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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

Strategic partnerships essential for effective climate action: Rizwana

Shakib Ahmed

Environment, Forest, and Climate Change Adviser Syeda Rizwana Hasan has emphasized the importance of strategic partnerships in ensuring climate investments yield real benefits for local communities and ecosystems. Reaffirming the government's commitment to sustainable environmental management, she highlighted the critical

Heat may rise during Ramadan, possibility of nor'westers

Shakib Ahmed

The Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) has predicted a gradual increase in both day and night temperatures across the country throughout March during Ramadan.Temperatures are expected to remain above normal, with occasional Nor'wester (Kalbaishakhi) storms in some areas. Towards the end

Public smoking prohibited for all : Home Advisor

Shakib Ahmed

Lieutenant General (Retd) Md Jahangir Alam Chowdhury, the Home Affairs Advisor, has stated that public smoking is prohibited for both men and women.He made this remark in response to journalists' questions about an attack on two women in Dhaka's Mohammadpur,

5% quota for children of uprising victims in school admissions

Shakib Ahmed

The government has decided to allocate a 5% quota for the children of those injured or killed during the July 2024 mass uprising, in addition to the existing quota for the children of freedom fighters and martyred freedom fighters, in

Second republic, constituent assembly election demand another conspiracy: Salahuddin

Shakib Ahmed

Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) Standing Committee member, Salahuddin Ahmed, has raised questions about the newly formed Jatiya Nagorik Party's (NCP) demands for a Second Republic and a Constituent Assembly Election. He stated that those advocating for these ideas either do

Gold prices drop for 3rd consecutive time

Shakib Ahmed

The Bangladesh Jewellers Association (BAJUS) has announced a reduction in gold prices for the third consecutive time.The price of the highest quality 22-carat gold has been reduced by Tk 2,624 per bhori (11.664 grams), setting the new price at Tk

Pirojpur DC provided 5 buses under pressure, no govt involvement: Press Secy

Shakib Ahmed

Press Secretary to the Chief Advisor, Shafiqul Alam, has stated that the government had no involvement in the requisition of five buses by the Pirojpur District Commissioner (DC) for transporting people to the unveiling ceremony of the newly formed political

Crime, not politics, should guide action: Home Adviser

Shakib Ahmed

Home Affairs Adviser General Md Jahangir Alam Chowdhury (Retd.) has emphasized that legal actions should be taken based on crime, not political affiliation. “We are not serving the interests of any political party. Every action being taken is for the

Ramadan market: Soybean oil crisis presist, date prices drop

Shakib Ahmed

With the holy month of Ramadan approaching, consumers in Bangladesh are facing contrasting market trends for essential commodities. While bottled soybean oil remains largely unavailable, leading to soaring loose oil prices, the price of dates has significantly dropped due to

Moon sighted, Ramadan begins Sunday

Shakib Ahmed

The moon marking the beginning of the holy month of Ramadan has been sighted in Bangladesh.As a result, the observance of sawm will commence on Sunday.The announcement was made after a meeting of the National Moon Sighting Committee at the