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Pro-BNP Lawyers Sweep Barishal Bar Association Polls

Barishal: Pro-BNP lawyers have won the Barishal District Bar Association (BDBA) election. The unofficial results were announced around 1:30 am last night by the Election Sub-Committee convener Advocate S.M. Sadikur Rahman Lincoln.

According to Bangl…

All Leave of DGHS Staff Cancelled Until Measles Outbreak Ends

Bangladesh: The Directorate General of Health Services: The Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS) has cancelled all leave for its doctors and employees across the country until the ongoing measles outbreak among children is brought to an end. …

Free Seeds and Fertilizers Distributed Among Farmers in Naogaon

Naogaon: Distribution of free seeds and fertilizers among small and marginal farmers was launched under a government programme in Atrai upazila of the district to boost crop production. The programme, organized by the upazila administration and the De…

Jatiya Sangsad Forms New Library Committee

Dhaka: The library committee of the Jatiya Sangsad was formed today with Deputy Speaker Barrister Kayser Kamal appointed as its Chairman. Speaker Hafiz Uddin Ahmed announced the formation of the new committee at the Jatiya Sangsad.

According to Bang…

ICU Capacity for Children Increased at RMCH

Rajshahi: Rajshahi Medical College (RMCH) has increased Intensive Care Unit (ICU) capacity for children to cope with growing pressure. RMCH spokesperson Dr Shankar K. Biswas said six beds from the geriatric ICU were added to the pediatric ICU, raising…

Indian Sarees Worth Tk 59 Lakh Seized in Cumilla

Cumilla: Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) seized 693 pieces of smuggled Indian sarees worth about Tk 59 lakh in a drive in the border area of Brahmanpara upazila. Lieutenant Colonel SM Shariful Islam, commander of BGB-60 Battalion in Sultanpur, confirmed…