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DHAKA : Dr Rashed Al Mahmud Titumir, Prime Minister's Adviser on Ministry of Finance and Planning, said that no political considerations are being used in selecting beneficiaries for social safety net programmes, including Family Card and Farmer Card. “Through rigorous...

DHAKA : UN Secretary-General António Guterres has reaffirmed the United Nations’ unwavering support and solidarity with Bangladesh during a meeting with Foreign Minister Dr Khalilur Rahman at the UN Headquarters. During the meeting held on Thursday, the UN chief extended...

FM’s visit to New Delhi next month Bangladesh is likely to discuss energy, water, border killing and visa issues and prospective visit of Prime Minister Tarique Rahman to India during the upcoming meeting between Foreign Minister Dr. Khalilur Rahman and...

Several people swam to shore after the accident, but most of the passengers drowned in the river. Locals gathered at the pier as rescue efforts began. Members of the fire service and police reached the scene shortly after the incident. Dewan...

Foreign Minister Dr. Khalilur Rahman is likely to represent Bangladesh at the 9th Indian Ocean Conference (IOC– 2026,) to be held in Mauritius during April 10-12, 2026 in association with the Government of Mauritius, sources in Dhaka, New Delhi...

DHAKA : At 2:15 am on March 26 in 1971, Shaheed President Ziaur Rahman revolted against Pakistani military junta, mobilising Bengali troops under his command at the port city of Chattogram. March 26, 1971 is the Bangladesh's Independence Day, while...

DHAKA : Prime Minister Tarique Rahman today held a special meeting on 'measures to address the fuel situation' in the country. The premier himself chaired the meeting at his Cabinet Division office in the Bangladesh Secretariat here this morning, said...

DHAKA : Prime Minister Tarique Rahman today unveiled a commemorative postage stamp on the occasion of Independence and National Day 2026. The premier unveiled the stamp of Taka 10, along with an opening day cover of Taka 10 and a...

DHAKA : The nation is observing Genocide Day today in solemn remembrance of the brutal crackdown carried out by the Pakistani occupation forces on unarmed Bangalees on the night of March 25, 1971, under the codename "Operation Searchlight." President Mohammed...

DHAKA : The nation is set to celebrate the 56th Independence and National Day tomorrow in a befitting manner. The armed struggle for the independence formally began in the early hours of March 26, 1971, following the brutal crackdown on...