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ECOSOC recommends UNGA to take decision on LDC graduation extension of Bangladesh, Nepal

The United Nations Economic and Social Council has recommended that the United Nations General Assembly take a final decision on the requests by Bangladesh and Nepal for a three-year extension

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PM forms committee to address issues of textile sector

Prime minister Tarique Rahman on Wednesday formed a high-level committee to review and address the challenges facing the country’s textile industry. The committee was formed during a meeting with leaders

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Zia assassination: Tribunal orders to produce Mozzafar

The International Crimes Tribunal (ICT) has ordered authorities to produce Former army officer Mozzafar Hossain, one of the accused in the assassination case of martyred President Ziaur Rahman, before the

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Milestone tragedy victim’s courage, humanity inspired the nation: Zubaida

Prime Minister’s wife and Vice-President of the Ziaur Rahman Foundation Dr Zubaida Rahman today said that the courage, fortitude and humanity displayed by the teachers, students, and parents following the

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Airfare for 2027 Hajj pilgrims cut by Tk24,830: Religious Affairs Minister

The government has reduced airfare for Bangladeshi Hajj pilgrims by Tk24,830 for the 2027 Hajj season, bringing the fare down to Tk130,000, Religious Affairs Minister Kazi Shah Mofazzal Houssain Kaikobad

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Road traffic deaths fall by 21pc globally in 15 years: WHO

Despite the addition of more than one billion motor vehicles to the world’s roads, road traffic deaths declined by 21 per cent between 2011 and 2025, according to new data

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India approves first dengue vaccine for people aged 4 to 60 years

India has approved its first dengue vaccine, authorising the use of Japanese drugmaker Takeda’s Qdenga jab, the health ministry said on Tuesday. Dengue, which causes severe flu-like symptoms and debilitating

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One more dies of measles symptoms, total toll 780

One more death has been recorded with measles-like symptoms in the last 24 hours, making the total death toll from measles and related viral symptoms at 780 since March 15.

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