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Sports allowance introduced to protect athletes from financial struggles: PM

Prime minister Tarique Rahman on Monday said that the government had launched sports allowance aiming to eliminate the financial uncertainty that often forces talented individuals to abandon athletic careers. ‘We

Govt announces bounties for information on fuel oil smuggling, hoarding

The Energy Division of Bangladesh on Monday announced bounties of Tk 1 lakh for information about smugglers and hoarders of fuel oils. The information about hoarding and smuggling are imperative for

351 killed in Eid time road accidents: report

At least 351 people were killed and 1,046 others were injured in 346 road crashes in 15 days during the last Eid-ul-Fitr holidays, said a report of the Passenger Welfare

Army Chief leaves Dhaka for US

Bangladesh Army Chief General Waker-uz-Zaman left the country on Saturday (28 March) for an official visit to the United States. During the visit, the army chief will attend a special

Human trafficking must stop, offenders must face justice: Shama

State Minister for Foreign Affairs Shama Obaed Islam on Sunday said exemplary punishment must be ensured for those involved in human trafficking and this inhumane act must stop. “The long-term

JS to be transformed into dignified, democratic institution: Deputy speaker

Newly-elected Deputy Speaker Barrister Kayser Kamal on Sunday expressed his high optimism that the Jatiya Sangsad (JS) would be transformed into a dignified, effective and truly democratic institution through neutrality,

Govt to withdraw monthly prepaid meter charges: Minister

Power, Energy and Mineral Resources Minister Iqbal Hassan Mahmood Tuku has announced that the government has decided to withdraw the monthly rental or meter charge on prepaid electricity meters. The

Govt appoints new DCs in 11 districts

The Bangladesh government has appointed new deputy commissioners in 11 districts across the country. The Ministry of Public Administration on Sunday issued a gazette notification in this regard, stating that