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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…

WFP Adopts Needs-Based Food Aid for Rohingyas

Dhaka: The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) has introduced a needs-based food assistance system for Rohingyas in Bangladesh, aiming to ensure more equitable and targeted support across camps. The WFP has begun implementing its Targeting and P…

RCC Reviews Development Initiatives with Department Heads

Rajshahi: Rajshahi City Corporation (RCC) today held an exchange of views meeting with heads of four internal departments to review ongoing development activities in the city. Organised by the Engineering Department, the meeting took place at the City…

Experts Call for Coordinated Action to Tackle Measles Outbreak

Dhaka: Experts today called for strengthening immunization coverage, enhancing public awareness, and ensuring coordinated efforts to tackle the recent measles outbreak in the country. The call came at a roundtable titled “Recent Measles Outbreak and W…