘Urban Slum Children Education Programme’ set a unique example of protecting the right of children to education.
Covid-19 cases in Bangladesh rise to 545424, fatalities 8395
Bangladesh’s coronavirus caseload climbed to 545,424 on Friday after the health authorities detected 470 new cases in the last 24 hours until morning.
BNP will win if ‘free & fair’ polls are held: Dulu
BNP will win if “free and fair” elections are held in the country, the party’s organising secretary Ruhul Kuddus Talukder Dulu said Friday.
UN chief lauds Bangladesh’s Covid mitigation efforts
Secretary General of the United Nations Antonio Guterres has highly applauded Bangladesh’s tremendous efforts in mitigating the health and socio-economic consequences of the Covid-19 pandemic.
PM’s virtual press conference Saturday
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina will address a virtual press conference on Saturday afternoon marking the United Nations’ final recommendation for the graduation of Bangladesh from the group of the least developed countries (LDCs).
Awami League leader killed in Chattogram
A local politician of Awami League was stabbed to death by assailants at Toiarpara in Satkania upazila of Chattogram on Wednesday night, police said Thursday.
Meghalaya Deputy CM for increased trade with Bangladesh
Deputy Chief Minister of Indian State Meghalaya Prestone Tynsong has appreciated Bangladesh’s leadership for achieving progress in various sectors and laid emphasis on further increasing bilateral trade for the betterment of the two people.
Postponed NU examinations to begin from May 24
All examinations under National University which were postponed on February 22 will begin from May 24.
National University has published new schedule of the postponed examinations on Thursday.
Nation paying tribute to Pilkhana martyrs
The 12th anniversary of the atrocious carnage at the Pilkhana BDR (now BGB) headquarters in the capital is being observed on Thursday.
Covid-19 impact: NBR devises ways to boost revenue collection
The National Board of Revenue (NBR) has devised five strategies to boost its revenue collection offsetting the negative impacts of the Covid-19 pandemic
Bangladesh, Japan to develop strategic ties
Bangladesh and Japan on Thursday discussed ways to develop strategic ties giving a big boost to the existing comprehensive partnership as the two countries want to open a new chapter in their relations in 2022.
Don’t forget Covid protocol after vaccination: PM Hasina
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Thursday renewed her call to the people of the country to strictly maintain the health protection guidelines, even after receiving the Covid-19 vaccine.
Book Fair in March: Showers ‘may play spoilsport’
The decision to organise Amar Ekushey Granathamela, the longest duration book fair in the world, from March 18 to April 14 has come under criticism.
Savour the best of rice cakes at Pitha Utsab
Jatiya Pitha Utsab (National Rice Cake Festival) began on the Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy (BSA) ground in Dhaka on Tuesday.
Dhaka wants strategic relations with Washington
Foreign Minister Dr AK Abdul Momen has said Bangladesh wants to elevate her relations with the US from partnership to a strategic level through maintaining a close and sustained contact with the US leadership.
Golden jubilee of independence: BNP’s grand rally on March 30
BNP on Wednesday announced a 19-day programme, including a grand rally at Suhrawardy Udyan, for the month of March to celebrate the golden jubilee of the country’s independence.
UP member shot dead in Rangamati
A Union Parishad member was gunned down by some miscreants in Baghaichhari upazila of Rangamati district on Wednesday.
President shocked at banker Ibrahim Khaled’s death
President Abdul Hamid on Wednesday expressed deep shock at the death of former deputy governor of Bangladesh Bank and prominent economist Khandaker Ibrahim Khaled.
Chattogram City Polls: CEC, EC secretary among 9 sued
BNP’s defeated mayoral candidate in the recently-held elections to the Chattogram City Corporation (CCC) Dr Shahadat Hossain on Wednesday filed a case against nine people including the Chief Election Commissioner for ‘manipulating the election results.’
Japan with Bangladesh to enhance regional stability, boost connectivity: Official
Japan will have a stronger cooperation with Bangladesh, especially for enhancing regional stability and connectivity in the region, as the development of Bangladesh contributes to the stability of Indo-Pacific region, says a senior official at the Japanese Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
Mustafizur puts national duty on top
Bangladesh left-arm pacer Mustafizur Rahman on Tuesday said he will always prefer playing for the national team over anything if the board selects him.
Govt making list of ‘fake’ freedom fighters, alleges BNP
BNP on Tuesday alleged that the government is making a list of ‘fake’ freedom fighters comprising Awami League supporters and their relatives who did not join the Liberation War in 1971.
Vaccination 2nd dose to begin in Bangladesh on Apr 7
The administering of the second dose of Covid-19 vaccine in Bangladesh will begin on April 7 as per the guideline of the World Health Organisation (WHO), said Health Minister Zahid Maleque on Tuesday.
Misinformation severe deterrence to progress: BIPSS President
President of Bangladesh Institute of Peace and Security Studies (BIPSS) Major General (retd) ANM Muniruzzaman on Tuesday said fake news and misinformation are severe deterrence to the progress of any nation.
Covid-19 in Bangladesh: 18 more die, 399 infected
Bangladesh witnessed a rise in Covid-19 related deaths and new cases in the last 24 hours until Tuesday morning.
ADB praises Hasina’s leadership in Covid fight
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) on Tuesday highly praised Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina’s dynamic and successful leadership in fighting the Covid-19 pandemic and rolling out a nationwide vaccination programme.