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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

Govt to recruit 2,000 doctors more

Shakib Ahmed

The government has decided to recruit an additional 2,000 doctors through the ongoing recruitment process of the Public Service Commission (PSC).The decision was made during a meeting of the Advisory Council on Tuesday.After the meeting, Syeda Rizwana Hasan, Advisor to

UNHCR chief urges continued global support for Rohingya crisis

Shakib Ahmed

UN High Commissioner for Refugees Filippo Grandi has reaffirmed UNHCR’s steadfast commitment to supporting over one million Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh, emphasizing the urgent need for sustained international aid and a long-term solution to the crisis. Wrapping up his four-day

The virtues of Ramadan: Day 3

Shakib Ahmed

Ramadan, the holy month of fasting, holds immense significance for Muslims worldwide. Each of the 30 days of Ramadan carries unique blessings and virtues. For the readers, we are sharing the virtues of each day of Ramadan. Today, we focus

Commission probes 330 cases of enforced disappearance

Shakib Ahmed

The government-formed Commission on Enforced Disappearances has launched investigations into 330 cases of individuals who remain missing, Commission Chairman Justice Moyeenul Islam Chowdhury said Monday. At a media briefing at the Commission’s Gulshan office, he stated that the probe into

5% quota for uprising victims' children canceled, reserved seats to remain

Shakib Ahmed

The Ministry of Education has canceled its earlier order allocating a 5% quota for the children of those injured or killed during the July uprising in government schools amid controversy.Instead, the ministry has instructed schools to reserve one additional seat

Sen's comments on Bangladesh shocking, unacceptable : Jamaat Ameer

Shakib Ahmed

Jamaat-e-Islami Ameer Shafiqur Rahman has strongly criticized Nobel laureate economist Amartya Sen for expressing concern over the current situation in Bangladesh.In a Facebook post on Monday, Rahman accused Sen of openly advocating for a fallen autocrat and dismissed his comments

Record number of Bangladeshis seek asylum in Europe in 2024

Shakib Ahmed

A record number of Bangladeshi citizens applied for asylum in European Union (EU) countries in 2024, although over 96% of these applications were rejected. The information was revealed in a report published on Monday (March 3) by the European Union

Women stage protest against Home Advisor's remarks, burn effigy

Shakib Ahmed

Women from various backgrounds and professions, under the platform Bangladesh Against Rape and Oppression, have demanded the resignation of Home Affairs Advisor Lieutenant General (Retd.) Jahangir Alam Chowdhury, accusing him of failing to control mob violence and the recent harassment

Trump's allegation of USAID's $29m funding false: Foreign Ministry

Shakib Ahmed

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has refuted allegations that the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) provided $29 million in funding to strengthen the political landscape in Bangladesh, as claimed by former US President Donald Trump.In a press release

Noise pollution must be controlled to safeguard hearing health: Rizwana

Shakib Ahmed

Environment Adviser Syeda Rizwana Hasan has emphasized the urgent need to change societal attitudes toward noise pollution, stating that reducing unnecessary noise can play a crucial role in preventing hearing loss. Hearing health is not just an individual concern but