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Govt betraying July Revolution, constitutional reform must follow referendum mandate: Nahid Islam

Dhaka, May 9 -- National Citizen Party (NCP) Convener Nahid Islam on Saturday accused the government of betraying the aspirations of the 2024 July Revolution, demanding immediate implementation of con... Read More


Plan afoot to gradually allocate 5% of GDP to education: Minister

Dhaka, May 9 -- Education Minister Dr ANM Ehsanul Hoque Milon on Saturday said a plan has been adopted to gradually allocate 5 percent of the country's GDP to the education sector. He made the statem... Read More


Rabindranath's literature a powerful tool to remove darkness: Nitai Roy on his birth anniversary

Dhaka, May 9 -- Cultural Affairs Minister Nitai Roy Chowdhury has said the literature of Rabindranath Tagore is one of the most effective tools for removing darkness from society. He said Rabindranat... Read More


Police Week begins Sunday

Dhaka, May 9 -- Police Week 2026 will begin on Sunday under the theme, "Amar Police, Amar Desh, Sobar Age Bangladesh." The annual event will be held from May 10 to 13, with the opening ceremony featu... Read More


Restoring public trust in police now govt's top priority: PM

Dhaka, May 9 -- Prime Minister Tarique Rahman on Saturday said restoring public confidence in the police force and improving the law-and-order situation are now the government's top priority. In a me... Read More


Pakistan debutants steady response after Abbas five-for

Dhaka, May 9 -- Pakistan's debutants Azan Awais and Abdullah Fazal shared an unbeaten 73-run stand to guide the visitors to 179-1 at stumps on day two, trailing Bangladesh by 234 runs. The hosts were... Read More


Pakistan debutants shine with unbeaten 73-run stand

Dhaka, May 9 -- Pakistan's debutants Azan Awais and Abdullah Fazal shared an unbeaten 73-run stand to guide the visitors to 179-1 at stumps on day two, trailing Bangladesh by 234 runs. The hosts were... Read More


Iran says response to US proposal will come at 'appropriate time'

Dhaka, May 9 -- Iran said it is still reviewing the latest US proposal aimed at ending the ongoing conflict and will send its response at an "appropriate time." Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmail Bagh... Read More


Speakers call for rail connectivity, private sector role in port management

Dhaka, May 9 -- Industry leaders, policymakers and development partners on Saturday stressed the urgent need for structural reforms, railway-port connectivity and private sector involvement in port op... Read More


Logistics reforms urgent for Bangladesh to sustain export growth: Masrur Reaz

Dhaka, May 9 -- Bangladesh must urgently modernise its port infrastructure, overhaul trade facilitation systems and activate its dormant National Logistics Policy to remain competitive in global marke... Read More