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Family card distribution to begin during Ramadan, PM announces

On his second day in office, prime minister Tareque Rahman, on Thursday instructed officials to begin the distribution of Family Cards ahead of Eid-ul-Fitr during the upcoming Ramadan. Several cabinet

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487 lives lost across Bangladesh in road accidents in January, says RSF

At least 487 people were killed and 1,194 more injured in 559 road crashes in the country in January, said a Road Safety Foundation report published on Thursday. Most of

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White House tells Iran to do deal as Trump hints at US strikes

The White House warned on Wednesday that Iran would be ‘wise’ to do a deal with the United States as President Donald Trump once again hinted at military action. The

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Cabinet to have 25 ministers, names announced

In the ruling Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) government, 25 individuals have been appointed as full ministers. Their oath will be administered this afternoon at the South Plaza of the National

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Gold price drops by Tk 2,216 per bhori

The price of gold in Bangladesh has been reduced by Tk 2,216 per bhori, with the new rate for 22-carat gold set at Tk 258,824 per bhori (11.664 grams), Bangladesh

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Writ filed in HC challenging Referendum results

A Supreme Court lawyer on Tuesday filed a writ petition with the High Court challenging the legality of the 12 February referendum and seeking cancellation of the results announced a

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Shafiqur Rahman to be opposition leader, Nahid chief whip

Jamaat-e-Islami Ameer Shafiqur Rahman will become the opposition leader in the 13th parliament, and NCP Convener Nahid Islam will serve as the opposition chief whip, the opposition alliance decided in

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Tarique Rahman takes oath as Prime Minister

BNP Chairman Tarique Rahman has been elected as the leader of the parliamentary party. He was elected parliamentary party leader in a meeting of BNP’s parliamentary party at the meeting

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