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March 30, 2023

EU continues to support Bangladesh after graduation of LDC

The European Union (EU) has reiterated its commitment to support Bangladesh for a sustainable and smooth transition in its graduation out of least developed country (LDC) status.Expressing the views during meetings held in Brussels on March 29, the mem…

BNP’s mindset is still chained in subjugation: Obaidul Quader

Awami League General Secretary Obaidul Quader today said the mentality of those, who question about the country’s independence even after 52 years, is still confined in the shackles of subjugation.“BNP never believes in the country’s independence. In f…

Doctors at 51 public hospitals start to see patients taking fees

After working hours, doctors at 51 public hospitals under 39 upazilas of 12 districts started to see patients taking fees.Health Minister Zahid Maleque today inaugurated the boikalic Sashtoseba(afternoon healthcare service) programme virtually at a fun…

Tigers face off Ireland to complete ‘mission whitewash’

Bangladesh are determined to come up with another stellar show in a bid to inflict a whitewash on Ireland when they take on the visitors in the third and final T20 International at the Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium here tomorrow (Friday).The match star…

UNGA adopts resolution to advance climate justice

The UN General Assembly has adopted a consensus resolution urging the International Court of Justice to provide advisory opinion on the obligations of States in respect of climate change.The resolution, tabled on March 29 by a core group of countries i…

Attack on Bernicat’s convoy: Probe report on May 7

A court here today set May 7 to submit report on further investigation in a case lodged over the attack on the convoy of the then US Ambassador to Bangladesh Marcia S. Bernicat in August 2018.Dhaka Metropolitan Magistrate Rashidul Alam passed the order…

Journalist Shamsuzzaman sent to jail in DSA case

A Dhaka court today rejected the bail plea of Prothom Alo journalist Shamsuzzaman Shams and ordered to send him to jail in connection with a case filed under the Digital Security Act.Additional Chief Metropolitan Magistrate of Dhaka Tofazzal Hossain pa…

Spanish anger over TV star Ana Obregón’s surrogate baby in US

Spanish TV actress Ana Obregón has come under fire after revealing that she has had a baby girl via surrogacy in the US at the age of 68.Obregón is best known for starring in a number of Spanish sitcoms.Her son and only child died of cancer in 2020 at …

‘Can’t afford rice’ quote lands journalist in jail

A journalist at a leading Bangladeshi newspaper has been jailed on charges of publishing “false” news after his report on high food prices went viral.Samsuzzaman Shams of Prothom Alo daily appeared in court and was denied bail, a day after he was arres…

Over 4 lakh primary applications submitted for RU entry test

A total of 4,01,414 primary applications were submitted for admission test in the first year (honours) classes of 2022-23 academic session at Rajshahi University (RU).Prodip Kumar Pandey, Administrator of Public Relation Office, told BSS that 2,19,273 …

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