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Banned AL looted country for 17 years, PM Tarique leading recovery efforts: Power Minister

Bogura, July 25 -- Power, Energy and Mineral Resources Minister Iqbal Hasan Mahmud Tuku on Saturday alleged that the banned Awami League had plundered the country's resources during its 17 years in po... Read More


FM Khalilur's visit sets stage for enhanced cooperation in years ahead: Maldives

Dhaka, July 25 -- Foreign Minister Dr Khalilur Rahman arrived in the Maldives on Saturday to pay an official visit, which is seen as a 'significant milestone' in further strengthening the longstanding... Read More


Extrajudicial killings dropped to near zero under current government: Law minister

Dhaka, July 25 -- Law, Justice and Parliamentary Affairs Minister Md Asaduzzaman on Saturday said incidents of extrajudicial killings have declined to almost zero under the current government, while i... Read More


Defence Adviser reaffirms for armed forces' commitment to building non-discriminatory, self-reliant Bangladesh

Dhaka, July 25 -- Reaffirming the armed forces' firm commitment to building a non-discriminatory and self-reliant Bangladesh while upholding the spirit of the July Mass Uprising, Prime Minister's Defe... Read More


BGB seizes smuggled goods in Kurigram

Kurigram, July 25 -- Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) seized a range of smuggled goods worth nearly Tk 3.2 million during separate drives in Kurigram border areas over the past 24 hours, officials said o... Read More


Around 9600 people die from drowning each year in Bangladesh: WHO

Dhaka, July 25 -- World Health Organization (WHO) has called for accelerated action to prevent drowning in Bangladesh, warning that around 9,600 people die from drowning in the country each year despi... Read More


Acting President Hafiz Uddin Ahmed to work from Bangabhaban, reside at Speaker's residence

Dhaka, July 25 -- Acting President and Speaker Hafiz Uddin Ahmed will discharge his official duties from Bangabhaban while continuing to reside at the Speaker's official residence in the Jatiya Sangsa... Read More


New US tariff regime gives Bangladesh 2.5 percentage point edge over RMG rivals

Dhaka, July 25 -- Bangladesh has been placed in the lower 10 percent tariff tier under the newly finalized U.S. Section 301 regime that took effect on July 24, granting local ready-made garment (RMG) ... Read More


Roadmap to strengthen chemical backward linkage industry a strategic necessity: DCCI President

Dhaka, July 25 -- DCCI President Taskeen Ahmed on Saturday said developing a comprehensive roadmap to strengthen the country's chemical backward linkage industry is "no longer optional but a strategic... Read More


Commonwealth SG highlights sport's power to improve lives

Dhaka, July 25 -- General Shirley Botchwey has highlighted sport's power to improve lives and said for too long, sport has been viewed primarily through the lens of competition or entertainment. "But... Read More