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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

Young generation advocates for merit-based, professional bureaucracy: Nahid

Shakib Ahmed

Information and Broadcasting Adviser Md Nahid Islam emphasized the necessity of a merit-based and professional bureaucracy, stating that the younger generation aspires to establish a system free from political influence.Speaking at the 77th basic training program for BCS cadre officials

Titumir college students announce day-long barricade protest

Shakib Ahmed

Students of Government Titumir College have declared a continuous barricade program from 11 AM to 10 PM on Monday (February 3) as part of their ongoing movement demanding university status for the institution. The announcement was made during a press

No alternative to elected vovernment for state reforms: Tarique Rahman

Shakib Ahmed

Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) Acting Chairman Tarique Rahman has emphasized that an elected government is essential for implementing state reform proposals. �An elected government must be in place first to execute the state reform proposals. Therefore, holding the general election

ECNEC approves Tk 4,068.23cr project for Mongla port expansion

Shakib Ahmed

The Executive Committee of the National Economic Council (ECNEC) has approved a Tk 4,068.23 crore project aimed at expanding and modernizing the facilities of Mongla Port.The approval came during the 7th ECNEC meeting of the current fiscal year (FY25) and

Titumir college students lift road blockade, fresh programme to be announced

Shakib Ahmed

After nearly two hours of blockade, students of Government Titumir College protesting for university status have vacated the Dhaka-Mymensingh highway. At around 8 PM on Sunday (February 2), the protesters lifted the blockade and marched back to their campus. However,

Saraswati Puja to be celebrated Monday

Shakib Ahmed

Saraswati Puja, one of the most significant religious festivals of the Hindu community, will be observed across Bangladesh on Monday.The festival, which falls on the fifth day of the bright fortnight of the Bengali month of Magh, marks the birth

Japan reaffirms support for Bangladesh interim govt

Shakib Ahmed

Japan has reiterated its commitment to supporting Bangladesh�s interim government and expressed its desire to deepen bilateral engagement to enhance business and development cooperation.The assurance came during a meeting between Ikuina Akiko, Japan�s Parliamentary Vice-Minister for Foreign Affairs, and Bangladesh�s

AL arrested over attack on Anti-Discrimination Student Movement in Ctg

Chattogram Bureau/Shakib Ahmed

A Chattogram court has ordered the arrest of Awami League leader Fakhrul Anwar in connection with a case filed over an attack on students during an anti-discrimination protest in the city. The incident, which took place on August 4, involved

India clinch back-to-back U19 Women's T20 World Cup titles

Shakib Ahmed

India showcased their dominance once again as they clinched their second consecutive ICC Women's U19 T20 World Cup title, defeating South Africa by nine wickets in a one-sided final.The victory underscored India's confidence and brilliance throughout the tournament, culminating in

5 killed in Sylhet road crash

Shakib Ahmed

Five individuals, including a child, were killed when a truck rammed into a private car on the Dhaka-Sylhet Highway at Osmaninagar upazila of Sylhet district on Sunday.The accident occured around 7.30 AM at Unishmile area of the upazila.Four of the