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OCAB president prevented from travelling to China in dramatic intervention

Dhaka, May 4 -- The president of the Overseas Correspondents Association Bangladesh, Nazrul Islam Mithu, has disclosed he was prevented from boarding a flight to China at the airport's immigration are... Read More


New 'Britto' libraries open for special needs children in Dhaka

Dhaka, May 4 -- Footsteps Bangladesh, in partnership with Eastern Bank PLC, on Sunday inaugurated two Britto Children's Libraries at SWID Bangladesh's Eskaton and Dhanmondi campuses to support childre... Read More


Savar sub-registrar Zakir Hossain withdrawn over corruption allegations

Zakir Hossain, May 4 -- registrar of Savar, has been withdrawn over allegations of corruption and irregularities. According to an office order issued by the Law and Justice Division under the Ministr... Read More


GEF-ICB meeting focuses on policy pathways to ease financial stress

Dhaka, May 4 -- President of the Global Economist Forum (GEF) Dr. Enayet Karim held a meeting with Chairman of the Investment Corporation of Bangladesh (ICB) Prof. Abu Ahmed to explore policy options ... Read More


PM holds meeting on reopening closed factories

Dhaka, May 4 -- Prime Minister Tarique Rahman on Monday held a meeting with officials concerned to discuss the reopening of closed factories under the Textiles and Jute Ministry. The meeting was held... Read More


Two-day workshop on election commitments, reforms and fact-checking begins in Dhaka

Dhaka, May 4 -- day workshop titled "Election Commitments, Reforms and Fact-checking" began on Sunday in Dhaka. The event has been organised by the Citizen's Platform for SDGs in association with the... Read More


DCs directed to ensure safety of tourists, says Tourism Minister

Dhaka, May 4 -- Civil Aviation and Tourism Minister Afroza Khanam Rita on Monday said Deputy Commissioners (DCs) have been instructed to ensure the safety and security of tourists across the country. ... Read More


Child dies of measles-like symptoms in Cumilla

Cumilla, May 3 -- month-old child has died of symptoms consistent with measles in Cumilla, raising the number of similar child deaths in the district to six. The deceased was identified as Arosh, son... Read More


Germany calls US troop cut 'expected' as Trump signals deeper reductions

, May 3 -- Germany's defence minister said the United States' decision to withdraw about 5,000 troops from the country was "foreseeable," as NATO seeks more details from Washington amid concerns over ... Read More


Edible oil supply gradually normalising, says Commerce Minister after Kawran Bazar visit

Dhaka, May 3 -- Commerce Minister Khondakar Abdul Muktadir said edible oil supply in the capital is gradually returning to normal levels and being sold at fair prices, after conducting an unannounced ... Read More