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Fire Service and CAAB Enhance Airport Safety with New MoU

Dhaka: The Fire Service and Civil Defence (FSCD) and the Civil Aviation Authority of Bangladesh (CAAB) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) focused on Search and Rescue (SAR) and Rescue and Fire Fighting (RFF) to bolster aviation safety and…

Foreign Yarn Dominates Rajshahi Silk, Fewer Buyers for Pure Silk

Rajshahi: Rajshahi silk, once famed nationwide for its rich heritage, fine texture, and elegant craftsmanship, is increasingly losing its traditional identity as most fabrics sold under the name now rely on imported yarn rather than locally produced s…

Mosharraf Urges Lawmakers to Unite for Strengthening Democracy

Dhaka: Senior parliamentarian Dr. Khandaker Mosharraf Hossain, who chaired the first sitting of the 13th Jatiya Sangsad today, called upon the members of parliament to work together to strengthen the country’s democratic system, ensure transparency, a…

Dacoit Member Arrested in Sundarbans

Sundarbans: Members of Bangladesh Coast Guard arrested an active member of the notorious Karim Sharif Bahini along with arms and ammunition during a special operation in the Sundarbans this morning. Coast Guard Media Officer Lieutenant Commander Sabbi…

Lightning Strike Kills Two Farmers in Naogaon

Naogaon: Two farmers were killed and another one injured by lightning strikes in Naogaon. The incidents occurred on Thursday morning (March 12) in Dhamoirhat and Manda upazilas. The deceased were Jalal Uddin, son of Mokhlesur Rahman from Bhabir Mor ar…

Police Issue Safety Guidelines for Travel During Eid Holidays

Bangladesh police: Bangladesh Police on Thursday issued a set of safety guidelines for travellers and transport operators to ensure safe and smooth journeys during the upcoming Eid-ul-Fitr holidays. In a press release, police urged travellers to plan …

China’s NPC Chairman Congratulates New Bangladeshi Speaker

Dhaka: Chairman of Standing Committee of the National People’s Congress of China Zhao Leji has congratulated Hafiz Uddin Ahmed on assuming office as Speaker of the Jatiya Sangsad of Bangladesh.

According to United News of Bangladesh, Zhao reaffirme…