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Mild Earthquake Jolts Sylhet

Sylhet: A mild tremor shook Sylhet and its adjacent areas on Thursday. According to Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD), the tremor was recorded at 12:46 pm with a magnitude of 4.1 on the Richter scale.

According to United News of Bangladesh,…

Shipping Minister Urges Timely Completion of Ongoing Projects

Dhaka: Shipping Minister Shaikh Rabiul Alam today asked the officials concerned to complete the ongoing projects under the ministry within the specified timeframe. He gave the directives while exchanging views with officials of the ministry and heads …

Schoolboy Killed in Dinajpur Road Crash

Dinajpur: A schoolboy was killed and five others were injured when a bus hit a school van carrying students at Amtali Bridge area in Chirirbandar upazila of Dinajpur district.

According to United News of Bangladesh, the deceased was identified as Ju…

No Illegal Billboard in the City: Ctg Mayor

Chattogram: Chattogram City Corporation (CCC) Mayor Dr. Shahadat Hossain has announced a strict stance against billboards and illegal advertisements to enhance the city’s aesthetic natural beauty and aims to transform Chattogram into a well-planned, a…

Govt Appoints Saleh Shibly as PM’s Press Secretary

Dhaka: The government has appointed Abu Abdullah M Saleh, known as Saleh Shibly, as the Press Secretary to the Prime Minister, granting him the status of secretary on a contractual basis. In a separate decision, Atikur Rahman Rumon has been named Addi…

‘Family Card’ Pilot Launch Planned Before Eid: Minister Mintoo

Dhaka: The government has announced its intention to launch the ‘Family Card’ on a pilot basis before the upcoming Eid-ul-Fitr, as revealed by Environment, Forest and Climate Change Minister Abdul Awal Mintoo during a press briefing on Thursday.

Acc…

Bangla Academy Plans Comprehensive Programmes for Martyrs’ Day

Dhaka: Bangla Academy has announced a series of programmes to commemorate ‘Martyrs’ Day (Shaheed Dibash)’ and the International Mother Language Day on February 21.

According to Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha, the observance will commence at 12:30am wit…