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Beneficiaries being undercut as irregularities surface in VGF rice distribution in Narsingdi

Narsingdi, March 12 -- Irregularities have been reported in the distribution of rice under the Vulnerable Group Feeding (VGF) programme in Narsingdi Municipality, with beneficiaries allegedly receivin... Read More


Shipping Ministry to run special launch services from Mar 17 for Eid

Dhaka, March 12 -- The Ministry of Shipping has introduced a special passenger service on waterways ahead of Eid-ul-Fitr to ensure safe, smooth and comfortable travel for homebound passengers. Under ... Read More


133 ordinances of interim government placed in parliament

Dhaka, March 12 -- Some 133 Ordinances which were promulgated during the Professor Muahmmad Yunus- led interim government was placed in Parliament on Thursday. Law, Justice and Parliamentary Affairs ... Read More


Inclusion of Bangladesh in US trade probe 'uncomfortable', but not a major challenge: BGMEA President

, March 12 -- Mahmud Hasan Khan, President of the Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA), on Thursday termed the inclusion of Bangladesh in a US investigation into overcapa... Read More


Truck carrying oil recovered from river in Paturia, Manikganj

, March 12 -- Bangladesh Inland Water Transport Authority (BIWTA) on Thursday completed the recovery of an oil-laden truck that had fallen into the river at Paturia Ghat in Manikganj. Azgar Ali, Depu... Read More


Dignitaries, diplomats fill galleries at maiden session of Parliament

Dhaka, March 12 -- The first session of the 13th National Parliament saw the VVIP lounges on both sides of the Speaker and the surrounding visitor galleries packed with invited guests. Among those pr... Read More


PM Tarique calls for meaningful parliament, constructive debate

, March 12 -- Prime Minister Tarique Rahman on Thursday called for making the 13th National Parliament meaningful, effective and vibrant through debates and constructive discussions. "This is the Par... Read More


Shafiqur Rahman urges Speaker to ensure fairness, vibrant Parliament

Sangsad Bhaban, March 12 -- Opposition Leader of the House Dr Md Shafiqur Rahman on Thursday congratulated the newly elected Speaker of Parliament and urged him to ensure fairness, justice and a dynam... Read More


Man gets life imprisonment for killing wife in Faridpur

, March 12 -- A Faridpur court on Thursday sentenced a man to life imprisonment for killing his wife over dowry in 2018. Faridpur Women and Children Repression Prevention Tribunal Judge Shamima Parvi... Read More


Speaker calls on treasury, opposition benches to work together in national interest in inaugural address

, March 12 -- elected Speaker of Parliament Hafiz Uddin Ahmad on Thursday called on both the government and the opposition to work together in the national interest to fulfil the aspirations of the pe... Read More