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Govt committed to amending NHRC Act, 2009: Law Adviser

Dhaka, Aug. 24 -- Law, Justice and Parliamentary Affairs Adviser Dr Asif Nazrul has reaffirmed the government's commitment to amend the NHRC Act, 2009. "The appointment of Commissioners must follow a... Read More


Foreign Adviser Initiates Talks with Pakistani Foreign Minister

Dhaka, Aug. 24 -- A meeting between Foreign Adviser Touhid Hossain and Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister of Pakistan Senator Muhammad Ishaq Dar is underway at Hotel Sonargaon in Dhaka. The P... Read More


Rajinikanth's 'Coolie' sees strong rebound at box office

Dhaka, Aug. 24 -- Rajinikanth's action thriller Coolie recorded a significant bounce in domestic collections on its second Saturday, a week after its release. The film saw a 70% jump in India, earnin... Read More


Shipping Adviser visits BSC's ships under construction in China

Dhaka, Aug. 24 -- Shipping and Labour and Employment Adviser Brigadier General (retd) Dr M Sakhawat Hossain has visited the Jingjiang Nanyang Shipbuilding Co Ltd shipyard in China to observe the progr... Read More


Arakan Army Captures 14 Additional Fishermen in Teknaf Over 24 Hours

Dhaka, Aug. 24 -- The Arakan Army has abducted 14 more fishermen along with two trawlers from the Naf River estuary in Teknaf, within a day of seizing another group of 12. Teknaf Upazila administrato... Read More


Pakistan's deputy PM visits ailing Jamaat Ameer

Dhaka, Aug. 24 -- Pakistan's Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Mohammad Ishaq Dar on Sunday met with ailing Jamaat-e-Islami Ameer Shafiqur Rahman at the latter's residence. The meeting took ... Read More


18km of Dhaka Bypass Expressway opens in Gazipur

Dhaka, Aug. 24 -- The first 18 kilometres of the Dhaka Bypass Expressway have been inaugurated in Gazipur's Bhogra area, marking a key development in efforts to ease congestion around the capital. Ad... Read More


E-Traceability in Fish Exports: A New Horizon for Bangladesh's Economic Growth

Dhaka, Aug. 24 -- The fisheries sector has long played a vital role in Bangladesh's economy. It contributes significantly to our GDP and provides employment to millions of people. At present, fish exp... Read More


Turkey's first lady urges Melania Trump to speak out for Gaza's children

Dhaka, Aug. 24 -- Turkey's First Lady Emine Erdogan has called on Melania Trump to speak out on behalf of children suffering in Gaza, urging the former US First Lady to extend the advocacy she showed ... Read More


Clashes erupt at constituency re-demarcation hearing

Dhaka, Aug. 24 -- Scuffles broke out during a hearing on constituency boundary re-demarcation ahead of the upcoming 13th national parliamentary election. The hearing began at 12:00 noon today, Sunday... Read More