June 3, 2024

Jury board for National Film Award 2023 formed

The government has formed a 13-member jury board for awarding National Film Award 2023, which will be awarded in 28 categories.

Information and Broadcasting Ministry issued a notification in this regard today, said a release here.

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Govt takes stern actions against corrupt persons: Hanif

Awami League Joint General Secretary Mahbubul Alam Hanif today said the government is taking up stern actions if allegation of corruption is found against anyone.

He said while talking to journalists before joining a workshop at Kusthia District Shi…

Water levels in 59 rivers rise, 42 fall

Water levels at 59 river stations monitored by Flood Forecasting and Warning Centre (FFWC) have marked rise while 42 stations recorded fall.

Among the 110 monitored river stations, eight have been registered steady and water level at three river sta…

Govt cuts LPG price by Tk 2.53 per kg

The price of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) was cut by Taka 2.53 per kg to Taka 113.55 for the month of June.

In May, the price was Taka 116.08 per kg.

The new price will come into effect from 6pm today, said the Bangladesh Energy Regulatory Commiss…

Govt offices to run from 9am-5pm after Eid-ul-Azha: cabinet secy

Government, semi-government, autonomous and semi-autonomous institutions will run from 9am to 5pm after Eid-ul-Azha vacation.

The decision was taken in a cabinet meeting today. Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina chaired the meeting held at her office.

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Army chief returns home from Singapore

Chief of Army Staff General SM Shafiuddin Ahmed returned home on Sunday after attending a security summit in Singapore.

The army chief attended the ‘International Institute for Strategic Studies Shangri-La Dialogue 21st Asia Security Summit-2024’ he…

Shafi Ahmed passes away

Former member of Liberation War affairs sub-committee of Awami League Shafi Ahmed passed away at his city residence here today.

He was 62.

He breathed his last this evening following a heart attack at his residence, said a press release.

He left b…