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Civil society calls for vigilance to prevent artificial fuel shortage

Bangladesh Shadharon Nagorik Shamaj, a civil society platform, on Saturday urged all stakeholders not to create any artificial fuel shortage in the country taking advantage of the ongoing situation in

PM reaffirms commitment to democracy, human rights, accountability

Prime minister Tarique Rahman on Friday reaffirmed his government’s commitment to strengthening democratic institutions, upholding the rule of law and protecting fundamental freedoms while ensuring accountability at all levels. ‘We

Interim govt didn’t consult Jamaat on int’l deals: Shafiqur

The interim government did not consult with his party on agreements signed with various countries during its tenure, Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami amir Shafiqur Rahman said on Friday. ‘During the tenure of

Farmers Card pilot program to kick off by Pahela Baishakh

The government plans to introduce a new Farmers Card initiative on a pilot basis in eight to nine upazilas by Pahela Baishakh, the Bengali New Year, Agriculture Minister Mohammad Amin

Nation risks sliding back to authoritarian rule: Chief Whip Nahid

Opposition Chief Whip and convener of Jatiya Nagorik Party (NCP), Nahid Islam, has warned that the nation may once again drift from democracy toward one-party authoritarian rule if corrective steps

41 killed in 2 weeks: Police data

At least 41 people were killed across the country in the last 14 days, from 18 February to 3 March, according to data compiled by Police Headquarters. The figures were

18 March declared holiday, Eid vacation extended to seven days

The government has decided to declare 18 March a public holiday in addition to the previously announced leave to ensure smooth travel for people heading home during Eid-ul-Fitr. The decision

Govt declares March 18 holiday, allowing seven-day Eid break

The government has decided to declare an additional public holiday on March 18 to ease travel for people returning home for Eid-ul-Fitr, allowing government employees to enjoy a seven-day holiday