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‘Being harassed by Awami League proves Badhon was on right path’: PM’s adviser

Describing the activity-banned Awami League as a ‘mafia gang’, prime minister’s adviser for policy and strategy, information and broadcasting, and cultural affairs Zahed Ur Rahman on Tuesday said the party’s

Dengue surge raises alarm

Dengue situation across the country is worsening rapidly, with infections and deaths rising sharply, as experts warn that the situation could take a dangerous turn unless Aedes mosquito control and

481 killed and 664 injured in August road accidents

At least 481 people were killed and 664 injured in road accidents across Bangladesh in August, according to a report by the Road Safety Foundation (RSF). Of the deceased, 61

Govt to recruit nearly 11,500 doctors soon: Health Minister

The government would recruit 11,495 new doctors at public hospitals at the earliest possible time to fill the vacant posts and improve healthcare services for general people, said Health Minister Sardar

Govt sympathises with public over ongoing energy crisis: Titumir

The government deeply sympathises with the public and businesses over the persistent power and gas shortages across the country, acknowledging that citizens are suffering due to an inherited, structurally fragile

PM seeks Japan’s support for safe, dignified Rohingya repatriation

Prime minister Tarique Rahman on Monday urged Japan’s special envoy for national reconciliation in Myanmar Yohei Sasakawa to play a role in ensuring the safe, voluntary and dignified repatriation of

EC tightens campaign rules for local elections

The Election Commission has introduced sweeping restrictions on campaigning in local government elections, banning artificial intelligence-generated and deepfake content, posters and vehicle-based rallies, while tightening controls on social media, campaign

NCT talks with DP World at final stage: minister

Shipping minister Sheikh Rabiul Alam on Monday said that negotiations with Dubai-based terminal operator DP World for operating Chattogram Port’s New Mooring Container Terminal were at the final stage. Replying