Dhaka: Parliament on Thursday passed the Special Response Battalion (SRB) Bill, 2026, paving the way for the abolition of the Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) and its replacement with a specialised police unit despite strong objections from opposition law…
Berlin: Host Germany reached the FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup semifinals for the first time with a 93-74 victory over Belgium, while the United States overwhelmed Hungary 108-56 in the quarterfinals on Thursday.
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Rajshahi: Rajshahi City Corporation (RCC) is adamant to implement the ‘Nationwide Dengue Prevention and Cleanliness Campaign, 2026’ successfully. Prime Minister Tarique Rahman will formally inaugurate the three-month-long programme on September 12.
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Dhaka: The country’s total labour force reached approximately 71.71 million in 2024, with around 69.09 million individuals employed, while approximately 2.62 million remained unemployed, Planning Minister Amir Khosru Mahmud Chowdhury reported to parli…
Dhaka: Home Minister Salahuddin Ahmed today informed Parliament that individuals convicted in the 2009 BDR mutiny must undergo the full extent of their sentences as determined by judicial and administrative processes. Those who have already completed …
Dhaka: State Minister for Information and Broadcasting Yasser Khan Choudhury today called upon government officials to effectively apply knowledge and skills acquired through training in public service and at their workplaces. ‘The objective of traini…
Dhaka: Prime Minister Tarique Rahman today urged students to show love and care for all animals alongside protecting nature and the environment. ‘As the best of all creations, it is our responsibility to take care of plants and animals. We must show c…
Dhaka: Fisheries and Livestock Minister Mohammed Aminur Rashid today expressed profound shock and sorrow at the death of Md. Tabarak Ali, an officer of the 33rd batch of the BCS (Livestock) Cadre. In a joint condolence message, State Minister Sultan S…
Chattogram: Chattogram WASA has initiated a pilot project to install 100 safe drinking water ATM booths in the city aimed at providing safe and affordable drinking water to the low-income residents and regions experiencing water shortages. To facilita…