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Jamaat Ameer applauds canal excavation initiative of Prime Minister

Dhaka, March 16 -- e-Islami Ameer Dr Shafiqur Rahman on Monday welcomed the canal excavation initiative taken by Prime Minister Tarique Rahman. In a Facebook post from his verified account, he said B... Read More


Lottery system for school admission to be scrapped: Education Minister

Dhaka, March 16 -- The government has taken a decision to cancel the lottery system for admission from Class 1 to Class 9 in public and private schools across the country, said Education Minister ANM ... Read More


Jamaat Ameer congratulates Tigers on historic ODI series win over Pakistan

Shafiqur Rahman, March 16 -- e-Jamaat, on Monday congratulated the Bangladesh national cricket team for securing a historic 2-1 ODI series victory over the Pakistan national cricket team. In a congra... Read More


Govt to excavate 20,000km of rivers, canals and beels in 5 years: Law Minister

Kushtia, March 16 -- Law Minister Md. Asaduzzaman on Monday said the government plans to excavate 20,000 kilometres of rivers, canals and beels in Bangladesh over the next five years under a programme... Read More


Two projects receive Tk 48.2m Japanese grant

Dhaka, March 16 -- The government of Japan has awarded grants worth $397,335 (about Tk 48.2 million) to two Bangladeshi non-government organisations to support grass-roots human security initiatives. ... Read More


Thai ambassador, central bank governor discuss trade, technical cooperation

, March 16 -- Ambassador of Thailand to Bangladesh Thitiporn Chirasawadi paid a courtesy call on Bangladesh Bank Governor Mohammad Mostaqur Rahman on Monday and discussed ways to strengthen bilateral ... Read More


Dhaka, Delhi discuss ways to strengthen transport, energy, digital connectivity

Dhaka, March 16 -- Bangladesh and India on Monday discussed various aspects of economic cooperation including ways to strengthen transport, energy and digital connectivity between the two countries. ... Read More


Public spending on education drops to 1.7% of GDP: Citizens'Platform

Dhaka, March 16 -- Public spending on education in Bangladesh has fallen to about 1.7 % of GDP, far below global recommendations, raising concerns about the country's future human capital development.... Read More


Parliament library can help ensure objective information flow: Deputy Speaker

Dhaka, March 16 -- Deputy Speaker Barrister Kayser Kamal on Monday said the Parliament Library can play an important role in preparing objective bulletins and disseminating accurate information. He m... Read More


Eastern Bank honours 'Brikkhoshokha' Shakhawat for environmental efforts

, March 16 -- Eastern Bank PLC has honoured environmental activist Shakhawat Ullah, popularly known as Brikkhoshokha, in recognition of his contributions to nationwide tree plantation and environmenta... Read More