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Professor Yunus expresses satisfaction over NCC’s progress

Chief adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus on Sunday expressed satisfaction with the progress made by the National Consensus Commission, which is expected to submit its final report soon. Professor Yunus, who

Bangladesh, United States officials discuss regional political, security issues

National security adviser and high representative for the Rohingya issue Khalilur Rahman has met with senior United States officials in Washington and discussed regional political and security issues. Bangladesh’s new

Poor pay, allowances of teachers affect education

Poor pay-scale and allowances and low social status mark the poor condition of the teachers in Bangladesh affecting the education sector, observed educationists and researchers. They also said that the

BNP will build inclusive state with all communities : Prince

BNP Joint Secretary General Syed Emran Saleh Prince said the party would establish a separate government authority for plains indigenous communities if it forms the next government through people’s mandate.

Jamaat does not aim to divide nation on religious lines: Jamaat Ameer

Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami Ameer Dr Shafiqur Rahman has said his party does not want to divide the nation based on religion, but rather hopes to see a united Bangladesh. “According to

Hamas response to Trump plan wins hardline support, lifting hostage release hopes

Palestinian Islamic Jihad, a hardline ally of Hamas that also holds hostages, on Saturday endorsed the group’s response to a US plan to end the war in Gaza – a move that could help pave the way for the release of

Bangladesh-China friendship strengthened further: CA

On the occasion of the 50th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Bangladesh and China, Chinese Premier Li Qiang and Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus exchanged congratulatory messages on Saturday, reaffirming

Islami Bank officials block Dhaka-Ctg highway to press six-point demands

Several hundred officials of Islami Bank blocked Dhaka–Chattogram Highway in Sitakunda on Saturday, to press home their 6-point demand, including reinstatement of terminated employees and withdrawal of ‘officer on special