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EU envoy calls on Jamaat chief: parliamentary proceedings, July Charter vision discussed

Dhaka, Oct. 29 -- Leader of the Opposition and Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami Ameer Shafiqur Rahman discussed the implementation of the July Charter, or lack thereof, as well as parliamentary roles, rules... Read More


Dhaka seeks JICA help to set up food-testing labs in all 64 districts

, Oct. 29 -- Bangladesh has sought technical support from the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) to set up food-testing laboratories in all 64 districts, as the government moves to strength... Read More


HC questions appointment of judges as ministers' private secretaries

Dhaka, Oct. 29 -- The High Court on Thursday issued a rule asking the government to explain as to why the appointment of three members of the Bangladesh Judicial Service as private secretaries to two ... Read More


Bangladesh moves to strengthen climate, education data to protect children's learning

Dhaka, Oct. 29 -- Bangladesh is working to strengthen the integration of climate, disaster and education data to make its education system more resilient to climate change and protect children's learn... Read More


Shama outlines Bangladesh's foreign policy vision at Chatham House

Dhaka, Oct. 29 -- State Minister for Foreign Affairs Shama Obaed Islam on Thursday outlined the government's strategic vision for strengthening social resilience, promoting sustainable and inclusive g... Read More


Fisherman killed, four others injured in 'firing during clash with river police' in Meghna

, Oct. 29 -- A fisherman was killed and four others were injured in reported firing during a clash between fishermen and a team of River Police in the Meghna River in Hizla upazila of Barishal distric... Read More


EC satisfied with peaceful Thakurgaon-1 by-election: EC Secretary

, Oct. 29 -- Election Commission (EC) Senior Secretary Akhtar Ahmed on Thursday expressed satisfaction over the peaceful completion of the parliamentary by-election to the Thakurgaon-1 constituency as... Read More


CGS conference calls for greater women's role in politics, youth empowerment

, Oct. 29 -- Speakers at a colloquium in Barishal on Thursday called for greater participation of women in politics and emphasised ensuring education and employment for young people to build an inclus... Read More


Measles: Seven more die in Bangladesh; death toll reaches 1,249

, Oct. 29 -- Seven more children died with measles and measles-like symptoms in the 24 hours to 8:00am on Thursday, bringing the country's combined tally of confirmed and suspected measles-related dea... Read More


Spinners strike between rain and bad light as West Indies reach 134-4 in Mirpur

, Oct. 29 -- Bangladesh's spinners took three wickets in quick succession after a rain and bad-light interruption, but bad light brought the second day of the first Test to an early close with the Wes... Read More