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Govt forms search committee for appointment of ACC commissioners

Dhaka, June 22 -- The government on Monday formed a five-member committee to recommend suitable candidates for appointment as commissioners of the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC). The Cabinet Divisi... Read More


Govt strengthens fact-checking efforts against social media misinformation: Minister

Sangsad Bhaban, June 22 -- The government has undertaken a series of nationwide initiatives to prevent rumours and misinformation spread through online media and social networking platforms, said Info... Read More


Bangladesh now has 64 registered GI products: Industries Minister

Sangsad Bhaban, June 22 -- Industries Minister Khandakar Abdul Muktadir on Monday told Parliament that Bangladesh currently has 64 products registered as Geographical Indication (GI) products. He dis... Read More


Bangladesh has 7.63 Tcf gas reserves, faces daily deficit of 1,146 MMcfd

Dhaka, June 22 -- Bangladesh currently has 7.63 trillion cubic feet (Tcf) of recoverable natural gas reserves, while the country is experiencing a daily gas supply deficit of around 1,146 million cubi... Read More


Army to be deployed in 6 districts ahead of Awami League's founding anniversary

, June 22 -- The government has decided to deploy army personnel in six districts from June 22 to 30 to prevent any potential acts of sabotage surrounding the June 23 founding anniversary of Awami Lea... Read More


Bangladesh reports 3 more deaths from measles-like symptoms

Dhaka, June 22 -- Three more children died with symptoms consistent with measles in the 24 hours until 8:00am on Monday, taking Bangladesh's combined tally of confirmed and suspected measles-related d... Read More


PM meets Malaysian King after talks with Anwar Ibrahim

Kuala Lumpur, June 22 -- Prime Minister Tarique Rahman on Monday met Malaysia's King Sultan Ibrahim ibni Almarhum Sultan Iskandar following his official engagements with Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar... Read More


Man sentenced to death for killing 5-yr-old girl after rape in Jhenaidah

Jhenaidah, June 22 -- A Jhenaidah tribunal on Monday sentenced a man to death for killing a five-year-old girl after rape in Kaliganj upazila in February this year. The convict is Abu Taher, son of S... Read More


Malaysia treats PM Tarique to Durian, Bangladeshi Jackfruit at state luncheon

Putrajaya, June 22 -- Durian, often referred to as the 'king of fruits', and jackfruit specially flown in from Bangladesh were featured as desserts at a luncheon hosted by Malaysian Prime Minister Anw... Read More


Australia and Canada finalize $1.75 billion agreement for advanced radar system

, June 22 -- Australia and Canada have entered into a landmark $1.75 billion defense agreement to deploy an Australian-developed long-range radar system across Canada, strengthening military cooperati... Read More