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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

Body to evaluate Ramgarh land port's feasibility: Advisor

Karim Shah/Shakib Ahmed

The Advisor to the Ministry of Shipping, Brigadier (Retd.) M. Sakhawat Hossain, has announced the formation of a committee to assess the benefits and potential challenges of Ramgarh Land Port in Khagrachari.He shared the update while addressing journalists following a

Plans underway to reopen Bogura airport: Air Force Chief

Akhtaruzzaman/Shakib Ahmed

The Chief of Air Staff, Air Chief Marshal Hasan Mahmood Khan, has announced plans to reopen Bogura Airport as the country's ninth airport.He made the statement following an inspection of the airport site in Bogura on Sunday. During his visit,

Political affiliation won't shield criminals: Home Advisor

Nasir Uddin/Shakib Ahmed

Lieutenant General Mohammad Jahangir Alam, Home and Agriculture Advisor, stated that no criminal would be spared, regardless of their political affiliation.The advisor made the remark on Sunday at 3 PM during an agricultural equipment handover ceremony at Kusumpur Field at

Protest in N'ganj against alleged police extortion

Sharif Sumon/Shakib Ahmed

Hundreds of battery-powered van owners and drivers have staged a protest march against the alleged police extortion in Narayanganj, blocking roads and disrupting traffic in the city's busy areas, on Sunday afternoon.The protest, organized by the Battery-Operated Van Owners and

Youth's mutilated body recovered in Sunamganj

Sayad Hussen Sobuj/Shakib Ahmed

Police have recovered the mutilated body of a youth, whose nose and ears had been severed, from Shantiganj upazila in Sunamganj district on Sunday.The body was discovered on Sunday morning in a paddy field at Ukargaon village under Shimulbak union

50 shops gutted in Noakhali fire

Manna Rahaman/Shakib Ahmed

A devastating fire burned at least 50 shops to ashes at Nupur and Hawkers market under Maijdee upazila of Noakhali district on Saturday midnight.Confirming the incident, Maijdee Fire Service and Civil Defene deputy assistant director Abdul Halim Pasha said that

Bangladesh Women's team eyes WC spot in WI series

Shakib Ahmed

The Bangladesh women's cricket team is gearing up for a decisive series against the West Indies, aiming to secure direct qualification for the ICC Women�s World Cup 2025 in India.The team, led by Nigar Sultana Joty, is scheduled to depart

New trade regulations enforced at Benapole Port

Shakib Ahmed

The Benapole Customs House has introduced 11 new conditions for businesses engaging in export and import activities through the port, effective from January 12.These measures aim to streamline operations, improve compliance, and reduce tax evasion while fostering a business-friendly environment.As

Govt appoints 267 assistant commissioners from 43rd BCS

Shakib Ahmed

The government has appointed 267 candidates from the 43rd Bangladesh Civil Service (BCS) examination as Assistant Commissioners in the administration cadre.The Ministry of Public Administration issued an official notification on Friday (10 January 2025), confirming the appointments.The notification directs the

Expat murdered in clash over land dispute in Sylhet

Shakib Ahmed

An expatriate was killed and five others were injured in a clash over a longstanding land dispute in Sylhet�s Balaganj upazila on Saturday.The incident occurred on Saturday afternoon in Atason village under the West Gauripur union of the upazila, according