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Two Arrested with Firearm and Ammunition in Noakhali

Noakhali: Police in a drive arrested two people with a foreign-made pistol and two rounds of live ammunition from Kanchihata area under Begumganj upazila of the district. The arrested individuals are Md. Farhad Islam Fahim, 20, and Tajul Islam Sumon, …

BGB Tightens Border Checks in Chuadanga to Curb Fuel Smuggling

Chuadanga: Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) has intensified searches along the Chuadanga border and increased manpower to prevent fuel smuggling. Director of Chuadanga-6 BGB Lieutenant Colonel Md Nazmul Hasan announced this in a press release.

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Shama Stresses Expanding Women’s Role in Diplomacy

Dhaka: State Minister for Foreign Affairs Shama Obaed Islam today emphasised expanding women’s participation in diplomacy, saying greater involvement of women in foreign policy and diplomatic service is essential for strengthening Bangladesh’s global …

PM for Planned Zakat Management to Alleviate Poverty

Dhaka: Prime Minister Tarique Rahman today said playing an effective role in poverty alleviation would be possible within 10 to 15 years solely through the Zakat system by ensuring well-planned Zakat distribution. He said this while addressing an Ifta…

Drive Conducted to Ensure Normal Fuel Supply in Narayanganj

Narayanganj: The district administration conducted a day-long monitoring campaign at various petrol pumps across Narayanganj to ensure the normal supply of fuel and prevent irregularities. As part of the special drive, mobile courts and monitoring tea…