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HC orders closure of all abandoned tube-well shafts across Bangladesh

Dhaka, Feb. 23 -- The High Court on Monday directed the authorities concerned to seal all abandoned deep tube-well shafts across the country within three months, following the deaths of several childr... Read More


Bangla Academy names nine winners of Literary Award 2025

Dhaka, Feb. 23 -- The Bangla Academy has announced nine eminent writers as the recipients of its Literary Award 2025. In a media statement, the academy's public relations department said the awards w... Read More


Commodity prices, supply satisfactory, says Minister Muktadir

Dhaka, Feb. 23 -- Commerce Minister Khandaker Abdul Muktadir on Monday said commodity prices and supply in the capital's markets remain satisfactory during Ramadan, warning that action will be taken i... Read More


13th Parliament to begin first session on March 12

Dhaka, Feb. 23 -- The 13th Parliament will go into its first session on March 12. President Mohammed Shahabuddin has summoned the session to convene at 11:00 am on Thursday in the Parliament chamber ... Read More


Zakat donors can directly support poor patients at icddr,b

, Feb. 23 -- The icddr,b is managing a dedicated Zakat Fund to support eligible poor patients, enabling low-income families to access life-saving treatment at its hospitals. Beneficiaries are identif... Read More


Committed to working with Saarc countries to achieve peace, prosperity: Dhaka

Dhaka, Feb. 23 -- State Minister for Foreign Affairs Shama Obaed Islam has reaffirmed Bangladesh's unwavering support for Saarc process and its commitment to working with member states to achieve the ... Read More


Prompt action against interference in police work: Home Minister

Dhaka, Feb. 23 -- Home Minister Salahuddin Ahmed on Monday warned that immediate action will be taken against anyone who will obstruct the police in carrying out their duties. He made the remarks aft... Read More


2,701 constables to be recruited on emergency basis: Home Minister

Dhaka, Feb. 23 -- Home Minister Salahuddin Ahmed on Monday said 2,701 police constables will be recruited on an emergency basis to address the existing manpower shortage in the force. Talking to jour... Read More


UAE-Bangladesh joint venture to invest $10m at BEPZA Economic Zone

Dhaka, Feb. 23 -- Integrated Composite Industries Ltd., a UAE-Bangladesh joint venture company, has signed a land lease agreement with Bangladesh Export Processing Zones Authority (BEPZA) to establish... Read More


High interest, extortion, energy crisis 'suicidal' for economy: DCCI President

Dhaka, Feb. 23 -- High bank lending rates, unstable law and order marked by extortion, energy uncertainty and lack of coordination in revenue management are proving 'suicidal' for the economy, Preside... Read More