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Electric Train Project Approved at ECNEC Meeting

As part of an initiative to launch the country’s first electric train service, the Executive Committee of the National Economic

Bangladesh Condemns Drone Attack on Makkah

Bangladesh has strongly condemned the reported drone attack targeting the holy city of Makkah Al-Mukarramah. The condemnation was issued in

Zubaida Rahman Calls for a Free Environment to Nurture Children’s Potential

Dr. Zubaida Rahman, vice president of the Ziaur Rahman Foundation, has called for ensuring proper education, healthcare, sports and a

LGRD Minister Seeks Joint Initiative with UNDP to Strengthen Local Government

Local Government, Rural Development and Cooperatives Minister Dr Abdul Moin Khan has expressed the government’s expectation of working closely with

Illegal Charging Points Targeted to Curb E-Rickshaw Menace: Home Minister

Home Minister Salahuddin Ahmed has said the schedule for the upcoming local government elections will be announced after an inter-ministerial

Over 6 Million False Cases Filed During Fascist Regime: Law Minister

Law, Justice and Parliamentary Affairs Minister Md Asaduzzaman has claimed that more than 6 million people were implicated in false

Special Press Conference at Prime Minister’s Office on Wednesday

A special press conference will be held at the Prime Minister’s Office on Wednesday (September 16). The press conference will

Electric Trains Planned on Narayanganj-Dhaka-Joydebpur Route at Tk 38.22 Billion Cost

The government has taken an initiative to introduce electric trains on the Narayanganj-Dhaka-Joydebpur railway corridor, one of the country’s busiest

PM Orders Establishment of ‘Blue Economy’ University in Cox’s Bazar

Prime Minister Tarique Rahman has directed the Ministry of Education to take steps to establish a specialized University of Blue

President Mirza Fakhrul to Visit Sylhet on Tuesday

President Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir is scheduled to visit Sylhet on Tuesday (September 15) for a one-day tour, his first

Cloudy Skies, Light Rain Forecast in Dhaka

The sky over Dhaka and its adjoining areas may remain cloudy for the six hours from 7:00 a.m. Monday, with

Do Not Let Agents of Foreign States Set Foot in Bangladesh: Speaker

National Parliament Speaker Major (retd) Hafiz Uddin Ahmed Bir Bikram has said the people of Bangladesh remained hostage to oppressive

Talks Underway to Bring 350km/h Bullet Trains from China: Aviation Minister

Talks are underway to bring high-speed bullet trains from China capable of running at 350 kilometres per hour, Civil Aviation

AI Must Be Treated as a Program to Boost Productivity and Competitiveness: Public Administration Adviser

Artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming the way products are designed, services are delivered and businesses compete. Therefore, AI should not

PM to Leave for US on September 21 to Attend UN General Assembly

Prime Minister Tarique Rahman will leave for the United States on September 21 to attend the United Nations General Assembly,

President Urges Stronger Trade and Investment Ties with Pakistan

President Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir has called for stronger cooperation with Pakistan in trade, investment, air connectivity, education, training and

Healthcare for All to Be Ensured: Dr. Zubaida Rahman

Dr. Zubaida Rahman, Vice President of the Ziaur Rahman Foundation, has said that healthcare innovation must be brought to people’s

Agriculture Ministry Steps Up Monitoring to Prevent Artificial Fertilizer Shortage

The Ministry of Agriculture has set up a “Fertilizer Management Control Room” to monitor fertilizer supply, stockpiling, transportation, distribution and