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Preventing misinformation equally important: Info Minister

DHAKA : Information and Broadcasting Minister Zahir Uddin Swapon today said that ensuring people's right to information remains one of the top priorities of the incumbent government, alongside protecting citizens from misinformation and disinformation. "However, apart from ensuring free flow...

Dr Muhit opens measles-rubella vaccination campaign in city

DHAKA : State Minister for Health and Family Welfare Dr MA Muhit today inaugurated the measles-rubella vaccination campaign in the capital. This special vaccination programme was inaugurated at Ershad Maidan in Banani this morning. Dhaka North City Corporation (DNCC) Chief Health...

PM enjoys stage drama with family in city

DHAKA : Prime Minister Tarique Rahman watched a children’s theatre performance titled ‘Kobi Chitabagh’ at the Mohila Samity Auditorium in the city’s Bailey Road area this evening. "Prime Minister Tarique Rahman arrived at the Mohila Samity Auditorium on Bailey Road...

Malaysia labor market sees hope and fear of syndicates

Bangladesh and Malaysia have agreed to begin the process of reopening the labour market after nearly two years of closure due to allegations of widespread irregularities and corruption involving recruitment agency syndicates. The move, taken soon after the formation...

PM to inaugurate ‘Farmer Card’ pre-pilot programme on April 14

DHAKA : Prime Minister Tarique Rahman is set to inaugurate the pre-pilot distribution programme of the 'Farmer Card' on April 14. The inauguration ceremony will be held at 10:00 am at Shaheed Maruf Stadium in Tangail Sadar. As part of the...

Dhaka seeks collective global efforts to tackle energy crisis

DHAKA : Foreign Minister Dr Khalilur Rahman has called for collective global action to tackle the ongoing energy crisis, warning that its impacts will persist beyond any short-term ceasefire and pose long-term risks to economies and multilateral cooperation. He made...

Swapon urges chartered accountants to prepare for technological challenges

DHAKA : Information and Broadcasting Minister Zahir Uddin Swapon  has called on newly qualified chartered accountants (CAs) to stay prepared for the challenges posed by rapid technological advancements, particularly artificial intelligence (AI). He made the remarks today while addressing the...

Iran delegation meets Pakistan PM ahead of negotiations with US: state TV

TEHRAN : An Iranian delegation met Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif in Islamabad on Saturday, state TV reported, ahead of talks with the United States aimed at ending the war in the Middle East. Confirming the sit-down, Iran's state broadcaster...

Bangladesh condemns Israeli attacks, death of its national

DHAKA : Bangladesh has strongly condemned recent Israeli attacks on Lebanon, citing civilian casualties and the death of a Bangladeshi national, and warned the violence could undermine ongoing efforts toward regional peace and stability. Bangladesh denounced the loss of civilian...

Minister says better irrigation, canals, farmer card to revolutionise farm

DHAKA : Commerce, Industries, Textiles and Jute Minister Khandakar Abdul Muktadir today said that the government has undertaken various initiatives to increase agricultural production, improve irrigation system and ensure market stability across the country. He made the remarks while addressing...
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Maldives’ ‘pole-and-line’ tuna fishing is world-renowned

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