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Zubaida Rahman calls for green revolution through tree plantation

Dhaka, June 10 -- Dr. Zubaida Rahman, Vice President of the Ziaur Rahman Foundation (ZRF) and wife of the Prime Minister, on Wednesday called for a green revolution through tree plantation, saying it ... Read More


Train services on Dhaka-Mymensingh-Jamalpur route resume

, June 10 -- Mymensingh-Jamalpur route resumed after about two and a half hours of suspension following the derailment of a coach of an intercity train and a relief train in Mymensingh. Md Akhtar Hos... Read More


PM stresses professionalism, discipline to maintain armed forces' dignity

Dhaka, June 10 -- Warning against past attempts to tarnish their image at home and abroad, Prime Minister Tarique Rahman on Wednesday urged armed forces members to uphold professionalism, unity, disci... Read More


Cricketer Nasir, wife Tamima acquitted in marriage case

, June 10 -- A Dhaka court on Wednesday acquitted cricketer Nasir Hossain and his wife, Tamima Sultana Tammi, in a case filed over their alleged illegal marriage. Dhaka Additional Chief Metropolitan ... Read More


CCGP approves Tk 474 crore for Bhomra, Burimari land port upgrades

, June 10 -- The Cabinet Committee on Government Purchase (CCGP) on Wednesday approved two major contracts worth a combined Tk 474.38 crore for the development of Bhomra and Burimari land ports under ... Read More


Govt approves Tk 1,057 crore for RIVER project school-cum-flood shelters

Dhaka, June 10 -- The government on Wednesday approved five construction contracts worth more than Tk 1,057 crore under the World Bank-assisted Resilient Infrastructure for Adaptation and Vulnerabilit... Read More


Bangladesh seeks more ASEAN engagement for Rohingya repatriation

Dhaka, June 10 -- Bangladesh has sought more engagement from the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) for the successful repatriation of Rohingyas to their homeland Rakhine of Myanmar. "The... Read More


Bangladesh to procure vaccines worth Tk 412.71 crore via UNICEF for EPI

Dhaka, June 10 -- The government has approved a proposal to procure vaccines worth Tk 412.71 crore through the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) for use under the Expanded Programme on Immunisat... Read More


Gold gets cheaper as Bajus slashes prices for 2nd time this month

Dhaka, June 10 -- Bangladesh Jewellers Association (Bajus) has reduced gold prices in the domestic market for the second time this month, cutting the price of 22-carat gold by Tk 6,591 per bhori to Tk... Read More


Light to moderate rain likely across Bangladesh

Dhaka, June 10 -- Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) has forecast light to moderate rain or thundershowers, accompanied by temporary gusty winds and lightning flashes in many places over the c... Read More