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● Nation waves final goodbye to uncompromising leader Khaleda Zia ● Hasina responsible for Khaleda Zia's death: Nazrul ● Pakistan, Nepal envoys call on CA after attending Khaleda Zia’s funeral ● DITF key to boosting local products, exports: CA ● Pakistan Speaker, India’s FM hold brief meeting in Dhaka ● ‘Pray for my mother,’ Tarique appeals to nation at Khaleda Zia’s janaza ● Nepal, Bhutan FMs convey condolences to Tarique Rahman

Jhalakathi man claims suspect in Saif Ali Khan attack is his son

Shakib Ahmed

A man from Jhalakathi district has claimed that the suspect, arrested in connection with the attack on Indian actor Saif Ali Khan, is his son.Ruhul Amin Fakir, a resident of Rajabaria village in Nalchity upazila, identified the accused, Muhammad Shariful

BGB-BSF hold sector commander meeting to address border issues

Jamal Hossain/Shakib Ahmed

A sector commander-level meeting between Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) and India's Border Security Force (BSF) was held on Wednesday in Chapainawabganj, focused on resolving key issues related to border security and cooperation.The meeting, held at Sonamasjid border outpost conference room,

CA invited to Munich Security Conference

Shakib Ahmed

Ambassador Christoph Heusgen, Chairman of the Munich Security Conference, extended an invitation to Bangladesh�s Chief Adviser, Professor Muhammad Yunus, to attend the upcoming security summit in Munich, scheduled for February.The invitation was made during a meeting between the two leaders

IGP calls for enhanced professionalism at central police hospital

Shakib Ahmed

Inspector General of Police (IGP) Baharul Alam has urged healthcare professionals at the Rajarbagh Central Police Hospital to improve service quality through greater professionalism, dedication, and sincerity. Speaking at a meeting with doctors, nurses, and hospital staff on Tuesday, the

Govt abolishes marriage registration tax

Shakib Ahmed

The government has cancelled the tax on marriage registration, according to an announcement made by Law Adviser Dr. Asif Nazrul during a press conference at the Secretariat on Tuesday. The tax on marriage registration has been removed. The ministry has

Repatriation deadline extended for undocumented Bangladeshis in Malaysia

Shakib Ahmed

The Bangladesh High Commission in Malaysia has announced an extension of the Migrant Repatriation Programme, allowing undocumented Bangladeshi nationals more time to return home under revised terms set by the Malaysian government. Originally set to conclude on December 31, 2024,

Fire at Gazipur jhut warehouse brought under control

Shakib Ahmed

A fire that broke out at a jhut (scrap fabric) warehouse in Konabari, Gazipur, was brought under control after an hour and a half of effort by four units of the fire service.The blaze destroyed three warehouses. The fire was

China extends loan repayment period for Bangladesh by 10 years

Shakib Ahmed

China has agreed to extend Bangladesh�s loan repayment period from 20 to 30 years, providing significant relief for the country in managing its foreign debt.The decision came during a bilateral meeting between Bangladesh's Foreign Adviser Touhid Hossain and Chinese Foreign

Germany pledges support for Bangladesh's democratic reforms

Shakib Ahmed

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz has expressed his government�s commitment to assisting Bangladesh in its efforts toward democratic reform.The remarks came during a meeting with Bangladesh�s Chief Adviser, Professor Muhammad Yunus, on the sidelines of the World Economic Forum in Davos,

Jhut warehouse catches fire in Gazipur

Shakib Ahmed

A fire broke out at a jhut (scrap fabric) warehouse at Konabari upazila in Gazipur on Tuesday.The broke out around 9 PM at Ambag area of the upazila, confirmed Gazipur Fire Service Deputy Assistant Director Mohammad Mamun.Upon receiving the news,