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DHAKA : The Foreign Ministry today summoned Myanmar Ambassador U Kyaw Soe Moe and expressed deep concern of Bangladesh at the recent incident of gunfire from Myanmar towards Bangladesh near Whykong Union of Teknaf, Cox’s Bazar. “Bangladesh reminded that the...

DHAKA : Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus today inaugurated a three-day South Asian regional conference on higher education at a hotel here. The Chief Adviser inaugurated the conference titled “South Asian Regional Conference on State of Higher Education and Future...

DHAKA : The fourth day of hearings on appeals against the acceptance and cancellation of nomination papers for the 13th Jatiya Sangsad elections began this morning at the Election Commission (EC). The hearings started at 10:00 am Tuesday at the...

DHAKA : Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus has called on Japanese investors to expand investment in Bangladesh and recruit more Bangladeshi workers for employment in Japan, the world’s fourth-largest economy. Professor Yunus made the appeal when former Japanese First Lady...

RAJSHAHI : Special Assistant to the Chief Adviser Prof Ali Riaz has said a mandate of the voters (referendum) on the July Charter is indispensable for future Bangladesh’s state structure and full-length establishment of democracy. Important decision on how the...

DHAKA : The National Economic Council (NEC) today approved a Taka two lakh crore Revised Annual Development Programme (RADP) for the current fiscal year 2025–‘26 with the transport and communication sector witnessing the highest allocation. The approval came from a...

GAZIPUR : Home Affairs Adviser Lieutenant General (Retd.) Md Jahangir Alam Chowdhury has called upon members of Bangladesh Ansar and Village Defence Party (VDP) to perform their duties with honesty; dedication and professionalism to ensure the upcoming 13th National...

DHAKA : As part of efforts to raise public awareness and encourage participation in the upcoming referendum, the Chief Adviser’s Press Wing today released a photo card urging citizens to cast a ‘Yes’ vote in the referendum slated for...

DHAKA : The Election Commission (EC) entered its third consecutive day of reviewing appeals against the decisions of returning officers for the forthcoming 13th Jatiya Sangsad Election. Proceedings began at 10 am in the EC auditorium at Agargaon here with...

DHAKA : Chief Observer of the European Union Election Observation Mission (EU EOM) Ivars Ijabs today said the EU is going to send a large election observation team to Bangladesh, noting that the forthcoming election will be historic for...