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9 bills passed adopting Yunus era ordinances as laws

, April 7 -- Nine bills were passed in the Parliament Tuesday to turn the ordinances issued during Professor Muhammad Yunus led interim government into laws. There were no clause-wise amendment propo... Read More


Bridge linking Saudi Arabia to Bahrain reopens after brief closure

Dhaka, April 7 -- Saudi Arabia's only road link to Bahrain has reopened after being temporarily shut due to Iranian air strikes. Authorities had earlier closed the King Fahd Causeway as a precaution ... Read More


No severe fuel shortage, supply down slightly: PM's Adviser

, April 7 -- Prime Minister's Adviser on Information and Broadcasting Dr Zahed Ur Rahman on Tuesday said there is some disruption in fuel supply in the country though it is not significant. Concerns ... Read More


Govt to recruit 1 lakh health workers, Health Minister tells Parliament

, April 7 -- Health and Family Welfare Minister Sardar Md. Sakhawat Husain on Tuesday told parliament that necessary initiatives are being taken to recruit some 100,000 health workers in line with the... Read More


Speaker intervenes to ensure release of woman arrested over Facebook post

Dhaka, April 7 -- Opposition Jamaat MPs on Tuesday expressed resentment in parliament over the arrest of a woman named Sawda Sumi in Bhola, apparently for commenting on the fuel crisis on Facebook. C... Read More


Tag officer attacked in Khagrachhari over octane dispute

Khagrachhari, April 7 -- A tag officer was allegedly attacked and seriously injured by a group of youths in Khagrachhari town after refusing to provide extra octane, officials said. The incident took... Read More


Tag officer attacked in Khagrachhari over fuel dispute

Khagrachhari, April 7 -- A tag officer was allegedly attacked and seriously injured by a group of youths in Khagrachhari town after refusing to provide extra octane, officials said. The incident took... Read More


Govt to try to reduce cost of Hajj package in 2027: Religious Affairs Minister

Dhaka, April 7 -- Religious Affairs Minister (Kaikobad) on Tuesday said initiatives will be taken to reduce the cost of the Hajj package for 2027 considering the overall situation and the needs and fa... Read More


PM to provide Tk 6.5 crore aid to 5 temples in Dhaka-17

Dhaka, April 7 -- 17 constituency are set to receive Tk 6.5 crore in financial assistance, with each getting Tk 1.3 crore, on behalf of the Prime Minister Tarique Rahman. The temples include Mohakhal... Read More


Govt to review any Covid vaccine allegation, take action: Health Minister

Dhaka, April 7 -- Health and Family Welfare Minister Sardar Md. Sakhawat Husain on Tuesday said the government will review any allegation related to COVID-19 vaccine procurement and take necessary act... Read More