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ADB vice president completes tour of Bangladesh

Dhaka, Aug. 13 -- Asian Development Bank (ADB) Vice-President for South, Central and West Asia Yingming Yang concluded a five-day visit to Bangladesh on Thursday, advancing consultations on the bank's... Read More


Standing committee calls for stronger action to curb drugs, improve law and order

Dhaka, Aug. 13 -- The Parliamentary Standing Committee on the Home Ministry on Thursday called for stronger and coordinated efforts to eliminate drugs, curb crime and further improve the country's law... Read More


Patriotism, dedication essential to maintaining law and order: IGP

Dhaka, Aug. 13 -- Inspector General of Police (IGP) Md Ali Hossain Fakir has called upon police officers to perform their duties with courage and dedication, inspired by patriotism, to maintain law an... Read More


PM Tarique meets BNP leaders from Rajshahi division

Dhaka, Aug. 13 -- Prime Minister and BNP Chairman Tarique Rahman on Thursday evening held a meeting with BNP leaders from Rajshahi division to discuss organisational matters. The meeting was held at ... Read More


Severe gas shortage disrupts cooking, daily life in Cumilla

Cumilla, Aug. 13 -- A severe gas shortage has gripped most areas of Cumilla city for the last two days, with residents facing either very low pressure or no gas at all, disrupting cooking and daily li... Read More


E-bail bond system launched in 12 more districts to ease bail process

Dhaka, Aug. 13 -- bail bond system has been introduced in 12 more districts to reduce hassles in the bail process, bringing the total number of districts where the digital system is operational to 28.... Read More


No BNP meeting held at Secretariat, say its leaders

Dhaka, Aug. 13 -- BNP leaders on Thursday denied that the party held a meeting at the Secretariat on the nomination of its candidate for the presidential election, rejecting criticism from opposition ... Read More


Three Bangladeshi women return home after serving jail term in India

BENAPOLE, Aug. 13 -- Three Bangladeshi women have returned home through a special travel permit after serving a jail term in India, where they had been trafficked with promises of well-paid jobs at be... Read More


Speakers call for action to implement National Urban Policy

Dhaka, Aug. 13 -- Speakers on Thursday called for coordinated action to implement the National Urban Policy 2025 and translate its commitments into more liveable, inclusive and climate-resilient citie... Read More


Local and international NGOs urged to bring employees under universal pensions scheme

Dhaka, Aug. 13 -- Representatives of 250 local and international NGOs have been urged to take effective steps to bring eligible employees under the Universal Pension Scheme, particularly the 'Progoti'... Read More