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Seeds, Fertilizers Distributed to 5,000 Farmers in Naogaon

Naogaon: Free Ufshi Aush variety paddy seeds and fertilizers were distributed among 5,000 small and marginal farmers in the district under the Kharip-1 seasonal agricultural incentive program today. The distribution ceremony was held at the Sadar Upaz…

Connectivity Is Top Priority: PM’s Telcom Adviser

Dhaka: Prime Minister’s Adviser on Ministry of Posts, Telecommunications and Information Technology Rehan Asif Asad today said that connectivity is now the top priority of the government as it has aimed to connect 90 percent of the population with 5G….

PM Orders Swift Rehabilitation for Evicted Hawkers

Dhaka: Prime Minister Tarique Rahman has instructed relevant authorities to expedite the rehabilitation process for hawkers displaced from city streets. The directive was issued during a meeting at the Prime Minister’s Office in Tejgaon, as disclosed …

Ex-Army Officer Sent to Jail Following Remand in Tanu Murder Case

Dhaka: A court here today sent retired army officer Hafizur Rahman to jail in the Sohagi Jahan Tanu murder case. Hafizur Rahman was produced before the court after his three-day remand, with Chief Judicial Magistrate (CJM) Cumilla Abdullah Al Amin pas…

Rainfall Set to Relieve Dhaka from Heatwave, Says Met Office

Dhaka: Rainfall may occur in Dhaka division tomorrow, while the country’s temperature will fall easing the suffering of people from ongoing heatwave, according to Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD). “There is a possibility of rainfall tomorrow…

Heatwave Sweeps Across Bangladesh as Rain Looms in Some Regions

Dhaka: Mild heatwave is sweeping over different parts of the country, according to Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD). A Met office bulletin said this morning, “Mild heatwave is sweeping over Khulna division and the districts of Dhaka, Madarip…

Rumee A Hossain Appointed as Biman Bangladesh Airlines Chairman

Dhaka: The government has appointed Rumee A Hossain as the new chairman of Biman Bangladesh Airlines, while also reconstituting its board with a mix of senior officials and private sector representatives. The Ministry of Civil Aviation and Tourism rel…