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June 21, 2022

Flood damages Aush paddy on 56,000 hectares of land

Aush paddy on about 56,000 hectares of land in the country has been damaged by the ongoing flood triggered by incessant showers, said Agriculture Minister Muhammad Abdur Razzaque on Tuesday.“If the floods do not last long, it is possible to recoup the …

Padma Bridge demonstrates what Bangladesh can do on its own: Naoki

Appreciating Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina’s “far-sighted vision and political astuteness” Japanese Ambassador to Bangladesh Ito Naoki has said the completion of Padma Bridge demonstrates what Bangladesh can do for its economic development and stability…

France, Germany reiterate importance of promoting HR worldwide

France and Germany have reiterated their attachment to freedom of opinion and expression and to the promotion and protection of all human rights throughout the world.The French Embassy quoting a Facebook post on their verified page on Tuesday said, “We…

Bangladesh Navy observes World Hydrography Day 2022

Bangladesh observed World Hydrography Day 2022 on Tuesday.This year the theme of World Hydrography Day-2022 was Hydrography- Contributing to the United Nations Ocean Decade.On the occasion of the day, a seminar was organized at BNS ISSA KHAN Area Multi…

One lakh people marooned in Kishoreganj flood

More than one lakh people of 62 unions under nine upazilas of Kishoreganj have become marooned as flood water increased at all rivers in the district.A total of 12,748 families in the district have been affected due to the flood created by the upstream…

Workshop seeks action to address preference for sons

The prevailing son preference attitude in Bangladesh and the consequent undervaluing of women and girls need to be addressed proactively with accelerated efforts as these issues have potential to significantly affect the country’s social and demographi…

Flood: BPMCA, BFSA hand over relief to FM

Bangladesh Private Medical College Association (BPMCA) and Bangladesh Foreign Service Association (BFSA) handed over relief materials to Foreign Minister and lawmaker of Sylhet-1 constituency Dr AK Abdul Momen.The handover ceremony was held at the stat…

Despite pros and cons, EVMs better than ballots: CEC

Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Kazi Habibul Awal has said that electronic voting machines are more acceptable than ballots in national and local government elections.”EVMs are better than ballots, even if there are pros and cons among the political …

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