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RANGAMATI : The Karnaphuli Hydropower Plant authorities have started releasing water into the Karnaphuli River for the second time in this month as the water level in Kaptai Lake has again approached the danger level. Manager of Kaptai Karnaphuli Hydropower, Plant Mahmud Hasan...

DHAKA : Chief of Army Staff General Waker-Uz-Zaman left here today for China on an official visit. The Army Chief will hold courtesy meetings with senior civilian and military officials of China and will exchange views aimed at strengthening bilateral...

DHAKA : Fisheries and Livestock Adviser Farida Akhter today laid emphasis on identifying and protecting all waterbodies across the country aiming to conserve local fisheries resources. "There are various species of fish in different waterbodies. The waterbodies should be identified...

DHAKA : The committee formed to review applications of deprived retired government officials today submitted its 2nd report to Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus. Convener of the committee and former Finance Secretary Zakir Ahmed Khan handed over the report to...

DHAKA : Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus today handed over a joint declaration over the prevention and control of non-communicable diseases (NCDs) to the senior secretaries. Earlier, senior secretaries and secretaries of 35 ministries signed the joint declaration on the...

DHAKA : Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus today said the "Joint Declaration" signed on the prevention and control of non-communicable diseases (NCDs) will be a new milestone for health protection as it will help achieve the health-related Sustainable Development...

DHAKA : Primary and Mass Education Adviser Professor Dr Bidhan Ranjan Roy Podder has said the birth anniversary of Lord Krishna teaches us to work together for prosperity, rising above all religious differences. "The birth anniversary of Lord Krishna teaches...

GAIBANDHA : The Moulana Bhashani Bridge, earlier known as Teesta Bridge, constructed over the Teesta River to connect Kurigram and Gaibandha districts, is set to be inaugurated today. Asif Mahmud Shojib Bhuyain, Adviser to the Local Government, Rural Development and...

DHAKA : European Union (EU) Ambassador in Dhaka Michael Miller today said the EU will provide an assistance package of over four million euro for Bangladesh to help it hold elections in line with international standards. The EU ambassador made...

DHAKA : Referring to the government's firm stance on elections, Law, Justice and Parliamentary Affairs Adviser Dr Asif Nazrul today said the government, in line with the Chief Adviser's announcement, is firmly committed to holding the national election next...