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8 more Covid-19 cases reported in 24hrs

Dhaka, July 3 -- 19 cases were reported in Bangladesh in the last 24 hours till Thursday morning, according to the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS). With the latest figure, the total num... Read More


Govt to set up 7 drug rehabilitation centres in divisional cities

Dhaka, July 3 -- The government has taken an initiative to establish seven drug addiction treatment and rehabilitation centres, each with a capacity of 200 beds, in the country's divisional cities to ... Read More


DMP takes integrated security plan for Ashura

Dhaka, July 3 -- The Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) has taken comprehensive security measures to ensure peaceful observance of Ashura in the capital, Acting DMP Commissioner and Additional Commission... Read More


Japan Islanders sleepless after 900 earthquakes in two weeks

Dhaka, July 3 -- More than 900 earthquakes have shaken a remote and underpopulated island chain in southern Japan over two weeks, keeping residents apprehensive and awake all night. There have been n... Read More


China, EU aim to deepen cooperation on global issues

Beijing, July 3 -- European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen met with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi on Wednesday, with both sides expressing a shared commitment to deepen cooperation and j... Read More


Bangladesh, Sweden sign deal to strengthen climate resilience, biodiversity protection

Dhaka, July 3 -- Bangladesh and Sweden have signed a grant agreement to implement a new project aimed at strengthening Bangladesh's resilience to climate change and enhancing biodiversity protection. ... Read More


Indonesia finds 31 survivors as ferry sinks near Bali

Dhaka, July 3 -- Rescue operations were underway on Thursday to locate 29 missing people after a ferry sank off Indonesia's popular resort island of Bali, leaving at least five dead. According to the... Read More


Internet blackout dropped from July events: Farooki

Dhaka, July 3 -- The government has dropped the previously announced symbolic 'One-Minute Internet Blackout' programme which was part of the upcoming July Commemoration events, Cultural Affairs Advise... Read More


BNP slams BTRC's draft telecom policy, calls it inappropriate before polls

Dhaka, July 3 -- BNP on Thursday voiced concerns over the BTRC's recently drafted 'Telecommunication Network and Licensing Regime Reform Policy 2025', saying that unilaterally enacting such a national... Read More


Human chain in Ctg demands urgent action to curb rice price hike

Dhaka, July 3 -- Speakers at a human chain in Chattogram city on Thursday expressed deep concern over the abnormal rise in rice prices and demanded immediate government measures to control the rice ma... Read More