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‘Kurak’ Wins July Memorial Prize at Busan Int’l Film Fest

Busan: The film ‘Kurak’ has been awarded the Bangladesh July Memorial Prize at the Busan International Film Festival. Cultural Affairs Adviser Mostofa Sarwar Farooki formally handed over the prize to the film’s Director Erke Dzhumakmatova today. The w…

2.75 Crore Meter Illegal Fishing Nets Seized by River Police

Dhaka: As part of the nationwide ongoing operation, the River Police seized over 2.75 crore meters of illegal fishing nets in the past seven days. They also arrested 266 individuals as part of the move to protect the country’s fisheries resources and …

CA Holds Bilateral Talks with Netherlands PM

New york: Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus today held a bilateral meeting with Prime Minister of the Netherlands Dick Schoof at the UN Headquarters on the sidelines of the 80th United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) here in the USA. During this …

Tarique Rahman Extends Financial Aid to Patients in Bogura

Bogura: Under the directive of BNP’s Acting Chairman and chief of the “Amra BNP Poribar” initiative, Tarique Rahman, financial assistance was provided to needy individuals and patients suffering from kidney and cancer-related illnesses in several upaz…

BNP to Base Election Nominations on Popularity, Says Dr Zahid

Dhaka: BNP Standing Committee Member Dr. AZM Zahid Hossain today provided a clear idea of who will receive the party’s nominations in the upcoming national parliamentary election. He stated that those who are popular among the people and who are ahead…

Bangladesh Pursues Revival of SAARC and ASEAN Membership

New york: Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus has announced that Bangladesh is working to revive the South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC) and is actively pursuing membership in the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN)….